Bridge


	Bridge Classes - from Grade 9 to Grade 8 If you wish to register for a Bridge class and you took the Entry Class during the 2009 Registration Season, please send an eMail to franco.danna@gmail.com ; include your USSF-ID and the Bridge Class Date/Location. You will be contacted with additional instructions and asked to pay by check. This is a class for grade 9 referees that wish to upgrade to grade 8. This will allow you to referee any games for which your assigner feels that you are qualified based on your experience and abilities. This class can also be taken if an existing Grade 8 has missed the yearly recertification class. Click one of the following Areas for details: DetroitMetro-East DetroitMetro-West DetroitMetro-North DetroitMetro-South Lansing Area Flint Area Grand Rapids Area Kalamazoo Area South-West Michigan Mid-Michigan Northern Michigan Registration Process, Information and Expectations: If you wish to register for a Bridge class and you took the Entry Class during the 2009 Registration Season, please send an eMail to franco.danna@gmail.com ; include your USSF-ID and the Bridge Class Date/Location. You will be contacted with additional instructions and asked to pay by check. REGISTRATION PROCESS: 1. To register for a class hold the SHIFT KEY and click https://www.ussoccer.info/ to open a new window and keep on reading these instructions. a) as USER ID use your USSF ID preceded by the letter R (as in Referee) b) as Password use your lastname 2. Click Referee on left menu; you will see a Welcome to Michigan Referee Section 3. then click the link Click here to apply for your 2009 Registration 4. scroll down and click Referee box 5. disregard the Referee Grade Details section 6. look for the Referee Clinic Schedule Details choose a clinic by clicking the circle at the left of the clinic name Read the Terms and Conditions and, if you agree, click I agree to the terms and conditions box 8. follow the instructions to make payment by credit card click Continue to complete the Payment 9. print 2 receipts and bring them to the class that you registered for 10. note: if the data in the ussoccer website is incorrect, click Home then Personal Details Students born before 1/1/1991 will be required to complete the risk management process found at www.msysareferee.net two weeks prior to the first day of class as it takes about 10 days to complete the process and for you to receive an eMail containing the Approval certificate; please print the eMail and bring it to the first day of class. Students cannot be registered as referees without completing the risk management process. Bridge Class Information and Expectations: - Only grade 9 referees (referees with blue badges) who are at least 14 years old, who have officiated at least one season (spring/fall) can attend these clinics to upgrade to a grade 8 level referee for 2009. Grade 9 referees can take a bridge class in place of attending a recertification clinic to officiate in 2009. - Class size is limited and fills quickly, register early. WAITING LISTS FOR SEATS ARE NOT MAINTAINED. - Course participants must attend both sessions at same site, NO EXCEPTIONS. In the event of uncontrollable scheduling issues, requests to complete courses at another venue will require applicant to attend BOTH sessions. Requests to switch venues may be denied due to seating capacity. Please DO NOT apply for a class if you are unable to attend both sessions in their entirety. Indoor games, tournaments, practice or other events arenʼt valid reasons for late arrival or missing all or a portion of class. - All students are expected to arrive in advance of the posted clinic start times. There is no admittance to the class 15 minutes after the posted start time. - Student is expected to take notes and actively participate in class. - Electronic devices such as Game Boys, iPods or MP3 players arenʼt permitted in clinic. - Pagers and cell phones on vibrate are permitted. Cell phones are only to be used for making calls before, after or during breaks of the clinic. Text messaging during the clinic is prohibited. - Students who are demonstrating conduct (i.e.: sleeping, texting, etc) that IS NOT conducive to the bridge class will be asked to leave. - Referees are expected to clean up after themselves. - A minimum class size of 10 students is required for the class to take place. - Referees must successfully pass a 100 question test with a minimum score of 75% Items Required at Clinic: 1. Bring your USSF 2009 Referee Renewal Information letter. Replacement forms are available at clinic if form was lost. 2. Bridge class costs are $60.00 3. Referees born before 1/1/1991 must bring your Risk Management card. 4. Pen/pencil and paper for notes. 5. Referees may bring snacks and are expected to clean up after themselves. ==================================== DetroitMetro-East District Director of Instructions: Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic July 25, 2009 and August 1, 2009 (Saturdays) - Troy Must attend both sessions 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM- Troy Recreation Center 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 48083 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net August 2, 2009 (Sunday) and August 8, 2009 (Saturday) - Birmingham Must attend both sessions 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM- Baldwin Library 300 West Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net ==>top DetroitMetro-West District Director of Instructions: Bill Clock at wclock072@comcast.net Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic July 25 and August 1, 2009 (Saturdays) - Saline 9am-1pm Must attend both sessions Liberty School Room 15/21 7265 Saline-Ann Arbor Rd Saline, MI 48176 Submit all questions via eMail to Bill Clock at wclock072@comcast.net ==>top DetroitMetro-North District Director of Instructions: Ken Wikle at ddi_metron@comcast.net August 8 and August 15 (Saturdays ) - Oxford 10AM-2:30PM Must attend both Sessions Oxford Parks and Recreation Office 20 W Burdick St Oxford, MI 48371 (North on M-24 to downtown Oxford stoplight, left on Burdick) For questions contact Ken Wikle at ddi_metroN@gmail.com Emergencies on day of clinic Call Ken Wikle at 248-625-1090 Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic ==>top DetroitMetro-South District Director of Instructions: Franco D'Anna at MetroSouthDDI@gmail.com ==>top Lansing Area District Director of Instructions: Francisco Villarruel at francisco.villarruel@juno.com Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic July 9 and 16, 2009 (Thursdays) - East Lansing 5-9 pm each day Michigan High School Athletic Associiation 1661 Ramblewood Drive East Lansing, MI 48823 Submit all questions via eMail to francisco.villarruel@juno.com July 27 and 28, 2009 (Monday and Tuesday) - Brighton 12-4 pm each day Farms Intermediate School 581 Taylor Road Brighton, MI 48114 Submit all questions Chris Schiller at tschill@execpc.com or 248-887-6759 (H) 248-719-0038 (C) ==>top Flint Area District Director of Instructions: Russ at russreferee@aol.com ==>top Grand Rapids Area District Director of Instructions: Mike Wint at wint5@comcast.net Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic ==>top Kalamazoo Area District Director of Instructions: Gary Neidert at gneidert@hotmail.com ==>top South-West Michigan District Director of Instructions: Chris Haack at cbhaack@yahoo.com ==>top Mid-Michigan District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic Saturday, August 1 - Mt. Pleasant 9:00 am till 6:00 pm (12-1 lunch "on your own") Grawn Hall, Room 119 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI Contact: Tony deRoo at deroo@tds.net or 989-687-2798. ==>top Northern Michigan District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net ==>top PAST CLASSES ====================== *MM/DD* *(Saturday)* and *MM/DD (Saturday)* - City *1:00 to 5:00pm* LocationName, Address 1, Suite or floor or room number or, City, Zip Local contact name, email, cellular number Map to location: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=teifer+building&near=Trenton,+MI&fb=1&cid=42139470,-83188603,406708403070138202&li=lmd&z=14&t=m WAITING LIST FOR THIS CLASS ISN'T MAINTAINED, PLEASE DON'T SEND EMAIL REQUESTING THIS CLASS - Registrations are final, attempting to switch/transfer between classes is prohibited. THANK YOU! 11/12/08 (Wednesday) and 11/15/08 (Saturday) – St. Joseph YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS 5:00pm to 9:00pm both nights <==new time St. Joe Kickers Club <==new location corner of Linco Rd. and M139 Arden, Michigan Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: cbhaack@yahoo.com or (269) 449-7281 *Friday November 14, 2008 6pm-9pm and* Saturday November 15, 2008 9am - 5pm MUST Attend Both Times Hospital- Auditorium Genesys Regional Medical Center 1 Genesys Parkway Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Extra fee of $5 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: russreferee@aol.com or call 810-793-7622 or Russ at 810-338-9370 November 16, 2008 (Sunday) - Sterling Heights 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Carpathia Hall Room GACC 38000 Utica Road Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net or at cellular 248-217-6442 Please review registration information, expectations and items above prior to submitting an Email to register for class. Registrations are final, attempting to switch/transfer between classes is prohibited. Your Email registration implies that you have reviewed all of the information and accept the terms/conditions. To register for this class, send an Email to DDIname: ddiname@provider.com. You'll receive a email approving or denying your registration request. If your registration is approved, please mail $50 check (payable to MRC) to DDI name, address, city, state, ZIP within 10 days of approval. If your check is not received within 10 days, your registration will forfeited. November 22 and November 29 2008 (Saturdays) - Milan must attend both days 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Milan High School 200 Big Red Drive (on Redman and Platt) Milan, MI 48160 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: Sean Duval at 734-320-3253 or sean@goldenlimo.com Location Google Map:http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mr&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&ll=42.080929,-83.700972&spn=0.015321,0.045791&t=h&z=15 Location School Website Map: http://milanareaschools.org/hs/map.php CANCELLED!!! Dec 6, 2008 and Dec 13 (Saturdays) - South Lyon CANCELLED CANCELLED did not meet the minimum requirements 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Centennial Middle School Pontiac Trail and 9 Mile Road South Lyon, MI Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day, Pete Morissey (248) 207 5757 December 13, 2008 (Saturday) - Royal Oak 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Royal Oak (Mahany/Mehringer) Senior Center Room 6 3500 Marias Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48073 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only CANCELLED Dec 13, 2008 and Dec 20 (Saturdays) Plymouth CANCELLED minimum number of students not reached 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MSYSA Office 9401 General Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day, Pete Morissey (248) 207 5757 Dec 14^th,2008 and Dec 21^st (Sundays) Pontiac 11:00 AM -3:00 PM** Ultimate Soccer Arenas 867 South Blvd Pontiac, MI 48341 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day, Jon Murad 248-648-4700
	December 13, 2008 (Saturday) - Royal Oak 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Royal Oak (Mahany/Mehringer) Senior Center Room 6 3500 Marias Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48073 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only January 2 (Friday) and January 3 (Saturday) - Dearborn Heights Friday 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM at Canfield Community Center Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Young Center <== note, this is a change Canfield Community Center 1801 North Beech Daly Road Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127 Ford Road and Beech Daly area Location Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1801+North+Beech+Daly+Road,+Dearborn+Heights,+MI,+48127+&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.489543,60.380859&ie=UTF8&ll=42.322731,-83.290358&spn=0.015262,0.045791&z=15 Young Center 5400 McKinley Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 at McKinley and Powers, North of Van Born and Monroe - Maps available on Friday http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=5400+McKinley+St,+Dearborn+Heights,+Wayne,+Michigan+48125&sll=42.428525,-83.454895&sspn=0.48858,1.141205&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FV0HhQIdRagJ-w&ll=42.274451,-83.25242&spn=0.030611,0.091066&z=14 Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Dan Root at 313-318-4079 or anytime at dhsc.refscheduler@gmail.com CANCELLED Jan-24 and Jan-31 2009 (Saturdays) - Taylor CANCELLED Class has been cancelled because only 2 people registered Sixth Grade Academy 13500 Pine Street Taylor, MI 48180 School Cafeteria Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: Tim Hernandez at 313-268-7057 or timhernandez@tmckk.com Location Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=13500+Pine,+Taylor,+MI+48180&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=28.252954,59.0625&ie=UTF8&ll=42.209686,-83.262098&spn=0.006437,0.01442&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr January 10 and 17, 2009 (Saturdays) - East Lansing Participants must attend both sessions 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM both days Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive East Lansing, MI 48823 Local contact for emergencies on class day: Scott Goldstein cgsoccer@earthlink.net or at cellular 517-449-9907. All other questions about registration or information on the class should sent via e-mail to: francisco.villarruel@juno.com. January 16 (Friday) and 17 (Saturday) 2009 - Hartland 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00PM Saturday Hartland Community Education Center 9525 Highland Rd Howell MI 48843 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day: Chris Shiller at: 248-719-0038 or tschill@execpc.com CLOSED Jan 11, 2009 and Jan 18 (Sundays) - Novi CLOSED class limit exceeded 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Novi Civic Center 45175 Ten Mile Road Novi, MI 47375 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day, Pete Morissey (248) 207 5757 CLOSED Jan 18, 2009 and Jan 25 (Sundays) - Canton CLOSED class is now full 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Summit 46000 Summit Parkway Canton, MI 48187 Local contact for weather emergencies only on class day, Pete Morissey (248) 207 5757 Saturday, Jan. 24 Saginaw 9:00 am till 5:00 pm (12-1 lunch) Covenant Hospital Theatre Auditorium (Entry, bridge, recertification grade 8 and 9) 700 Cooper St., Saginaw Contact: Kent Timm 989-798-8822 CANCELLED February 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday) - Jackson CANCELLED Participants must attend both sessions 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm both days Jackson Community College Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse 2111 Emmons Rd Jackson, MI 49201 For any inquires related to the class, send an e-mail to the District Director of Instruction at: francisco.villarruel@juno.com. For any emergencies on the class dates, contact Shawn Smith at 517-617-4296 or via email at cmsasmith@yahoo.com January 31 (Saturday) – Jenison 8:45 AM – 5:15 PM Jenison JUNIOR High School 8295 20^th Ave, Jenison, MI 49428 Register only to attend. Read ALL of the directions (above). Students will need to bring a packed lunch (no time to leave campus). Submit all questions via eMail to Mike Wint at Mike_Wint@msn.com Emergency Contact: (616) 940-0853 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only. Saturday, Feb. 7 - Midland 9:00 am till 5:00 pm (12-1 lunch) Midland Soccer Club Conference Room (Bridge clinic only) Midland Soccer Complex 901 Soccer Dr. Contact Tony deRoo 989-687-2798 CLOSED February 21 and 28 (Saturday) - Port Huron CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER AND LOW REGISTRATION 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Kimball Township Office 2160 Wadhams Road Kimball, MI 48074 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only. CLOSED February 28, 2009 (Saturday) - Birmingham - CLOSED 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM- Baldwin Library 300 West Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only Feb-21 and Feb-28 (Saturdays) - Trenton must attend both sessions 1:30PM - 5:30PM Teifer Building 2911 William R (East of Fort, South of West Rd) Trenton, MI Location Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=teifer+trenton+michigan&fb=1&cid=406708403070138202&li=lmd&z=14&t=m Local Contact: Mike Kiselis (734-752-1069) CANCELLED February 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday) - Jackson CANCELLED for lack of registrations February 28 (Saturday) – Fremont 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Daisy Brook Elementary School 502 North Division, Fremont, MI 49412 Register online to attend. Read ALL of the directions (above). Students will need to bring a packed lunch or bring $10 for an on-site lunch (no time to leave campus). Email smull@fremont.net by 2/26 to arrange lunch. Submit all questions via eMail to Mike Wint at Mike_Wint@msn.com Emergency Contact: (616) 940-0853 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only. Cadillac (Entry and Bridge) Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 pm till 9 pm Sat. Feb. 28 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch) Baker College--9600 E. 13th St. Cadillac, MI 49601 Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Noah Weissen 231-884-1085 Other questions: Noah Weissen--231-884-1085 March 7 and March 14, 2009 (Saturdays) - Troy Must attend both sessions. 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Troy Community Center Room 303 3179 Livernois Troy, MI 48083 Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseyr ar dbrasseur@ameritech.net cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only March 1, March 8, 2009 (Sunday) - Dexter 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dexter High School Cafeteria 2200 N Parker Road Dexter, MI 48130 Local contact for emergencies on class day only: Cathy Butler 734 276 2679 Traverse City (Entry and Bridge) Friday, March 6 from 6 pm till 9 pm Sat. March 7 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch) Traverse City West Senior High School 5376 N. Long Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49684 Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Thomas Singer 231-933-8229 Other questions: Thomas Singer 231- 933-8229 x12 Petoskey (Entry and Bridge) Friday, March 13 from 6 pm till 9 pm Sat. March 14 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch) Petoskey High School 1500 Hill St. Petoskey, MI Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Laura Bachelor 231-348-2947 Other questions: Laura Bachelor 231-348-2947 Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic Gaylord (Entry and Bridge) Friday, March 20 from 6 pm till 9 pm Sat. March 21 from 9 am till 4 pm (12-1 lunch) new City Building <== new location 305 E. Main St. 2nd floor conference room Gaylord, MI 49735 Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo cell 989-615-2342 Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic CLOSED Saturday, March 21 from - Kalamazoo CLOSED 8 am till 5 pm Richland Bible Church 8643 Gull Rd Richland, MI 49083 Day of class emergency: Gary Neidert 269-492-5565 or John Nadzam 269-998-1809 Other questions: Gary Neidert 269-492-5565