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Yakima Valley Soccer Referee Association

Annual General Meeting

April 9, 2008


1. President’s message

Ron introduced the new board members and the new initiatives:

  • Members are invited to the board meetings each second Monday of the month prior to the regular meeting. Board meetings are at Pat Spurgin’s office on 2nd Street. Members must confirm their board meeting attendance prior to the meeting.

  • Super Y league training will be held on April 27th at Marquette Stadium at 10 AM - 2 PM. There is a physical involved (dash, 12 min run).

  • Stu McCurdy is heading a committee trying to update the bylaws of the referee association.

  • Ron will be developing a budget for the association’s activities.


2. Outside training:

There will be three Reds games where referees can get three hours each of outside training. That should make it easy to accumulate the hours necessary for recertification.


Respectfully Submitted,





Hans Michielsen

Secretary and ARA


Phone: 952-3506








 

 

Yakima Valley Soccer Referee Association

Annual General Meeting

March 12, 2008


Elections

The following slate of candidates was nominated:


President, Ron Sabari

Vice president, Pat Spurgin

Treasurer, Art Ramirez

Member at large, Mark Fisher (replacing the position held by George Town)


Stu McCurdy made a motion to accept the entire slate by unanimous acclamation. The motion was seconded and the membership unanimously voted in the affirmative. At the conclusion of tonight’s meeting, the new Board Members are serving in their elected office.


Training for next year

Effective immediately, there will not be an Area Referee Administrator (ARA). Although there is not a lot of difference in practice, there will be some changes:

1. Training will occur monthly at the referee membership meetings.

2. Outside training hours will be provided through our association (9 hours in total). Two trainings will occur during the summer at two different Yakima Reds games. Referees who sign up for this training will be issued a free ticket for the game, and will meet with the crew for the game. Such crews usually consist of National referees.

3. Recertification will be possible on three different occasions. Recertification needs to be completed prior to December 31. Dates for recertification will be published on the website and via e-mail. Please make sure that your correct e-mail address is on file with the Association.


Training

Ron reminded us of the importance of being at games at an appropriate time. For a school ball game, the center should arrive 25-30 minutes prior to the game in order to have time to check goals, field markings, nets, etc. ARs should be at the game 20 minutes prior to the game to allow for some pre-game discussion. Federation rules have referees arrive 20 minutes prior to the game.

AAAA, AAA and A overtime rules are two five-minute overtimes with golden goal, then kicks from the mark. For friendly matches and cross-division matches, check with the coaches. When unsure, a check with the coaches is a good idea. JV rules for overtime in the CBL is straight to shots from the mark.



Respectfully Submitted,





Hans Michielsen

Secretary and ARA

 

 

 

Yakima Soccer Referee Association


Membership Meeting

Agenda

June 13, 2007



Items:

  1. Treasurer’s report

Account balances: Checking $12,000 (approx); Savings $893 (approx)


  1. Outside training hours

Outside training hours for re-certification. Each referee needs at least two (2) outside training hours and a total of five (5) hours of training per year.


Date 1: July 7th (Saturday’s PDL game). There will be 30 spots (tickets and meals).

Date 2: July 21st (Also a Saturday). Again 30 spot (tickets and meals)


Referees will not be able to go twice, unless they pay for their own meal.

We will advertise these events State-wide.

Each meeting will generate three training hours.


Sign-up through an e-mail to Hans; hansmichielsen@charter.net


3. Mid Summer Classic

110 teams. Tournament is scheduled for June 29, 30 and July 1st. Talk with Art about assignments.

4. School Ball

School ball starts September 11. There will be a WOA training available prior to that date. Most likely, that training will be on-line as was the case this past school year.


5. Letter to ADs

The YVSRA will compose a letter to be sent to district athletic directors to remind them of the following issues:

  • Summary of new rules

  • Postponement of the shin guard logo rule

  • Shin guard appropriateness

  • Hair clips in girls’ ball

  • Burning lines and other safety issues.


Next meeting: Date: July 7 at Marquette Stadium (for those who sign up)




Yakima Soccer Referee Association


Membership Meeting


April 11, 2007

Items:

  1. President’s resignation

Temporary replacement: Hans Michielsen


  1. Additions to the Board needed

Any members interested in participating as a Board member, please let us know.


  1. Treasurer’s report

Savings: approx $ 830

Checking: approx $ 3,800


  1. Special Olympics

Reminder:

We have been requested to provide some volunteer referees for an Eastside tournament on April 22 at Davis field.

There will be 20 teams participating. Games start at 10 AM. There will be 15 minute halves on a short field (three fields are laid out on the Davis field). Please let Art Ramirez know if you are able to participate.


  1. Youth Association

If you have a bad or worrisome experience, please write up that experience so that it can be relayed to the Youth Soccer Association.

  1. Training

Today’s training was concerned with injuries below the waist. A presentation was made by Shane Sigler from Orthopedics Northwest.

This training counted as “outside training” hours.

During the Yakima Reds season, there will be two classes for referees that will also count as “outside training” hours.

  1. Future Training


Next meeting: May 9, 7 PM at Wide Hollow School.




 

 

 

March 29, 2006  YVSRA board meeting

1.         Art and Ron are coordinating on an entry level clinic for Selah in April.

2.         WOA advises the association that coaches and ADs cannot choose officials to be assigned to post season play without exposing WIAA to liability for discrimination in employment.

3.            Concerns raised about new field being used at Ellensburg.  Board agrees that the AD should be advised that field is a danger to players and officials due to unevenness and sprinkler head conditions.  YVSRA will recommend that they return to Mt. View or immediately fix the conditions.

4.         Art reiterated the pattern of assignment for HS matches: at varsity level, 2 lines for each center assignment.

5.            Insufficient numbers of officials are up to date regarding the highschool rules, so the board is pursuing strategies to inform officials of the need for officials doing varsity matches to attend training sessions at the monthly membership meeting.

6.         Middle school start date April 17, 2006.

7.         Annual general meeting April 12, 2006.

 

 

 

General Meeting of YVSRA 10/12/2005

Attendees:

Kevin Lavis

George Town

Jeff Gaskell

Mark Fisher

Stu McCurdy

Pat Spurgin

Art Ramirez

Ron Sabari

Hans Michielsen

Items discussed:

  • Meeting between YYSA and YVSRA is being pursued to assure adequate coverage of competitive league because of problems with schedule changes, field changes, etc. without coordination between the YYSA competition director and the assignor. 
  • Other states are experimenting with sitting cautioned player out for 10 minutes in highschool matches.
  • Handling:  involves controlling or propelling the ball intentionally with the hand/arm.  Contrast the ball striking the hand due to forceful kick/unpredictable spin or a reflexive flinch by a player protecting his/her face that doesn’t produce control.  This continues to be a matter of debate, since some folks argue that the outcome of the contact with the hand/arm determines whether the player should be penalized, while others argue that intent controls, regardless of the outcome of the contact.  A referee judgment is required in either case. 
  • The Great Big Shinguard Controversy:  reinforcing shinguard safety with highschool.  YVSRA sent out a reminder to athletic directors regarding NFHS shinguard requirements.  Some ADs objected to the notice, thinking that it was new information.  NFHS publications at start of season reinforced requirements for safe shinguards. Note that coaches are responsible for assuring adequacy of player equipment.
  • Good of the Game:  Sunnyside v. Selah:  Field used for both soccer and American football, so both markings were on the field.  In addition, marks were obscured from heavy field use.  Early in the second half, there was a collision in the box with stoppage of play.  Sunnyside retained possession.  Later in the match, a PK was awarded to Sunnyside.  Initial spot for the PK was on the PAT (American football) mark.  Ball went into the net.  Based on the shouts from the coaching staff and crowd, referee realized that the ball was taken from the wrong spot.  Ordered a re-kick from the correct spot.  Sunnyside player missed the PK. From that point on, every call was subject to criticism by the Sunnyside coach and fans. This suggests that a field inspection before the match is important.  Part of the problem was that the penalty spot was obscured from field usage.  In addition, pre-game would have allowed everyone to be aware of field problems.  Pre-game conference involving coaches is required, so make the most of the opportunity to communicate with the coaches.

Minutes of October 5, 2005 YVSRA Board Meeting

Financial status of YVSRA: $5,925.37 (not a reconciled amount) in bank account

Spurgin will find out about WOA fees for next billing to allow more rapid payment of officials

Assigning: October 19 meeting w/ Hillman re: Ridgestar system of assigning (on-line self assigning and billing software).

Recertification: Next meeting of membership on October 12 at Wide Hollow; 7:00 subject to final verification. November 9 meeting will be USSF recertification

  • No tests on November 9 started after 7:30

December 31, 2005 deadline for USSF Recertication

  • Art will obtain lawbooks, patches

Youth laws information:  Casts are allowed so long as they don’t present a danger in the opinion of the referee—

Scheduling issues:

Difficulty in coordination of youth recreational and competitive league matches

  • Meeting between Jeff /Art and YYSA to assure effective scheduling of competitive matches

Hs scheduling:  problems because lots of JV teams not formed

HS playoffs:

  • Could be 7 or 8 local games
  • Need early game times for unlighted fields
  • Each team that participates in playoffs will be provided the opportunity to name their top 10 hs officials to be selected for their playoff matches

 

 

 

Yakima Soccer Referee Association

Board meeting, September 21, 2005

President Jeff Gaskell called the meeting to order at 5:55 PM

Present:  Jeff Gaskell, Pat Spurgin, Art Ramirez, Hans Michielsen

Guest:  Laurel Voss (dna)

Item:

Shin Guards

Pat will send an e-mail to the ADs indicating that shin guards must be two (2) inches above the ankle and age appropriate.  All referees will be reminded.   Art will send the e-mail addresses of the ADs to Pat.

Clear examples are both WV-Hanford pictures from the Herald-Republic from last Monday. 

Finances

Selah, East Valley and West Valley have not made the MS payments from spring

We need to make sure to have sufficient money reserved to make the WOA fees (will be $60 per official). 

Payments

Cancelled games for which the assignor did not receive cancellation within 24 hours of game time, will be billed to the schools. 

We will be billing out High School at the end of the season. 

Facility

Hans will get a meeting room for board and membership meetings at a West Valley School District building.  Wide Hollow would be preferred.

District 6

John Hillman is looking for a chapter to try out assigning software.  Next board meeting will be on October 19, 2005 at Pat’s office.  John will be invited to that meeting.

 

 

 

Yakima Soccer Referee Association

Membership Meeting

May 9, 2005

Board Members Present:  Pat Spurgin, Art Ramirez, George Town, Ron Sabari.

Items:

1.      Treasurer’s report

Balance is the same at $ 6,000.  No outstanding payables.  School billings are being updated with ref’s mileage, and then will be invoiced to the schools.

2.       Training:

Ron, reviewing the High School season, how Ref’s could improve? 

Good perspective from (Coach) Stu McCurdy.

Better communications.   

Field conditions, cards, and direction of play.

General discussion: Disent. 

         

3.      Greg Stoval: with an up-date on the Yakitak tournament.

May 14 and 15: (5 v 5).  The YYSA is still looking for referees to participate.  All games will be the Ahtanum Youth Park.  There are 140 teams scheduled, with 14 fields going.

Players will be issued wrist bands of, green, yellow, or orange to identify them as a team member.

A referee clinic to go over the rule changes prior to the tournament will be held prior to the first game on Saturday at 7:30. 

4.     Mark Fischer: The mid-summer classic tournament.  Still moving ahead on schedule.  Motel rooms may be a bit scarce.

5.      Pat:  There will NOT be any ref’s from our association going to the H.S. state tournament. The state has a NEW formula for selecting ref’s.  We did not qualify for any of the openings this year.

There will be NO LPT tournament in Yakima this year. 

There is a new formula for selection of teams into: Premier divisions.

State wide there is less of a need for tournaments.  Tri-city’s will still host

U-14.

6.      Questions asked (Jeff will follow-up):

May answers: 

1. Which training activities will continue to be eligible for annual certification

Not addressed at this meeting.

2. Why Stu was notified that he has not been a member of NHSF as he was trying to log on to their web site?

Washington State (WIAA) is no longer associated with NHSF.  We used to be members up until a couple of years ago. We are still on their mailing list and still receive some of their materials.

3. Can we get the home bleacher at Davis moved back a yard or so?

Done

Next meeting: second Monday of June.

Respectfully submitted,

George Town

 

 

 

 

Membership Meeting

April 11, 2005

Board Members Present:  Jeff Gaskell, Pat Spurgin, George Town

  

Item:

1.      Treasurer’s report

Balance is at $ 6,000.  No outstanding payables.  School billings are complete and are ready to be invoiced to the school.

2.      Training

Pat discussed the issuance of cards:  In USSF – youth, a cautioned player does not need to leave the field.  However, in WOA, a cautioned player still needs to leave the field. 

With respect to the soft bracelets (like the Livestrong bracelets), rules do not allow for those to be worn in WOA (cf, ban on adornment and the possibility of injury to the player wearing these or an opponent).

The other issue that was discussed, was the size of the shin-guards worn by players (must be size and age appropriate). 

3.      Yakitak tournament is coming up May 14 and 15 (5 on 5).  The YYSA is still looking for referees to participate in that.  A referee clinic prior to the tournament will be held prior to the first game on Saturday at 7:30. 

4.      May 1 is the Special Olympics jamboree at Davis High School.  Games will likely be held from 8:30 until 1:00.  We will post the actual schedule as soon as that schedule is published.  Referees will be needed for this tournament, although Special Olympics will not be able to pay.  Having said that, the tournament is a hoot.

5.      George handed out the updated 7 + 7 (cautionable and sending-off offences).

6.      Questions asked (Jeff will follow-up):

  1. Which training activities will continue to be eligible for annual certification
  2. Why was Stu notified that he has not been a member of NHSF as he was trying to log on to their web site?
  3. Can we get the home bleacher at Davis moved back a yard or so?

Next meeting: second Monday of May.

Respectfully submitted,

Hans Michielsen, Secretary

Notes:  Check on cards being legible.  

 

Annual General Membership Meeting

February 14, 2005

Item:

1. Election for open YVSRA positions

Current openings: Vice president (Current: Pat Spurgin)

Treasurer (open)

Member at large #1 (Current:  Art Ramirez)

Member at large #2 (Current:  Steve Smith)

Nominations:

For: Vice president – Pat Spurgin

For: Treasurer – Art Ramirez

For: Member at large #1 -- Ron Sabari

For: Member at large #2 -- Brian Reed, George Town

President Gaskell asked if any additions/amendments to the slate of candidates.  Brian Reed is removed as a candidate for the MaL #1 and #2 positions. 

Mr McCurdy made a motion to approve the slate as amended.  Mr Collins 2nd.

Motion carried. 

Mr Kelly made a motion to direct the secretary cast a single ballot as no positions are opposed.  Mr Town 2nd.  Motion carried. 

2.   Classes coming up:

o       WOA clinic on the 16th of February at Davis High School (Cafeteria).

o       Grade 8: Feb 18, 19 and 20.  Entry-level clinic (grade 8) at 302 South First Street.  Art (452-3250) and Ron (952-0150) will do instruction.  Cost: $40 per person.

3.   Coed season

Check has been received from the Adult League.  Checks to referees will go out shortly.

4.  President Gaskell called the meeting at 7:38 PM

 

 

 

Soccer Referee Association

Board Meeting

Present:  Jeff Gaskell, Pat Spurgin, Art Ramirez, Ron Sabari, Hans Michielsen.

Board meeting, January 26, 2005

Item:

1. Status on nominations for open YVSRA positions

Current openings:       Vice president (Pat Spurgin)

Treasurer (open)

Member at large #1 (Art Ramirez)

Member at large #3 (Laurel Voss)

Nominations:

For: Vice president – Pat Spurgin

For: Treasurer – Art Ramirez

For: Member at large #1 -- Brian Reed, George Town

For: Member at large #3 -- Ron Sabari

These names should go on the postcard to be mailed 30 days prior to the election. 
Art will check with Brian about his availability. 

2.  Postcard:

The postcard should have:

The slate of nominees

The trainings that are scheduled

Grade 9:  Feb 6, 8 AM – 2 PM, Selah Civic Center, 216 South First Street in Selah.  Art (452-3250) and Ron (952-0150) will do instruction.  Cost: $25 per person.

Grade 8: Feb 18, 19 and 20.  Entry-level clinic (grade 8) at 302 South First Street. Art (452-3250) and Ron (952-0150) will do instruction.  Cost: $40 per person.

WOA clinic: Feb 16 at 6:30 PM at Davis High School (Cafetaria).

Our website:   HYPERLINK "http://www.yvsra.net" www.yvsra.net

3.  Financial:

Jeff shows a balance of $3,655.  EV is still standing out (approx: $1,400).  So is Toppenish MS and perhaps another one.  Adult still owes us the entire fee. 

We still owe assigning fees to Art and there is some amount owed to Ron for MS, a few years back. 

There has been a discussion with the Adult League re the fees for those games.  Bill is willing to talk about it, but their budget cannot deal with $40 at this time.  We will need to investigate what is being paid across the state.  Jeff will follow up with Bill.

 

 

 

Membership Meeting

December 13, 2004

Item:

1.               Board Meeting Report:

Topics discussed:

·        Games fees

·        Game fee distribution

·        Payables (WOA Fall Membership, Middle School Spring Assigning, Fall Assigning)

·        Receivables (school districts)  Current balance is $14,644 as of tonight 

·        Election and new nominees

·        Visit to YYSA Board Meeting on 12/6  - purpose of the visit was to discuss the assignment of referees at the LPT and summer youth tournaments.

2.               Risk Management

·        Each referee will have to make sure that a risk management form has been filled out.

 

3.               Distribution of HS & MS game fees

·        Checks have been made out.  They will be issued upon receipt of invoices  - total balance needs to be at least $21,000 for the checks to be covered.

 

 

4.               Election nominations: VP, Treasurer, At-Larges

Vice president (currently: Pat Spurgin) - Candidate: Pat Spurgin

Treasurer (currently Ron Sabari) – Candidate: Art Ramirez.  (Caveat: the Treasurer’s position must be filled by a person who has served on the board the term immediately preceding his/her term as treasurer)

Member at Large (currently: Steve Smith) (this position requires the sending of the postcards to remind members of upcoming meetings) – Candidate: Eduardo Uribe

Member at Large (currently: Art Ramirez) – Candidate: Ron Sabari

5.               Web sight info

The web site has been up and running.  The board owes Michael a year’s worth of web fees ($5 per month). 

6.               This evenings training 

·        Past seasons' issues pro & con

·        Ron’s passionate plea to recruit young referees to bolster our ranks.

·        During this discussion, membership proposed that the YVSRA ask the school to reduce the number of Saturday games in order to increase the availability of referees for the Youth games.  President Gaskell will bring the issue up at the upcoming school soccer meeting.

 

 

Yakima Soccer Referee Association

Present:  Jeff Gaskell, Pat Spurgin, Steve Smith, Art Ramirez, Ron Sabari, Hans Michielsen.

Board meeting, December 2, 2004

Item:

1. Status on nominations for open YVSRA positions

Notes:  Pre-qualifications for Treasurer:

               Existing/prior board member?

               Operate with sense of urgency

                    or

               Continue to collectively gather/distribute funds

    Discussion: 

Re the treasurer position.  The system is still very laborious.  That would speak to having a committee if not the whole board.  Consensus is that for at least the coming year, we will continue to have the work of the treasurer be done by committee. 

We will fill the treasurer position now and use the coming year to train the new treasurer.

Current openings: Vice president (Pat Spurgin)

Treasurer (open)

Member at large #1 (Art Ramirez)

Member at large #3 (Laurel Voss)

Nominations:

For: Vice president – Pat Spurgin

For: Treasurer – Art Ramirez

For: Member at large #1 -- Brian Reed, Arthuro Avillar

For: Member at large #3 -- Ron Sabari, Eduardo Uribe

2.  Assignors:

    Notes:             LPTs

                  Mid-summers Classic

                      Hotel rooms for June weekends

                      Special training/projects

                  'Stinky Pigs' issues: past and present

    Discussion: 

Mr President has had a discussion with Greg Stoval re the assigning for the Mid Summer classic.  Current assignors do not know the referees (from in town as well as out-of-town).  Mr Stoval will apparently contact Art to be involved in the assigning.  We may need to attend a YYSA board meeting.  Jeff will contact Mark Fisher to attend a YYSA meeting.  The same may hold true for the LPTs.  If YYSA continues to assign by themselves, they should receive the assignor information.  Ideally, Art would assign for both tournaments.

Re Special Projects: We will need to research whether we will have visitors at the tournaments.  Art will find out dates, ages and possible visitors. 

3.  Licensing classes:

Notes:        Update on Selah Parks Program

             YYSA involvement/promotion

      

Discussion: 

Selah Parks has an active soccer program (550 kids) that has a need for referees.  We should plan on a next referee licensing class sometime soon.  There will be Selah kids interested. 

Dec 5th will be recert from 9AM – 5 PM at the Pine Shop. 

·        Fees:

Notes:   WOA: suggestion of fees plus 15% deduction

Discussion: 

Re USSF fees: we will now be charging for the recert. If folks don’t come to the scheduled training, they will pay.

Re WOA fees: Board members pay their own way and will continue to do so.  We will charge an additional $5 to referees for all referees 17 year and over.

In addition we owe referee registration fees to WOA.

5.  Fall 2004 game fees distribution:

    Notes:          Mail

                   In person

                  Postcard notification

                   Will call

    Discussion: 

When the balance in the checkbook hits $25K, we will release the checks by mail.

6.  December Membership meeting agenda

 

Discussion:  We need to give notice of the Annual General Meeting at the December 13th meeting.

·        Training: Ron

·        Open the floor to past season issues.

·        Distributions of checks

·        Dues and fees (We may need to develop a list of membership benefits).

·        Certification (WOA clinics and the like)

·        Candidates for the open positions. 

·