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The Southwest Oklahoma Soccer Referee Association is on Face Book. If you have an account please join our group! We will be posting pictures as well as other information on facebook. This will be a place for discussions about soccer, your games, and any questions you may have. If you have a facebook account all you need to do is log into your home screen and type in Southwest Oklahoma Soccer Referee Association in the top right hand corner search bar and then find the results and join the group. If you don't have an account create one at www.facebook.com.

Entry Level 09 Referee Clinics

27 Feb Session 1 1030am-1:30pm, lunch 1:30pm-2pm, Session 2 2pm-5pm Lawton Library 110 SW 4th Street Lawton room 1. 28 Feb Session 3 1pm-4pm is at the Big Green Fee is $60.00. You must be at least 7 (seven) years old.

6 Mar 2010 7:30am-12pm, lunch 12pm-12:30pm, 1pm-5pm at the Big Green. Fee $60.00. THIS IS A CHANGE!! NO CLASS ON 5 MARCH ONLY 6 MARCH.

Register Here to Attend a Referee Clinic

Bring a check payable to LSC or $60.00 in cash. Wear tennis shoes and bring a whistle for session three.

After you complete your training you will need the following equipment: Gold soccer referee jersey, black shorts, black socks with 3 white stripes, black shoes, yellow and red cards, flipping coin, whistle, wrist watch (no neck hanging timers), pen/pencils.

Any questions contact Mando at armando@swokreferee.com.

2010 Referee Online Refresher Course

Online Refresher Course

Referee Armando Mendoza was Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

This years annual workshop was held January 22-24 at the Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City. Armando Mendoza who is currently the Southwest Oklahoma Referee Association President was inducted into the 2010 class of Oklahoma Soccer Association Hall of Fame. Mr. Mendoza is being honored for his lifetime service to the game and to Oklahoma Soccer. He is the first inductee from Lawton to have earned that distinction. Congratulations, and we would like to thank you for your many years of service to our community, to the players and referees, and for your love of the game.

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Register with USSF for 2010

Now that you have attended the re-certification clinic, click below and follow the instructions. If your name does not appear on my copy of the Oklahoma Soccer Association Referee listing you have not registered with USSF and must follow the instrctions located at the link below. If you did register you should recieve a 2010 badge and Law book by 30 Jan 2010. If you don't please send me an e-mail at armando@swokreferee.com so I can check on the status of your registration.

Register for 2010 here Click here to register with USSF for 2010.

USSF Code of Ethics

That I shall always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.
That I will conduct myself honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of my position.
That I shall always honor a contractual obligation.
That I will endeavor to attend local meetings and clinics so as best to know the Laws of the Game and their proper interpretations.
That I will always strive to achieve maximum teamwork with my fellow referees.
That I shall be loyal to my fellow referees, and never knowingly promote criticism of them.
That I shall be in good physical condition so as to be in the right place at the right time.
That I will control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing firmness.
That I shall do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves and their work.
That I shall not make statements about any game except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game.
That I consider it a privilege to be a part of the United States Soccer Federation and I will strive to make my actions reflect credit upon that organization and its affiliates.

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