The Connecticut Referee Camp began in July 2000 through the collaboration of CJSA and the Connecticut Referee Development Program. The Referee Camp has been gaining more and more momentum throughout the years.

Both the Basic and Advanced CT Referee Camps have similar formats. The camps are a full-time, residential camp that focus on game control techniques with opportunities to Referee high-level games. Participants are engaged in classroom and field training sessions that cover all aspects of the Laws of the Game, their application and use in various settings. The camp provides a professional learning environment in a fun and exciting way. Many camp attendees have returned as campers, as well as mentors, to share their experiences with “newcomers”.

The Basic Camp is designed for newer, entry-level Referees (Grade 8) who are serious about growing as Referees. Participants must have been certified as a Grade 8 Referee for at least one full calendar year by July. Campers will work with Mentors, Instructors, and Assessors in a cohesive, supportive environment, without stress of parents and coaches, to enhance their learning experience.

The Advanced Referee Camp is intended for Grade 8 Referees already in the upgrade process and Grade 7 Referees looking to upgrade to Grade 6. As all games during this camp are Under-17 and over, all games officiated count towards your game count for the next level.

The 2008 Basic Referee Camp will be held in conjunction with the Girls' Region I ODP Camp at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston , RI. and will start 2:00 pm, Monday, July 14, 2008 and run through noon on Friday, July 18, 2008.

The 2008 Advanced Referee Camp will be held in conjunction with the Girls' Region I ODP Camp at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston , RI. and will start 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 10, 2008 and run through noon on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

For more information, contact Jessica Elaine Hyde at camp@ctreferee.org. Please note that a Recommendation is required to complete the application material for ALL campers. This recommendation should be from someone who can attest to the participant's strengths and areas for improvement as a Referee so we can best assign them at the start of camp.

Select from the following for more Referee Camp information and the Camp forms: 

Applications are due with the appropriate fee ( payable to CSRP ) NO LATER THAN June 26, 2008.    Please see appropriate announcement letter for fee information and mail the application and fee to:

Connecticut State Referee Program
11 Executive Drive
Farmington, CT 06032
 

Recommendations are due NO LATER THAN July 10, 2008 and can be sent via mail to the address below or via email to camp@ctreferee.org
 

Jessica Elaine Hyde
998 Campbell Avenue, #12
West Haven, CT 06516