SOCA - Soccer Organization of Charlottesville-Albemarle

Referees


SOCA REFEREE ASSIGNMENT SITE (click here)


IMPORTANT SOCA REFEREE DOCUMENTS (click on links below to download)

SOCA Adult League Rules of Play (Fall and Spring Seasons)

SOCA Adult League Rules of Play (Summery Only)

SOCA Adult League Rules of Play (WISL)

SOCA Referee Information Packet

SOCA Referee Guidelines

SOCA Referee Rules for Payments

SOCA Youth Recreational Rules of Play

SOCA Youth Challenge Rules of Play

SOCA Youth Skyline Club Soccer League Rules of Play

SOCA Youth VCCL Rules of Play

Referee Training Schedule
Support the game of soccer by becoming a referee.  This is a rewarding way to participate and assist others to play this great game.  Opportunities are available for referees beginning at age 12 through adults.  The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) provides the standards for soccer referees in the USA.  These standards are called Grades.  The two referee entry Grades which we offer are Grade 9 and Grade 8 trainings classes.  These do not relate to school grades.  To referee matches for SOCA you must successfully complete one of the new grade trainings.

Below is the schedule for our local trainings.  To see other classes around the state, go to www.vadcsoccerref.com and go to the referee clinic page.

All USSF Referees are required to annually re-certify.

For additional information please call Don Dolinger (SOCA Referee Assignor) at 434.975.5025 ext. 15 or Don.Dolinger@SOCAspot.org.

New USSF GRADE 8 CLASS


There is a new USSF Grade 8 Referee class scheduled for February 6 & 7, 2010 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM both days.  The training will be held at the SOCA-ACAC South Fork Soccer Park Facility located at 1685 Polo Grounds Road.  This training will include classroom instruction on the "Laws of the Game", field instruction and an exam on the instruction.  Upon successful completion of this class an USSF Grade 8 referee could work matches in SOCA's youth recreation leagues, youth challenge league, youth Metro, Express, Strom and Lightning games and adult matches.

To register for this training follow the "Registration Procedure" listed below.  Register by January 28, 2010 to be included in this class.

The cost of the training is $65.00.

New USSF GRADE 9 CLASS

The next new USSF Grade 9 class is scheduled for March 6, 2010 from 8:00AM to 6:00PM.  The class will be held at the SOCA-ACAC South Fork Soccer Park Facility located at 1685 Polo Grounds Road,  Charlottesville, VA 22911.  The training will be classroom instruction of the "Laws of the Game" and an exam on the instruction.  Upon successful completion of this class an USSF Grade 9 Referee could work matches in recreational and challenge levels.

To register for this training follow the "Registration Procedure" listed below.  Register by February 28, 2010 to be included in this class.

The cost of the training is $65.00.

RE-CERTIFICATION CLASS - Grade 8 & 9

Two re-certification classes have been set for the spring season. 

The first class is scheduled for Sunday, January 31, 2010.  This class will be held at the SOCA-ACAC South Fork Soccer Park and will run from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. 

The second class is scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2010.  This class will be held at the SOCA-ACAC South Fork Soccer Park and will run from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

The cost of re-certification is $65.00 for Grade 8 & Grade 9 Referees.

This training includes a review of the laws and an exam on the "Laws of the Game".  Upon completion of this re-cert the you will receive an USSF 2010 Referee Badge.

To register for either of these trainings follow the procedure listed below.

For additional info please contact Don Dolinger at Don.Dolinger@SOCAspot.org.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

To be certified as a USSF and Metro DC-Virginia State Referee Program referee you must complete all of the following five steps:

1.       Register as a referee at USSF https://www.ussoccer.info/Login.aspx
a.      Returning referees use the login and ID that is printed on the form to which your referee registration card was attached.
b.      New referees select “New user? SIGN UP”
c.       Follow the directions on the website. (Note state = DC/Virginia)
d.      PRINT CONFIRMATION PAGE AND BRING THE PRINTED PAGE TO CLASS.
 
NOTE: If you have lost you login ID or password use the “forgot password?” at https://www.ussoccer.info/Login.aspx
 
2.       Pay Registration Fee, which for Referee Grade 8, 9 or 12 is $65.00. You must pay by credit card while registering at US Soccer. If you cannot pay by credit card please contact the instructor of the class that you wish to attend. 
NOTE: Before the next step you must wait 24 hours while the databases are updated.
3.       Sign up for class at the MDCVSRP website. https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/mdcva/2009/Profile.html      
a.       Returning referees login using the same login ID and password as you used in step one.
b.      New referees use the login assigned to you at the USSF site.
c.      Open your profile and select a class.
d.      PRINT OUT CLASS CONFIRMATION PAGE AND BRING THE PRINTED PAGE TO CLASS.
 
4.       Attend the entire class that you sign up for in step 3.
 
5.       Take and pass the appropriate referee test as part of the referee class.
NOTE: Referee Grades 7 through 1 have additional steps to complete their registration process. They still need to submit a completed 'Senior Referee Certification Checklist' to the State Office when all requirements for grade maintenance or upgrade have been met."

NOTICE ABOUT WEEKEND REGISTRATION

Note: Referees will be able to register with US Soccer during the weekend at https://www.ussoccer.info/Login.aspx.  However, you will NOT  be able to sign up for a class at https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/mdcva/2009/Profile.htm until Monday evening.




For additional info please contact Don Dolinger at Don.Dolinger@SOCAspot.org.