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Referee Grades 9-8-7 Kalamazoo Recertification Clinics

Note: There will NOT be a separate recertification clinic for Grade 9 referees. All Grade 9 referees must attend one of these clinics to recertify for 2012.

1. 2012 WMSRA Winter Clinic
   Tuesday, January 17, 2012
   6 to 8 p.m.
   Portage North Middle School
   Little Theatre
   
2. Recertification makeup session
   Saturday, January 21, 2012
   12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Please arrive by 11:45 for processing)
   Gracespring Bible Church (former Richland Bible Church)
   8643 Gull Rd
   Richland, MI 49083
   
3. 2012 WMSRA Winter Clinic
   Monday, February 20, 2012
   6 to 8 p.m.
   Portage North Middle School
   Little Theatre
   
4. 2012 WMSRA Winter Clinic
   Sunday, March 18, 2012
   1 to 3 p.m.
   KVCC - ATC Wing
   Room 5830 NEW ROOM NUMBER
   

Registration

If you plan on recertifying make sure you do the following:

1. You must register and pay your $55.00 fee online at http://www.michiganreferee.org/recert_8-7.html. Click on the “Registration Instructions” found there.
   • For USER ID use your USSF ID preceded by the letter R (as in Referee)
   • Unless you have previously changed it, your PASSWORD is your lastname.
   Note: Do not create a new userid and password if you already have one as you will create a duplicate. If you do not remember your password or userid or USSF ID, follow the directions on the initial screen.
2. Bring a copy of your Payment Acknowledgment to the clinic. If you forget your PA, your badge cannot be issued. If you are unable to register and pay online or want to switch clinics, go to http://www.michiganreferee.org and follow the directions in the right column labeled “Registration Help”.
3. If you will be 18 or older on January 1, 2012, you must show us at the clinic that you have a current Risk Management card. If you are unsure if your RM certification is current or you need to apply for one, go to http://www.michiganreferee.org/risk_management.html. Once you have a current certification, print out a copy for the clinic.
4. Do not wait to do this. If you need a new or updated certification, it can take 3 to 5 days. Your badge cannot be issued until you prove you have an up-to-date certification.
5. The test will be given first. If you are late, you will have to arrange another time to take it. Again this year a new test has been prepared. To prepare you need to review and know:
   • The Laws of the Game (www.michiganreferee.org/uploads/2010-11_Laws_of_the_Game_-_English[1].pdf)
   • Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game (www.msysareferee.net/Articles/2010_Advice_to_Referees_on_the_Laws_of_the_Game.pdf)
6. Although we will take breaks, there will be no food or drinks made available.
7. Bring a pencil and paper.

If you have questions, contact Gary Neidert (269-492-5565).

High School Referees

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