| Referees |
| Referees must be certified by attending at least one training session lasting approximately two hours. After training, they may sign up on master sheets for each league game they will referee. Every referee will be provided with keys to the tower and sheds. A complete schedule will be posted here as soon as all games are filled. |
| Responsibilities |
- Referees will find their own replacements if they cannot referee a game they have signed up for.
- Referees fill out a slip for each game and have it signed by both coaches. Slip is left in envelope in tower or shed and collected and reviewed weekly by the Head Referee. Pay is computed weekly and arrangements are made with the Treasurer for payment to issue.
- Head Referee maintains master sign up sheet to insure every game has a referee. If there are empty spots, Head Referee makes calls to obtain a referee.
- Head Referee will resolve all disputes and problems that may arise between referees, coaches, and fans.
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| Referee Tips |
- Know the Law and the Rules.
- Be professional; ie. on time, in proper uniform, prepared, fit, etc.
- Study the game and the spirit of soccer.
- Attend meetings, clinics, seminars.
- Show respect to players, coaches, parents and spectators.
- Explain rules, when needed.
- Help less experienced referees.
- Play the game to better understand it.
- Seek evaluation from coaches/players.
- Be assessed regularly.
- Smile, enjoy the game.
- Be firm, fair, and honest.
- Be consistent.
- Accept only the number and level of assignments that can be done well.
- Be neutral.
- Know and use proper procedures.
- Always remain calm.
- Take each game seriously.
- Implement good management techniques.
- Show courage and confidence; avoid arrogance.
Referee tips taken from US Youth Soccer pamphlet |
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