MapleBrook Soccer Association

The MapleBrook Board of Directors, the Tournament Committee and the Referee Assignor are all committed to ensuring referees enjoy their time on the field. 

In addition to some of the most competitive tournament pay in the area the MapleBrook Invitational provides referees:

• Flipping coins
• Cold water
• Fruit
• Snack bars
• Tents throughout each site to store your gear and escape the weather conditions
• Mentors for new referees or experienced referees that want to grow their skills

Once you have completed your USSF certification, if you are interested working the tournament, please complete the following:

1. Set up an account on GameOfficials.net  (It is very important you follow these Instructions!!)
2. Complete concussion training.  See below for how to.
3. If 18 or older during the playing season, complete MYSA background check.  See below for how to.
4. If under 18, complete Parent/Guardian Youth Referee release below.  (Only needs to be done once.)
5. Complete and return a W9 to the MBSA Accountant.  See "Contact Us" page for USPS address.  See "Board" page for email address.

If you do not complete ALL of the above, you will not be assigned games with MBSA.  This is the case for everyone, EVEN IF YOU HAVE REFFED WITH MBSA BEFORE.

Payment Timelines
You will be paid by a check from the club.  
Tournament checks will be processed in mid-June.
 

Tax Forms
MBSA will only issue 1099 forms to refs that make over $600.  If you have additional questions regarding this, please contact the club accountant. 

MBSA uses GameOfficials.net as its primary assignment and communication tool.  All assignments are posted/emailed through GameOfficials.net for all tournament games.  Referees can enter availability online, get email notifications and accept or decline games through this website.  Directions to fields and open games are also available.

Complete the course at the following link:  http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

1.  Plan on 30 - 45 minutes to complete the training. 
2.  Indicate your completion in your Game Officials account
3.  SAVE A COPY for yourself because it is good for 3 years and you'll likely be asked to provide proof you've completed it for MNSRC and/or other assignors.

ADULTS: How to complete your background check:

MYSA requires that background checks be conducted on its adult participants once per soccer year (Sept. 1 - Aug. 31).  If you are 18 years old for any part of the soccer year, this background check is required.  If an adult referee is also an MYSA club team manager, coach, administrator, etc. and therefore needs to complete the MYSA background check through your club, you need not do it a second time.  However, you do need to contact Candace Daley to let her know that you have completed the process and through which club so she can look up your name through that club, confirm the information and add you to the list of referees that have completed the background check.  

If you have questions, you may contact Candace Daley directly at 952-252-1687 or candacedaley@mnyouthsoccer.org.

1.   Go to www.mcdowellagency.com and click on the “Client Log-in” tab found at the top right

2.       Enter user id:  MYSREF and password:  MYSREF and click on “Login.”

3.       Click on the “Request” tab found at the top of the webpage.

4.       Type full name into the “Electronic Signature” box and mark the box next to “My name entered above signifies my Electronic Signature” and click on “Continue” to proceed.

5.       The following information is required to complete the background check:  last name, first name, current address, city, state, zip code, date of birth, social security number and gender; then click on “Continue” to proceed.

6.       Under “Criminal Court Searches” – click on “Add/Edit Jurisdictions.”

7.       a)  Under “Search Type” click on drop down box and click on “Felony and Misdemeanor,” under “State” click on drop down box and click on “MN,” under “County/Jurisdiction” click on county of residence (in alphabetical order).  b)  Under “Search Type” click on drop down box and click on “Felony and Misdemeanor,” under “State” click on drop down box and click on “MN,” under “County/Jurisdiction” click on “Statewide” (located at the bottom of the selection list).  c)  Click on “Add Searches to Order.”

8.       Social Trace, National Sex Offender Database and USA Criminal Index are prefilled.  Click on “Agree and Submit Order.”

9.       Print receipt and log off.

10.   Send a check for $15.00 made out to MYSA and mail to MYSA, 11577 Encore Circle, Minnetonka, MN  55343, Attn:  Candace Daley.

Minor referees must have a parent or guardian give permission for you to referee for MBSA by completing the Parent/Guardian Yourth Referee Release below.

MapleBrook uses Referee Mentors during our tournament games.  If you are a mentor interested in mentoring or a referee who would like to be mentored, please let the Referee Assignor know.