Manhattan Soccer Club Board of Directors for 2008/2009

MSC Club President:

Rich Corvino

MSC Vice President: 

Andrea Feirstein

Tom Nash

MSC Treasurer:

Marc Freedman

MSC/West Side Soccer Rep:

Peter Frank

MSC Secretary:

Lisa Wager

MSC Board of Directors:

Amy Barovick
Terry Benson
Marty Bunin
Rich Corvino
Hugh Cosman
Andrea Feirstein

Peter Frank

Marc Freedman
Robert Ginzberg
Peter Jurew
Tom Nash
Brett Rosen
Lisa Wager

MSC Honorary Board Directors:

Bruce Millman

Ellen Josem

Eddy Collyns

Bill Lovern and Abe Borenstein have stepped down from the MSC Board after many years of distinguished service.  They will be sorely missed.

New Ref Courses(Message from the WYSL)

WYSL Club Presidents and Club Referee Coordinators

As we end the spring season, we have a need begin recruiting referees to serve in the fall.  The pay for referees will be increased to the following levels:

U-9 and U-10    $35 per game

U-11 and U-12    40 per game

U-13 and U-14    50 per game

U-15 and U-16    62 per game

U-17 thru U-19    72 per game

The WSRO has already set up two referee certification classes during the summer, and is in discussions with a couple of clubs to set up additional courses.

Please circulate this note to the coaches in your club who may have teenage players or parents who would have an interest in becoming a referee. 

If any candidates wish to receive information by email on additional courses as they are set up, they should send their email address to Jerry Fischoff at esoccer@verizon.net.

Thank you for helping.

Rip Fisher

WYSL President

                           ENTRY LEVEL SOCCER REFEREE COURSES

Westchester Soccer Referee Organization (WSRO) sponsors the entry-level soccer course presented by Eastern New York State Youth Soccer, two or three times per year.  Click on Downloadable Form or www.wsroref.com/gsform.htm.

Entry Level Grade 8

Hommocks Rink Recreation Room in Larchmont: The basic entry level class will be held on August 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 2008. Classes will be held from 6:30pm-10pm.  Referees may officiate at all levels (school games are not part of this program). 
 

Grade 9 Modified Recreational Referee Short Course:
Next course is in August, the afternoons of the 11^th and 12^th at the Hommocks Rink Recreation Room in Larchmont. (8 to 9 hour course).  This is for those who, at this stage, would only ref u-9 to u-10 travel and ref in recreation leagues.

Check our website as well as www.eny-soccer-referees.org for courses throughout the state.

Dates and sign-up information for Westchester Soccer Referee Organization-sponsored courses are communicated to those whose names we have on our mailing list, having notified us of their interest in becoming referees.  For information on becoming a referee, signing up for the next course or referring someone who might be interested or getting on the mailing list:  e-mail: esoccer@verizon.net .

Course Descriptions

The basic Level 8 entry-level course is 18 hours and covers all aspects of rules, techniques, game control, etc.  No lower or upper age limit.  It is taught by certified USSF instructors.  There is a multiple choice exam at the last session.  The test may be taken in Spanish.  Upon passing, the new referee is eligible to referee anywhere (except in school games) and at all levels of competition.

We also present an eight-hour “bridge course” which enables one to upgrade from grade level 9 to grade level 8.

The new Level 9 Recreational Referee Course is an 8-hour (one day) course, which also covers all aspects of the rules, and prepares individuals for refereeing for recreation leagues and lower level, non-competitive travel games (u-9 and u-10) as well as for the role of Assistant Referee (formerly linesperson).

Course presentations may be viewed on:

 http://ussoccer.com/referees/refdev/ins.jsp.html

An enlightened summary of the rules of the game geared to those who wish to become officials can be seen on: 

http://www.watchandwhistle.org/

The WSRO provides testing and certification, training programs, clinics, assessment and mentoring programs for referees.

Programs are geared to recruiting and training youth referees !

WSRO assigns referees for tournaments and soccer leagues in Westchester (and parts of Manhattan and the Bronx):

Youth Leagues & Adult Leagues:

Westchester Youth Soccer League

Scarsdale Recreation League

New Rochelle Rec League

Sports Underdome Leagues

USL’s Y-League

State Cup matches

Northeast Regional Premier League

Westchester Women’s League 

CROSS-OVER CERTIFICATION:

AYSO Area Ref or Sectional Ref is automatic cross-certification to USSF level 8 (beginning status); no further testing nor qualifying is necessary.  Call Bruce Mandel at 914 693-3855 or e-mail him at bmandeL42@yahoo.com to become processed.  AYSO Regional Ref does not qualify. 

Get the Cool New MSC Gear!

Team orders for new MSC umbrellas, scarves and chairs are now available!

Download the order form here (PDF) and support the club. Team orders are due by May12th.

Required Courses for Coaches and Assistant Coaches

In order to obtain a permanent coaching pass, all new coaches (including assistant coaches) must attend:
1) the two hour WYSL Coach Orientation Course,
2) the eight hour WYSL Coach Certification Course,
and 3) register with the Risk Management System on the WYSL website at www.wyslsoccer.org.

See the WYSL site for details and to register.