Referees

 

How to get games: Fall 2022

Thanks for refereeing! It’s a hard job but so important to our program. This fall, all game assignments will be done through Horizon Web Ref software. If you have completed the training class, you have received information on completing your profile and how to access the game schedule. Please make yourself available and continue to look at the TBA games.
 
If you have any questions regarding getting games and or the software and phone app, please contact either Heather Topmiller at Heathertopmiller@gmail.com or Richard Pendleton at scsa.ref.director@gmail.com
 
Richard Pendleton
SCSA Director of Referees
 

Quick Description of the Divisions

See the Cheat Sheet for a summary or consult your rule book.

Dribblers and Trappers: 5&6 yr old players on their first teams playing 4v4 games that have no goalies or throw ins. The ref fee is $14/referee and each game needs 2 refs)

Shooters and Passers: 7&8 yr old players playing 6v6 games.  Goalies, throw ins and other soccer laws are introduced to games. The ref fee is $20/referee and each game needs 2 refs

Flyers/Wings: 9 and 10 yr old players playing 7v7 games.  Direct and Indirect kicks introduced to the game. The ref fee is $27/team, 2 refs and each game have two referees

Strikers: 11 and 12 yr old players playing 9v9 games. The ref fee is $35/team and each game have two referees

Kickers: 13-15 yr old players playing 9v9 soccer.  Headballs are introduced to the game. The ref fee is $35/team and each game have two referees

Making a Good First Impression

Know the Laws: Success begins by being prepared
  • Read and know the Laws of the Game and work to learn the correct interpretations.
  • Know the generally accepted mechanics approved by the USSF and found in the current SCSA Rules, Bylaws adn Policy Manual provided at training.
  • Know the local Rules of Competition and small sided game modification.(see the Cheat Sheet for a summary)
    • Length of halves
    • Size of ball
    • Number of players
    • Substitutions
    • Penalty kicks or no penalty kicks
    • Direct free kicks allowed or only indirect free kicks
    • Offside, no offside
    • What you do with the game report
    • Uniform requirements
    • Are head balls or slide tackles permitted
  • As an inexperienced referee, you will not make all the right decisions. You will learn from experience and from working with more experienced referees. They don’t make all the right decisions either, but the best refs strive to improve. 
Dress and Act Professionally:
  • If you expect to command respect (one element of game control) on the field, then you must look and act like a professional.
  • Approach the game in a way that shows you are looking forward to being there and being a part of the game. Refereeing is a job and you need to earn your fee.
  • Dress for success – wear the proper uniform with your referee jersey tucked in and your socks pulled up.

Take Charge:

  • Taking charge does not mean yelling and acting like a dictator (which is abuse of power).
  • Greet each coach with a smile and look each coach in the eyes.
  • Issue firm, but simple instructions to the players so they know you are capable of managing the game..
  • Start the game on time.
What You Need to Have
  • An approved USSF referee uniform. The gold shirt is the primary jersey color for referees so it should be the one jersey you purchase right away.
  • Solid black shorts.
  • Black knee socks.
  • Your GSE/SCSA referee badge on the left shirt pocket of your jersey.
  • A referee bag that should contain the following:
    • A watch with stopwatch functions – two watches are preferred, one for starting and stopping and one for keeping a running time in case you forget to start the first one.
    • Pens/pencils,
    • Notebook or scorecard to keep track of the game score
    • Red and yellow cards
    • Tossing coins
    • Whistles – always have an extra in your bag
    • Cold weather gear when the time of year makes it necessary
    • Dry socks and maybe another pair of shoes to wear home.
    • A large plastic trash bag (to put your ref bag inside in case of rain)
    • Sunscreen
    • Snacks (energy bars are great!) if you are going to be doing more than one game.
    • Water – don’t forget to bring water.
What You Need to Do
  • You should arrive at the field at least 15 minutes prior to the game.
  • If you don’t drive, make sure you have made arrangements for someone to pick you up to take you home.
  • Bring a cell phone, as well as the telephone number of your assignor and club contact.
  • Know your inclement weather rules.

Source: http://www.usyouthsoccer.org/ as modified for SCSA rules and policies