 Owen Witte (SD Grade 6) at 2017 US Youth Regionals in Sioux Falls  Kieso Achieves Grade 4 National Assistant Referee Certification
Jeremy Kieso (Harrisburg) has been selected to the US Soccer National Assistant Referee pool. This achievement is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, and only the most qualified of referees are selected to this finite pool. Congratulations to Jeremy on this tremendous achievement!
2016-2017 SD Adult League Referee Insurance Requirement (Renew Now!) If you are a SD Referee who officiates adult soccer games, you must register each year through USASA before you can referee games. Your 2015-16 registration expired April 15, 2016 and you MUST re-register if you wish to officiate any adult games in 2016/17.
This registration (and $5 fee) covers your annual membership, and most importantly, insurance coverage for you while refereeing adult games. This is not optional.
Instructions:
Remember, this is NOT optional if you wish to referee adult games. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Important GameOfficials Websites
If you have trouble remembering the different GameOfficials websites and why you need each one, we hear you. The following is a listing and an explanation of each:
sdakrefs.gameofficials.net
This is where you find and sign up for referee courses in your area. Online portions of each course are also found here. Assessments filed with USSF are found here. You will (should) also receive a separate copy of each assessment, but if not, all of your assessments are stored here.
Adult Referees!
If you are 18 years old or older you need to complete this form every year prior to officiating.
You CANNOT referee matches until this is completed!! After completion - print out the verification form and bring to your referee certification class. Thanks!! Use the Categories on the Left to best navigate this page.
Should you think something needs added/changed contact our State Director of Instruction, Chad Landis at rapidcitysoccerrefs@gmail.com
| Development Academy Assignments for SD Referees US Soccer has selected SD referees Jeremy Kieso, Owen Witte and Adriane Dougherty to participate in the Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase in Sarasota, FL. The tournament runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5, 2016. Only the top referees are selected for this prestigious showcase. Congratulations to our SD representatives. SRC Referee Development and High-Potential Programs The SD SRC has developed several programs to identify and assist referees to improve and advance. SRC assistance includes advanced training, mentors, assessments, and reimbursement of travel/training expenses to approved events. Officials who feel they wish to utilize these resources, or who wish to be considered for inclusion in advanced programs, are encouraged to contact any of the SRC administrative members. Information for Parents of New Referees Click on the following image for a video from US Soccer:  Send Off (Red Card) Required Notification Youth Matches - send reports to:
High School Matches - send reports to: Adult Amateur Matches - send reports to:
Please fill out the Referee and Supplemental forms and send to the State Referee Committee contacts as noted. The forms are found by clicking HERE. |
