LMVSC Referee Program
(Updated March 9, 2008 by Lee Hingle)

Here is the most recent LMVSC hosted class of new Referees, March 7, 2008

Front Row (L to R) Linda, Kathleen, Megan, and Kwasi
Back Row (L to R) Jeremy, Bob, Malcolm, and Sebastian

All LMVSC referees are United States Soccer Federation certified and are provided for all LMVSC games where possible. For the information of coaches and fans, copies of the FIFA Laws are available on line at the FIFA web site under Regulations and Directories. It should be remembered that referees are provided with significant additional information and guidance that is not contained in the handbooks available on line.


Pre-Season Meeting Schedule
Recertification Class Schedule
New Referee Class Schedule


Pre-Season Referee Meeting for LMVSC Referees

These meetings are to advise LMVSC referees of changes in FIFA Laws, changes in the in the operations and playing rules of the Lee-Mt. Vernon Soccer Club, and to meet with the Association assignor. Contact Lee Hingle at (703) 799-0236 for details or questions that you may have.

Date Time Event Location
TBD 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMPre-Season MeetingMt. Vernon Government Center
2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA
(Next to Mt. Vernon Hospital)


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Recertification Class Schedule

The 2008 recertification courses sponsored by LMVSC have been completed. The 2009 LMVSC recertification classes will be conducted in two classes instead of the normal three class set. There will be two recertification training classes. The examination will be given at the end of the second class. Each recertifying referee must have 5 hours of training during the past year. This 2 session course is designed to meet that requirement.

The recertifying referee MUST attend the two TRAINING classes before taking the test. On-line pre-registration is required through the VYSA Referee web site. Click on the "On-Line Registration" button on the left side of the screen. The cost of recertification is $45. This can be paid on-line with a credit card or you can elect to bring a check made payable to "State Referee Program" to the first class.

The Recertification Course is being coordinated by Lee Hingle at 703-799-0236.

If you the LMVSC sponsored recertification courses, go to the VYSA Referee web site to find a clinic in the Northern Virginia area. Click on "Clinic Listing" on the left side of the page. Enter "North" for the Area and "Referee Re-certification (Grade 8)" for the clinic. Then hit the "Search" button. Keep in mind that this is a very busy time of the year and personal plans become more complicated. If you have other Referee Course questions contact Lee Hingle at (703) 799-0236 or email at lhingle@cox.net. The schedule for the recertification class is as follows:

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Event Date Time Event Location
Recert. Class #1 TBD 7:00 - 9:30 PM Training Mt. Vernon Government Center
Alexandria, VA
Recert. Class #2 and test TBD 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Training/Test Mt. Vernon Government Center
Alexandria, VA


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New Referee Class Schedule
Initial Grade 8 Certification Class

An initial certification course for NEW REFEREES will be conducted in February 2008. The course is composed of eight classes (see the table below), one of which is the certification examination which consists of a 100 question, multiple choice test. A grade of 75 is required for certification.

On-line pre-registration is required through the VYSA Referee web site. Click on the "On-Line Registration" button on the left side of the screen. The cost of certification is $45. This can be paid on-line with a credit card or you can elect to bring a check made payable to "State Referee Program" to the first class.



The student should bring materials for taking notes to the class. Each student is provided a referee kit consisting of:
The referee uniform, cards, whistle, watch, and flags are not provided.

The following table provides the schedule for the course. The student is required to attend all sessions. The course will be held at the Mt. Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA

Lee-Mt. Vernon Soccer Club (LMVSC) New Referee Course
EventSubjects Day Date Time Location
#1Laws 1, 2, 3, & 4 Monday Feb 18 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#2Laws 7, 8, 9, 10, & 13 Thursday Feb 21 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#3Laws 14, 15, 16, 17, 5, & 6 Saturday Feb 23 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#4Law 11 & Diagonal Sys of Control Monday Feb 25 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#5Law 12/Field Exercise Wednesday Feb 27 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#6Signals Saturday Mar 01 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#7Test/Review Monday Mar 03 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr
#8Local League Rules/Assignor Friday Mar 07 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM Mt. Vernon Gov't Ctr


If you have questions, please contact Lee Hingle at lhingle@cox.net or Call for real time information 703-799-0236.


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