PARK RIDGE SOCCER NEW REFEREE TRAINING CLINICS 2012
Park Ridge Soccer is again hosting referee-training clinics for new House League Referees and Traveling Team Assistant Referees (Linesmen). This is a great opportunity to participate in a unique experience, learn more about the game, and make a little folding money to boot. Clinics are equal opportunity, including parents, and welcome all ages (subject to minimum age requirements stated below). If you have questions on these clinics please contact Jim or Marty O’Donnell at 847-696-2343.
Referee Mentoring:
Upon completion of the training clinics, PRS monitors each official’s development with an assigned mentor to assist the new referee/assistant referee with on-the-field advice and instruction throughout the season. The volunteers from our Referee Mentor Team are committed to making the young referee’s experience a positive one.
New House League Referee Clinics:
New referees will be assigned age-appropriate House League games and some Assistant Referee duties for Park Ridge Traveling Team home games.
Who: Individuals in 8th grade or older by spring 2012
When: Tues. Feb. 21, 2012; Thur. Feb. 23; Tues. Feb. 28; Thur. Mar. 1; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Must attend all 4 sessions.
Where: Maine Park Leisure Center - Activity Room (Rm#3), 2701 Sibley Ave., Park Ridge
Cost: Free
Call Jim or Marty O’Donnell to register (847-696-2343). Register by February 13, 2012 – the clinic will fill up.
New Assistant Referee (Linesman) Clinics:
Great start to officiating by lining Park Ridge Traveling Team games.
Who: Individuals in 7th grade or older by spring 2012
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012; 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Check in begins at 8:30. Clinic begins promptly at 9:00. Attendees not registered and seated at 9:00 will be turned away.
Where: South Park Fieldhouse at corner of Talcott and Cumberland, Park Ridge
Register for clinic at http://www.illinoissoccerrefereecommittee.org and call Jim or Marty O’Donnell (847-696-2343). Register ASAP – clinic will fill up. Registration closes 2/5/2012. Cost of clinic will be paid
by Park Ridge Soccer for assistant referees accepting Park Ridge Traveling Team line assignments for Park Ridge home games. Bring lunch. All attendees must stay for entire clinic – NO EXCEPTIONS.
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When: Tuesday, February 13, 2012 OR
Thursday, February 16, 2012; 6:30 to 7:00 PM
Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 Sibley Ave., Park Ridge – Activity Room (#3).
This brief meeting is necessary to cover local program issues (e.g. uniforms, SportsArbiter internet-based assigning system, how to get paid, etc.). Parent(s) encouraged to attend.
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