President's Message - Season 2016 / 2017

Fellow Referees,

In a little more than a week (Sept 10\11) our club season kicks off. Two weeks after that PDYSL games begin (Sept 24th ). As we have been telling you in the training sessions, there are some changes this year. Please arm yourselves with the information to represent yourself and our association to the highest caliber.

New IFAB Laws will be in effect. No Heading will be allowed in U11 games or younger. Water Breaks and player safety are of the highest priority. New Uniforms are starting to show up, if you use them you can mix old with new but color and sleeve length must match. By 2018 we should all be wearing the new style uniform.

We will have a membership form out shortly, please fill it out and submit your $25 membership fee. If you are under 18, no fees are due.

Always bring your USSF ID card and be prepared to show it upon request. Make sure you are on the Cal South list for 2016 or 2017. If you are not there, there is still time to certify/recertify. We are having a local field training day on Sat September 17 th for those of you who need to finish their R8 badge requirements.

Remember to contact our assignor Nick Paciuilli and let him know you are ready for games.

New laws and videos can be found in the resources tab on our website and remember to like us on Facebook and spread the word. I hope to see and work with all of you out there! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.

Warmest Regards,

DVSRA President,
Alfred Medina