If you would like to become a certified referee, now’s the time to act! There is a class this weekend, July 30-31, in West Des Moines at the Resource and Learning Center at 3550 Mills Civic Parkway.

Register or find other classes in central Iowa at www.iowareferees.org.

Contact Steve Overton, referee coordinator, about how you can get reimbursed for your class fee after refereeing only a few games!

Hey certified refs…the Iowa Referee Academy has been schedule for Saturday, March 13th…here in DES MOINES.

This one-day academy completes all the educational requirements to earn certification for 2011. Plus, you’ll get to talk with and learn from experienced referees discussing many of the issues, conditions and circumstances that you face every game.

It’s free, and you can pre-register at the Iowa Referee Committee Website.