Competitions on this page:
Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA)
Michigan State Premier Soccer League (MSPSL)
Director's Academy
National League Conference
Super Y
National Premier League (NPL)
Junior State Cup
State Cup
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The Grand Valley Soccer Association (GVSA) is composed of clubs from Western Michigan (Lowell to Lake Michigan east to west, Kalamazoo area to Traverse City area south to north). The clubs field select and premier teams. The association website is www.gvsoccer.org. The link to the league field schedule is posted on the left of this page. The website has links to field schedules, maps to fields, the "local rules of competition" referees need to know, as well as member teams' contact information (including assignors). The referee and assistant referees' game fees are shown in the Game Day Procedures section. 
Passcard Requirements: Spring 2014
An unregistered player may not play under any circumstances. A player registered to a team may play without a passcard, as long as the player prints his/her name, number, and birthdate and signs the back of the official GVSA game report. The referee must note the player did not have a passcard at check-in, and record the coach chose to allow the player to play. The coach playing a player without a passcard must concede the game as a forfeit. The opponent must play the game. The referee crew will be paid for the game and send in the Game Report Form. The league will verify the player was registered and record the game as a forfeit. If the coach confirms the passcard is missing, and chooses not to play that player, the game is not recorded as a forfeit. The referee must record on the game form the player without a passcard was present, but did not play. Adults without passcards cannot be with the team during the game- they must stay with the spectators. | |||||||
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Michigan State Youth Premiere Soccer League is a higher,competative soccer for u13's and older. Competition is statewide and culiminates with champions in each age bracket. In order to be eligible for game assignments you must be invited to be part of the referee pool. In order to be considered for invitation, you must demonstrate superior refereeing skills, have honored prior game assignments, and desire to improve your skills. It is a privilege to be in this referee pool, and you are expected to treat it as such. Although travel distance to game assignments is taken into account, assignments may require travel up to 100 miles. Referees in this group are regularly reviewed, and those that do not maintain a satisfactory performance are removed. There are six regional assignors assigning the center referee to each premier game in their region. Contact the State Youth Referee Administrator, Francisco Villarruel at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to be invited to join this referee group. Local assignors assign the assistant referees to each premiere game. Links to the premiere program (for forms, rules, requirements) are: www.mspsl.org , and the Michigan Referee Committee website is: http://www.michiganreferee.org/. The 2020 Regional Assignors for the Michigan State Premier Soccer League are: Tom Coatoam (Flint, Bay City, Midland, Saginaw & Northern Michigan) (989)928-5939 [email protected] John Corbett (Grand Rapids Area) (616)334-4240, [email protected] Fred Noocha (Metro Detroit East) (586)491-7333 [email protected] Erich Schrewsbury (Kalamazoo) (248)467-7846 [email protected] Erich Schrewsbury (Metro Detroit West) (248)467-7846 [email protected] Dena Conine (Lansing) (517)944-9090 [email protected] If you have any questions about regional assigning, please contact Ron Grobbel, State Youth Referee Administrator, [email protected]. If a player or coach is sent off, promptly contact Ron Grobbel, [email protected]. Give him the details and he will tell you whether the USSF Supplemental Report form must be completed and submitted. Click on the link below to download a copy of the form. Payment policy when Teams fail to appear, and inclement weather. Effective July 6, 2010 If one of the teams does not show for a scheduled premier game, the referees should check in the team (players, coaches and manager) that shows. Each official should sign their name on the match report as usual and report their assigned position. The state assigned referee should contact ERICH SHREWSBURY, Coordinator of MSYSA Assigning ([email protected]). Tell him which team did not show. Assigned referees are not to collect any fees from the team that was present. Erich will notify the MSPSL office to send each assigned referee a check for the match fees. When a team fails to appear, the assigned crew should contact their assignor to determine if there is another game they can be assigned to, and remain on schedule for their games that day. If the referee crew deems a field unplayable due to inclement weather, and they are on-site, collect the match fees from the teams along with the paper-work. Write down the specific reason the match was abandoned. Have both coaches sign the match report. The referees keep the match fees. IF THE REFEREES RETURN THE MATCH FEES TO THE TEAM, THE LEAGUE WILL NOT PAY THE REFEREES. If officials are on site and deem the conditions/field unplayable, collect the match report, have both coaches sign. If the teams do not want to pay you, mail in the report and add the information that you were not paid on site. A check will be cut within 10 working business days and mailed to all officials that have signed the match report. If the game is cancelled due to inclement weather, the referee crew will not be paid for the game if they are informed by the Regional Assignor by phone, text message or e-mail at least two hours prior to kick-off. This applies even if the referee is present due to a previous match. It is the time the notice is sent (not the location/schedule of the referee, or when the message is retrieved) that is the determining factor. Make sure you persistently check your phone, text, and e-mail for notices between halves if you have other games. Keep your Regional Assignor current with your contact information. MSPSL main office: 9401 General Drive Suite 130, Plymouth, MI 48170. office: 734-459-6650. fax: 734-459-6664 www.mspsl.org
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Director's Academy
Directors Academy: The Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) launched the Directors Academy in the Fall, 2013. Referees in the State Cup account will be assigned to these matches. This is selective league to promote player development and competition. The Directors Academy is year round- there will be game assignments during the winter. Rules of competition and additional information on the Director’s Academy can be found at: http://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/Page667.aspx
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(This league is a new identity for the Midwest Regional League- MRL.) The website address for information, forms, procedures is: https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/national-league/ The US Youth Soccer National League competition is for the nation's top teams in the 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U, 18U and 19U boys and girls age groups. The 14U through 18U divisions consist of up to 32 teams per gender age group, while the 19U age group features up to 16 teams for each gender. The National League offers additional exposure to collegiate, professional and U.S. National Team coaches and offers the highest level of competition in the country as each team must earn their place in the league. Teams play a seven-game schedule over two weekends, facing each team within its age group division one time. The League consists of three weekends of play per gender, with each team playing two of the three weekends.(source: League webpage: About the National League.) |
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The Super Y-league is a professionalized system that is the first step for developing elite youth soccer players in North America. Affiliated with USSOCCER, the league is designed for talented youth players destined for professional or international careers.
The website is: http://www.sylsoccer.com. Midway down the page is the "Referee/Assignor" link. This is a very competitive league, and obtaining game assignments is not easy.
The (most current link is 2020) Game Day Procedures is: :
https://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/document/63b9-2203557
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YOU NEED TO COPY & PASTE THE ABOVE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER
The (most current link is) 2018 Match Report Form (league prefers on-line report) is:
https://cdn2.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0100/0655/Copy_of_2018_Blank_Match_Report.pdf
The 2020 Referee Manual (pay, length of halves, your game responsibilities+paperwork, etc) follows.
The website is: http://www.sylsoccer.com. Midway down the page is the "Referee/Assignor" link. This is a very competitive league, and obtaining game assignments is not easy.
The (most current link is 2020) Game Day Procedures is: :
https://cdn3.sportngin.com/attachments/document/63b9-2203557
/2020_Game_Day_Protocols.pdf#_ga=2.167519038.1007422670.1605663171-290113772.1605663171
YOU NEED TO COPY & PASTE THE ABOVE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER
The (most current link is) 2018 Match Report Form (league prefers on-line report) is:
https://cdn2.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0100/0655/Copy_of_2018_Blank_Match_Report.pdf
The 2020 Referee Manual (pay, length of halves, your game responsibilities+paperwork, etc) follows.
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The National Premier Leagues (NPL) is one of the top youth leagues in the United States. The NPL offers a platform for long-term player development by providing consistent and meaningful games between the region’s top players and also provides opportunities for players to be scouted by U.S. Soccer national staff. Winners of each league within the NPL will qualify for US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues Champions Cup. For additional information go to: http://www.usclubsoccer.org/. To view/print the Rules of Competition and the Game Report Form, click on the links below. The head coach of the home team is to bring a blank copy of the Midwest Development League Game Report to each game. The referee is responsible for returning the completed Midwest Development League Game Report to US Club Soccer within 24 hours of the conclusion of the match. The form can be returned via e-mail to NPL-Midwest Developmental League Administrator Betsy Pollard at NPL-Midwest@usclubsoccer.org. For questions concerning any NPL-Midwest Development League forms please contact Betsy Pollard via email or by phone at (773) 343-5099.
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State Cup is a statewide competition (spring for boys and fall for girls) to determine a champion at each age level (14-19). The rules of competition are listed at www.michiganreferee.org under the "State Cup Rules" link.
In Spring 2012 the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association held the first Junior State Cup Competition for u11, u12 and u13 teams. The competition rules and game-day procedures links are below. Also linked is the Jr. State Cup Severe Weather Policy. Due to the importance of this event, the Michigan Referee Committee assigns all referees at all stages of play. In order to be eligible for game assignment, you must be in their pool of identified referees. To be identified you must have a history of honoring assignments, be very competent as a center referee/assistant referee, and be recommended by an assignor, assessor, or instructor. Expect to have someone observe you during games. While you do not have to be a grade 7 or higher, it does help. If you believe you have the referee and management skills to be recommended for consideration, contact your assignor. He/she will tell you who to contact to begin the process. The State Cup Committee wants all officials in the Michigan State Cup Account to know about the new match report. Each team will bring a copy of the match report to the field. Each match report should contain both rosters. You will give one copy to the winning team or host in the event of a tie. Keep the second until the end of the season in the event that there is a protest or conflict. The format of the match report is somewhat different than past seasons. The following highlights are effective immediately: 1. Each team is responsible for submitting the identical match report. 2. If the match date, venue, or time changes for some reason, please correct it on the sheet that will be submitted. 3. The time of goal and goal scorers now need to be recorded. 4. The winning team is given the copies signed by both coaches, verifying the score, cautions, and goals scored. Any information related to misconduct is written on the back of the report that is submitted by the winning team (or in the event of a tie, by the host team). 5. All cautions and send off information will need to be noted using the USSF 7+7 codes. These are listed at the bottom of the sheet. List the name, team, time and reason clearly and concisely for all cautions and send offs on the back of the match report. (e.g., Peter Witt, Austin Bobcats, 14th minute UB-careless tackle; Carl Hoisington, Winston Rebels, 28th minute, UB-tactical foul.) 4. If there is a send off, contact the SYRA ([email protected]) so a decision can be made if a supplemental report will be required. This must be done within 24 hours of the end of the match. The USSF supplemental report is accessible in Game Officials for easy access. This form is sent directly to the State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA). 5. DO NOT permit coaches or team to sign the sheet before kickoff. Their signature denotes that they have reviewed and verified the accuracy of the report. 6. ALL officials assigned state cup matches are to include their USSF ID and print clearly. 7. Keep the second copy for the referee's records in the event of a subsequent protest. Please be diligent in your effort to complete match reports accurately & promptly. |
The Junior State Cup Rules and Game Day Procedures are found at: https://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=5702
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The link to the 2020 Boys State Cup information is: https://www.michiganyouthsoccer.org/AssetFactory.aspx?did=5691
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