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2023-2024 New Referee

             Classes

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THESE CLASSES ARE THE NEW USSF CLASSIFICATION FOR A NEW REFEREE THAT IS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED AS AN ASSISTANT REFEREE AND CENTER REFEREE.  THESE REFEREES ARE NOW CALLED “GRASSROOTS REFEREES” AND THEY REPLACE THE OLD GRADE 8 AND 7.  THIS CLASS WILL CONTINUE TO BE 12 HOURS LONG AND COST $115.00, WITH ONLINE WORK AND ON FIELD TRAINING IF POSSIBLE.

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USSF HAS ELIMINATED THE GRADE 12 AND GRADE 9 CLASSIFICATION.  IF YOU WERE A GRADE 9 LAST YEAR, YOU MUST TAKE THE GRADE 8 UPGRADE CLASS THIS YEAR SO THAT YOU CAN BECOME A CENTER REFEREE.  YOU WILL THEN BE CLASSIFIED AS A GRASSROOTS REFEREE.   REMEMBER THAT IF YOU DON’T WANT TO DO CENTERS JUST TELL YOUR ASSIGNOR.  THE COST IS ALSO THE SAME TO RE CERT OR TAKE THE GRADE 8 UPGRADE CLASS.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  1. I HAVE A 2019-2020-2021 PATCH AND I AM A GRADE 9 REFEREE.  What should I do?

    1. You should take the grade 8 upgrade class before June 1st, so that you can get a 2023 patch and be registered.  The cost is $70.00, and this also counts as your re cert as the class will go over the new rules.

  2.  I HAVE A 2020-2021 PATCH AND I AM A GRADE 9 REFEREE:  What should I do?

    1. You should take the grade 8 upgrade class after June 1st, so that you only pay once.  Then you can take a 2023 re cert class for free, just attend the re cert class and do not sign up or pay.

  3. I AM A GRADE 9 REFEREE AND JUST WANT TO BE AN ASSISTANT REFEREE.  What are my options?

    1. Under the new USSF Grassroots program all referees must be certified to do Centers. Therefore, you must take a grade 8 upgrade class, or you can’t continue as a referee.  Remember the cost is the same as a re cert class and as a Center Referee you can do the U 9 & U 10 games at $30/game for 50 minutes of work and fun with the young players.  IF you are still worried ask for a mentor to come and work with you.

  4. I have a 2022 badge.  Do I have to attend a re cert? 

    1. Yes, you should attend a re cert to learn the new rule changes.  There are many this year and the re cert class will explain them.  However, you do NOT have to pay or register.  Just let your assignor know which re cert you attended.

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The 2023 - 2024 Grassroots courses are POSTED BELOW .

    

 

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You must complete the USSF online training course prior to attending any of these classes – please open - Online Training Course Instructions page.

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New referees have to complete the following –

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Before taking any referee classes you must have completed the 2023 New Referee Registration process. Go to 2023 New Referee Registration .  

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Once this has been completed you then can register for a class by completing the following  

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1. Complete the online instructions – Online Training Instructions .  These will be emailed to you by the instructor.

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2. Register with Game Officials –  http://mainerefs.gameofficials.net.

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3. Once you have completed the online training work, you can now go to -

 

http://mainerefs.gameofficials.net. and select a new class . See below for classes offered. Find the class you can attend.

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4. In Game officials select the class you want to attend and finish instructions.

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5. Attend the new referee class. See dates below.

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  1. Sign up on GAME OFFICIALS on the site and date that is correct for you.

 

                                            https://mainerefs.gameofficials.net

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  1. Please fill in all info to include your address, email, and cell phone information.

  2. Fill out the KIDS SAFE section.  This is the free background check on Game Officials. Anyone who is turning 18 in 2023 or is older than 18 years, MUST fill out the Kids Safe form.  This is your background check.   Anyone 14 to 17 years old does not need to fill this form out.

  3. Go to the SAFE SPORT Site and complete the free training.

    1. The SafeSport training is available here: https://learning.ussoccer.com/referee/courses/available/21/details/905

    2. More information about this requirement is available here: https://www.safesoccer.com/faq.

    3. Save a copy of your certificate and email it to me ASAP.

    4. Anyone who is turning 18 in 2023 or is older than 18 years, must do the Safe Sport training.  Anyone 14 to 17 years old does not need to do this training.

    5. If you have a SafeSport certificate from another organization that is current, please email it to me.  The training is the same, but I am not sure that you would be on the USSF list.

  4. ATTEND THE WHOLE TWO DAY CLASS.  If we are to Zoom the zoom link will be sent to you once you register on Game Officials. BUT we do plan on these new referee coursed to be in person. 

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Once you complete the requirements and attend the entire class, we will register you for 2023 and we will pass out your 2023 patch at the end of the classes. Please complete the requirements (#1 to 4) before taking the classes. Those that have not completed the requirements will not be registered as a grassroots referee until I have all the information as outlined above.

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For additional instructions and material information go to the Referee Handout tab on this web site and follow the instructions.

   

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You must be 14 years old at the time you complete the course. There is no exception to this rule.

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Y​ou must complete the online training work  - and register with - http://mainerefs.gameofficials.net - before taking the classes. This work will take

4-6 hours to complete​, so please register early.

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Contact: Peter LeVasseur at -  pjlevasseur@metrocast.net.                                     

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ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS REGISTRATION PROCESS -                                    

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                                 2023 WESTBROOK GRASSROOTS COURSE 

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• Fri, Apr 7  5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Sat, Apr 8  9:00am - 4:00pm
(Must attend ALL sessions) 

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Westbrook Community Center 

426 Bridge Street

Westbrook , Maine
 

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Venue Contact

Name:   PETER LEVASSEUR
Email:   PJLEVASSEUR@METROCAST.NET

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General information -   referee@mainesoccerreferee.com

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                                    2023 GORHAM GRASSROOTS COURSE

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• Fri, Apr 21  5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Sat, Apr 22  9:00am - 3:00pm
(Must attend ALL sessions) 

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LITTLE MEETING HOUSE

723 ROOSEVELT TRAIL

WINDHAM,MAINE 

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Venue Contact

Name:   PETER LEVASSEUR
Email:   PJLEVASSEUR@METROCAST.NET

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General information -   referee@mainesoccerreferee.com

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                        2023 SANFORD GRASSROOTS COURSE

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• Fri, Apr 21  5:30pm - 9:00pm
• Sun, Apr 23  9:00am - 4:00pm
(Must attend ALL sessions) 

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SHAW FIELD
137 SHAW RD
SANFORD ME 

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Venue Contact

Name:   PETER LEVASSEUR
Email:   PJLEVASSEUR@METROCAST.NET

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General information -   referee@mainesoccerreferee.com

 

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