FRISCO, Texas (Dec. 17, 2012) - US Youth Soccer announces the regional winners of the 2012 US Youth Soccer Male and Female Young Referee of the Year awards. The Young Referee of the Year Award honors those who have a strong work ethic, have knowledge of the rules of the game and are positive role models.

The national Young Referee of the Year winners will be announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on Friday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m., as part of the US Youth Soccer Workshop in Indianapolis, held in conjunction with the NSCAA Convention.


Region III – Dallas Rosier – Chapin, S.C.
The son of a referee, Dallas Rosier has already had some unique experiences in his short career as a referee. Since receiving his referee certification in 2008, Rosier has officiated three International Friendly matches and has been named the 2011 and 2012 South Carolina Youth Soccer Association Male Youth Referee of the Year. He’s shown the willingness to work with more experienced referees to improve his craft, as well as the desire to act as a mentor for younger referees.