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Young Referee of the Year
This program is sponsored by US Soccer. In order to be nominated for Young Female Referee of the Year or Young Male Referee of the Year, an individual may be nominated if that person has:
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been certified as a Federation referee during the seasonal year immediately prior to the seasonal year for which the individual is being nominated
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been certified or being certified as a Federation referee during the seasonal year for which the individual is being nominated
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officiated games for US Youth Soccer, a region, a State Association, or a member or team of any of those organizations during those two seasonal years
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not reached 19 years of age prior to August 1 immediately before the beginning of the seasonal year for which the individual is being nominated
In 400 words or less, nominators should discuss the following criteria:
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Personal development: How and when did the nominated referee get involved with soccer? How has the referee’s involvement with soccer shaped his/her character? Does the referee display moral and ethical behavior on and off the field? What steps has the nominee taken to improve upon his or referee knowledge of the game?
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Promoting the game: What steps has the referee taken to further advance the game and all who participate? Does the referee participate in soccer outside his or her position as a referee (i.e. player, coach, or volunteer)? Has the referee created relationships within the community to promote the game? Be specific.
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Involvement in Community: Has the referee demonstrated leadership within the community? Give examples. What other activities, aside from soccer, is the referee involved in? What impact has his or her involvement had on the community?
The nomination process also requires three letters of recommendation.
The winners of each of the 55 state associations will be forwarded for regional nomination and possible national nomination as a 2009 US Youth Soccer Young Ref of the Year.
Contact the Connectcicut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) at 860-676-1161 or
to find out when nominations are next being accepted.
 
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