Fitness Test & Field Training Session dates have been released for 2024 registration! May 28th is the last date! Both of these events must be completed by June 30th. Please sign up soon using this form! Both events will take place in Indianapolis. 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 the Wednesday before the scheduled date. Please sign up at least 5 days before the event (May 23rd) so we can send out a schedule for those that have registered.

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, and 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.

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

brian.e.lavelle@gmail.com

tschaller64@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/jtxCSTnVo2PZSvov9

May 7th - Fort Wayne Adult Soccer League (FWASL) begins

Fort Wayne - Vlade Jovevski

vladejovevski@gmail.com

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

June 2nd - 4th - Siege at St. Francis - Indianapolis

Brian LaVelle & Dilip Vyas

dilip.vyas@indianareferees.org

brian.e.lavelle@gmail.com

June 3rd - 4th - Indiana Soccer Memorial Cup - Westfield

Nate Sinders

nathansindersassigning@gmail.com

June 3rd - 4th - State Cup Finals - Westfield

Joe Silva and Brian LaVelle

hoosierbarber39@gmail.com

brian.e.lavelle@gmail.com

https://forms.gle/jtxCSTnVo2PZSvov9

June 9th - 11th - Classic at the Rock - Greenwood

Brian LaVelle & Dilip Vyas

dilip.vyas@indianareferees.org

brian.e.lavelle@gmail.com

June 9th - 11th - Best of the Midwest - Portage - Ismail Atttalah

ismail.attallah@indianareferees.org

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.

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