2009 Regional Referees L to R front row: Marcelo Cardoza, Adam Bass, Jared Rigsby; 2nd row: Keith Ooten, Tony Mensah, Dayna Paeper, Nima Saghafi; 3rd row: Brian Loftus, Kenny Weisbrod, Andy Gasper; top row: Jacque Damrill and Doug Malfacini.

For the first time in Oklahoma Soccer history, three referees from the state will participate in the US Youth National Championships in Lancaster, Massachusetts in July. Jacque Damrill, Brian Loftus, and Nima Saghafi were selected by the Region III referee staff to advance to the national games. To advance to the national matches, referees are observed by assessors and the Region III staff on every game and must have the ability to handle matches at every level participating in the tournament. Congratulations to Jacque, Brian, and Nima.

Other accolades for Oklahoma refs include placing five in the top 20 refs list: Jacque Damill, Jared Rigsby, Doug Malfacini, and Brian Loftus.
Two refs made the top 20 Assistant Referee list: Andrew Gasper and Nima Saghafi.

A record five Oklahoma referees drew final matches: Jacque Damrill, U19 Boys center; Jared Rigsby, U16 Girls center; Tony Mensah, U15 Girls center; Brian Lotus, U19 Boys 4th; Nima Saghafi, U17 Girls, AR.

Twelve referees from across the state participated in a three day mini-camp on the University of Oklahoma campus June 15-17. The camp participants studied law changes, viewed new clips from USSF on a variety of topics, worked on positioning, mechanics, and man management as well as officiating two games each evening.
L to R below: PJ Anthony, Graham Burleson, Mike Aguilar, Logan Sierra, Alex Sosa, Jorden Moxley, Khalil Benalioulhaj, and Mike Swan. Top: Raina Melvin, Tamara Cherry, Quinn Robinson, and Brenda Sosa.

Each year the State Referee Committee selects referees who have demonstrated the capability to officiate matches at a variety of levels. Andy Gasper and Laura Maggard are the 2008 Youth Referees of the Year. Each will be asked to represent Oklahoma at the Southern Regionals in Dallas this summer. Larry Morgan, Adult Referee of the Year, has been a fixture in the adult soccer program for many years as a player, an official, and as assignor.

Referee Assessment fees will go to $55 per assessment beginning January 1, 2009. The new fee covers all maintenance and upgrade assessments requested by referees.

Registration fees for 2010:
Referee Fees: 09 - $40; 08 - $40; 07 - $45; State - $75; Emeritus - $75
Instructor Fees :RYRI and Associate - $40; Instructor - $45; State - $75
Assessor Fees: Associate - $40; Referee - $45; State - $75
Assignor Fees: $10
Deadline: January 1, 2010 - after January 2010, add $10 late fee for every position (instructor, assessor, etc.)

Step-by-step instructions on how to register as a USSF referee for 2010 may be obtained by clicking on the "learn more" link below.
Use the "learn more" link below.  Online registration will not begin until August 1, 2009.

Also, if you are 18 or older, you must complete an online Volunteer Disclosure Form in order to complete your 2010 registration.
Volunteer Disclosure Form (required of all referees 18 years and older)
A Powerpoint presentation will guide you through the process. Please use the following link to see what will appear as you register with Got Soccer and request a Background Check: click here
 
For online VDF registration, visit the following link Referee online VDF  - then click on the "Register Here" link and complete the form. You will be asked to create a password and user name - PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE. Once you have done that, log off and go back to the link above and register using your password and user name.  When you’ve completed that page, click on "Submit" and the next step is to request a Background Check. Look for that link and click on it. The next form will be the VDF Oklahoma has used for several years. Complete it and submit it. You are finished.  No more paper forms to turn in and if you are a coach, volunteer, and/or other club person the background check will show on all those.

USSF registration form: 2010 Referee Registration Form
Online pre-test  Use the link to the pre-test to prepare you for the recertification exam. After completing the test, print off the document and check your answers by going to the "learn more" link below and clicking on Pre-test Answers.

NEW! - Use the Directives and Position Paper link at the left to update your knowledge of the Laws and any information sent to referees from USSF.  Or, use the following link: Position papers
 

Use the following link to the USSF site to test your Law knowledge. You'll be able to watch a short video clip and then select an answer. See how well you can "make the call."

http://www.ussoccer.com/poll/poll.jsp.