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Click one of the following Areas for details:

EAST-METRO AREA
WEST-METRO AREA

FLINT AREA
LANSING AREA
GRAND RAPIDS AREA
KALAMAZOO AREA
SOUTH-WEST MICHIGAN
MID-MICHIGAN AREA
NORTHERN MICHIGAN

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Registration Process for Entry-level Clinics

To register for any entry-level class in Michigan, please read and complete all of the following instructions.  Classes are limited to 40 participants unless otherwise noted.  Classes in many areas will fill up quickly.  Waiting lists will not be kept.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

      1.              Send an e-mail to the person listed as the contact person for the session you
                 wish to attend.  Please include in the e-mail the following information:

Name
Address, City, State, Zip
Phone Number
Birth Date

2.                Students born before 1/1/1990 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. 
 

3.                The course fee is $50 and must be mailed to the contact person for the class within 10 days of the e-mail to hold the slot.  Class placements will not be guaranteed to persons who have not pre-paid the course fee.  Checks should be made payable to “Michigan Referee Committee.”  There is no provision this year for on-line or credit card payments.

4.                SWITCHING CLASS IS NOT ALLOWED
Once a participant has registered for a course slot, transfers to any other session WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.  The total number of registrants is capped for each session.  Once you register for an open slot, you are locking out others who might wish to register for that course.  In the interest of fairness to all, the Michigan Referee Committee will not register students in any clinic who are already registered in any other session.  PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR ANY CLINIC UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN YOU CAN COMMIT TO ATTENDING THAT PARTICULAR SESSION.  Wait lists are not maintained for any clinic. Instructors do not have the authority to transfer students to other clinics or portions of other clinics.

5.                 An e-mail will be returned to you upon receipt of payment confirming your class registration.  Please bring a copy of this confirmation with you to the first class.

 Information and Expectations:

      1.                The Michigan Referee Committee reserves the right to cancel sessions with
                    fewer than 10 paid participants.

2.                Class participants must attend the entire session.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Please DO NOT apply for a class if you are unable to attend all sessions in their entirety.  Soccer games, practices, tournaments, or other events are not valid reasons for missing class.

            Instructors do not have the authority to transfer students to other clinics or portions of other clinics.

3.                Students are expected to take notes and participate actively in class.  Students must pass an exam with a score of 74% or higher at the conclusion of the clinic in order to receive USSF certification.  No refunds will be given to failing students.

4.                Electronic devices such as Game Boys, I-Pods, or MP3 players are not permitted in class. 

5.                Pagers and cell phones (silence mode) are permitted.  Cell phones may only be used on breaks or at the conclusion of class. 

6.                Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and can be cause for removal from class.  Determination of such behavior is at the discretion of the Instructor and can include such behaviors as texting, sleeping, etc. 

Items Required at Clinic: 

1.                Copy of e-mail acknowledgment of clinic registration.

2.                Materials to take notes.

3.                Comfortable, casual clothing.

4.                Snacks/lunch unless otherwise prohibited.

5.                Risk Management number (if needed).

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EAST-METRO AREA
District Director of Instructions: Dale Brasseur: dbrasseur@ameritech.net

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WEST METRO AREA

District Director of Instructions: Scott Cornell: michddiwest@yahoo.com

LANSING AREA
District Director of Instructions: Francisco Villarruel at francisco.villarruel@juno.com

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FLINT AREA
District Director of Instructions: Russ at russreferee@aol.com

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GRAND RAPIDS AREA
District Director of Instructions: Mike Wint at wint5@comcast.net

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KALAMAZOO AREA
District Director of Instructions: John Nadzam jnadzam@sbcglobal.net

SOUTH-WEST MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Chris Haack at cbhaack@yahoo.com

MID-MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net
 

NORTHERN MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net
 

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PAST CLASSES ======================

Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.

1/5 and 1/12 – Royal Oak
9:00 am to
1:00pm – Royal Oak Senior Center,  3500 Marais Avenue, Royal Oak, 48073
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 Dale Brasseur: 
dbrasseur@ameritech.net

1/12 and 1/13 - Saline <===CLOSED
1:00 to 5:00pm - Houghton Elementary School (cafeteria), 555 Mills Road, Saline 48176
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!

12/8 and 12/9 - Pontiac -- CLOSED
1:00 to 5:00pm - Ultimate Soccer Arenas, 867 South Blvd, Pontiac, 48341 Map to location can be found on www.ultimatesoccerarenas.com
Must attend both classes
Send eMail to contact: Scott Cornell at michddiwest@yahoo.com

1/5 and 1/6 - Plymouth -- CLOSED

1:00 to 5:00pm - Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Suite 120, 9401 General Drive, Plymouth, 48170 -
WAITING LIST FOR THIS CLASS ISN'T MAINTAINED, PLEASE DON'T SEND EMAIL REQUESTING THIS CLASS - THANK YOU!

01/12/08 Oshtemo
Saturday Jan 12th, 2008 8:00am to 6:00pm
Soccer Zone
6255 Technology Ave
Oshtemo, MI 49009
Contact John Nadzam @ phone 269.998.1809 or
jnadzam@sbcglobal.net
Please call between the hours of 6:00pm and 10:00pm
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.

Jan. 12 & 19, 2008
MUST attend Both days
9am-5pm
Auditorium
Genesys Regional Medical Center
1 Genesys Parkway
Grand Blanc, MI  48439
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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. 

1/19 and 1/26 - Trenton
8:00 to 12:00pm - Teifer Community Center, 2911 William R St, Trenton, MI 48183
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 Scott Cornell: michddiwest@yahoo.com

Map to Teifer: 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

1/26 - Saginaw              
Sat. Jan. 26   9 am-6 pm               
lunch from 12 till 1 pm
Covenant Health Care--Auditorium           
700 Cooper, Saginaw.
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.
Contact Kent Timm at kphd@sbcglobal.net  or 989-798-8822 

1/8, 1/15, 1/22 and 1/29 – Rochester  <------CLOSED
7:00 to 9:00pm – Stoney Creek High School, 575 E. Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, 48306 Room C283
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!

2/2 and 2/3 - Plymouth -- CLOSED
1:00 to 5:00pm - Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Suite 120, 9401 General Drive, Plymouth, 48170
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!

2/1 and 2/2: East Lansing -- CLOSED
Friday, February 1, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Michigan High School Athletic Association
1661 Ramblewood Drive
and
Saturday, February 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 PM
Lansing Indoor Sports Arena
1475 Lake Lansing Road

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!

 

2/2 - Midland               
Sat. Feb. 2   9 am-6 pm               
lunch from 12 till 1 pm  
Calvary Baptist Academy                        
Corner of Perrine and Wackerly, Midland 
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.
Contact Tony deRoo at deroo@tds.net or 989-687-2798 

2/9 and 2/16 – St. Clair Shores <------ CLOSED
12:00 to 4:00pm – St. Clair Shores Civic Area, 20000 Stephens, St. Clair Shores, 48080
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!

02/09/2008 and 02/10/2008 - Brighton -- CLOSED
2/9 at Scranton Cafe from 9am - 1pm
2/10 at BHS Cafeteria from 2 - 6pm
Must attend both classes
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!

2/16 and 2/17: Lansing/Charlotte
Saturday February 16, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Mount Hope Church
202 South Creyts Road, Lansing
and
Sunday, February 17, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Boys and Girls Club of Lansing              <-- address change
4315 Pleasant Grove Road
Lansing, MI  48910
Course enrollment is restricted to the first 25 participants.

Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 e-mail to Francisco Villarruel:
francisco.villarruel@juno.com

Feb. 2 & 9, 2008
MUST attend Both days
9am-5pm
Auditorium
Genesys Regional Medical Center
1 Genesys Parkway
Grand Blanc, MI  48439
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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. 

Contact DDI: Russ at russreferee@aol.com  or 810-793-7622

2/9 Muskegon -- CLOSED
Saturday February 9
9:00 – 5:30
Mona Shores High School
1121 Seminole Road, Muskegon
Room 301A
Use east parking lot and front main entrance
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!

2/16 Grand Rapids -- CLOSED
Saturday February 16
9:00 – 5:30
Rockford Construction Building
(The “Old Blue Cross Building”)
First Floor Meeting Room
5540 Glenwood Hills Parkway SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Use east parking lot and front main entrance
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!

2/8 and 2/9 Roscommon == CANCELLED FOR LACK OF INTEREST
Friday, Feb. 8 from 6 pm till 8 pm
Sat.,    Feb. 9 from 9 am till 4 pm
Lunch from 12 till 1
CRAF Center
606 Lake St., Roscommon
Contact: Jan Deloge at perennial@charter.net or 989-275-9833(W) or 989-275-4090 (H) or 989-390-0745 (C)

2/16 and 2/23 – Troy  <==CLOSED
9:00 am to 1:00pm – Troy Community Center , 3179 Livernois Rd
Troy, 48083 Room 304
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!

2/22 and 2/23 Gaylord
Friday, Feb. 22, from 6 pm till 9 pm
Sat.,   Feb. 23, from 9 am till 3 pm
Lunch from 12 till 1
Gaylord Regional Airport
1100 Aero Drive
Gaylord, 49735
989-732-4218

Contact Matt Deisig at deisigs@avci.net or 989-939-7779

3/1 and 3/8 - Westland -- CLOSED
10:00 to 2:00pm - Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Ford Rd, Westland, MI  48185
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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, To register send an Email to Scott Cornell: michddiwest@yahoo.com 

3/8 and 3/9 - Plymouth -- CLOSED
1:00 to 5:00pm - Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, Suite 120, 9401 General Drive, Plymouth, 48170
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!

2/27, 3/1 and 3/2   - Jackson Area
Participants MUST attend all three sessions.
Location: Woodville Community Center 3950 Catherine St. Jackson, MI
Wednesday, 2/27/2008, 6-9 pm
Saturday, 3/1/2008 9 am - noon
Sunday, 3/2/2008, noon - 3 pm
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 PARTICIPANTS.
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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. 

Send eMail to contact  Francisco Villarruel at francisco.villarruel@juno.com

2/23 and 3/1 – Lake Orion  <==CLOSED
10:00 am to 2:00pm – Orion Township Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, 48362
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!


2/24 and 3/2 – Sterling Heights
 <==CLOSED
12:00 pm to 4:00pm – Carpathia Hall,  38000 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, 48312
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!

3/2 – Port Huron   <==CLOSED
8:15 am to 5:15pm – Goodells, Goodells County Park Community Center, 8345 County Park Drive, Goodells, MI 48027  
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 Dale Brasseur: 
dbrasseur@ameritech.net

2/25 and 3/1 St. Joseph
Monday Feb-25 5:00-8:30pm and Sat Mar-1 1:00-5:30pm
note date change; must attend both sessions.
St. Joseph Public Library
5
00 Market St.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 contact Chris Haack at cbhaack@yahoo.com or 269 449-7281

3/8 Fremont -- CLOSED
Saturday March 8
9:00 –  5:30
Daisy Brook Elementary, Cafeteria
502 North Division Street
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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 e-mail to: Mike Wint at wint5@comcast.net

 

03/08/08 Oshtemo -- CLOSED
Saturday March 08, 2008 8:00am to 6:00pm
Soccer Zone
6255 Technology Ave
Oshtemo, MI 49009
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!

3/8 and 3/9 Howell  -- CLOSED
March 8 Saturday 3/8 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday March 9 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 
Voyager Elementary School
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843-1032
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!

2/29 and 3/1 Traverse City
Friday, Feb. 29, from 6 pm till 9 pm
Sat.,    March 1, from 9 am till 3 pm
Lunch from 12 till 1
Traverse City Christian School
753 Emerson Rd., Traverse City
Contacts: Tom Spencer at tomspencer@chartermi.net or 231-947-7222 (H) or 231-590-1602 (C)
               Tom Singer at coaching@tbays.org or 231-342-2265
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.

3/7 and 3/8 Cadillac
Friday, March 7 from  6 pm-9 pm            
Sat. March 8 from 9 am-3 pm               
lunch from 12 till 1 pm
Baker College
9600 E 13th St., Cadillac
Contact Noah Weissen at cadillacref@yahoo.com or (231) 884-1085
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.

3/8 and 3/15 - Ypsilanti  -- CLOSED - NOTE ROOM CHANGE TO 312
9:00 to 1:00pm - Lincoln High School, Room 312, 7425 Willis Road Ypsilanti 48197
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!

3/8 and 3/15 - Northville -- CLOSED
11:00 to 3:00pm - Northville District Library (conference room), 212 W. Cady, Northville 48167
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!

3/29 - Romeo <==CLOSED
Saturday March 29th
9am to 6pm
North Macomb Community Youth Soccer
Romeo Community Center 361 Morton Romeo MI 48065
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!

4/5 - Walled Lake
Saturday April 5th
9am to 6pm
St. Matthews Church
2040 S. Commerce Road Walled Lake, MI  48390
Please review registration information, expectations and items prior to submitting an Email to register for class.  Registrations are final; attempting to switch/transfer between classes is prohibited. 

 

4/11 and 4/12 Petoskey
Friday, April 11, from 6 pm till 9 pm
Sat.,   April 12, from 9 am till 3 pm
Lunch from 12 till 1
Petoskey High School
1500 Hill St., Petoskey
Contact Laura Batchelor at pysa@gtlakes.com  Phone: 231-348-2947
Please review registration information, expectations and items 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.

4/13 & 20 Edwardsburg
Sunday April 13th & 20th both from 1-5PM
St. Peters Masonic Lodge 106
68389 M 62
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
To register, send a $50 check payable to MRC to
Chris Haack
51244 Bakeman Rd.
Sister Lakes, MI 49047