In 2007 there are seven referees being recognized for length of service. They have been granted lifetime membership to USSF. These people are Angelo Paparo, Robert-Todd Downey, Joseph Delity, Jr, Franz Sauer, William Maxwell, Ken Allison and Jacob Sankowski. Please congratulate these individuals and lets all hope that they will continue this service in Western New York.

STOP Assault, Abuse and Harassment of Referees

Click here to view the latest handout to educate referees as to what to do should you find yourself harrassed, abused or assaulted. Bottom line is...when in doubt contact your local administrator and Pat Tata, SRA as quickly as possible as there are time restraints for filing a report.

Outline of Recertification Procedures within WNY

Click here for a simplified set of instructions on how to go about recertifying as a referee within Western New York. There is also updated information on recert clinics being offered and a new page showing the current registration status of everyone for 2007. If you are wanting to make sure that all is set for 2007...please check it out to confirm that.

On-Line Registration for 2007

Please click here for a set of instructions which will walk you through the process of re-registering for 2007. Reminder that this is only the application for registration, you must still qualify by satisfying the clinical, fitness, assessment and written testing requirements as they pertain to your grade.

Information about the Recreational Youth Referee Program

Please click here for information about the Recreational Youth Referee Program within WNY. For help in becoming a recreational youth referee or re-registering, feel free to contact Bill Campbell, SYRA.

Coin for Western New York

The State Referee Committee has purchased new coins which are for sale. Click here to view a picture of the new coin. Anyone wanting to purchase some should contact any State Referee Committee member including your own district administrator. If you do not know who your district representative is, then please contact Pat Tata at SRA@wnyreferee.org and he will get that information out to you. We were able to keep the cost of the coin down to just $2.00 each.