RE-CERTIFICATION, 08 UPGRADE AND 09 REFEREE CLINICS

The first free mandatory referee re-certification clinic will be held 31 July 2010 at 10am at the Big Green no paperwork required. If you plan to referee in 2011 you are required to attend a re-certification clinic and register before 31 Dec 2010 for the 2011 soccer year. You must take the re-certification pre-test before you attend the recetification clinic. CLICK HERE TO TAKE PRE-TEST Take the pre-test with you to the re-certification clinic.

An 08 upgrade clinic will be held on 20-22 Aug at the Big Green. The 08 clinic starts on 20 Aug at 6PM.

An entry level 09 USSF Referee clinic will be held on 3-4 Sept 2010 at the Big Green. Class on 3 Sept starts at 6PM.

Register here for the 09 and 08 clinics take 2 copies of the forms with you to the clinic Each clinic is $60.00.

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ODP Referees Selected

The following referees have been selected to attand the ODP Referee Camp next month to be held on the OU Campus. This honor is awarded to only the best referees in the State of Oklahoma.

Brandon Neris*
Timothy Main*
Ace Hall*
Darrell Greenfield*
Tyler Hall
Tyler Voeller
Brandon Finley
Nathon Finley

More good referee news, the referees listed above with an * have been selected to referee in the Region III President's Cup Tournament at Broken Arrow Oklahoma 11-13 June 2010.

Congratulations Lawton Referees!

Referee Abuse and Assault

To all Referees: Do not tolerate Dissent or Abuse from a coach or spectator. You are in charge of the game without question. When you reach your "I've had enough" point you are authorized to take the following actions without asking anyone: Expel the coach from the game to the parking lot. Do not re-start the game until the coach has left the vicinity of the field and the coach may not have any contact with the team until the game is finished or if you have a coach or spectator that is giving you problems and you feel you need help, stop the game, collect the ball, find a senior referee and ask for help. The Lawton Soccer Club and The Southwest Oklahoma Soccer Referee Association have a joint zero tolerance policy for this type of negative coach or spectator behavior.

Soccer Rules Class for Soccer Coaches

A FREE!!!! soccer rules class will be held in 28 Aug 2010 10am Big Green just prior to the fall season. All soccer coaches are invited to this class. Please RSVP to Armando@swokreferee.com or call 695-3602 if you plan to attend the class and so we can plan on the correct number of free lunches.

Upcoming Referee Meetings

The following meetings are scheduled for referees:
27 Aug 7-8PM Pre-Competitive Tournament Referee Meeting for all 08 referees ONLY!
3 Sep 7PM pre Quickfoot 3v3 tournament meeting
11 Sep 1-3pm Pre-fall season referee meeting
29 Oct 7PM Pre-3v3 Live Tournament meeting
All meetings will be held at Big Green

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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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