FINAL High School Soccer NEW Referee Class Saturday, August 24th (Penfield High School)

***CLASS IS ON SATURDAY AUGUST 24TH - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM*** Please note:  If you are a current SOCCER REFEREE BUT HAVE NOT OFFICIATED HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER YOU MAY COME AT 10:00 AM. ALL OTHERS MUST ATTEND AT 8:00 AM. PLEASE READ BELOW Whether you are an experienced US SOCCER REFEREE OR SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A, becoming a High SCHOOL SOCCER REFEREE IS A GREAT WAY TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING AND COMPETITIVE SPORTS ENVIRONMENTS A COMMUNITY OFFERS. The Monroe County Public SCHOOL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HAS EXPANDED THE USE OF A CONVENTIONAL THREE (3) person REFEREE CREW FOR THE 2019 SEASON.  We are very excited and proud that we are one of the largest high SCHOOL SECTIONS THAT USE THE 3 PERSON REFEREE CREW THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SEASON. The Central Western NEW YORK Board of Approved SOCCER OFFICIALS ("CWNYBASO") is offering a NEW High SCHOOL SOCCER REFEREE CLASS ON AUGUST 24, 2019 at PENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL.  The CWNYBASO NEW High SCHOOL SOCCER REFEREE CLASS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL OF THE TOOLS AND INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO START OFFICIATING HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY AND VARSITY COMPETITIONS IN OUR AREA (Section V).  After successful completion of the CLASS, National Federation of High SCHOOLS RULE TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS, you will be eligible to REFEREE THIS FALL 2019. The cost of the CLASS IS $70.00 (plus transaction fee).  CLASS REGISTRATION IS PAID AT THE TIME OF REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. You will also be required to obtain background and fingerprint clearance from the NEW YORK State Education Department.  If you currently hold a NEW YORK State West Youth SOCCER ASSOCIATION RISK MANAGEMENT PASS, that DOES NOT qualify. You MUST obtain clearance to be a Sports official through NEW YORK State. 1) Establish a TEACH account through the NEW YORK State Education Department's TEACH Online Services System. Visit http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/login.html [http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/login.html] 2) Fingerprinting is done through MorphoTrust, a statewide vendor managed system. Tofind locations and schedule an appointment, go to: www.identogo.com and click on NewYork State on the map or call (877) 472-6915. We suggest that you complete the background check and fingerprint clearance now. The cost of the CLASS DOES NOT INCLUDE REFEREE UNIFORMS.  Information regarding the high SCHOOL UNIFORM WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE CLASS.  Game fee information will also be provided at this time. If you have any questions regarding registration or the CLASS PLEASE CONTACT: Michael Smith, CWNYBASO Secretary at smithmichaelj@juno.com. You may also visit the CWNYBASO website for information. http://www.eteamz.com/cwnybaso/ [http://www.eteamz.com/cwnybaso/] NOTE:  IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER OF CWNYBASO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND.  THIS CLASS IS FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER REFEREES ONLY.  THE 2019 RECERTIFICATION MEETING DATES ARE POSTED ON THE CWNYBASO WEBSITE. ***YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND NOT ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL***