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Post by on Jan 17, 2008 7:25:51 GMT -6
A new development for La - In accordance with USSF requirements, ALL referees, regardless of grade, that is all referees grades 5-9, registered in La MUST take and pass the USSF exam for reregistration. This will be in effect for 2009 registrations so exams will be administered around the state, likely starting this summer through the end of the year. Exact details are not complete but will be posted on the La Referee website www.referee-la.com when they are complete. I would encourage everyone to please pass this word along to all your fellow referees.
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Post by furriner on Jan 17, 2008 8:19:49 GMT -6
WHO DAT. Now we are going to be expected to actually know the rules one day each year? How will Happyjack be able to cope???
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Post by on Jan 17, 2008 8:55:06 GMT -6
Happyjack is delighted......
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Post by PutMeInCoach2 on Jan 17, 2008 11:07:40 GMT -6
I have mixed emotions about this, but is probally a good move.
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Post by happyjack on Jan 17, 2008 12:10:45 GMT -6
Furriner - there will be classes to assist those you deem unknowledgeble of the rules - like me. But as FFL says, this is a good thing and I'm happy (no pun intended) that the state referee committee is requiring this. (now, if we could just require coaches to be knowledgeble of the rules....)
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Post by furriner on Jan 17, 2008 13:54:12 GMT -6
does anybody know off hand what the pass requirements for an 8 are?
Will fitness be part of the test? We could lose a whole bunch of refs with this new rule.
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Post by happyjack on Jan 17, 2008 15:34:19 GMT -6
75 for grade 8 on entry level test, 85 for grade 7 on entry level, 75 on state for 6, 85 for 5 on state test - physical for grade 7 and higher
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Post by on Jan 17, 2008 15:37:09 GMT -6
All the recertification requirements are listed in the Referee Administrative Handbook on the USSF website. But Grade 8s will need to make a 75% on the entry level test. Same exact requirement needed to become a referee after the entry level clinic. There is no physical testing required. To assist referees in passing, a training session which will be a test prep session will be held prior to the exam. This will be recommended attendance but not required.
This rule is only new to La recertification. It has been part of USSF requirements for a long time. La has been one of the very few states not doing it and not in compliance. We need to do this to make sure all our referees are keeping up to date on Law Changes and memorandum.
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Post by PutMeInCoach2 on Jan 17, 2008 18:51:03 GMT -6
All the recertification requirements are listed in the Referee Administrative Handbook on the USSF website. But Grade 8s will need to make a 75% on the entry level test. Same exact requirement needed to become a referee after the entry level clinic. There is no physical testing required. To assist referees in passing, a training session which will be a test prep session will be held prior to the exam. This will be recommended attendance but not required. This rule is only new to La recertification. It has been part of USSF requirements for a long time. La has been one of the very few states not doing it and not in compliance. We need to do this to make sure all our referees are keeping up to date on Law Changes and memorandum. My question is will they come down an administer it, or will they send the test out to the associations, etc. Personally I think they should be allowed to register for the next year at the same time the test is administered.
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Post by on Jan 17, 2008 19:18:39 GMT -6
The test will be administered on the local level by local instructors. Referees should be re-registering on line. They can register for 09 on July 1 of 08.
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Post by on Feb 19, 2008 7:45:58 GMT -6
Well here is the latest development in the testing for all La. referees. The test will be administered on-line. At their convenience, the referee can just go to the website, log in and take the test. He/she will know immediately afterward if they pass or fail. They will also know which questions they missed. If they do fail, they will be allowed to retest 30 days after the test. Knowing what areas they were not proficient, they can go back and make sure they know the material. This should be painless for everyone.
I would expect the test to be on line this summer. Just keep watching the referee website and the info will be posted when it is ready.
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Post by cardsinhand on Feb 19, 2008 9:00:45 GMT -6
Awesome! Who will monitor the referee status? Will it be sent to local assignors? Or will the local instructors monitor and share with the assignors?
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Post by on Feb 19, 2008 9:33:11 GMT -6
As always, the SRA will be checking status of individual referees.
When a ref registers on line with USSF, the registration is not automatic. The SRA has to approve it. He assures that all requirements have been met before telling USSF that a person is good to go. Once you register on line, a message is sent to the SRA, he goes to the USSF site and approves the ref if all requirements have been met. Same procedure here. A referee will not be approved until they have passed the test.
How do assignors find out who is approved? Same as now. Every week, the SRA publishes a list of currently registered referees. The State Assignor coordinator sends this list to every registered assignor in the state. This is how assignors know who is currently registered. That practice will remain the same. Assignors and only assignors are permitted to receive that list according to USSF policy. It does not go to anyone else.
Further, all the test results are printed in a report that will show who missed what questions. The purpose is to see if there is a lack of understanding in certain areas of the Laws. If we see that people are missing lots of question on Offside, then we can make changes in the instructional program to address this. Further, this will also be carried into the assessment program as well. So the on line testing will produce lots of data for us to use down the road.
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Post by futbolislife on Jul 13, 2008 11:17:46 GMT -6
We have just received the 2009 tests and I would imagine they will be posted on the website for the grade 8 and 9 referees by end of July. Just keep checking the referee website.
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Post by futbolislife on Sept 11, 2008 14:24:59 GMT -6
To all referees The recertification on line procedure is now up and running. A reminder that all grade 8 and 9 referees must take the exam and score a 75% and complete LSA's risk management check. The testing and instructions are on line at www.referee-la.com. Click the link at the top of the page and it should be self explanatory. The test is in english and spanish. Hint: maybe you want your Law Book and "The advice to referees" handy.
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Post by furriner on Sept 11, 2008 19:41:10 GMT -6
FIL, can I have both of these with me the next time I get assessed??? I promise it will not interfere with me moving around the vacinity of the center circle.
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Post by futbolislife on Dec 9, 2008 7:46:51 GMT -6
Referees on this site should please take note. At this time, only 400 of the 1100 referees in La have gone through the re-registration requirements. Please find the time to go to the referee website and go through the test and procedures. Remember that you cannot referee in 2009 until you have registered. (Obviously this does not apply to High School issues)
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Post by bigsoccerfan on Dec 10, 2008 15:58:07 GMT -6
Referees are in for some deep Geaux Saints if only a 1/3 of the referees register.
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Post by furriner on Dec 10, 2008 16:50:23 GMT -6
not half as deep do do for the players and coaches who will turn up to games and find one 13 year old ref looking to get 2 club ars for a u-16 boys D1 game......
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Post by tonygalinto on Jan 26, 2009 8:53:37 GMT -6
Referees on this site should please take note. At this time, only 400 of the 1100 referees in La have gone through the re-registration requirements. Please find the time to go to the referee website and go through the test and procedures. Remember that you cannot referee in 2009 until you have registered. (Obviously this does not apply to High School issues) What is the latest news on the number of referees who have completed the registration process in Louisiana. Is there any contingency plans if the numbers of registered referees don't improve? What will happen with the state tournaments if the shortage of referees continue? On a side note, how is Baton Rouge Soccer Assn. allowed to run a middle school league that isn't USSF santioned. The fact that referees who aren't currently registered can referee those games has also contributed to some not registering. I don't understand how LSA can require referees to do the compliance form but you don't have to do it to do tons of middle school games in a league run by BRSA. It appears to me the nearly doubling of the referee registration fees by USSF is a big factor in the younger referees and some older ones not re-registering. That and the fact that it takes way too long to get the results back from the LSA required background check and also added this year was the requirement for everyone to take the referee test online. I think many referees said to heck with it, it just wasn't worth the effort. Has there recently been a shake-up in the state referee committee? I keep hearing rumors that there is problems going on with some of the current board members.
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