The RBJSL season kicked off March 14. Great weather for the first weekend! Hope you enjoyed it!! Don't forget that game reports are required for all games in the RBJSL.
Other leagues will start around March 30. Info will be e-mailed to you about them. The leagues are still putting schedules together.
Keep reading the Law Book to stay up with the rules we're expected to enforce. Know the rules thoroughly so you can make decisions quickly. If you have any questions about interpretations of the Laws, contact Hank Arbo, John Perini, or Jim Williams. They are the registered instructors for our chapter.
EPYSA State Cup Matches
The State Cups will begin in Berks County on March 28. There is a Challenge Cup and a NCS Cup Division. If selected for these games, be certain to read the rules for each division. There are some differences between the divisions.
Chapter Officers for 2009
New officers were elected at the dinner/ election meeting last October. Go to "Officers" in the menu at the left for who your officers are and their contact information. Don't hesitate to contact any of them if you have any questions or suggestions.
Registration, Clinics, and Meetings
To referee in 2009, you must have been a referee in 2008 and re-registered after meeting the registration requirements (See Registration Procedure). Registration is done using the on-line procedure at www.epsarc.org if done before Jan. 1. After Jan. 1, you must download a late registration form and send it in by mail. There is a late registration fee.
Or, you can take the class for new referees. The list of classes is also on www.epsarc.org.
To continue refereeing in 2010, you must get a minimum of 5 hours of instruction, pass the refresher test, and pass the fitness test if required for your grade. People who attend a new referee class in 2009 have already met the registration requirements and have only to register on-line in the fall.
We encourage everyone to attend one of the intermediate clinics plus attend the local chapter meetings. A clinic will let you meet all of the re-registration requirements in one day. Attending the local meetings will keep you current with rules and interpretations for all 10 of the leagues that play in Berks County. Plus, you can get suggestions for unusual game situations you might have had.
2009 Intermediate Clinics
There were 6 intermediate clincs scheduled in EPA this year. Four have already been held. If you didn't attend one of them, either come to local chapter meetings or register for one of the October clinics.
You must pre-register for a clinic. Walk-ins aren't allowed! The cost is $30 which includes lunch. The clinics start at 7:30 for check-in and end around 4:00 PM. You can register for a clinic on the EPSARC website at www.epsarc.org, click on "Clinics".
Attend a clinic early in the year. The October clinics sometimes are filled because people wait until the last minute to apply.
Saturday Jan. 31 Twin Valley HS (Must register by Jan. 15)
Sunday Feb. 1 Dickinson College, Carlisle (Register by Jan. 15)
Saturday Feb. 7 Quakertown HS (Register by Jan. 24)
Sunday Feb. 8 Conestoga HS (Register by Jan. 24)
Saturday Oct. 24 Geisinger Med. Center, Williamsport (Register by Oct. 4)
Sunday Oct. 25 Keystone Job Center,Scranton (Register by Oct. 4)
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Chapter Meetings
All chapter meetings will be in the Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC (behind the IMAX Theater). Parking is free in the parking plaza.
Monday Feb. 16 7:00 PM
Tuesday March 10 8:15 PM (after 7:00 PM PIAA meeting)
Sunday April 19 7:00PM
TBD July ??? At Exeter HS for Rage game; Free admission; $5 food money
Thursday Aug. 20 7:00 PM
Wed. Sept. 23 7:00 PM
Sunday Oct. 25 6:00 PM dinner; 7:00 meetign/elections
Wed. Nov. 11 7:00 PM for re-registration test only
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Registration fees for 2009
The registration fees have been raised substantially. The new fees are:
Grade 5/6 $75 Grade 7 $50 Grade 8 $45
There will also be an additional $5 charge for a background check.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder: All of the games in Berks County require a game report from the center referee. Check out the "Game Reports" page for instructions. If you haven't sent a report in for a game, do it now. Be certain to include the game number with your report.
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Local Assignors
Mark Yocum: RBJSL, Over 30, Over 40, Cup games: racr1016@ptd.net
Hank Arbo: Delco, PAGS, Lanco, CPYSL, LVYSL, LVSL http://home.dejazzd.com/hankarbo or hankarbo@dejazzd.com)
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Assistant State Referee Administrator (ASRA)
Jim Williams is our ASRA. Jim is in charge of giving the refresher test, upgrading, and registering for future years. Jim's contact information is under "Officers". Get in touch with Jim if you have any questions about these areas.
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Referee meetings in Morgantown:
No meetings scheduled for 2009.
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If there is other information you would like to see included on this website, e-mail hankarbo@dejazzd.com.
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