State Cup The deadline has been extended to April 2nd. Have you signed up to work State Cup, Presidents Cup, or Challenge Cup games yet? There is still time. Make sure you sign up today! New this year, we will be trying to assign breaks in everyone’s schedule (ex: 9am game, 11am break for lunch, 1pm game). Please fill out this form, and mark your calendars for May 5-7, May 19-21, and finals June 3-4. All games will be hosted at Grand Park in Westfield, IN. Not from the Indianapolis area? No problem! We can provide hotels for out of town referees interested in attending. The assignors this year will be Brian LaVelle, Tom Schaller, Joe Silva, and Steven Pardieck. More details to come. Until then, if you have questions, please contact State Director of Assignments, Tony Delois (tony.delois@indianareferees.org).

Regional Events We have extended the deadline to April 2nd so sign up now! Have you ever wanted to meet fellow referees from around the Midwest, learn from the best Referee Coaches and Mentors in the country, or referee a regional championship game? Midwest Presidents Cup Regionals and Midwest Regional Championships are two great events for you to consider. We are looking for referees that would be interested in representing Indiana at Midwest Presidents Cup Regionals June 16th-20th in West Chester Township, OH (near Cincinnati) and Midwest Regional Championships June 23rd-28th in St. Louis, MO. If you are interested in attending either event please apply via this form. Both events are an incredible place to meet and work with the best referees from all over the midwest! Not to mention, you will receive some of the best coaching the region has to offer. If you are interested in progressing as a referee or just want to see what all the hype is about, we highly encourage you to apply here for this great opportunity! Please contact State Youth Referee Administrator, Eric Hench (eric.hench@indianareferees.org), with any questions.

US Soccer Learning Center Directory Make sure your certification is up to date by checking the US Soccer Learning Center Directory here. All you have to do is put in your full name and state to check if your License, Background Check, SafeSport, and Introduction to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments are up to date. If you are missing one of these requirements, your license may be suspended. It can easily be reinstated by completing any missing requirements. If you have any questions, please contact your DRA.

Fitness Test & Field Training Session dates have been released for 2024 registration! There are still 2 dates remaining. Both the fitness test & field training sessions are required for recertifying regional referees or those wanting to upgrade. Both of these events must be completed by June 30th. You can choose to participate in both events on the same or different days. Please sign up soon using this form! Both events will take place in Indianapolis on the following dates. The fitness test will be hosted in the morning followed by the field training session in the afternoon. Exact times and locations will be released closer to the scheduled dates. Consider signing up for an early date in case a make up is required. We will need at least 10 officials to run the field training session so please sign up at least 5 days before the event (April 11th, May 23rd).

National Officials Congratulations to our two national referees, Eric Burton (left) and Nabil Bensalah (middle right) on their first 2023 MLS NEXT PRO match in Chicago.

Regional Referees We have clarified all upgrade and maintenance regional referee requirements on our website. More details will follow soon. In order to upgrade you need to meet these requirements:

In order to maintain your regional badge, you need to meet these requirements:

Note: Male referees are required to run the FIFA Women’s Category 1 test which consists of 6 repeated 40 meter sprints in 6.4 seconds or less (sprint test) and 40 repeated 75 meter runs in 17 seconds followed by a 25 meter walk in 20 seconds (interval test). Female referees are required to run the FIFA Women’s Category 3 test which consists of 6 repeated 40 meter sprints in 6.6 seconds or less (sprint test) and 40 repeated 75 meter runs in 17 seconds followed by a 25 meter walk in 24 seconds (interval test). The audio recordings for both interval tests can be downloaded here.

The practical evaluations (game assessments) for upgrade and maintenance must be completed by June 30th. If you have a game that you are looking to get evaluated on, please fill out this google form so a coach can be assigned to your game. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeff Swartzel.

Questions about becoming a regional referee? Check out our website first, then contact State Director of Development, Ben Trevino ben.trevino@indianareferees.org.

New Referees Do you have any friends, family, teammates, coaches, or coworkers who would like to referee? We have lots of upcoming entry level courses coming up throughout the state! Help us spread the word and share this link with anyone that you think might be interested. The more the merrier!

2023 Registration Have you registered yet for 2023? Now is the time to sign up! The course is 100% online, but make sure you complete it on time to maintain your certification. The official deadline is June 30th! Log in to the US Soccer Learning Center to register. If you have any questions, please contact your District Referee Administrator (DRA) for more information.

April 2nd - Deadline to sign up for State Cup

https://forms.gle/Q843xmQ7MaNLPR7k8

April 2nd - Deadline to sign up for Regionals

https://forms.gle/x3LLChP1qytMtixw6

April 14th - 16th - Indy Burn Cup - Indianapolis - Keith Mitchell

keithr.mitchell@yahoo.com

April 16th - Regional Fitness Test & Field Training Session - Indianapolis

https://tinyurl.com/bdd2mynm

April 16th - Central Indiana Amateur Soccer Association (CIASA) begins

April 21st - 23rd - Midwest Soccer Classic - Terre Haute - Noah Sutton

travelassignor@vcysa.org

https://tinyurl.com/mu5mab49

April 21st - 23rd - Red Lion Invitational - Lawrence - Tony Delois

tony.delois@indianareferees.org

April 21st - 23rd - Boy’s Crossroads College Showcase - Westfield

Nate Sinders & Dave Howard

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

fshoward@sbcglobal.net

https://forms.gle/CuY4Sxw1K9KwVNVv6

April 28th - 30th - Girl’s Crossroads College Showcase - Westfield

Nate Sinders & Dave Howard

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

fshoward@sbcglobal.net

https://forms.gle/EyAVhCR6QLVn4Gqp7

April 28th - 30th - Blue Chip Showcase (Boys) - Cincinnati, OH

Jim Obrien

jimsoccer69@yahoo.com

https://www.obrienassigning.com/tourneys/blue-chip-showcase

April 29th - 30th - Shoot for the Cure - Fort Wayne - Joe Silva

hoosierbarber39@gmail.com

May 5th-7th - Challenge Cup Prelims - Brian LaVelle & Thomas Schaller

brian.e.lavelle@gmail.com

tschaller64@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/jtxCSTnVo2PZSvov9

May 12th-14th - Sporting Southern Indiana Classic - Evansville

John Catt

jdcatt1@wowway.com

May 12th-14th - Meet in the Middle Showcase - Westfield - Nate Sinders

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

May 12th - 14th - Dynamo MVP - Indianapolis

Nate Sinders & Dave Howard

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

fshoward@sbcglobal.net

https://forms.gle/ 3ZgMnsyWYEUV3Ukt8

May 19th - 21st - State Cup and President's Cup Prelims - Westfield

Joe Silva & Steven Pardieck

hoosierbarber39@gmail.com

spardieck829@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/jtxCSTnVo2PZSvov9

May 26th - 28th - Jr Irish Memorial Day Invitational - South Bend

Mark Gordon

mlgordon60@gmail.com

https://system.gotsport.com/ref_event_regs/e3cf08d3fa

May 27th - 28th - Memorial Day Fest - Westfield

Nate Sinders & Dave Howard

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

fshoward@sbcglobal.net

May 28th Regional Fitness Test & Field Training Session - Indianapolis

https://tinyurl.com/bdd2mynm

Upcoming Newsletters Let us know if you have someone you think should be recognized, any referee stories, or pictures you would like us to share in an upcoming newsletter. Send us an email us at communications@indianareferees.org.

Looking for Volunteers We are looking for volunteers that are willing to lend their expertise and dedication to the Indiana Soccer Referee Association. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming more involved in any capacity, please let us know by filling out this form and we will get back to you soon.

May Preview Stay tuned as we begin the State Cup tournament and announce those attending both Regional events!