2009 is officially history but that didn't stop us from celebrating another great year of refereeing with dinner at the Cheesecake Factory!!!

The Referee Staff

Rob Horwich, Referee Administrator--retiring
Allan Dawson Referee Administrator--taking office, Ex-Assistant Referee Administrator/U14 Scheduler
Mark Feves U12 Scheduler/Referee Instructor. Inventory Czar
Jack Hailwood U10 Scheduler
Russ Lemley U10 Scheduler
Glyn Davies Director of Mentoring
Raffaele D’Eusebio Director of Referee Upgrades
Jack Folger Referee Instructor/PRO Program Administrator
Leslie Collins Referee Instructor/Emeritus RA
Ray Thompson Member at Large
James Marsella Member at Large
Bob Kircher Webmaster, Emeritus RA, Meeting Host

And special thanks to two retiring members of the Referee Staff

Greg Wintroub Upper Division Scheduler
Alex Gaugh PRO Referee Representative

Thanks to Bill Yee who, once again, captured the spirit and fun of our Referee Dinner in glorious Technicolor. If you'd like a higher resolution copy of any photos, please feel free to contact him at  billyee@att.net

The IRON MAN is presented to the referee who referees the greatest number of games in Region 14. It requires a sense of dedication and willingness to participate every (or nearly every weekend). This year's recipient is Kazumi Uchino

36 Games

The BRONZE MAN is awarded to the referee who referees the most Upper Division Games--no easy feet (pun intended). It not only requires stamina, knowledge and of course a sense of humor, but also a car that gets reallllllly good mileage. This year Region 14 recognizes Greg Wintroub--recipient for the second year in a row. 

Many, many, many, many, many, many Games (perhaps even more)

The Outstanding New Referee plaque is presented to the first year referee who demonstrates an understanding of the Laws of Soccer and makes the most progress towards becoming an eventual IRON MAN recipient (or at least has a lot of fun refereeing with the kids). He's the guy to watch:  Phil Bendik 

28 Games

The PRO REFEREE IRON MAN AWARD was presented to Collin Marsaw, a second year referee, who has really taken to refereeing. Just like the adult version, the Pro Referee Iron Man is given to the referee who completes the most games in Region 14.

30 Games

Elizabeth Babbitt was the recipient of Region 14's Outstanding New Pro Referee recognition award. It is given to the first year youth referee who not only demonstrates an understanding of the Laws of Soccer but also completes a significant number of games.

14 Games

Allan Dawson congratulates Raffaele D'Eusebio, who earned his Advance badge. Raffaele, the Director of Referee Upgrades, congratulates Russ Lemley for his new Advanced Badge and Randy Lubs, on his newly minted Intermediate badge.

Advanced Badge:            Raffaele D’Eusebio                        Russ Lemley                         Doug Young

Intermediate Badge:            Randy Lubs                         Kevin Pivovaroff                         Phil Pivovaroff

Recognizing referees who reffed 20 or more games:

Phil Bendik, Glyn Davies, Allan Dawson, Bob Kircher, James Lee, Russ Lemley, Randy Lubs, Phil Pivovaroff, Kevin Ritchey

Recognizing referees who reffed 30 or more games:

Paul Appel, Andrew Chin, Mark Feves, Brian Gaugh, Jack Hailwood, Collin Marsaw, Juan Mocega, Ray Thompson, Kazumi Uchino, Greg Wintroub

Bob demonstrates how to properly indicate an offside:

On behalf of the staff and the kids who play soccer--thanks to each and every referee. Dinner is only a small part of our appreciation package. As a bonus, we are holding a spot for you in next year's referee line up. In Region 14, the fun never ends...

that's all folks. Tune in again next year.