March th Street #202 Bellingham, Washington (360)
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 2 What is a Referee Management Site? n an Internet WebSite online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week n manages the assignment of Soccer Referees to Matches n enhances communications between all parties (Referees, Coaches, Assignors, Schools, Teams, etc.) n fully interactive, permitting each User to work when THEY want to n eliminates paper shuffling, offline scheduling runs, smoke-filled rooms, and the good old boy networks n improves coverage, Referee distribution, and responsiveness to all parties
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 3 How does it work? n Users logon with privileges defined individually n Referees can locate assignments, report completion, etc. n Assignors can assign Referees to Matches, send , etc. n Dynamic information is stored in an SQL Database on the web server, permitting add, change, and delete authority by multiple Users at the same time (assuming theyre authorized). n Establishes a central Directory of Users to permit one User to locate another (disclosed information is controlled by the disclosing User) n Treasurer/Financial information can be collected as Match Reports are filed
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 4 An Internet Presence n An online presence n Latest news about the newest developments
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 5 Logon to the Referee Site n Enter your name and password to gain access to the site n Forgotten your password? The site can send it to you
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 6 How much does it cost? n Based on RidgeStar Service Tier structure; from $2,000 (U.S.) annually n RidgeStar provides the design, implementation, and operations support n You provide the day to day operational elements (data entry, Match Assignment, exception processing, etc.) n Optional elements available that can increase costs: –Secure Socket Layer (SSL) support –Custom Graphics design –VISA/MasterCard, etc. online charges
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 7 How do I get Started? n Obtain and Sign the Service Agreement – n Send it to RidgeStar –FAX: (360) –Address th Street #202 Bellingham, Washington n Pick a domain name (typically in.com or.org Internet domains) – or n Collect all existing Materials –Logo (if any), color preferences, Bylaws, etc. n Contact your RidgeStar Account Representative ( is best!)
March 2005RidgeStar Referee Management SiteSlide 8 More information? n Online Brochure, Demo, and Help information site? – n Service Agreement? – n Printable Overview page? – n Printable TriFold version? – n Other Sites? –