Prince William SoccerReferee Association

Spring Referee Mtg March 27, 2006

Welcome

• Introductions– Barry Sherry, Head Referee– Joe Re, PWSI President– Kirby Thomas, PWSI VP Ops– Ben Jones, National and MLS Referee

PWSRA

• 128 Local Referees

• Most are youth

• Most are players themselves

PWSRA Referees by Age70% are Youth

90

38

Adult

Youth

PWSRA by Experience

8220

26 Spring 06

Fall 05

One or MoreYears

Slightly less than 40% of our referees are brand-new or mostly new

Young Referee of the Year

• Brian Beck, 6th year

• Christine Imperato, 5th year

Agenda

• PWSI Remarks

• Modified Rules for Spring

• New Pay Scale

• Game Reporting

• Ben Jones

• State Referee Academy

• Door Prizes

PWSI Remarks

Modified Rules for Spring

• Biggest Change: U08s are going to Throw-ins– Second Chance– Tell them what they did wrong

• Rosters: All coaches are supposed to present a roster to the referee– Take it!

• Available at pwsra.org

Pay Scale

Game Reporting

• File within 24 hours (preferably after your matches)

• File online using the Arbiter (look for the R)

• Call in or email immediately every instance of a red card, dismissed coach, or terminated match

Game Reporting -- Include

• Team Information. If either or both teams listed in the scheduled game report is wrong, please correct that in your narrative in the Comments section.

• Misconduct Information. If none you must note “No Cards Issued.” If cards issued, include specifics. Get the colors right. If abusive language, write down the words used.

• Field Conditions that PWSI needs to know about.

Game Reporting -- Include

• Injuries where the players leaves but cannot return to the match

• Special circumstances about the match. For instance, whether one team did not have a full team. Whether in the SFL the Playdown rule was in effect.

• Bad behavior by spectators or coaches. Include specifics.

Game Reporting - Include

• The starting time if the game did not start on time. And the reason why. One minute doesn't matter. Five or more does.

• Reasons for suspensions of a match, such as lightning, and the actions you took

• Questionable calls you may have made or were uncertain of

• Changes to the referee crew – change in positions or new person dropped/joined

Game Reporting - Include

In short, please provide information that you think we may be asked about. Many a SATURDAY evening begins with requests about specifics that occurred in a certain match. Usually all I can say is "no cards issued." Please provide more info if you do not already provide a narrative report.

DC United Referee Nights

• Attend all three matches and post-match meeting with the referees and complete your requirements for 2006-2007 training

• Dates: – June 24– August 19– October 15

Ben Jones

Ben Jones first obtained his National Referee badge with USSF in 2003. He has been working games in MLS since 2004 including eight centers last season. Prior to working in MLS, Ben worked several seasons in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) professional divisions Ben has also been a USSF Associate Assessor since 2004. Ben lives in Montclair and assists PWSRA on many occasions.

PWSRA Meeting

• Questions

Dealing with Angry Adults

• Source: www.pwsra.org Advice

• Before: Choose a location to set up away from where adults walk

• During: Injuries: Do not stand over the injured player if you summoned the coach onto the field

• After: Do not give out your name – it’s a policy

Dealing with Angry Adults

• Do not address spectators directly. If you have a disruptive spectator then calmly approach the coach and inform him that the spectator is bothering the players and the referees. Also state that the coach has 2-3 minutes to address the situation and if the spectator doesn’t leave the match will be terminated.

Dealing with Angry Adults

• If a coach fails to conduct himself in a responsible manner, wait until a stoppage in play and then take an AR with you and approach the COACH. Calmly say "Coach, your behavior is not responsible and must stop. If it fails to improve I will have to terminate the match. Or if it such that a first warning is not appropriate then announce that he is being dismissed and another adult will need to coach the team. If he refuses to leave within two minutes or so or does not have another adult available, terminate the match. DO NOT DEBATE. DO NOT STAY FOR AN ARGUEMENT OR DISCUSSION. Leave immediately, picking up your second AR and move to your "safe" area. After the match contact the Assignor immediately and file a full report