September 4, 2010

Super Liga Referee Initiative Program
A Superliga Referee Academy will be held on Thursday, September 13 at the Johnston Soccer Complex in Johnston at 6:30 PM. All USSF Referees are welcome to attend. Grade 8 and 9 referees interested in improving their game and getting better assignments should strongly consider attending.

July 31, 2010

Dear Rhode Island Referees,

In order to change the direction of the Rhode Island State Referee Program, it has become necessary to appoint an ad hoc restructuring committee. This committee is composed of: During the next 60 days we will be evaluating all aspects of the program including governance, instruction, assessment, assignment and development. We welcome your input in writing or by telephone. Confidentiality of any comments or suggestions are guaranteed.

In the interim there will be no interruption in our current programs. All posted referee certification clinics will go forward as scheduled. Any referee requiring an assessment should contact Steven Mauricio at (401) 692-7285. Kelly Mauricio remains as the adult assignor. All games and assignments remain in effect with no change.

A new SYRA has been appointed by Soccer RI; Adel Cabral of Smithfield has agreed to accept this position. Please feel free to contact Adel with any youth referee questions.

The acting State Director of Instruction (SDI) will be Jack Breetveld. He will be assisted by Al Ricci. Please feel free to contact Jack or Al with any instruction-related questions.

Steven Mauricio
State Referee Administrator