Our next in-service clinic will be on May 7th starting at 7:30 p.m. The first couple of sessions have had such great discussions that we have yet to complete the presentations in 90 minutes. But that’s the exciting part, come and be part of these lively events with your fellow refs! Now that the season is well-underway, here is a chance to talk through issues in your games and issues that you have seen in games.

The program part of the May session will focus on handling, one of the most over called offenses. At the June session we will go outside to work on AR signal mechanics – bring your flags on June 4th.

As always, feel free to email Bryan Roslund at Bryan.Roslund@verizon.net with questions or topics you would like to discuss. See you on May 7th.

MWSRA is saddened to announce the passing of John Makarov yesterday.  John was a valued, long time member of our organization.

Viewing on Wednesday Evening

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 4, from 7 – 9 PM at Pumphreys Funeral Home in Bethesda MD.   Pumphreys is located at 7557 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD 20814.  The phone number of the Funeral Home is 301-652-2200.

Please take careful note — NOT the ROCKVILLE location — the viewing is at the BETHESDA LOCATION for Pumphrey Funeral Homes.

The Family of John Makarov welcomes all members of MWSRA to attend his viewing — he loved the association and all the friendships developed over the years with the members.

MWSRA

Two of the most common complaints we hear are that our uniforms are shabby or that we are not applying the league specific rules correctly.

Here are documents to guide you:
2012 Spring Rules And Regulations For MWSRA Clients (2012-03, pdf)
MWSRA Uniform Policy And Guidelines (2011-03,pdf)

Know some teenager that might be interested in joining our ranks in the fall? Spot a player that shows interest in refereeing? Pass along this link to help them decide.

A shout out to youth over 14 in the Wash. DC Metro area to become soccer referees. Plan to take the training course and start in the fall.
Video shout out

Game assignments:

Be in touch with assignors for spring activity:

• Jack (MSI Rec and 1 man Classic games),
• Keyan (elite tournament, MSI Classic 3 man games),
• Wendell (middle school)

Always remember to give your availability to just one assignor for each day/time slot you are available.