There are quite a few people who have indicated that they, or their teens, or their spouses are interested in becoming a certified, patched referee, and with the shortage we have seen over the past couple of years, now DEFINITELY the time!
Wait ... you mean NOW now?
Yes ... NOW now!
This does not mean it has to become a new profession, and it certainly doesn't mean to have to take a ton of games, but what it does mean is YOU can help WSA and NHSL further develop a network of people who can be reached to step in and help with games.
Middle school kids, high school kids, college students who are home, parents, even COACHES! This is a great addition to your overall understanding of the game AND, if you end up in a situation where WSA needs someone, you can help out and referee a game here and there, and maybe even help out other teams in the club! If you love the game, or just love SOMEONE who loves the game ... now is your chance to help!
Becoming a certfied, patched referee allows you to work and be scheduled for games throughout NHSL, or you can even decide to just help out with the WSA Rec games here in town if that's what you choose ... in short ... we need YOU! If you are interested, please consider taking the course! Referee a few games ... make a little bit of extra money along the way ... but most important - make a DIFFERENCE in the lives of our players! See below for more information (for those that are already registered with NHSL, some of the background and Safesport requirements may already be done).
The state referee committee will be offering a new grassroots referee certification course on June 12th - for those over 18 that need a full background check, this may be too late, but for those between 13 and 18, there may still be time to join. The course details are below.
Additionally, the State Referee committee is planning to offer additional courses this summer - visit https://nhreferee.org/new-grassroots-referee/ for more details!
COURSE DETAILS
- WHEN: June 12, 2021
- WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
- TIME: 7:30-9:30AM
- HOW: Sign up via US Soccer Learning Center
- CONTACT:
- OTHER:
- If ≥18 must complete NCSI Background Screening (via Learning Center)
- If ≥18 must complete SafeSport training (via Learning Center)
Two guides for navigating the US Soccer Learning Center are available. Contact
if needed. This should answer most questions you may have to sign up. If you still questions, please contact us at
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