CRACKER BARREL MEETING TUESDAY 6 MAY 2008,
7:00PM – KENOWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL ROOM 225.
Please take time to attend this important mid season meeting and get an update on season events and important soccer issues. This is also an opportunity to pick-up and pay for your special offer WMSOA wind shirt – see below.
The agenda will include:
- Spring Season Events and Updates
- Focus on key issues:
High School rule changes and coaches responsibility.
Website updates and improvements – J Wolf
Arbiter -
- New officials for WMSOA – G. Pilbeam
- Open forum discussion - All
- Additional game assignments – assignors K. Miller, M. Carlson
We would also like to hear your ideas and feedback on what we can add or improve on the WMSOA Website to make this resource more useful – please bring your thoughts and ideas.
NEW WMSOA WINDSHIRT/WARM UP.
WMSOA is offering a special nylon windbreaker with our new logo at a member subsidized price to all members in good standing. Below are details:
Prices:
M-XL$15.00 each
XXL$16.00 each
XXXL$18.00 each
Available:
Limited stock available now so place your order now – a new order will be placed when this first order is gone.
To Order:
Email Jamie Pilbeam at coachpil@sbcglobal.net put WMSOA in the subject line.
Delivery:
These wind shirts can be picked up and paid for at WMSOA meetings only (unless you are working a game with Jamie and arrange this in advance.
Payment:
Make check payable to WMSOA and pay at the time of pickup.
Note:
WMSOA is subsidizing the cost of this professional addition to your soccer wardrobe by more that 50%. More information will soon be available at WWW.WMISOA.COM
Sport-Tek® - Micro-Tek™ Microfiber Wind Shirt. J711
With its modern 1/4 zip cadet collar and streamlined piping details, this wind shirt has fashion-forward style. A polyurethane coating provides wind and rain protection, yet the super soft fabric is lightweight due to finer threads and special "peaching" process which sets Micro-Tek™ apart from the rest.
- 100% Micro-Tek™ microfiber
- Zipper slash front pockets
- Interior mesh yolk
- Back vent for breath ability and easy embroidery
- Elastic waist and cuff
CONGRATULATIONS to John Corbett who has been appointed as the District Director of Assessments (DDA) for West Michigan and to Jay Babler who is now a grade 9 assessor for West Michigan making 5 assessors in this area: John Corbett, Tony Gonzales, Mike Wint, Jay Babler, Jack Wolf.
UPDATE RANDY BIGELOW.
Randy Bigelow is home and recovering from his recent heart attach. To assist in the financial burden of this situation a special benefit is being organized – please see the attached leaflet if you which to support the Bigelow’s in this challenging time. WMSOA is also organizing a contribution.
SPRING HIGH SCHOOL MEETING FOLLOW UP.
Following our spring training meetings recently in Kentwood and Fruitport the board has felt that it would be helpful to emphasis the rules changes in 2007/08, particularly jewelry and improperly equipped players.
The rule changes are summarized below. While it is recognized that there can be situations that an official may be sympatric to an improperly equipped player or one with jewelry – it must be pointed out that officials must be consistent in the enforcement of this rule. It is recommended that coaches be reminded of the need to take responsibility for players being properly equipped in time to take corrective action, but that violations after that shall require enforcement of the rules. Wherever possible use match management skills, work with team captains and generally use common sense to avoid this potential emotional and difficult situation.
NFHS Soccer Rules Changes 2007-2008
1-5-3 EXCEPTION: When teams are placed on opposite sides of the field, each team area shall be located as specified above and shall be placed diagonally across from each other.
4-1-1 Beginning with the fall 2008 season, shin guards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications.
4-3 Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly equipped.
Add Penalty: An improperly equipped player shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play. The head coach shall be cautioned (yellow card) for improperly equipped players.
Delete 5-2-2-d-3 Examine the uniform and equipment of each player to see that it complies with the rules.
SPRING SEASON REMINDERS.
To make sure that officials are properly prepared and ready for the spring season the following reminders should help your game.
- Study and review the 2008 Rules – keep the rule book handy for frequent review and reference.
- Check-in with Arbiter several times per week, make sure that your email address is current and working (otherwise you will not receive game notices). Make sure to block dates that you cannot work.
- Officials are reminded of the need to phone game partners 24 hours in advance to confirm game location and game time.
- Finally, make sure that contracts are returned on time and that officials arrive on time (30 minutes before kickoff).
Lakeshore Tournament Referee Application is available
West Michigan Fire Juniors
WMSOA sets 2008 calendar for training and meeting dates.
| May 6 |
7:00pm |
Cracker Barrel venue to be announced |
| August 9 |
8:00am |
Fall Pre-season Physical exam and NISOA/WMSOA
meeting at Grandville HS |
| August 13 |
6:30pm |
Newer Referee Training at Fruitport HS and Kentwood Rec Dept |
| August 14 |
6:30pm |
NISOA makeup and Fall Pre-season training at TriUnity HS |
| October 6 |
7:00pm |
Cracker Barrel at TBD |
| November 8 |
TBD |
USSF Recertification in Muskegon |
| November 9 |
1:00pm |
USSF Recertification at Cornerstone |
| December 6 |
9:00am |
Annual General Meeting at Grandville HS |
| December 7 |
TBD |
USSF State Recertification Lansing
|
Grand Rapids Area Bridge (from Grade 9 to Grade 8) Referee Course
Zeeland West High School Cafeteria
Holland
March 15
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
This upgrade course is for those referees who are currently a Grade 9, are 14 years old (by 3/15/2008), and have worked at least one season as a Grade 9 referee. Please have them contact Mike Wint for details (to be able to attend, you MUST be pre-registered AND pre-paid).
Spring Meeting for Premier and GVSA Games (3-1-2008)
Please mark your calendars for the spring kickoff meetings for both Premier Soccer and GVSA which will be covered in one event. This is a required event for officials wishing to referee at Premier games in Michigan and is highly recommended for GVSA games as well.
The 11:00 meeting is intended for officials who referee GVSA games and will review points of emphasis and plans for the spring season. The 2:00 meeting is a required event for officials wishing to referee Premier games in Michigan. It is not necessary to attend both meetings but it is recommended.
Grandville High School (same room as used by WMSOA at AGM)
West Entrance – 2nd Floor
Canal Street, Grandville MI
11:00 am GVSA Season Kickoff Meeting
2:00 pm Premier Qualification Meeting
Lunch will be supplied compliments of GVSA
Futsal Referees Needed for College Tournament (2-7-2008)
Cornerstone University will be hosting the Futsal Championships for the Midwest Futsal League on Sat, Feb 16th from 12-4 pm. They are looking for any refs that would be interested and available. The games are 25 minutes long with a running clock. They do not have to be certified Futsal refs but have to have an understanding of the rules. There are 8 colleges involved. NAIA is working on potentially doing something official with Futsal.
Contact: Mark Bell 616-915-0242 (c)
USSF Classes
Two USSF Classes are coming up this winter. The first is for anyone who is not registered with USSF currently. The second is a new, mandatory class fro anyone refereeing higher level youth games.
On February 16 from 9AM-5:30PM at Rockford Construction Building
First Floor Meeting Room
5540 Glenwood Hills Parkway SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(The “Old Blue Cross Building”)
there will be a USSF Entry Level (Level 9) course.
On March 1 from 2-5PM at Grandville HS there will be a required meeting for anyone who wishes to Referee in the Michigan State Premier League, the Midwest Regional League or State Cup.
Contact Mike Wint for further information on either class.
The WMSOA Board would like to wish all a very happy and safe New Year!
As we reflect back on 2007 we have much to be thankful for including the comradeship and support of our fellow members.
Thanks also to those who attended the AGM meeting earlier this month held at Grandville High School. Click here for the minutes from the AGM.
We would also like to ask your assistance with the following year-end housekeeping issues.
If you have not already done so, please forward your 2008 membership dues and charges to WMSOA Treasurer - Mark Lundvick. We need your support to continue our programs in 2008.
As soon as possible update your availability in Arbiter. High School games are now being finalized and the first assignments are not far away.
Don’t forget your fitness over the cold winter months. Keep fit, healthy and ready for spring soccer.
Thanks again and enjoy the break!
Rules Questions
and Interpretations (12-5-2006)
Do you have a
question about the rules, or a concern that you did the right thing in last
night's game? If so contact
Mike Wint, who will help you get to the right answer regardless of whether
the game was USSF, College or High School.
Believe it or
not! (Chapter 2) or Innocents Abroad.
Ashley Wagel, who
belongs to WMSOA, also Referees High School soccer in Iowa and Illinois, as his
work takes him to the Quad Cities area. Here are some of the oddities of
Illinois:
The
big one is the Goal Differential Rule. In Illinois after halftime if a team
is gets a lead of 8 goals the remaining time in the 2nd half
shall be reduced by half. After any other goals that widen the differential
the remaining time shall again be reduced by half. For example if Team Z
gets an 8 goal lead with 30 minutes left in the second half, before the
kickoff the referee must reduce the remaining time in the second half to
15 minutes. Say Team Z scores again with 12 minutes left in the half
– prior to the next kickoff the referee will reduce the time remaining in
the match to 6 minutes. This is a real beauty -
how would like to tell the timekeeper to change the clock form 4.2 seconds
to 2.1 seconds after the thirteenth goal is scored? - ed.
Another
is that there is yellow card accumulation (A very good
idea, but read on ... -ed.). Players will sit out one match when
they accumulate their 5th yellow card and one match for each
successive 3 yellow cards. If a player gets a red card for a second yellow
then both yellows count toward the accumulation policy AND the player must
sit his one match suspension for the red card. A straight red card is also
handled separately – the player must sit out the next match and the red card
DOES NOT count as 2 yellows. If a player plays JV, but is called up to
varsity and gets his 5th yellow – the player cannot play at any
level until the penalty is served – so they cannot go and play again on JV
like nothing has happened. If the JVs play before the next varsity match
the player would also have to miss the JV game and the varsity game to serve
the penalty. The match suspension is at the level of where the 5th
(8th, 11th, etc) was earned and the player cannot play
at any level until the penalty is served. You can't
help but cringe at the fact that two Yellows carries a bigger penalty than a
straight Red. If you've got one Yellow you should go for a Direct Red
the second time (so that you accumulate only one Yellow). A player
gets a lesser punishment for cleaning someone out with studs high than for
kicking away a dead ball. The JV/Varsity bit can certainly be bizarre
(you get the 5th Yellow on JV, but their season is now done- then what?
Or let's throw in a Freshman game into the mix) - ed.
Last big one – if there
are no lines for the technical area for the teams then the coach must sit on
the bench for the match. The coach is permitted to rise as part of the
substitution process, but not stray from the immediate bench area and must
go back to sitting on the bench one they have chosen the substitute.
Even a blind pig finds acorns! This a rule I
absolutely love. Every field would have a technical area in about two
hours if this rule existed everywhere, assuming we actually don't care what
rating we'll get and tell the coaches to stay put - ed.
Thanks Ashley! Keep us updated as you move around,
and let's be thankful Michigan has avoided most of this.
