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Referee Availability for
League & Tournaments
As our local soccer community grows, the need for new and experienced referees continues. Join America’s Largest Soccer League. Additional information on referee meeting schedules, training, and education can be found on the Referee Classes page. Games are available at SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex, Swope Soccer Village, Compass Minerals Sporting Fields, and new GARMIN Olathe Soccer Complex.
Sign Up to Become a Referee.
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We have moved Office locations......
Heartland Soccer Association is now located at The Aspiria Complex
(previously Sprint Campus)
6450 Spring Parkway, Suite A, Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-888-8768
Heartland Soccer Association is recognized
as one of the largest soccer leagues
and tournament hosts in the country.
We offer recreational to premier divisions, ages U8 through U19.
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Dear All,
We have made some slight modifications to the Heartland Calendar for the Fall 2024 season.
This will impact the registration deadlines for teams. Fall Registration Opens May 27th and Closes at Noon on June 26th.
Please check the full calendar at:
Heartland Calendar | Heartland Soccer Association
Sincerely,
Heartland Soccer
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As our newsletter serves as a platform to celebrate achievements, share information, and highlight the soccer community, we are continuously trying to improve and stay at the forefront of communication and innovation. We have a fun opportunity for you to volunteer to contribute to our newsletter as well. Here is what we’re looking for:
- Player/ Team stories and achievements
- Expertise and Insights: Share your knowledge! This doesn’t need to be soccer-related. Are you a pro-Gardner? Send us some tips! A chef? Send us some recipes! A hiker? Send us your favorite Midwest trails!
- Photos! If you captured any cool photos or videos this past season, send them or way and we will be sure to include them in our upcoming newsletters.
- Inspiration and encouragement. Calling all our poets, artists, and creatives!
- Community spotlights: Shine a spotlight on someone in our community making a difference. We would love to share their story and bring them the recognition they deserve.
At Heartland Soccer Association, we strive to have the newsletter be a collaborative, welcoming space for all. So please do not hesitate to let your voice be heard, showcase your talents, and share your expertise.
To contribute to the newsletter or for any further questions, you can email Katie at katie@falcocreativemedia.com. Thank you all for your continued support!
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Did you know?
Did you know that the highest attendance for a single soccer match ever recorded happened during the summer? It was during the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where 199,854 fans packed the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro during the final match between Uruguay and Brazil. This event, known as the Maracanazo, remains one of the most iconic, legendary moments in soccer history.
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As the soccer season comes to a close, here are a few things to consider doing:
- Celebrate achievements
- Reflect on progress
- Maintain perspective
- Express gratitude to coaches, players, and volunteers
- Clean uniforms, and gear and put them in a box or bag ready to go for the fall
- Print off or make sure pictures from the season are backed up
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4 Tips for Using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps
Whether you are splitting the bill at a restaurant with friends, paying back your parents, or buying snacks at a sporting event, it is hard to beat the convenience of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps like Venmo, Zelle, Google Pay, Cash App, and PayPal.
With these apps, you don’t have to worry about finding an ATM or carrying a bunch of cash at all times. Instead, P2P apps are typically linked to your bank account and let you send or receive money instantly.
Win-win, right? Well, yes and no. There is no denying the speed and convenience of P2P apps. But they aren’t risk-free, so make sure you’re aware of potential pitfalls before you hit Send.
Here are 4 tips for using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps:
1. Once It’s Sent, It’s Gone
When you use peer-to-peer payments, all you need is someone’s username, email address, or phone number. You don’t know their account details, and they don’t know yours. Transfers are typically free and lightning-quick.
Before you fire off money, make sure you’re sending it to someone you know and trust. Because once that money is gone, it’s typically gone for good. There is little to no fraud protection with most P2P apps, unlike the protections that exist with traditional credit cards and bank accounts.
Exercise major caution before using peer-to-peer payments with people you don’t know and remember it’s best to stick with friends and family.
2. Check Twice, Send Once
Even if you’re sending payment to someone you know IRL, it’s still easy to mess up-are they HenrySmith21 or HenrySmith22? Double-check you’ve got the right person before you send a payment. You could send a small amount, like $1, to verify before following up with a larger payment. Or, if you’re sending payment for the first time, some apps, like Venmo, ask for the last four-digits of a person’s phone number.
Be extra careful with requested payments. P2P apps are an easy target for scammers. It may be obvious to not send money to people you don’t know, but double-or triple-check before paying requested amounts even from people you know. Scammers can easily impersonate someone from your social feed by changing their username and profile picture. Reach out to them outside the app to confirm that the request is legit.
3. Know Your Fees
There is no cost to send or receive money with many P2P apps, but most have fees for added services. For instance, most offer free balance transfer to your linked bank account within one to three days, but include a surcharge for instant transfer.
P2P apps usually draw from the balance in your account or your linked bank account. But if you use a credit card to make P2P payments instead, you will be hit with a transaction fee, too.
Some P2P apps have rolled out “buy now, pay later” offers that let you pay for purchases over a set amount of weeks or months, often without interest. But even if these offers have no interest, there are usually penalties and interest for late payments, just like loans or credit cards.
4. Use Common Sense
With any payments that include social posts-like emoji-filled Venmo notes-act maturely and be smart about what you post. Even posts set to private can be used in legal disputes.
Make sure your P2P apps have password or other protections, like Face ID, so someone can’t pick up or “borrow” your phone to use the app to siphon money from your account.
It is best to keep your running balance fairly low. Peer-to-peer apps aren’t a great place to store or save money. Do not view them as a replacement for traditional bank or credit union accounts. Think of them instead as convenient supplement, and be careful about how and when you use them.
You can find more tips, tools and valuable banking options at Azura Credit Union. Visit us in person at one of our convenient locations or online at AzuraCU.com.
Source: Banzai 4 Tips for Using Peer-to-Peer Payment Apps
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This Month in History:
May
25 May 2005 - The Miracle Of Istanbul
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On 25 May 2005, Liverpool won their fifth European Cup/Champions League trophy, coming back from a 3-0 deficit to beat AC Milan on penalties 3-3 (3-2) before a crowd of 70,000 at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
The win salvaged an otherwise disappointing season for the Reds, who had finished the Premier League season in fifth place after an early FA Cup elimination and a loss to Chelsea in the League Cup Final. The win also allowed Liverpool to compete in the next season's Champions League - their fifth-place League finish was outside the four qualification spots, but UEFA granted them a special exemption to compete in 2005-06 as title holders.
Milan were favored to win and, true to form, took an early lead with a volley from captain Paolo Maldini after only 51 seconds (it was the fastest-ever goal in a European Cup/Champions League Final and made the 36-year old Maldini the competition's oldest-ever goalscorer). Liverpool attacked the Milan area, but were unable to break through the Italians' defense. Liverpool's efforts exposed them to a counter-attack, resulting in two more Milan goals before the break, both from Argentinian striker Hernán Crespo (38', 42'), on loan from Chelsea.
Milan's 3-0 lead looked insurmountable, but Liverpool renewed their pressure after the break. They played only three defenders in order to bolster their attack, which paid dividends when they scored three goals in a six-minute period (Gerrard 54', Šmicer 56', Alonso 60') to draw level. Despite Liverpool's weakened back line, Milan were unable to score and the match went to extra time, then to penalty kicks.
Milan went first in the shootout and missed their first two kicks - the first went over the bar, while the second was easily saved. Liverpool made their first two, but their third was saved, so that after four kicks, Liverpool were ahead 3-2. Milan's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko, who had scored the winning penalty in the 2003 Final, stepped up to take Milan's last kick, knowing that he needed to convert it in order to prevent Liverpool from winning. Unfortunately for Milan, he sent it right down the middle where it was saved by keeper Jerzy Dudek.
This article was taken from - https://tdifh.blogspot.com/2010/05/25-may-2005-miracle-of-istanbul.html
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Go behind the scenes at Children's Mercy Park! Learn about the history of Sporting KC and take a look at the Pitch, Press Box, Broadcast Booth, Locker Room & more!
For more information contact
or 913-912-7578.
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2023 -2024
Tournament Team Numbers
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Border Battle '24 - 160
Midwest College Showcase '24 - 85
Heartland Spring Cup '24 - 148
KC Champions Cup '24 - 410
Mother's Day Classic '24 - 371
Kansas City Invitational '24 - 334
Heartland Open Cup '23 - 61
Fall Kick Off Challenge '23 - 215
Heartland Midwest Classic '23 - 140
Midwest All Boys '23- 253
Midwest All Girls '23 - 320
Heartland Invitational Girls '23 - 432
Heartland Invitational Boys '23 - 450
*In the last 12 months Heartland welcomed teams from a total of 17 states and Canada.
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Come ESCAPE with us!
Exercise your MIND
at one of KC’s most exciting
escape room adventures.
Lots of fun!
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MYSA NEWS
Under MYSA's sanctioning agreement and guidelines, ALL Missouri based teams (all ages and divisions) registering for the Heartland Soccer Spring 2024 League season must be registered through MYSA.
Heartland Soccer is a qualifying league for Missouri State Cup.
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The "A Team" - Allyse, Aubree, & Addi! 3 sisters refereed together at Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex this morning! Heartland Soccer Referees ROCK!!⚽❤ #ATEAM #HeartlandReferees
#RefereeSisters #KansasReferees
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Thank you for a wonderful spring!
As we embark on our final weeks of the spring season, we want to thank everyone for a wonderful few months. The unwavering support of our soccer community always blows us away. The dedication of coaches, players, staff, volunteers, and sponsors continues to propel us forward as one of the country's best (and biggest) organizations. We are very proud of the growth we continue to have each season, thanks to the passion and love you give to this game. We also couldn’t continue to innovate and improve without the ongoing support of our many sponsors - thank you for your loyalty and generosity. We hope you all had a season full of memories and new friendships that will last a lifetime. Thank you for being the driving force behind our success, and here's to many more unforgettable seasons ahead. We cannot wait to embark on the next Chapter together. See you all in the Fall!
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Dear All,
Please know that if you are utilizing guest players for Heartland league, you must submit the physical guest player forms to the referee when checking in.
The guest player card must be present and they have to be added to the line-up card.
Here are the rules…..
3.4 GUEST, MULTIPLE ROSTER PLAYERS & CLUB PASSES A maximum of three guest players are allowed per team per game, except for U15 Divisions. Those divisions will have a 5-guest player limit during their gender specific high school seasons. Boys will have a 5-player limit in the Fall only and girls in the Spring only. Teams may not exceed the maximum number of players allowed on the game day roster by adding guest players. Players may only play for one team within a subdivision, i.e., they may not dual roster or guest play with another team in the same sub division. Players may guest play or dual roster “up”, but not “down” within their age group. For example, a U14 Division 2 primary rostered player may guest play with a Division 1 team, but not with a Division 3 team. That player may NOT play in any division lower than Division 2 in his/her own age group. A player primary rostered to a team that is older than his/her actual age group may guest or dual roster with a team playing in highest division of his/her actual age group. For example, an actual U14 player who is primary rostered to a U15 team may play as a guest or dual roster player with a U14 Division 1 team. Once a player has played a game for their primary roster team, they are not permitted to change their primary status and play for a lower division team within the league for that season. They are also not permitted to play for a second team within that division during that season.
Players can only double roster or guest play up to 2 divisions within an age group. E.G. A U10 D4 primary rostered player, can only guest play or be secondary rostered to a U10 D2 team and no higher. Players can guest play or be secondary rostered up to the next age group without limitations. All guest player forms must be taken to the game and submitted to the referee. Failure to do so will result in the player being excluded from the game and possibly a forfeit.
Thanks,
Heartland Staff
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HEARTLAND OPEN CUP
Aug 2 - 4, 2024
Registration Deadline:
July 15, 2024
Heartland Soccer is proud to present the Heartland Open Cup. This tournament will be played on the weekend before the start of the Fall Season. This provides teams with the ideal opportunity to prepare for the start of their league games with a weekend of competitive games played on the high quality turf fields at the GARMIN Olathe Soccer Complex.
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Three Jar Allowance for Kids
The Three Jar System is a popular way to begin teaching children how to budget. With this system, you give your child three clear jars, each representing a different fund: spending, saving, and giving. The child will then divide their money into the jars with your guidance. Budgeting their money in this way teaches children to actively plan for their current and future wants. Encourage your child to stick to their budget. If they fall short in one category, the goal is to help the child modify their behavior or budget instead of pulling from another jar. For example, if your child would like to spend more money than they have in the spending jar, they should re-prioritize their wants, earn more money, or rethink their budget instead of pulling from the saving or giving jars.
The Saving Jar
The Saving Jar teaches kids to set and work toward goals. This shouldn’t be money put away for a nebulous purpose. It should be specific. Does your child want to save up for a new game? Or perhaps a certain toy? Help your child determine what they want and then, every time they go to separate their money into their jars, remind them that the more money they’re willing to give up now, the sooner they can reach this goal.
It could help to create a general “rule” with your child, like 30% of their money should always go to savings or for every $2 in the spending jar, one should go to saving-however you and your child decide to prioritize and divide the money is fine. The goal is to impart the importance of saving and begin building the habit.
The Spending Jar
The Spending Jar is all about what kids want to buy now. This is how they finance little things like candy bars or trinkets at the grocery store. This budget can also include budgeting for bigger things like clothing, school supplies, or even food if you decide to want your child to pay for some of those things themselves. Just remember that you need to give them an avenue to earn the money to cover whatever you expect them to pay for.
The Giving Jar
The Giving Jar encourages children to think about others. Help them choose a cause that’s important to them, perhaps a charity that supports an animal they like or a Secret Santa fund for a family in your community. The giving jar can also go toward gifts for other people- a birthday gift for a friend, a thank you present for a teacher, etc. When it comes to donating the money they have saved, do your best to find a way to show them the impact of their generosity. Even a little goes a long way.
You can find more tips, tools and valuable banking options at Azura Credit Union. Visit us in person at one of our convenient locations or online at AzuraCU.com.
Source: 3 Jar Allowance for Kids
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Summer is certainly a time of relaxation and quality family time, but also a great time to organize friendly competitions and soccer activities to keep the whole family active and entertained. Whether it's with teammates or neighborhood friends, consider organizing a game of soccer, a skills challenge, a round of mini-golf, relay races, etc to continue to promote teamwork and good health.
Don’t forget too that the offseason is a great time for teammates to gather together. It helps build team chemistry, physical conditioning, skill development, and building trust. It’s also a great time for emerging leaders or team captains to step up and try out different leadership roles, ultimately making it a smoother transition to leadership in the fall.
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Set up
40 x 30yd area as shown in the diagram.
Rules
Two goalkeepers
Six red players and six blue players positioned as shown in the diagram.
Four white players on the middle line opposite the coach.
To start, two blue and two red players enter the pitch and a white player goes
to the center point.
The coach passes to the white player who must pass with one touch to the
team they wish to join for a 3v2 situation.
Immediately, the 3v2 game commences until the ball leaves the area.
If the defending team regain the ball, then the white player changes teams
and creates a 3v2 situation for this team to attack.
Play for 4 x 4 minutes. This enables all players to have a turn as the white
players.
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2023-2024
Heartland Numbers
Spring league teams '24 1,386
Fall league teams '23- 1,379
League players - 48,000
Tournament teams - 3,500
Tournament players - 56,000
Referees - 2,000+
Coaches - 4,000
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Save The Dates-Heartland Award Nights
A Sporting KC Representative will reach out
to set up your group outing once division winners
are finalized after May 20th.
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Referee Corner: Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct ….
This month we will once again look at Law 12 to better understand the guidance to Referees for calling a foul that restarts with a Direct Free Kick restart and consider additional disciplinary actions. If you remember from an article earlier in the season the Laws state “if an offense involves contact, it is penalized by a Direct Free Kick.”
If you are the Referee and you see an incident like the one depicted in this picture, what would you do?
- Allow play to continue because you believe that the contact was incidental?
- Blow the whistle because you believe that a foul has been committed?
- If you think a foul was committed (and I hope that all of you would agree that this is not an example of incidental contact) what would your restart be?
- Does the conduct by the player in gold require additional disciplinary actions by you, the Referee?
The infractions that could apply in this instance could be “tackles or challenges” an opponent or “holds” an opponent. Both of these infractions would result in a Direct Free Kick (where the kicker can score directly from the restart). Does it matter which of the infractions you select? The restart is the same, a Direct Free Kick.
The critical point here is that the worst thing that a Referee could do in this instance is to not call a foul. Most of us would agree that in addition to calling the foul the Referee would be justified in providing additional actions like a yellow card for a reckless play or a red card for endangering the safety of an opponent.
In the second picture we see another example of a potential foul. This time we can quickly determine that the infraction is “holding.” The action by the blue player is very visible and the Referee would be advised to blow their whistle and call the foul. If we review the same questions we should arrive at the same decision.
- Is this incidental conduct?
- Do you see that a foul was committed?
- What would your restart be?
- Does this conduct by the blue player require additional disciplinary actions?
These are not the typical fouls you see in most of our matches. You will see holding and pushing that is not as visible or violent as in these examples. However, even some of the less flagrant fouls can have bad results. We have had players with broken bones from contact that results in their hitting the ground. Referees are trained to call the foul when they see unfair contact (remember, the worst thing a Referee can do in these cases is to NOT call the foul). As Referees gain more experience, they will develop the understanding and confidence to apply additional disciplinary sanctions. We call this building their toolbox. How many times have you seen a Referee blow the whistle and the players continue to do the same actions? Our training covers tools to manage escalations. However, the players share the responsibility to keep the match under control. And the fans have a role in this also. Have you ever been at a match where a foul is not called and the fans say to the players, “if they are going to do that to you, do it back to them!”
Understanding the Laws of the Game and being able to consistently apply them in a dynamic setting is the job of the Referee team. Player safety is Job #1. As you have seen with the pictures in this article, some contacts (fouls) are easier to recognize. But all contact has the potential for injury. If you have questions about the decisions of your Referee, talk to your coach and have them talk to the Assignors and mentors. We will review your concerns with the Referees with the goal of building their ability to recognize fouls and manage matches including additional disciplinary sanctions. This is the way we support the growth of safe and competitive soccer at Heartland.
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The Referee Blog
This past weekend I had the opportunity to mentor a number of matches at both Scheels and Garmin. I noticed the obvious fact that many of the Referees are teenagers. These teenagers are on stage with eighteen players on the pitch, adult coaches and a sideline filled with adult spectators. They are taking on management responsibilities that will shape their futures. Last month we talked about the memory making powers of youth soccer. This month we will explore in more detail the Referee Development journey.
Kansas has 1,775 currently certified Referees (a number that is down from the pre-Covid days). 67% of these certified Referees are under 18 years of age. Boy officials outnumber girl officials by a 2 to 1 rate. This means that the odds are your officials will be younger people, especially if your team plays on the small-sided fields (the U9 – U12 age groups). I mention this because some parents ask us why we do not always use adults as the Center Referees. The reasons are two-fold. First, there are not enough adults to fill all the assignments. The second reason, and maybe more important one, is that Referees become more effective Referees when they have experience, and you only get experience by working matches. Every one of the Referees remembers their first time in the middle. And every Referee will tell you that their second match was better than the first.
Let us go back to last weekend and share some of the experiences of our teenage Referees:
- One young official was doing their first ever match in the middle (a seven versus seven boys match). This Referee shared that they were nervous because there was so much they had to remember about the Laws of the Game and fouls and restarts. There were times when the Referee was clearly thinking about what they “should” be doing. The Referee stayed out of the way of play. When there was a possible foul (or what they thought could be a foul) the whistle came to their mouth. He blew the whistle sometimes and sometimes he did not. This was a young person learning how to be a Referee. In the second half there was a foul in the Penalty Area. The Referee thought about what happened and then blew the whistle. A foul in the Penalty Area means a Penalty Kick. The Referee got the call correct and administered the Penalty Kick correctly. The result was a more confident young person coming off the field at the end of the match. Their Referee development journey was on the move.
- At another field, a soccer player who referees was in the middle of a competitive U11 boys’ match. I say the match was competitive because both teams had good skills, played attacking soccer and were willing to make contact with the opposition to gain an advantage. This young Referee plays the game, so he knows that soccer is a contact sport. As a Referee he needs to make decisions about which contact is fair and which contact is a foul. He whistled a number of fouls and allowed play to continue when he did not think there was a foul (the decision-making role of the Referee). At the end of the match the losing coach told the Referee that he did a “very good job” in a very tough match. Did he get every decision right? Of course not, but he managed the match effectively. Another Referee development journey on the move.
- The third story comes from another small-sided match. The Referee called a foul. Some of the parents disagreed as did one of the coaches. The Referee addressed the coach and then managed the restart. The Direct Free Kick foul resulted in a goal for the team that ultimately won the match. The young and somewhat flustered Referee saw the mentor and settled down (felt someone had his back). At the end of the match, he told the mentor that he was close to melting down. This young official was scheduled to be the Center of the next match also. He did not feel up to it and asked if we could take him out of the Center and put him on the line. We accommodated his request, and he did an effective job as the Assistant Referee. I am confident he will be back in the middle again but respected his understanding of his need to be on top of his game to be an effective Center Referee. Again, a young man on his Referee journey, balancing the good and the not so good.
The only way we can support the growth of soccer at Heartland is to shepherd young people on their Referee journey. They will go from making some mistakes to understanding the game and applying the Laws of the Game more effectively if we give them that chance. We understand that the easy thing is to “have a go at the Referee.” Understanding the importance of having Referees come back next week to get more experience and the impact on soccer at Heartland is the challenge I give to each of you.
Of course, “having a go at Refereeing” is also an option. If you want to be involved as a decision maker on the field, please join us, and become a certified Referee. Information on clinics can be found at the Kansas Referee website.
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Monthly Referee Meetings
Are you wanting to improve as a referee? How about get less grief? What about being considered for higher level games and state cup? Attending monthly Kansas Referee Program meetings is a great step to help all of that happen! Don't miss opportunities to hone your craft, win some fun prizes, make new friends and elevate your game as an elite Kansas soccer referee! Referees of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to attend!
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2024 Fall Referee Meeting Dates To Be Announced
FALL Meeting Dates Coming Soon
- 5:00-6:30pm — Entry Level via Zoom
- 7:00-8:30pm — Intermediate In-Person
All In-person meetings will be hosted at the SCHEELS Overland Park Soccer Complex
Field House meeting room, 13700 Switzer Rd, Overland Park KS 66213
Information will be sent out via email to referees for the “Zoom” meetings.
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If you are interested in becoming a Referee, please check out the Entry Level Clinics are posted at www.kansasreferee.org. There are many ways to create successful young adults in our game. You can build up players. You can support the coaches. You can congratulate Referees on their efforts. You can thank the assignors on site for their contributions. All of us can enjoy the opportunity that we have to enjoy the beautiful game in the Heartland Soccer Association. Remember, this foundation was not created by accident. A lot of committed people spent a lot of their time making this happen. Thank them.
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Q & A with Zach
When did you start reffing? August, 2018
What made you decide to get certified to referee? The Love of soccer, and wanted to help out my community.
What is your favorite part about reffing? The aspect of teamwork
What is a life lesson you feel you have learned from reffing? Focus and attention to detail
Do you play soccer? I play high school soccer for Maur Hill-Mount Acadamy
How long have you played soccer? 15 years
Do you participate in any sports/activities/clubs/ youth groups/ community service? I also run track, am a football kicker, do community service through Project Atchison (works various community events and does yardwork for low-income citizens in the Atchison community), and am part of the National Honors Society at my high school
Do you have another job in addition to reffing? I am a lifeguard for the City of Leavenworth in the summer and work as a flag football referee for the City of Lansing in the fall.
Do you have any hobbies? Playing the guitar, leathercrafting, and running
What was the last book you read? Signs of New Life by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. This book dives into the Sacraments and how they communicate God's love to us. My favorite part of the book was how I was able to apply the things I found in the book directly to my life.
What types of movies do you like? I like action and comedy movies. The last movie I saw was Guardians of the Galaxy II. I liked the soundtrack the most.
What is your favorite sports team? Minnesota Vikings
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Heartland Soccer Association is seeking action photo shots of kids of all ages and abilities playing soccer in Heartland League Games or Tournaments. Submitted photos may be included in Heartland Tournament, League and other promotional materials as well as social media posts.
Instructions for submitting photos:
All submitted photo files must be .jpg format, must be a minimum of 1,200 x 1,600 pixels, and no larger than 2 MB in size. Submitting a photo doesn't guarantee that it will be used.
By submitting a photo for consideration for use in Heartland Soccer Association promotional materials, you agree that:
1. You are the sole author of the photograph and control all rights for its use. The photograph is original. You have the rights to grant usage of the photograph as stated below. There has been no prior sale, publication or transfer of rights to the photograph. The photograph shall not contain any libelous or scandalous matter. To the best of your knowledge, the photograph's creation, publication and use shall not infringe any copyright, right of privacy or right of publicity, or infringe or violate any right of any third party.
2. You grant to Heartland Soccer Association all rights to use the photograph in any and all forms of media, including but not limited to electronic, digital media and print.
3. You allow Heartland Soccer Association the right to edit, revise, adapt and crop the photo as necessary.
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