DFAC Referee Information

DFAC Soccer

Desert Foothills Athletic Club

Referee Programs

Please watch www.azref.com for upcoming classes throughout the State Soccer Association. Contact Jay Hanson at mailtojw@cox.net with questions and make him aware of your interest in being a referee or Asst Referee for the 2010-2011 season.

Competitive Games:
If you are an experienced Grade 8 or higher level referee and would like to work U8 to U18 Desert Elite games, please contact our Competitive Program Referee Assignor, Jay Hanson at mailtojw@cox.net.

Recreational Games:
Desert Foothills has one of the largest recreational soccer programs in the state. We are always looking for qualified, motivated referees. If you have a Grade 9 or higher level certification and want to be involved in a well-organized and fun league, contact our Recreational Referee Assignor, Jay Hanson, at mailtojw@cox.net.

Referee Certification

The Arizona State Referee Association conducts referee certification programs throughout the state of Arizona. You must be a certified referee in order to officiate for Desert Foothills Soccer Club. We would like to invite all interested players (age 12 and older), parents, and coaches to complete either the Grade 9 or Grade 8 referee certification. Not only can you make good money working as a referee, but you will gain a much better appreciation of the game, and help out your club!

Grade 9 Referee Certification:
The Grade 9 Recreational Referee is certified to work as an Assistant Referee (AR, formerly known as a linesman) on all U14 and younger games PLUS is certified to work as a Center Referee for all youth recreational games. This is a great entry level position! Currently there is one class scheduled.

Location: Sonoran Trails Middle School located at 5555 E. Pinnacle Vista Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Room Number: TBD
Dates: Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, September 11, 2020 form 8:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $60
Max Enrollment: 35 Students
Contact: JW Hanson (480)612-3595 or mailtojw@cox.net

On-line registration will be available at www.azref.com. Contact Jay Hanson at mailtojw@cox.net with questions. Watch www.azref.com for additional upcoming classes throughout the state.

Grade 8 Referee Certification:
The Grade 8 Referee is certified to work as either an Assistant Referee or a Center Referee on all youth soccer games (both recreational or competitive). We are in great need of soccer-knowledgeable, physically-fit adults interested in working the older youth soccer games. This is an excellent job for a college student who is available during the day on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays.

For those referees already holding a Grade 9 certification, the State Referee Association will sponsor one Grade 9 to Grade 8 Bridge Class scheduled in the early fall at a time and location still to be determined. Contact Jay Hanson at mailtojw@cox.net with questions.

No classes near DFAC field areas are available at this time.

Also, watch www.azref.com for additional upcoming classes throughout the State. Contact Jay Hanson at mailtojw@cox.net with questions.

Grade 8 & 9 Re-certification:
All existing referees must re-certify annually. ALL EXISTING DFAC REFEREES MUST NOTIFY JAY HANSON WHEN THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR RE-CERTIFICATION IF THEY WANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 2010-20011 SEASON!

Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Location: Phoenix Convention Center located at 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85224
Room: TBA

Morning Class
Registration: 7:00am - 7:45am
Instruction: 7:45am - 1:00pm

Afternoon Class
Registration: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Instruction: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Please refer to the "Classes & Clinics" page of the referee website www.azref.com for more information & to sign up for the class.

Also, watch www.azref.com for upcoming classes throughout the State. Contact Jay Hanson at mailtomailtojw@cox.net with questions.