McHenry County Soccer Referee Association

You are the assistant referee. The ball is in play in the goal area on your half of the field. You see an attacking player standing directly in front of the keeper. The ball comes toward the attacker. You see the goal keeper pull the attacker back by the shirt to get around him. The keeper dives on the ball. Let us know what you think the A/R should do. Cover as many points as you can and back them up by stating which law backs up your opinion. Have fun and learn at the same time. I will be posting my answer along with the most complete answer given by our members. E-mail your answer to CLC Ref 1

There will be a US Soccer Entry Level referee clinic held at Hannah Beardsley Middle School on Saturday and Sunday, February 23-24, 2001. The clinic is a two-day clinic and runs from 9 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. each day. The clinic costs $25.00 in addition to the $25.00 US Soccer certification fee. This clinic is for anyone wishing to become a certified US Soccer referee. Upon successful completion of this clinic (getting a 75 or better on the test) the new referee will be a Grade 8 certified referee. This is level that is required to referee and/or assistant referee at the “Travel/Select/Competitive” levels. If a referee does not pass the certification test, a refund for the certification fee only will be given. Each referee must bring the following: 1. his/her Social Security number 2. a check for the cost of the clinic and the certification fee 3. #2 pencil 4. pen and paper to take notes. 5. money for snacks and pop 6. lunch or be able to go out to lunch Anyone wishing to attend this clinic must pre-register by Sunday, February 17, 2001, in order to attend. To pre-register or for more information call Bob Hansen at 815-477-3451.

There will be a US Soccer Refresher Level referee clinic held at Hannah Beardsley Middle School on Sunday, February 24, 2001. The clinic is a one-day clinic and runs from 9 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The clinic costs $25.00 in addition to the $25.00 US Soccer certification fee. This clinic is for every 2001 certified referee wishing to retain their certification for 2002. If a referee does not pass the certification test, a refund for the certification fee only will be given. Each referee must bring the following: 1. his/her 2002 Referee Registration Form (If already mailed in bring in pink copy for proof) 2. a check for the cost of the clinic 3. a check for the certification fee (unless already mailed in) 4. #2 pencil 5. pen and paper to take notes. 6. money for snacks and pop 7. lunch or be able to go out to lunch Anyone wishing to attend this clinic must pre-register by Sunday, February 17, 2001, in order to attend. To pre-register or for more information call Bob Hansen at 815-477-3451.

The Crystal Lake Soccer Federation will be holding it's fall referee clinic on Sunday, August 26, 2001. The clinic will be held at Hannah Beardsley Middle School in Crystal Lake from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.. Anyone wishing to referee in the CLSF program must attend this clinic. They will cover all of the laws of the game as well as league rules and procedures. Each attendee must bring a pen and paper, and wear gym shoes. The CLSF has over 2000 players and schedules over 550 games during their 8 week fall season. Anyone wishing to attend this clinic must call Bob Hansen at 815-477-3451 or email him at bhansen158@aol.com