CHICAGO (Monday, February 3, 2003) - A Recreational Referee Instructor Training Course and a Recreational Referee Training Course will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, in conjunction with the 2003 U.S. Youth Soccer Workshop and Coaches Convention.

On Friday, February 7, 2003, Adolfo Reginato will present the Recreational Referee Instructor Course. This course runs from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Pre-registration required with USSF. Contact Carol McGuire at cmcguire@ussoccer.org.

The Recreational Referee Training Course will be presented on Saturday, February 8, 2003. Referees certified at this clinic can referee at all recreational games through U-14, including small-sided matches, and work as an assistant referee in all levels of youth soccer. The course will also re-certify referees who have been previously registered as grade 9, 10 or 11. Pre-registration required with USSF. Contact Carol McGuire at cmcguire@ussoccer.org.

There will no charge for either clinic.

Check out these and other referee related presentations at the USYS web site: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/workshop/Schedules.pdf