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U8 Referee Course - 2008 (Last updated 3/27/08 @ 10:00 PM)

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for parents or anyone else (10 years of age minimum) who wants to referee at the U8 level. We will give you the tools you need to referee a Safe, Fair, and Fun game.

The U8 division is a learning division, and this applies not only to the players, but also to parents, coaches, and referees. This is a great opportunity to learn in a low-key environment, enjoying the best seat in the house while exercising!

Each U8 team must provide their own referees (preferably 2 per team) and you will only be asked to officiate your child's games. Only certified and trained referees may officiate and therefore: no ref, no game. You may attend any one of the classes. Thanks for volunteering!

Course Description

The U8 Referee Course covers Safe Haven (a child and volunteer protection course) certification for referees as well as the tools you will need to referee a Safe, Fair, and Fun game. You will learn how to prepare for your game, start the game, stop it if needed, and how to restart play. You will be refereeing 6 & 7 year olds and the tools that you will learn are appropriate for this age group and for short-sided games. This course will only certify you to referee at the U8 level.

Instructors

This class will be taught by the Regional Director of Referee Instruction . Some portions of the course may be taught by other instructors. Feel free to contact him if you have any questions.

Schedule

Class #1: Sat. Aug. 23rd, 2008. 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Class #2: Wed. Sept. 3rd, 2008. 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Class #3: Sat. Sept. 6th, 2008. 6:30 – 10:00 PM

Please be on time as we have a fair amount of material to cover.

Location

Class #1: The location has not been determined yet. We should know by mid to late July.

Class #2: The location has not been determined yet. We should know by mid to late July.

Class #3: The location has not been determined yet. We should know by mid to late July.

Signing Up

It is not necessary to sign up ahead of time although we would prefer if you would let us know if you will be attending so that we can plan more appropriately. If you have gone online to www.eAYSO.org, become a member and signed up as a volunteer, you can register online. The ID numbers for the courses are as follows:

Class #1: ID# 200800876

Class #2: ID# 200800877

Class #3: ID# 200800878

Before the Class

Please fill out the volunteer form (if you have not already done so) required of all AYSO participants who work with children. You can do that ahead of time online at www.eAYSO.org (if you do please print out 3 copies and bring them with you). Please be sure and bring your driver’s license. You will need the names and contact information of two references.

Course Agenda

AYSO Safe Haven for Referee certification
Understand what is expected of U8 players
Successfully manage pre-game duties
Know the parts of the field
Know the number of players in each age group
Recognize ball in and out of play and the method of scoring
Understand how to start, when to stop, and how to restart play
Have a cursory understanding of fouls, misconduct, and free kicks
Manage post-game situations
Comprehend the referee's facilitative role

Course Materials

The course material covered is presented in the following handouts that you will receive:

2008/2009 FIFA Laws of the Game
AYSO 2008 Guidance for Referees and Coaches
U8 Referee Course handout from Region 1

Goodies

Upon completion of the course you will receive:

a stylish U8 referee T-Shirt. This will be your uniform and must be worn whenever you are refereeing.
a lanyard and a whistle.

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