Referees !!!
To do Public School games you MUST Register as an Official with FHSAA.
Go to Register New Official, and register to get a User ID and Password.
You can pay by Credit Card to Register as a Soccer Official.
You will then have access to many resources on the FHSAA Website.
You MUST view the Rules Video Presentation during the "Window".
For 2011-2012 Winter Soccer, the "Window" is September 20th thru October 19th.
If you miss the window, FHSAA will be happy to fine you.
After you register, you can go to the eCLASSROOM and view the online Rules Presentation.
There is a quiz at the end of the video, so you must watch the whole video.
The website "tracks and records" that you have watched the video.
(You might want to make a "hardcopy" at the end.)
High Speed internet access a necessity.
After attending John's "Book & Rules Review" get togethers, (in October),
you will then have all the knowledge you need to take the FHSAA Exam.
For 2011-2012 Winter Soccer, the On-line Closed Book Exam "Window"
is November 3rd thru November 14th.
To get in the game scheduling cycle, you must also register with ArbiterSports.com
John has to put your name into the Arbiter system.
Your user ID is your Email address. Your password initially will be your last name.
When you get in to the system, you will have to change your password.
Then go ahead and enter your personal information.
And ..... Make sure you fill out our MCOA Ref Info Form with any personal conflicts
or special needs, so John knows how to schedule your games.
Also ..... If you want to get PAID ..... !!!
You MUST file an IRS "W9" with MCOA Treasurer, (Mike Pressman).
And, if you move, you better inform Mike. (Or your check may get lost in the mail.)
The FHSAA is enforcing the rule of not assigning any refs past the districts playoffs
if you have not attended a field clinic by this fall. It's your option to attend one or not.
If you decide to do so, go to Officials FHSAA Website and follow the instructions
on how to register, pay and attend a field clinic.
Some of you have heard about the Jessica Lunsford Law that was passed by the Florida legislature.
It affects ALL individuals that contract to work at schools, including SPORTS OFFICIALS.
This new law requires a level 2 screening, which includes fingerprinting along with a background check.
It now costs $100.25 and must be paid up front, but you can be reimbursed some money thru the MCOA.
This law took effect on September 1, 2005 and required you be screened to work any school games.
((( There has been much discussion as to whether this is REALLY necessary.
If you read the Florida Statute which applies to us, it would seem to say
that we are EXEMPT as long as a school representative is present on-site. )))
At the very least, your name MUST be submitted to check against
the state and national listings of sexual offenders and sexual predators. !!
You can go to Brevard County Office of District & School Security.
Read all about the fingerprinting and background checks.
Then click on PRIDE-ROCK, select the checkbox, hit NEXT, and follow the instructions.
Jim Ulrich has made up a PDF Demo of his experience with Pride-Rock.
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