| So Now You Are a Referee Larry Mittleman
Sunday, May 31, 1998 06:53:53 PM
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| Getting Assignments |
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 | Assignors will call you for games, or
better yet you should call the assignor(s)
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| Games are assigned based on your
availability and skill level.
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| As new referees, you can expect to be
assigned to games of very young players, or as assistants for experienced referees.
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| When you are given an assignment, write
it down!
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| Ethics |
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| Do not accept an assignment for a game
in which a relative of yours is a participant.
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| Do not accept an assignment for a game
in the same conference in which a relative of yours plays.
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| If you coach a team, do not accept
refereeing assignments for a game in the conference in which your team plays.
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| Use common sense.
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| Perception appears to be reality.
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| When in doubt, tell the assignor to put
you somewhere else.
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| What do I do next? |
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| Check your field directory early to make
sure you know where you are going.
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| Call your assignor if you are unsure of
directions.
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| Turning back assignments |
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| Assignors do not like this but they
understand that emergencies occur.
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| Do not take assignments if you are
unsure of you availability.
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| Frequent turn backs (cancellations)
could make an assignor reluctant to use you in the future.
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| Fines |
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| The association is empowered to fine a
referee for missing assignments, being late for assignments, or being out of uniform.
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| The association is not looking to assess
fines, but will do so if necessary.
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| Game Day |
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| Get your gear together early
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| ARRIVE at LEAST 20 minutes BEFORE the
first game.
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| You will need time to:
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| Inspect the field
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| Meet with your fellow officials
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| Check any rule modifications with the
coaches
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| Recruit assistant referees if necessary
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| Conduct during the game(s) |
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| BE PROFESSIONAL!
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| You are the referee, NOT a
player.
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| Be courteous to coaches and spectators.
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| If a coach asks for your name, it is
proper conduct to give it to him or her.
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| After the game(s) |
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| Observe conduct of players, coaches, and
spectators during post game interaction.
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| Remember, your authority extends as long
as you are present.
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| If the league has a match report form,
and it has been given to you by the coach, fill it out promptly and send it to the
appropriate authority.
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Metropolitan Washington
Soccer Referee Association
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The Metropolitan Washington Soccer
Referees Association (MWSRA) was founded in 1956 and provides referees for youth, adult,
and public/private schools. Most of the youth and some of the adult games are affiliated
with the United States Soccer Federation. MWSRA publishes a quarterly newsletter (Ref;s
Report) and conducts meetings and clinics throughout the year. MWSRA also has a webpage on
the internet at http://www.mwsra.org |
| Other Referee associations |
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You may get called by other referee
associations to do games. You are an independent contractor and are free to do games for
anyone. The worst thing you could do is to allow yourself to be put into a situation for
which you are not ready. Attempting to referee games which are beyond your experience
level will not be pleasant, and may cause you to want to quit refereeing. |
| Yearly Registration requirements |
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| During the fall of each year, you will
receive a registration packet from U.S. Soccer. You must fill out the form and send it
with your fee in accordance with the instructions enclosed with the form.
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| You must take a written refresher test
each year and attend 5 hours of additional training.
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| MWSRA will have a meeting at which the
refresher test will be given.
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| NOTE: IF YOU MOVE DURING THE
YEAR, YOU MUST NOTIFY U.S. SOCCER IN CHICAGO OF YOUR NEW ADDRESS. THE CLASS OF MAIL THAT
IS USED TO MAIL THE REGISTRATION PACKAGES IS NOT FORWARDABLE.
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