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Why Should You REF?

Why You Should Consider Becoming a Soccer Referee!

Being a soccer referee can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Not only do referees play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the game, but they also gain a variety of benefits from their involvement in the sport. From staying active and healthy, learning the rules of the game, developing leadership and decision-making skills, making a positive impact, connecting with others, acquiring a life long skill, learning from experienced referees, getting paid for doing something you love, improving communication skills, and giving back to the community. So if this interests you, please read the following information on this flyer to learn more about how to become a referee, upcoming certification courses scheduled this August, and much more so you can

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Referee Training Events - Information Sheet

WHAT: Our annual Referee Training events are now open for registration! NEW this fall, WUFC & CUSC are partnering to host a series of events offering multiple opportunities for referees who wish to gain more experience prior to the start of the fall soccer season. These events are a fantastic way for USSF certified referees to improve their skills in a focused, friendly, and fun environment. Our staff of referee mentors have designed these events based on the key technical elements of the game; flag & whistle mechanics, pre-game & game responsibilities, dealing with problem coaches-players-parents, better understanding of key laws of the game (LOTG), and much more. (Both clubs will reward referees with game credits towards your loyalty bonus. This translates into more money earned during the fall season. Attend 1-3 of these events for more details.)

WHO: These FREE events are open to all USSF certified referees, grassroots level and above, who are interested in officiating with our WUFC & CUSC organizations. Referees are open to attend any or all these three events regardless which club you are affiliated with.

WHEN & WHERE:

CUSC CLINIC: Tuesday, August 15th-6:30 to 8:30pm-Pfeifer Park 14704 SE 139th Ave., Clackamas OR 97015
WUFC JAMBOREE: Saturday, August 26th-8:30am to 5:00pm-Memorial Park 8100 SW Memorial Dr., Wilsonville OR 97070

WUFC CLINIC: Tuesday, August 29th-5:30pm to 7:30pm-Riverside High School 2900 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin OR 97062

CLINICS-The clinics are only two hours long. Our trained instructors will work on foundational skills like whistle & flag mechanics the first hour. The second hour we will have club teams out scrimmaging so referees can gain “on field” training and experience in a stress-free environment. (Events may be cancelled if heat index reaches 95 degrees or more. Monitor emails.)

JAMBOREE-The jamboree will have WUFC recreational teams scrimmaging each other all day long. Games will range from 7v7, to 9v9, to 11v11 offering opportunities to gain experience as solo centers as well as assistant referees (AR’s). We will also have our experienced Mentors present to provide coaching and support.

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