Viking League - Referees

The Clinic: The Viking Soccer League will offer a five -day United States Soccer Federation Grade 8 Referee Clinic. Upon successful completion of this clinic, the student will become certified as a USSF Grade 8 Referee. The USSF Grade 8 Referee may officiate games as either a Referee or Assistant Referee on recreational youth games for under-14 and younger. They may also officiate older ages, competitive youth matches (Class 1), or adult matches.

The clinic will consist of 4 three-hour classes on weeknights, a six-hour class on a Sunday (field practical). There will be an exam on the last day.

Who May Attend: This is an entry level clinic. Attendance is limited to District 1 (San Francisco, SSF and San Bruno residents only.

There must be at least 10 applicants in order to offer this course. The class size will be limited to 15 students.

June 2007

Grade 8 Clinic

Weeknight Classes
at Vikings Office*

Saturday Class
at Crestmoor High
in San Bruno

Monday, June 18
Tuesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 20
Monday, June 25

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sunday, June 24th
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Locations:

* Vikings Office
2521 Judah Street (at 30th/31st)
San Francisco

Crestmooh High School at 200 Courtland Drive, San Bruno.

Directions to :

Crestmoor High is located at 200 Courtland Drive, San Bruno.
From 280: Take the San Bruno Avenue exit. Go uncer the freeway left), and then back onto 280 going south. Take the first exit (Crystal Springs). Go under the freway (to the left). Turn left first opportunity onto Cunningham. Turn left at the T onto Jenevein (which becomes Withman). left onto Courtland Drive. Fields are on your right. There are two fields (upper and lower).

From 101: Take the 380 cut-over to 280. South on 280. Take the first exit (Crystal Springs). Go under the freway (to the left). Turn left first opportunity onto Cunningham. Turn left at the T onto Jenevein (which becomes Withman). left onto Courtland Drive. Fields are on your right. There are two fields (upper and lower).

Cost:
Fees are $50.00, in order to reserve your space you must register online and mail your registration form with payment to: SF Vikings League, 2521 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122. Space is limited so those attending the course are required to promise to referee a minimum of 5 Viking League games during the season (they will be paid for refereeing the games).

Students should bring to the course:
Pen and Pencil
Notepaper
(Saturday only)
Soccer Ball
Referee Whistle
Cleats/Shoes
Lunch
Water
Sunblock

For information on other referee clinics offered by other leagues or cities check out www.cnra.net or www.sfsra.org.