Register as a VAR

Nine Things a Vikings Volunteer Assistant Referee needs to know
(Spanish Version)

Take refresher quiz

Vikings Volunteer Assistant Referee (rev 4.5.07)

All U7 - U14 teams must provide one volunteer parent who serves as an assistant referee to help at each game.

Teams must:

  • register your volunteer assistant referee (VAR) online and
  • either register for and attend the clinic* or take the online refresher quiz if a
    returning VAR.

The clinic will focus on Nine Things a Viking Assistant Referee Needs to Know.
The parent acting as Assistant Referee will still be able to watch the game and will get the added advantages of being able to help out to make the experience better for the kids, getting a little exercise and getting a front row view.

When:
Tuesday, September 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. (JCC Fisher Family Hall, 3200 California @ Presidio, 1st Floor)
Monday, September 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (JCC Fisher Family Hall, 3200 California @ Presidio, 1st Floor)
*Space is limited! We strongly recommend you register as soon as possible.

The JCC has offered to let us use their facililty so please follow their rules, which include:

• Non-marking soled shoes must be worn in the gymnasium.
• Food & drinks (including coffee & Jamba Juice) are not allowed in the gymnasium.
• Access the gymnasium only through the public doors on the 3rd floor taking the public elevators up near the front desk. Fitness center access is reserved for JCCSF Center Members.

What to bring: Non-marking soled shoes you can run in (or at least move somewhat quickly in).

Who Can Volunteer: The volunteer must be an adult (over the age of 21) and not the coach or assistant coach of the team.If a team has a volunteer who is a currently licensed referee and who expects to attend most games, this person can serve in this role but should still review the Nine Things a volunteer assistant referee needs to know as we will be covering issues dealing with our specific rules. A team may have more than one parent attend the course if they want.

Returning Assistant Referees: Assistant Referees who took the course in 2003-2006 do not have to attend but will need to register online and take the ONLINE REFRESHER QUlZ. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR FLAG AND ASSITANT REFEREE VEST from last year. If you need a replacement flag and or vest the cost is $10 each.

The goal of this program is to both help our referees (who are already trying to watch too many things at once), educate some of our fans about soccer rules, and maybe inspire some other adults to become referees. If you have any questions, please email us.


 See PICTURES of our prior years' Trained Volunteers.