Reminder: There will be two recertification clinics this weekend in the Montgomery area. One Saturday morning at the YMCA Soccer Complex and one Sunday afternoon at the Prattville Kingston Park Complex. These are the ONLY recertification clinics scheduled in the Montgomery area at this time. Please plan on attending one
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To become a certified referee, one must attend an United States Soccer Federation Recreational Referee course. The Grade 9 Entry Level course is for those with little to no experience. The Grade 8 course is for those with playing experience and generally over the age of 16. A number of them
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NEWARK, Del. - Police said a 28-year-old soccer player who got ejected from a game then bit the ref in the face, leaving an ugly wound.
Authorities have since made an arrest in the alleged assault that happened Thursday night during a soccer game in
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The issue of good sportsmanship is central to all games and athletic competitions. I was raised believing in the ideals of playing with good sportsmanship. The fact is, we have seen good sportsmanship replaced with bad. All of us have experienced unruly players, coaches, and fans. We witness and recognize
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The "Pass Back" violation must be properly understood in the following terms:
- The ball was clearly kicked by a defender
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Definition of Offside: A player is offside if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second last player - except on alternate Saturdays when, in addition, the second last player must be facing in the opposite goal's direction in which the ball is
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Thirty-two children killed, 51 more hurt. All
casualties of something you probably drive-by everyday in your
hometown. Common soccer goals can be deadly if they're not handled the
right way. FOX25's Debbi Rodman found the danger lurking in many local
towns.
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Referees,
We require that you fill out a Form W-9 (pdf) and submit it to the Treasurer of the Central Alabama Soccer Officials Association (CASOA).
If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of your elected CASOA officials.
Thank you,
Jamie Jackson
CASOA Secretary
casoa.org@gmail.com
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View the Alabama Youth Soccer Association Approved Tournament List
Sanctioned- In State
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The USSF Game Report form can be found on the Document's page. If an ejection
takes place or a serious incident happens during a USSF sanctioned match the
center referee MUST fill out the game report and send it to 3 different people:
Bob Johnson (CASOA), Dave Stephenson (SYRA), and
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Anyone interested in refereeing youth games in Prattville is encouraged to contact Jamie Jackson at coachjamie@gmail.com. Most matches are on Saturday mornings at Upper Kingston Park next to Prattville High School.
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For info on upgrading your referee grade go to www.alabamayouthsoccer.org, click the Referee tab, click Referee Assessment Program. Criteria for certifying as a referee, upgrade requirements, annual physical and written test requirements and a request for upgrade are included in this site.
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