Your 2009 Director of Referee Mentoring is Dan Rosen.  Contact Dan.

The Region 9 Referee Mentoring Program is designed to assist new and inexperienced referees by matching them with experienced referees when a need arises.  The following situations are examples when a Referee Mentor might be requested:

• You are fresh out of your U8 or Basic Referee Class and feel overwhelmed by the materials covered.

• You have a few additional questions and would like someone to briefly help you with your first game or two.

• You feel comfortable with the materials and your abilities, but would like someone to watch your performance and provide some pointers or an informal assessment.

• You are preparing to do your first game as a "Center Referee" and would like someone with experience to assist your first game.

• You are a youth referee and feel intimidated by the adults.

• Anytime you would like some help, advice, or feedback with your referee duties

Of course you are always free to come to the referee tent and ask for assistance, but there may not be someone immediately available. By contacting your Director of Referee Mentoring you are guaranteed to have a friendly face available to help calm your nerves and insure a positive referee experience.

Please also remember that we have referee staff wandering the fields to observe and assist throughout the day.  Do not be alarmed by their presence, and do not be offended by any suggestions they may have.  Their job is to help everyone have a positive experience.

Remember: You are never alone on the fields. Region 9 Staff is always available to help.  Anytime you need assistance or feel uncomfortable with any situation, you should ask a field monitor or parent to go to the referee tent for help.

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