2009 is flying by and it will soon be time to begin the recertification process for 2010.  For everyone that plans to continue to referee into 2010, please be sure to attend a recertification clinic sometime between 7/1/09 and 3/1/10.  Clinics will be posted in the near future on the Referee page at www.alabamayouthsoccer.org. 

 

Here's a great way for many of you to get your 2010 recertification quickly in the books and behind you!  Last year we worked clinics in north Alabama.  This year we are heading south again with State-wide recertification clinics scheduled in Mobile on Saturday 8/1 and Montgomery on Sunday 8/2.  The Mobile clinic will begin at 9 AM and the Montgomery clinic will likely begin at 1 PM.  More details will follow as to the specific times and locations.

 

These clinics are open to ALL referees who plan to recertify for 2010 - not just those in Mobile and Montgomery.

 

Since our State Director of Instruction, Steve Carnes, will be overseas during this time, Lowell Frobish and I will be leading the caravan south.  We will go over the new memorandum and any other items that we need to discuss.

 

The main attraction for these clinics will be our guest presenter - Kim Oberle.  Kim is a former FIFA AR.  She will present an advanced training opportunity that will be informative and FUN for all that attend.  You certainly will want to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from someone who has International referee experience.  I promise it will be a rewarding experience for all of us!

 

For those that are unable to make these clinics, please continue to monitor the Referee tab at www.alabamayouthsoccer.org for the times and locations for other recertification clinics that will be offered during the next several months.  Let's get everyone registered quickly this year.

 

Also, if you know anyone that is interested in becoming a USSF registered referee, please direct them to the Referee page on the web site for clinic times and locations.

 

I hope you all have a safe and happy summer!  Please contact me if there is anyway I can help you with your referee career!

 

Bill

State Referee Administrator

1 August         9:00-2:00         St. Pius X Catholic Church's Family Life Center

                                                217 Sage Avenue

                                                Mobile

                                                

                                                Contact: Frank Cunningham

                                                251-509-4390

  

Directions:  From Exit 3 on I-65 (Airport Blvd.), go east on Airport Blvd 0.8 miles.  Turn left (north) onto Sage Ave. and go 0.2 miles.  The Family Life Center is on the left and has an illuminated sign in the front.  Park on either side of the building.  (The family Life Center is across Sage Avenue from St. Pius X Church (round building).

  

2 August         12:30-5:30         Auburn University Montgomery (AUM)

                                                 Goodwyn Hall

                                                 Room 112

                                                 Montgomery, AL

                                                            

                                                 Contact:  Bob Johnson

                                                 334-260-1327

                                                 334-318-4690

  

Directions:  Take Exit 9 off I-85.  Follow the signs towards AUM.  The AUM campus is located just down the road from the exit on the Left.