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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, Jane Fallon at Jane.Fallon@cox.net (preferred) or 623-587-1480.

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, Jane Fallon, at Jane.Fallon@cox.net (preferred) or 623-587-1480.

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.

Two Grade 9 certification classes sponsored by Desert Foothills are scheduled for Saturday, August 11, 2007 (8:00am - 5:00pm) and for Sunday, September 9, 2007 (9:00am - 6:00pm) at Black Mountain Elementary School, 33606 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85331 (classes will be from 8:00am to 5:00pm).  On-line registration will be available at www.azref.com.  Contact Jane Fallon at Jane.Fallon@cox.net  or 623-587-1480 with questions.  Watch www.azref.com for 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, Desert Foothills will sponsor one Grade 9 to Grade 8 Bridge Class scheduled for Saturday/Sunday, July 28-29, 2007 at Desert Sun Elementary School, 27880 N, 64th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (class will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday and 1:00pm - 4:00pm on Sunday).  On-line registration is available at www.azref.com.   Contact Jane Fallon at Jane.Fallon@cox.net  or 623-587-1480 with questions.

For new referees, watch www.azref.com for upcoming Grade 8 classes throughout the State.  Contact Jane Fallon at Jane.Fallon@cox.net  or 623-587-1480 with questions.

Grade 8 & 9 Re-certification:
All existing referees must re-certify annually. Phoenix-area classes for the 2007-2008 season are planned for early fall at the ASU downtown campus, 502 E. Monroe, Phoenix. The first sessions are planned for August 18, 2007. Additional sessions are expected to be scheduled for September 2007, same location, as well as in December, 2007.  Watch on-line at www.azref.com for the latest news and registration information. ALL EXISTING DFAC REFEREES MUST NOTIFY JANE FALLON WHEN THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THEIR RE-CERTIFICATION IF THEY WANT ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE 2007-2008 SEASON!

Recreational and Competitive Game Referee Assignments

All referees who wish to receive assignments, must input the times they are available to work games each week.  (New referees who wish to work Desert Elite games must pass an assessment by our club mentor, Rich Pineda.)  You may input your availability for the entire season or for just the upcoming weeks.  You may log in at http://www.assignref.com/login.php

All referees who indicate an interest in working for Desert Foothills WILL receive emailed instructions in September 2007 and written instructions will be covered at the Referee Orientation Meeting tentatively scheduled for September 16, 2007.  If you still need help or are new to Desert Foothills, contact Jane Fallon at Jane.Fallon@cox.net or 623-587-1480.  If you input your availability, you significantly increase your chances to receive assignments!