Date:         Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:03:20 -0600
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees
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From:         Glenn Sogge <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: What are Referee Associations?
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In northern Illinois, there are no associations in the sense I've read
about here. Everything is done by independent assignors.There are a
couple of associations which do additional training and provide
networking opportunities. They are mostly geared to USSF referees, but
a high percentage of HS refs are also USSF (not all, though).

-- Glenn

On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 9:13 PM, Phil Dillard <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> My focus has been on referring games and I have very little understanding of
> the bigger picture.
>
> What are the functions of a referee association?
>
> What is the relationship between associations and the state high school
> league(s)?
>
> What is the relationship between associations and national youth soccer
> associations (USSF)?
>
> Can an independent assignor perform all the functions of an association
> without a real association?
>
> Phil in Lynchburg, VA, USA
>