Referee Information

Spring 2011:  Officials Wanted (See 2011 Clinic List Below)

Park Ridge Soccer is in need of house league referees and travel team assistant referees (linesmen). This is your chance to participate in a unique experience, learn more about the game, give something back to the program, and make a little folding money to boot. We are an equal opportunity employer we take all ages (subject to minimum age requirements) and both genders.

The Park Ridge Soccer Association is dedicated to developing excellence in the programs participants. This applies to officials as well as players and coaches. Officiating is a great educational experience in addition to providing fun and profit.

Better players, coaches, and parents know the rules.

Jim O'Donnell
PRSA Referee Development

Beginning Referee and Assistant Referee (Linesman) Clinics –  Link to PDF(attached)
Experienced Referee Clinics – Link to PDF(attached)
USSF Referee Clinics – Link to USSF
House League Special Rules – Link to PDF(attached)

PARK RIDGE SOCCER NEW REFEREE TRAINING CLINICS 2011

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 2011
When: Tues February 22, 2011; Thur Feb 24; Tues Mar 1; Thur Mar 3; 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, 2011 – 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 2011
When: Saturday, February 12, 2011; 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   call Jim or Marty O’Donnell (847-696-2343). Register ASAP – clinic will fill up. Registration closes 2/5/11. 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.

AND

When: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 OR Thursday, February 17, 2011; 6:30 to 7:00 PM
Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 Sibley Ave., Park Ridge – Leisure Room (#2).

This brief meeting is necessary to cover local program issues (e.g. uniforms, Arbiter internet-based assigning system, how to get paid, etc.). Parent(s) encouraged to attend.   Visit www.prsoccer.com for all the latest in Park Ridge Soccer news.

PARK RIDGE SOCCER EXPERIENCED REFEREE CLINICS 2011

Local Refresher Clinics: Mandatory attendance for all returning officials who wish to work ParkRidge 2011 spring and fall games. Will cover rule changes and review basics.  Experienced Referee Clinics – Link to PDF(attached)