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Entry level classes - Grade 9

Click one of the following Areas for details, then click here to register:

DetroitMetro-East
DetroitMetro-West

DetroitMetro-North
DetroitMetro-South

FLINT AREA
LANSING AREA
GRAND RAPIDS AREA
KALAMAZOO AREA
SOUTH-WEST MICHIGAN
MID-MICHIGAN AREA
NORTHERN MICHIGAN

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Registration Process for Entry-level Clinics

To register for any entry-level class in Michigan, please read and complete all of the following instructions.  Classes are limited to 40 participants unless otherwise noted.  Classes in many areas will fill up quickly.  Waiting lists will not be kept.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

1. click the following link: US Soccer Registration,
2. click SIGNUP and create a userid, password, and enter the requested information
    the SIGNUP process is only needed once
    NOTE: do not create a userid if you already have a USSF ID
               referees with a USSF ID should not register for an Entry Level class - unless they have not
               recertified for severa years.
3. login to US Soccer Registration using your userid and password
4. Click Referee on left menu;
    you will see a Welcome to Michigan Referee Section
5.
then click the link Click here to apply for your 2009 Registration
4. scroll down and click Referee box
5. disregard the
Referee Grade Details section
6. look for the
Referee Clinic Schedule Details
    choose a clinic by clicking the circle at the left of the clinic name
    Read the Terms and Conditions and, if you agree, click
I agree to the terms and conditions box
8. follow the instructions to make payment by credit card
    click Continue to complete the Payment
9. print 2 receipts and bring them to the class

note: if the data in the USSOCCERwebsite is incorrect, click Home then Personal Details

Students born before 1/1/1991 will be required to complete the risk management process found at www.msysareferee.net two weeks prior to the first day of class as it takes about 10 days to complete the process and for you to receive an eMail containing the Approval certificate; please print the eMail and bring it to the first day of class.  Students cannot be registered as referees without completing the risk management process. 

The course fee is $60.  Class placements will not be guaranteed to persons who have not registered to the course. 

 Information and Expectations:

      1.                 The Michigan Referee Committee reserves the right to cancel sessions with fewer than 10
                  participants.

2.                 Please DO NOT register for a class if you are unable to attend all sessions in their entirety.  Soccer games, practices, tournaments, or other events are not valid reasons for missing class. NO EXCEPTIONS.

3.                 Students are expected to take notes and participate actively in class.  Students must pass an exam with a score of 74% or higher at the conclusion of the clinic in order to receive USSF certification.  No refunds will be given to failing students.

4.                 Electronic devices such as Game Boys, I-Pods, or MP3 players are not permitted in class. 

5.                 Pagers and cell phones in silence mode are permitted, however they can only be used on breaks or at the conclusion of class. 

6.                 Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and can be cause for removal from class.  Determination of such behavior is at the discretion of the Instructor and can include such behaviors as texting, sleeping, etc. 

Items Required at Clinic: 

1.                Receipt from the online registration

2.                Materials to take notes.

3.                Comfortable, casual clothing.

4.                Snacks/lunch unless otherwise prohibited.

5.                Risk Management number (if needed).

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DetroitMetro-East
District Director of Instructions: Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

January 6, 13, 20, 27 (Tuesday) - Rochester Hills
MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
Stoney Creek High School - Romm C283
575 E. Tieken Road Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

January 21 and 28 (Saturday) - Port Huron
Must attend both sessions

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Kimball Township Office
2160 Wadhams Road Kimball, MI 48074
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

January 24, 2009 and January 31, 2009  (Saturdays)  - Royal Oak
Must attend both sessions

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM- Royal Oak (Mahany/Mehringer) Senior Center Room 6
3500 Marias Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

CLOSED February 1, 2009 and February 8, 2009  (Sundays)  - Birmingham CLOSED
class limit reached
Must attend both sessions

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM- Baldwin Library
300 West Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI 48009
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

February 7 and February 14, 2009  (Saturdays)  - Troy
Must attend both sessions. 
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM- Troy Community Center Room 402
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only

March 28, 2009 (Saturday) - St. Clair Shores                              <- changed from a 2-day to a 1-day
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM                                 

St. Clair Shores Civic Arena
20000 Stephens St.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Submit all questions via eMail to Dale Brasseur at dbrasseur@ameritech.net
cellular 248-217-6442 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

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DetroitMetro-West
Pete Morissey at (248) 207 5757  

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Jan-24 and Jan-31 2009  (Saturdays)  - Canton
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
must attend both sessions

Summit     
46000 Summit Parkway   
Canton, MI 48187

Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Pete Morissey at 248 207-5757

CLOSED Jan-10 and Jan-17 2009  (Saturdays)  - Ypsilanti CLOSED
class limit exceeded

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
must attend both sessions
Lincoln High School   
7425 Willis Road 
Ypsilanti, MI  48197
Park on the West Parking lot; classes will be held on the West side of the building
Local contact for emergencies on class day: 
Bill Clock 734-904-8938

CLOSEDJan-24 and Jan-31 2009  (Saturdays)  - South Lyon CLOSED
class limit exceeded
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
must attend both sessions

Centennial Middle School
Pontiac Trail and 9 Mile Road
South Lyon, MI

Local contact for emergencies only on class day: 
Wendy at  734 846 6153

Feb-21 and Feb-28 2009  (Saturdays)  - Ann Arbor
must attend both sessions
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

412 Longshore Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Pete Morissey at 248 207-5757

Mar-28 and Apr-4 2009  (Saturdays)  - Northville
must attend both sessions
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Northville Library
212 West Cady St.
Northville, MI 48167

Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Bill Foss 248 349-8910

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DetroitMetro-North
District Director of Instructions: Ken Wikle at ddi_metron@comcast.net

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

CLOSED Dec 13, 2008 and Dec 20, 2008 (Saturdays) - Pontiac  CLOSED
class limit exceeded
11:00 AM -3:00 PM
must attend both sessions
Ultimate Soccer Arenas
867 South Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48341
Local contact for weather and other major emergencies, Jon Murad 248-648-4700

January 22, 24 2009 (Thursday and Saturday) - Goodrich
Thursday 1/22 -7pm-10pm
Saturday 1/24- 9am-1pm
Must attend both sessions
Lakeview Community Church
10023 S State Rd,  (M-15)
Goodrich, MI 48348
(just North of Ortonville at Kipp Rd)
Submit all questions via eMail to Ken Wikle at ddi_metroN@comcast.net 
248-625-1090 should be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

March 7th 2009, March 14th 2009 (Saturdays) - Lake Orion
9:45am-1:45pm
Must attend both sessions
Orion Township Library
825 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Local contact for weather and other major emergencies, Ken Wikle  ddi_metron@comcast.net

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DetroitMetro-South
District Director of Instructions: Franco D'Anna at MetroSouthDDI@gmail.com

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Jan-10 and Jan-17 2009  (Saturdays)  - Taylor
must attend both sessions
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Sixth Grade Academy
13500 Pine Street
Taylor, MI 48180
School Cafeteria
Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Tim Hernandez at 313-268-7057 or timhernandez@tmckk.com

Location Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=13500+Pine,+Taylor,+MI+48180&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=28.252954,59.0625&ie=UTF8&ll=42.209686,-83.262098&spn=0.006437,0.01442&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr

To see registration process click here

Jan 31 (Saturday) and Feb 1 (Sunday) - Monroe
must attend both sessions
9:00AM - 1:30PM
Monroe High School Media Center

901 Herr Rd.
Monroe, MI  48161
After entering grounds, turn left and park in this lot.  Enter wing “A” go through the wing to the central core and turn left.  Media center is just ahead on the right.
Local Contact for emergencies only on class day: Ryan Held at 419.367.7486
or Dale Stringham anytime at 734.755.6140 or dale@monroeareasoccer.org
Location Map: 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=901+Herr+Road,+monroe,+mi&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=38.144864,62.314453&ie=UTF8&ll=41.921088,-83.438501&spn=0.008765,0.015213&z=16&g=901+Herr+Road,+monroe,+mi&iwloc=addr
To see registration process click here

Feb-14 (Saturday) and Feb-15 (Sunday) - Dearborn Hts
must attend both sessions
9:00AM - 1:30PM
Canfield Community Center - Parkay Room

1801 North Beech Daly Road
Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127
Ford Road and Beech Daly area
Location Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1801+North+Beech+Daly+Road,+Dearborn+Heights,+MI,+48127+&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.489543,60.380859&ie=UTF8&ll=42.322731,-83.290358&spn=0.015262,0.045791&z=15

Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Dan Root at 313-318-4079 or anytime at dhsc.refscheduler@gmail.com
To see registration process click here

Feb-21  and Feb-28 (Saturdays) - Trenton
must attend both sessions
9
:00AM - 1:00PM
Teifer Building

2911 William R (East of Fort, South of West Rd)
Trenton, MI
Location Map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=teifer+trenton+michigan&fb=1&cid=406708403070138202&li=lmd&z=14&t=m
Local Contact: Mike Kiselis (734-752-1069)
To see registration process click here

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LANSING AREA
District Director of Instructions: Francisco Villarruel at francisco.villarruel@juno.com

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

January 31 and February 7, 2009 (Saturdays) - Eaton Rapids
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

Both sessions will begin a 9:00 am and end at 1:00 PM. Participants MUST stay for the entire session.
Eaton Rapids Middle School
815 Greyhound Drive
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Scott Goldstein cgsoccer@earthlink.net or at cellular 517-449-9907

March 7 (Saturday) and March 8 (Sunday) 2009 - Lansing
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS
Both sessions will begin a 9:00 am and end at 1:00 PM. Participants MUST stay for the entire session.
The Summit
9410 Davis Hwy
Lansing, MI 48821
Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Scott Goldstein
cgsoccer@earthlink.net
or at cellular 517-449-9907. For all other class inquiries, contact Francisco Villarruel, Distric Director of Instruction at: francisco.villarruel@juno.com

March 14 and 21, 2009 (Saturdays) - Howell
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

Both sessions will begin a 9:00 am and end at 1:00 PM. Participants MUST stay for the entire session.
Hartland Community Education Center
9525 Highland Rd
Howell MI 48843
Local contact for emergencies only on class day: Chris Schiller at: 248-719-0038 or tschill@execpc.com

March 21 and 28, 2008 (Saturdays) - Brighton
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

Both sessions will begin a 9:00 am and end at 1:00 PM. Participants MUST stay for the entire session.
Maltby Middle School
4070 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
Local contact for emergencies on class day: Diane Redman at dredman@umich.edu or at cellular 810-210-4221

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

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FLINT AREA
District Director of Instructions: Russ at russreferee@aol.com

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Jan 10 and 17, 2009 (Saturdays) - Flint
MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
9am to 2pm
Mott Community College
Curtis Mott Complex (building #3 on map) room-1110
1401 E. Court St.
Flint, MI  48503
Questions: Russ at russreferee@aol.com or 810-793-7622
Day of Class Emergency Contact: Russ at 810-338-9370

 

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GRAND RAPIDS AREA
District Director of Instructions: Mike Wint at wint5@comcast.net

January 10, 2009 (Saturday) – North Muskegon
8:45 AM – 5:15 PM 
North Muskegon High School
1600 Mills Ave., North Muskegon, MI 49445
Use the Fleming Street Entrance and go straight to the Library
Lunch available ($5). Contact Ellen before 1/7 to request skibinderz@yahoo.com
Submit all non-lunch questions via eMail to Mike Wint at wint5@comcast.net
Emergency Contact: (616) 940-0853 should only be used for weather emergencies on class day only.

January 31 or February 14, 2009  - Kentwood Area of Grand Rapids
To be finalized as soon as location is confirmed


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KALAMAZOO AREA
District Director of Instructions: Gary Neidert at gneidert@hotmail.com

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

February 21, 2009 (Saturday) - Kalamazoo
8 am till 5 pm

Richland Bible Church
8643 Gull Rd
Richland, MI 49083
Day of class emergency: Gary Neidert 269-492-5565 or John Nadzam 269-998-1809
Other questions: Gary Neidert 269-492-5565

SOUTH-WEST MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Chris Haack at cbhaack@yahoo.com

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Feb-23 2009 (Monday) and Feb-28 2009 (Saturday) – St. Joseph
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

Monday 5:00 to 8:30pm, Saturday 1:00 to 5:30pm
St. Joseph Public Library’s Norris Room (upstairs meeting room)
500 Market St., St. Joseph, Mich. 49085
To register for this class, send an Email to Chris Haack: cbhaack@yahoo.com. You’ll receive email directions to complete registration.  Call (269) 449-7281 if you have questions.
To register click here

MID-MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Saturday, Jan. 24 Saginaw        
9:00 am till 5:00 pm (12-1 lunch)

Covenant Hospital Theatre Auditorium    (Entry, bridge,
recertification grade 8 and 9)
700 Cooper St., Saginaw                                                                                                                                                     Contact: Kent Timm 989-798-8822

Saturday, Feb. 7 - Midland                                                                                
9:00 am till 5:00 pm (12-1 lunch)
Calvary Baptist Academy                       (Entry, recertification grade 8 and 9)
6100 Perrine Rd., Midland
Contact: Tony deRoo 989-687-2798

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

NORTHERN MICHIGAN
District Director of Instructions: Tony DeRoo deroo@tds.net

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

Cadillac (Entry and Bridge)
Friday, Feb. 27 from  6 pm till 9 pm
Sat. Feb. 28 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch)
Baker College--9600 E. 13th St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Noah Weissen 231-884-1085
Other questions: Noah Weissen--231-884-1085

Traverse City  (Entry and Bridge)
Friday, March 6 from  6 pm till 9 pm
Sat. March 7 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch)
Traverse City West Senior High School
5376 N. Long Lake Road
Traverse City, MI 49684
Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Thomas Singer 231-933-8229
Other questions: Thomas Singer 231- 933-8229 x12

Petoskey (Entry and Bridge)
Friday, March 13 from  6 pm till 9 pm
Sat. March 14 from 9 am till 3 pm (12-1 lunch)
Petoskey High School
1500 Hill St.
Petoskey, MI
Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo 989-615-2342 or Laura Bachelor 231-348-2947
Other questions: Laura Bachelor 231-348-2947

Gaylord (Entry and Bridge)
Friday, March 20 from  6 pm till 9 pm
Sat. March 21 from 9 am till 4 pm (12-1 lunch)
Alpine Center Conference Room
800 Livingston Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
This is near the High School and University Center
Day of class emergency: Tony deRoo cell 989-615-2342
Other questions: Matt Deisig 989-939-7779

Register and pay On-Line as described in the process at the top of this page. Bring 2 copies of registration confirmation, payment and Risk Management number to clinic

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To register for this class, send an Email to Franco D'Anna at MetroSouthDDI@gmail.com