The most current referee clinic information is posted here. Please check back regularly. (11/18/2009)
The posted list of upcoming New Grade and Upgrade Referee Clinics is found HERE____________________________________________________________________
How to Become a Referee:
To become a referee in Oklahoma, you must first attend an 09 Recreational Referee Course. There is no age requirement to attend the 09 course, but it is recommended that the candidate be at least eleven years of age. The class is nine hours in length and a 50 question multiple choice, true/false test will be given at the completion of the course. The candidate must pass the test with a 75% score. Candidates will leave the course as registered referees with the appropriate badge (09 or 08).
| New Grade 09 |
| Dates: Friday, Dec 18-19, 2009 |
| Time: Session 1 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Session 2 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Session 3 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| City/State: Edmond, OK |
Place:
The MAC (Multipurpose Activity Center) at Mitch Park, 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, Edmond, OK, 73003 |
| Fee: $60.00 |
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| Contact: Parris Sanders |
| Email: rosshalde@cox.net |
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Comments:
Please contact Parris via email and pre-register for the class. A registration form is available here. You must bring 2 copies of the form with you to the class. Session 1: Friday, 6pm; Session 2: Saturday, 9am; Session 3: Saturday, 1pm Location: The MAC on Covell at Mitch Park, Edmond, OK 73003 |
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| Recertification |
| Date: Monday, Dec 21, 2009 |
| Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| City/State: Edmond, OK |
| Place: MAC at Mitch Park in Edmond |
| Fee: $0 |
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| Contact: Parris Sanders |
| Phone: |
| Email: rosshalde@cox.net |
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Comments:
Please contact Parris via email and pre-register for the recert class. Do not expect to walk in the class without contacting the host club. A pre-test must be taken and brought with you to the class. Use the following link on the OSA website under Referee for the pre-test: Recert Pre-test . Answers to the pre-test are posted on the Referee page of the OSA website (www.oksoccer.com)under the 2010 Registration article. Click on the “learn more” link for the way to register online and access to the answers. |
2010 Online Registration for Referees
Step by step help in registering and recertifying
All referees in Oklahoma are requested to use the online registration format to register for 2010. Please follow the steps below to complete your registration.
You may register online by credit/debit card or by check and mailing the form to OSA.
1. Have your USSF ID# that was supplied to you by USSF. If you do not know your USSF ID#, email Dale Watts at d.watts@oksoccer.com and he will email your # in a return email.
2. Go to the following link: www.ussoccer.info/
3. In the Login ID field, enter your Login ID. USSF ID# is your Login ID be sure to enter an R then your USSF ID# without the dashes as your Login ID#.
4. Fill in the Password field with your Password.
5. In the left panel, click on"Referee". Your USSF Registration History will appear.
6. In the left panel again, click the "Click here to Register" tab. That tab will take you to the 2010 Registration page.
7. At the top of the page is your biographical information. Review it. If there are any change, click on the link below the box. A new pop-up window will appear and you can edit and save your changes. You may return to this screen at any time during the year to update your contact information using the same procedure described above.
8. Scroll down to the next part of the form and select the appropriate Referee Type/Category you are registering for. You will see a check mark in the boxes that you are eligible for. Do not click on a cateogry for which you are NOT eligible. If you are eligible for multiple categories, you can submit and pay for them all at once. Continue on to the rest of the form answering all questions where appropriate.
9. When you are done, read the Terms and Conditions. Check "I agree to Terms and Conditions" and click "Continue."
10. Payment: two options: online with credit card or offline by check. Select one
11. At the bottom of the page, enter a credit card number and billing address information. Once you have the correct information in those fields, click on the continue buttom to process payment authorization. The site is fully encrypted and secure for these type
12. Once your credit card is approved you will see a confirmation page. Print it for your records. You will also receive a confirmation email.
13. If you wish to pay offline, you must print a copy of the form and then mail it to OSA (along with your recert certificate) with your check. Checks made payable to OSA. Mail to OSA, PO Box 35174, Tulsa, OK 74153.
14. You are finished, but please note that YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED until OSA approves your application. This includes meeting all the requirements such as recertification or fitness, assessment, etc.
Volunteer Disclosure Form (required of all referees 18 years and older)
A Powerpoint presentation will guide you through the process. Please use the following link to see what will appear as you register with Got Soccer and request a Background Check: click here
For online VDF registration, visit the following link Referee online VDF - then click on the "Register Here" link and complete the form. You will be asked to create a password and user name - PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE. Once you have done that, log off and go back to the link above and register using your password and user name. When you’ve completed that page, click on "Submit" and the next step is to request a Background Check. Look for that link and click on it. The next form will be the VDF Oklahoma has used for several years. Complete it and submit it. You are finished. No more paper forms to turn in and if you are a coach, volunteer, and/or other club person the background check will show on all those.
USSF registration form: 2010 Referee Registration Form
Registration fees for 2010: (includes a $5 state assessment for recertification courses)
Referee Fees: 09 - $45; 08 - $45; 07 - $50; State - $80; Emeritus - $80
Instructor Fees :RYRI and Associate - $45; Instructor - $50; State - $80
Assessor Fees: Associate - $45; Referee - $50; State - $80
Assignor Fees: $15
OSA will check the online registration weekly and approve for registration those referees who have met recertification criteria. As soon as OSA confirms registration, USSF will mail to each referee (usually within a two week period) your USSF card, badge, Law Book and other material.
Please contact the OSA office at 1-800-347-3590 if you have questions.
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