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2009 Young Referee of the Year
Congratulations to Ashley Park-Hunt and Randall Yamaoka on being selected 2009 USSF Young Referee of the Year. Above, Ashley receives her award with Richard & Lila Vasconcellos, HYSA State Youth Referee Administrators at the the 2009 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships in Lancaster California.

2009 Young Referee of the Year
Congratulations to Ashley Park-Hunt and Randall Yamaoka on being selected 2009 USSF Young Referee of the Year. Above, Ashley receives her award with Richard & Lila Vasconcellos, HYSA State Youth Referee Administrators at the the 2009 US Youth Soccer Far West Regional Championships in Lancaster California.
Youth Referee Mentorship Program
HYSA is offering a FREE mentoring program for young or new referees. The program offers an opportunity to be mentored by experienced referees. Gain more confidence and learn the finer points of refereeing. Click here for more information and the application.
2009 Young Referee of the Year Nomination
Click here for the 2009 Young Referee of the Year Nomination Form.
PURPOSE. Selection of the 2009 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year from among the area district finalists chosen by the respective leagues (Big Island, Kauai, Maui and Oahu).
ELIGIBILITY. To be eligible for nomination and selection as the 2009 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year, the individual must meet the following requirements:
- Must be no older than 19 years of age on August 1, 2009.
- Must be currently registered as a USSF referee in the State of Hawaii
- Must reside in the State of Hawaii.
- Must possess personal qualities reflecting accomplishments as a referee, a student, high character and a member of good standings in the community.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES. Anyone may nominate an individual to be the 2009 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year.
- The Nomination Form, together with a photo of the nominee, must be received by the State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA) no later than March 15, 2009.
- Each Nomination Form should have sufficient enclosures, documentation, solicitations and letter of reference/endorsement attesting to the accomplishments of the individual being nominated as a referee, student, and contributing member of the community. These materials should be as specific as possible in citing accomplishments and personal attributes.
- Nomination Forms received after March 20, 2009 will not be considered.
SELECTION PROCEDURES.
- The SYRA will inform the area district referee administrators of the nominations received for their respective leagues.
- Each area district will select a Female and Male finalist for the 2007 Hawaii State Young Referee of the Year and notify the SYRA no later than March 26, 2009.
- The HYSA Board of Directors will select the winners of the 2007 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year by March 31, 2009.
NOTIFICATION AND AWARDS. The SYRA will notify the individuals selected as the finalists and winners of the 2009 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year.
- The SYRA or the area district referee administrators will contact all nominees not selected and those making the nominations and inform them of the results.
- HYSA will present awards to the winners and finalists of the 2007 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year.
- The names of the 2007 Hawaii State Female and Male Young Referee of the Year will be submitted to the Regional Director by April 1, 2009 for consideration as the Region IV Female and Male Young Referee of the Year.
If you have any questions, please contact Richard or Lila Vasconcellos (SYRA) at 2108 Aluka Loop, Pearl City, HI 96782, 456-9351 (home), 591-9435, ext. 12 (work), 593-9032 (fax), 256-7971 (cell), mrsvhi@yahoo.com (e-mail).










