Referees

*Important*

Referee Information Form (replaces availability form)

"All GLSA referees are required to submit a W9 form. Please access the form at IRS W9 Form complete and mail or fax (847/362-7259) to GLSA"

Recreational Rules and Regulations

Recreational Rule Charts:

7th, 8th, and 9th grade

To Check Referee Assignments click on www.thearbiter.net

Welcome messages, which give directions on how to log on and create a password, were sent to an e-mail address given to us by each referee. To receive another welcome message, request one by email to referees@glsa.org

Must be 12 yrs. of age.

12-13 yr. old are required to have a parent or guardian present during their assignments.

Referees must be at least 12 years old. Per Illinois Child Labor Laws*

, referees must be at least 12 years old and all referees under age 16 must have a work permit issued by their school or by the Regional Office of Education. Work Permits are valid for one year from the date of issue.

To obtain a work permit:
1. Complete the "Letter of Intent to Hire"

from GLSA
2. Gather the child's Social Security card and proof of age (birth certificate)
3. Make an appointment with your school Principal to obtain the permit. Please DO NOT make an appointment with your Principal until you have your documentation together. Work Permits are good for one year from date of issue.

Clinic	Date and Time	Location	Comments
GLSA Microsoccer	Wed., March 12, 200 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM and Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM	Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex - upstairs meeting rooms 3 & 4	No cost. *MUST* attend one of the two Microsoccer Referee Clinics scheduled at the Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex. Your parent or guardian should plan to attend the last 30 minutes of the clinic. You must bring a completed Referee Information Form with you to the clinic. Must pre-register by e-mail.
GLSA Microsoccer Make-up		GLSA Offices	This is the make-up clinic for microsoccer referees who missed the two earlier clinics. Your parent or guardian should plan to attend the last 30 minutes of the clinic. Please pre-register at: referees@glsa.org
Referee Field Clinic		Libertyville Township Soccer Complex--Field 14	This clinic is designed to improve referee skills under simulated game conditions. Although primarily for USSF certified (Patched) referees, microsoccer referees may attend. Please wear your referee uniform. There is no cost. Pre-registration is by email.
U.S. Soccer Federation	Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 9AM to 5PM and Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 9AM to 5PM	Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex	Must attend both clinics. Registered ("Patched") referees only need to attend the Sunday session. Must pre-register for this clinic. Registration information is available on the Illinois Youth Soccer Association website www.iysa.org
U.S. Soccer Federation	Sunday, February 17, 2008	Libertyville Indoor Sports Complex	"Advanced Recertification" This recertification clinic is for USSF Grade 8 referees with at least 5 years of experience and at least 20 years of age. The clinic will be held at the Libertyville Sports Complex. Please go to the IYSA website www.iysa.org to register.

Level of Games to Referee	Certification Required	Referee Age	Referee Experience
GLSA Microsoccer (Pre-school, Kindergarten)	Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season	At least age 12	None
GLSA Microsoccer (1st and 2nd Grade)	Must attend GLSA Microsoccer Referee Clinic each season	At least age 12	At least 1 season
GLSA Recreation League (3rd/4th Grades)	USSF Grade 8	At least age 13	At least 1 season or age 15
GLSA Recreation League (5th/6th Grades)	USSF Grade 8	At least age 15 or HS Frosh	At least 2 seasons or adult
GLSA Recreation League (7th-9th Grade)	USSF Grade 8	At least age 17 or HS Junior	At least 2 seasons or adult
Assistant Referee for competitive (travel) games	USSF Grade 9 however, USSF Grade 8 is preferred	At least age 13 when an adult center referee is present. Otherwise 3 years older than players.	At least 1 season of refereeing as a USSF certified referee or adult
Center Referee for competitive (travel) games	USSF Grade 8 or better	at least 3 years older than players.	Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by league assignors, not GLSA. If interested, E-Mail referees for more info.
High School	Must be certified by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)	See the IHSA web site for information on certification	Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. These games are assigned by IHSA assignors. If interested, E-Mail referees
GLSA Adult Recreation League	USSF Grade 8 or better	Adult	Several successful seasons as a USSF certified referee. E-Mail referees for more info.

GLSA Referee Shed hours: Saturdays 7:00AM - 5:00PM and Sundays 11:30AM - 3:00PM.

Emergency phone number for the GLSA Referee Shed 847/363-6750. This number is only active on weekends. All other occasions, use TheArbiter.

Additional referee information is available at Illinois Youth Soccer Referee Page