Certification and Recertification

01/15/12 16:12 Filed in: Certification

Time is running out to certify as a new referee or recertify as an existing referee. For more information, please check out http://michiganreferee.org.

GLASRA Referee Selected for National Championship

07/01/11 13:03 Filed in: News & Current Events

GLASRA Referee Jonathan McCoy was selected from more than 200 officials at the Region II Tournament to referee at the 2011 U.S. Youth National Tournament in Phoenix, AZ (July 26-31). He is one of only two Michigan referees selected for the tournament. This year marks the second year in a row that GLASRA has had one of its officials selected for Nationals. In 2010, GLASRA referee Korey Carter was selected for the prestigious tournament.

Jonathan McCoy is an MSU senior currently studying Kinesiology which helps him as a referee. "It (kinesiology) helps me understand how to make my movements more efficient and effective allowing me to perform at a higher level." For officials at this level, fitness is a huge part of their officiating. During Regionals, McCoy ran 34 miles and averaged 6.8 miles per match officiated in sunny, 80 degree weather. Speaking about the level of fitness required, he said, "You're exhausted. It's even harder than running a marathon because you are stopping and starting all the time. In a marathon, you get to stay at one steady pace." He continued, "If you aren't in tip-top shape, you simply aren't going to be in position to make the important calls."

This is his 11th year as a referee and he has spent the past three years as a GLASRA member. During that time, he has upgraded to become a grade 6 referee.

When asked what officials should be doing if they want to officate at Nationals, McCoy recommends working hard to build a strong foundation. "You have to improve basic mechanics and learn how to be professional. Also, you have to find a person or group of people at a higher level to mentor you to help make you a better referee."

This past spring, GLASRA expanded its mentoring program to include the 720 game CASL season. GLASRA will be expanding its referee mentoring program to five additional leagues in the fall. Referees interested in being mentored through the program should contact GLASRA Mentoring Coordinator Joe Gazda at joe_g_mnzmnz@yahoo.com.

Other GLASRA officials who attended Region II Regionals included Korey Carter, Joe Gazda and Bob Burgee. Dean Kimmith served as an assessor and Francisco Villarruel served as tournament staff and assessor.

Outline of League Rule Differences Updated

04/08/11 14:26 Filed in: Laws, Rules and Directives

GLASRA has published a PDF of rule differences for local leagues (LAWS, MMMSL, CASL, Premier League, State Cup and MRL).

(Thanks to GLASRA Board Member Mike Yassine who coordinated with a variety of local, state and regional leagues to update the league rule differences.)

LocalLeagues.pdf

GLASRA Uniform Subsidy Extended and Increased

12/07/10 20:52 Filed in: Certification

The GLASRA board voted at their December 20010 meeting to extend the $20.00 subsidy for another year and increase it to $25.00. Any soccer related apparel or equipment you purchase between this recertification clinic and October 30, 2011 qualifies.

To get your subsidy, please download the rebate form below and follow the instructions.

Download PDF (.pdf)

OR

Download Microsoft Word (.doc)

Summer Registration is Here

06/24/10 15:17

• When you register, make sure you receive a Payment Acknowledgement email; also make sure that the email has the class location, date, and time.
• The Registration Help on the right of this screen will answer most of your questions.
• Read the "Registration Process" in each class section for instructions on how to register for the class online.
• Summer classes will certify students for the Fall 2010 and the whole 2011 year. More Entry and Bridge classes will be scheduled soon.
• Entry and Bridge classes cost $60. No minimum age for Entry class, must be 14 to take Bridge class.
• If you wish to take a Bridge class and you took the Entry class about the same year, the system may not allow you to register as a "Referee"; however, you will be able to register by mail. See Registration Help for instructions.

(Register and view a list of classes)

GLASRA In-Service

08/14/09 20:58 Filed in: News & Current Events

GLASRA will hold an in-service August 20th, 7pm, at the MHSAA building, located at 1661 Ramblewood Drive in East Lansing. We have some great video from high school matches and a good time will be had by all, whether you work High School or not.

GLASRA Fitness Run

08/14/09 20:56 Filed in: News & Current Events

GLASRA's fitness run will be held August 30th, 9am, at Waverly High School’s Track.

This run is mandatory for High School officials to be a Member in Good Standing. It is also required for USSF officials grade 7 or higher (lower number) and for those who are upgrading.

GLASRA Referee Featured in Sport Magazine

03/18/09 05:56

GLASRA Referee Amy Willing has been featured in a lead article in Sport Magazine. She is a national referee officiating since 1989 and is Michigan's highest ranked female referee. Her most recent international assignment was USA v. China at Ford Field in December 2008.

To view the article in PDF format, click below.

Adobe PDF

GLASRA Referees Win High Awards

03/18/09 05:40 Filed in: News & Current Events

GLASRA referees Nicole Cramer and Matthew Eible are Michigan's 2008 Female and Male Youth Referees of the Year. GLASRA referee Roger Blasey was also Michigan's 2008 Referee of the Year.