NICEVILLE — Area residents interested in refereeing Northwest Florida soccer games may attend a United States Soccer Federation basic training course.
There are about 20 referee shortages in Okaloosa and Walton counties a this year due to retirements, referees going to college and folks moving, Emerald Coast Soccer Officials Association member Bernie Busovne.
To qualify as a referee, all three classroom sessions must be attended and an online exam is required at the end.
Training is 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6, and 1-2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Niceville City Hall, 208 Partin Drive N.
This class for the beginner referee consists of on-line education, classroom training and participation.
Registration costs $100 per person, which is nonrefundable and must be paid before July 31 online via Paypal. Additional information is available at www.fsr-inc.com under the "Become a Referee" tab.
Contact Mike Rarick, 496-0770, for details.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Northwest Florida soccer referees wanted, training scheduled