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Name: Brian
Bio: Brian Sperlongano is the State Referee Committee Secretary
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2012 Spring Fitness Test
February 11th, 2012A fitness test will be held on Sunday, March 25 at 1 PM at the Warwick Veterans High School Track. Referees grade 7 and above must pass a fitness test each year in order to maintain their grade, according to the standards below. Grade 8 referees working on an upgrade to grade 7 in 2012 should attend this test. This is a make-up fitness test for those that did not attend the fall fitness test.
| AGE | REFEREE | STATE REFEREE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endurance (12 minute run) |
Under 38 38 –45 Over 45 |
2200 meters 2000 meters 1800 meters |
2400 meters 2200 meters 2000 meters |
| Speed Test 50 meter dash (run – once) |
< 46 | 9.0 seconds | 9.0 seconds |
| > 45 | 9.5 seconds | 9.0 seconds | |
| 200 meter dash (run – once) |
All Ages | 40.0 seconds | 40.0 seconds |
January Meeting Minutes
February 11th, 2012The minutes of the January 12, 2012 regular meeting of the State Referee Committee were approved during the February 9, 2012 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2012 at 6:30PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
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Jack Breetveld appointed USSF Referee Inspector
January 30th, 2012The State Referee Committee is thrilled to announce the appointment of National Assessor and State Assignment Coordinator Jack Breetveld to the grade of Referee Inspector.
U.S. Soccer will appoint certain National Assessors as Referee Inspectors. This designation is at the discretion of U.S. Soccer and is reviewable at any time. Referee Inspectors will be empowered to assess all games but specifically at the Pro-Level and international level. In addition, all National Referees and National Candidates must have at least one of their annual assessments as a referee conducted by a Referee Inspector.
Congratulations to Jack and best wishes in his new position!
November Meeting Minutes
January 13th, 2012The minutes of the November 17, 2011 meeting of the State Referee Committee were approved at the January 12, 2012 meeting. The next scheduled meeting of the State Referee Committee is February 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI.
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October Meeting Minutes
November 22nd, 2011The minutes for the October 13, 2011 meeting of the State Referee Committee were approved by electronic vote on November 21, 2011. The minutes for the November meeting, held on November 10, 2011, are pending.
The next meeting of the State Referee Committee will be held on January 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.
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Referee Notes from the Kohl’s Cup
November 14th, 2011The Kohl’s Cup was held on Nov 5-6 at the Fish Hill Complex in Coventry. At the Kohl’s Cup, assessors and instructors were on hand to provide feedback to the referees working this event. Below is a compilation of feedback given during the event, from State Youth Referee Administrator Adel Cabral:
Appearance – Referees need to wear black under attire. Black gloves, or even black hats are OK when weather is extremely cold, however, they must be black. Hoodies, shirts not tucked in, basketball shorts, and lanyards around the neck are not permitted.
Flag mechanics – Flags must be kept facing downward, and towards field when AR is moving. When making calls, ARs must stop and look at referee while making the call. Make the call with confidence and with proper signal. Once the referee acknowledges the call, the flag should go down – do NOT leave flag up after the referee acknowledges the call.
Watching game versus officiating the game – Assistant referees need to move constantly in order to stay with second to last defender. When the ball passes the second to last defender, the AR must move with the ball! This means that an AR must watch both where ball is (action on the field) and where the second to last defender is. ARs MUST be in proper position and alert.
Substitutions – Substitutes must report to halfway line. When ball is out of play, AR1 (when it’s permitted to substitute) holds the flag UP with both hands to signal for substitution and the AR2 also does the same. AR2 should mirror the flag of AR1 in order to get the referee’s attention. Flags should go down when the referee beckons subs into game. AR1 must manage the technical area and make sure bench players are not near the halfway line. The referee should make eye contact with the ARs when ball is out of play.
Whistles – There is no need to blow the whistle when the ball is clearly out of play. A hand signal is sufficient along with the AR’s flag signal. Conversely, when a foul occurs, a loud whistle is needed. Whistles should not be carried on a lanyard around your neck – either use a wrist lanyard or carry the whistle in your hand. All referees must have a wristwatch (with a stopwatch capability of course), pen or pencil and paper. Everyone must be keeping time on the field, not just the referee.
Goal-kick and corner-kick signals – Assistant referees MUST move near the corner flag in order to make these two calls. Do not stand still while the ball is moving towards the goal line. Remember that once the ball passes the second to last defender, then the ball is the offside line and you MUST follow the ball.
Referee movement – Referees must be moving to position (and as much as possible, anticipate where ball is going) to make proper calls. You have to “sell” the call by being in the correct position, by blowing the whistle loudly, and with a firm signal with ONLY ONE hand.
Referees should be observing how other referees officiate. Watching a professional game on TV or in person and observing how the referees interact with players, how they move on the field, and how they interact with each other is important for you to grow as an official. Go to risrc.net for further referee training information. All referees (even those at the highest level) are constantly trying to improve.
November Monthly Seminar
November 14th, 2011The monthly seminar series continues this Wednesday, November 16 with two sessions:
6:00-7:30PM (Intermediate): Professionalism prior to opening whistle
7:30-9:00PM (Advanced): Running an Effective One-Man System
As always, the clinics are held at the Holiday Inn Express, 901 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. In order to get credit towards your 2012 referee certification, you must register for the seminar online, at https://RIReferees.GameOfficials.NET/.
How to Become a Referee
November 11th, 2011Becoming a referee is fairly simple. Rhode Island offers two entry-level programs for individuals interested in becoming a referee. No prior experience is required, however, you will have a better chance of successful completion with a basic understanding of the game. Please take a minute to review both options: Grade 8 Referee or Grade 9 Recreational Referee.
These are the clinics currently scheduled, to begin on the date shown:
Upcoming certification classes
| There are no approved courses for the selected type |
Note: Grade 8 New Referee clinics require completion of an online training course prior to attending, which is expected to take 2-3 hours to complete. As a result, registration for these classes will close two days prior to the class. Instructions for completing the online training will be sent by email prior to the clinic.
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Reg Year: 2012
2012 Referee: New Grade 8 / Entry Level Referee |
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| Date | Location | Host | Registered | |
| 4032 | Feb 28, 12 | WOOD RIVER JCT, RI | CYSC | 6 of 120 |
The schedule is complete; no additional classes will be scheduled until after July 1, 2012. For more information, contact Al Ricci.
Clinics are requested by local referee coordinators several weeks to a month in advance. Most of the clinics occur in January through early March and then again from late July through September. Keep in mind, the list is being updated constantly, so keep checking back until you find what you’re looking for.
In order to register for a class, or if you are interested in hosting a clinic, please visit RIReferees.GameOfficials.NET.
Good Luck!
Oct 30 Event Status
October 30th, 2011Due to today’s weather conditions, event status is as follows:
Pawtucket Recertification Clinic (11 AM): RESCHEDULED: 11/6 11AM
Warwick Recertification Clinic (11 AM): RESCHEDULED: 11/6 11AM
Warwick Vets Fitness Test (2 PM): IT’S ON!
August Meeting Minutes
October 16th, 2011The minutes for the August 11, 2011 meeting of the State Referee Committee were approved at the October 13, 2011 meeting. No meeting was held in September due to scheduling conflicts. The next meeting of the State Referee Committee is scheduled for November 10, 2011.
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