Effective July  1, 2007 in order to be certified or recertified as an USSF soccer referee it is necessary to go thru a risk management process if  you were born before January 1, 1990.

If this applies to you,  a RISK MANAGEMENT (criminal background check) certificate or card must be presented to the instructor at either the first meeting of an entry level class or at a recertification class.

The Cost of Risk Management if $10.00 and is valid for 2 years.  It is paid by the individual at the time of applying for risk Management.  It is your responsibility to obtain and present the certificate or card to the instructor at the class you attend.

RISK MANANAGEMENT MAY BE OBTAINED  BY GOING TO THE FOLLOWING SITE http://www.msysa.net/programs/riskmanage.html  The fee of $10.00 needs to be paid by credit card at the time applying. Once approved you will be notified by email.  PRINT OUT A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE AND BRING TO THE RESPECTIVE CLASS.

If you have a current unexpired risk management card (number), because you are a coach, team official, administrator, etc, THAT RISK MANAGEMENT NUMBER WILL BE ACCEPTED.  It must be presented at either a recertification class or at the 1^st meeting of an entry level class as the case may be.

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY.  If you have any questions please contact Pete Morrissey at (248) 207-5757.