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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSIGNOR CERTIFICATION/RECERTIFICATION Assignors should be certified. Those needing to be certified, MUST attend a class. A list of classes statewide is posted at: http://www.michiganreferee.org/assignor_recert.html Assignors needing to recertify who meet the criteria, may choose to recertify via tele-conference or attend a class. Those who do not meet the criteria must attend a class. The certification/recertification class in Grand Rapids will be held on: Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00pm at the Cascade Twp Library, Good Room in Grand Rapids. The certification class is from 1:00 to 3:30pm, and recertification is from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Those in the certification class MUST attend both sessions (from 1:00 to 5:00pm). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REFEREE CLASSES 2012 Entry, Grade 8 and Recertification Classes for Spring, 2012 are posted at www.michiganreferee.org. Please sign up soon as class size is limited. Grade 9 classes are entry level. The Grade 8 (Bridge Class) is to move from Grade 9 to Grade 8. Recertification classes typically occur from November through January and Certification classes occur January through March. If you do not have a badge with "2012" on it, you cannot be assigned to games. You must also be a member in good standing of the Grand Valley Soccer Officials Association. A membership application is on the "Statement" page. BEFORE you appear for class, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER on-line at www.michiganreferee.org. On the "CLASS" link are instructions for Entry, Bridge and Recertification classes. Registration instructions are on the right of the page. If you do not need instructions, you may register directly at: http://ussoccer.info. If you have additional questions, contact the Registrar at: Registrar@MichiganReferee.org. Print and bring a copy of your registration/payment receipt with you to class. If there is a room fee, make sure you pay it on-line, or at the class. The test at recertification classes is AT THE BEGINNING of class, not at the end. The test at the certification classes is AT THE END of class, not at the beginning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
