Current "09" level referees also have an opportunity to upgrade to the "08" grade from August 25 – 27, 2011.

Referees will receive classroom training that is followed up by on-the-field training and mentoring.

NYSA is gearing up for the newest upgrade class of referees for the fall of 2011. A new group of officials will be trained starting August 25^th, 2011. Classroom training will be held at the Newcastle Community Center.

There are 4 sessions to the class and you must attend all 4.

August 25: 6pm – 9pm

August 26: 6pm – 9pm

August 27: 9am – 12pm

August 27: 1pm – 4pm

At the end of session 4 the student will take a multiple choice test and must correctly answer 75 out of 100 questions to successfully pass the course.

Players must be a minimum of 11 years old. Coaches and parents, any age accepted!

Cost for the course: $60, payable to NYSA via the following website:

click here You use your username and password from player profile or referee profile in gotsport to register in this program.

Current "09" level referees are strongly encouraged to upgrade to the "08" grade from August 25 – 27, 2011.

Referees will receive classroom training that is followed up by on-the-field training and mentoring.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Bill Pevarnik at wpevarnik@att.net or 820-9718