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NSC Soccer Referee Newsletter
May 2008
Welcome to the NSC Soccer Referee Newsletter. You're receiving this email because you've refereed or expressed interest in refereeing our soccer events or programs. We invite to see what else is happening at our facility.
In This Issue
NSC CUP Referees Needed
Referees Needed for Summer Adult League
Rules of Competition Now Available
Referee Pay Increase
Who's Playing at Schwan's USA CUP?
Meet the Schwan's USA CUP Committee
All Tournaments Seeking Referees
NSC CUP Referees Needed
NSC CUP LogoThe NSC CUP, May 24-26, 2008, is only three weeks away and the tournament is still looking for more quality referees. If you are already registered to referee this tournament, encourage your fellow referees to sign up.
 
The NSC CUP will host boys and girls teams U09-U19. In addition to youth teams, NSC CUP will also host an adult component.
 
To apply for the NSC CUP or any of our other tournaments, complete our application here.
Referees Needed for Summer Adult Coed Leagues
 
The National Sports Center is now seeking quality referees for the 2008 Summer Adult Coed Soccer League. The NSC Summer Adult Coed League plays on Sunday evenings at 3:15, 5:00, and 6:45.
 
Play begins on Sunday, June 1st and all games are 11v11 with 40 minute halves. All games will utilize a two person referee crew.
 
To apply for the NSC Summer Adult Coed League, click here. Referees must be at least 17 years old to apply.
 
Rules of Competition Now Available 
The rules of competition are now available on our website for the NSC CUP, All American Cup, Schwan's USA CUP Weekend, and Schwan's USA CUP. If you plan to officiate at any/all of these tournaments, you should familiarize yourself with the rules of competition prior to the tournament.
 
View the rules for all our tournaments here...
Referee Pay Increase
The National Sports Center is happy to announce increased referee pay for 2008. In an effort to attract additional quality referees, the NSC has increased referee fees for 2008. This is the fourth consecutive year of referee pay increases at the NSC.
 
View the referee compensation for all our tournaments here...
Who's Playing at Schwan's USA CUP 2008?
Have you been wondering what teams are coming to Schwan's USA CUP 2008? Following is a list of countries represented by teams who have already registered and April just ended!
 
Attending for first time:
  • China
  • Dominican Republic
Returning countries:
  • Tunisia
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Bermuda
  • Mexico
  • Guatemala
  • Ecuador
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • United States
National Sports Center Referees
 
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763.717.3889
Meet the Schwan's USA Cup Committee
Watch this space in each edition to meet the NSC and Schwan's USA CUP Referee Committee and Tournament Staff.
 
Who: Patrice Larson
 
Role: Schwan's USA CUP Referee Marketing/Recruiting/Activities Liaison
 
Duties: Patrice assists in the referee recruitment process for all NSC tournaments. Patrice also assists in referee headquarters at all NSC tournaments. In addition to recruiting referees in advance of the tournament, Patrice is also responsible for assisting with referee incentive programs during the tournaments.
 
Resides: From St. Paul, MN and currently resides in St. Francis, MN
 
How Long:Patrice became involved with the Schwan's USA CUP in 2006.
 
Other Roles: In addition to her role with recruiting referees, Patrice has also served as a referee at Schwan's USA CUP. Patrice is also a member of the Minnesota State Referee Committee and serves as the State Assigning Coordinator.
All Tournaments Seeking Referees
All National Sports Center soccer tournaments are now seeking quality referees for the summer of 2008. The National Sports Center soccer tournaments now seeking officials are as follows:
 
All tournaments will host boys and girls teams U09-U19. In addition to youth teams, NSC CUP will also host an adult component.
 
Register online here...
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