1. MAYSL Pre-Season Referee Meeting March 14, 2009 9:00 am March 15, 2009 2:00 pm Knights of Columbus – Auburn, MA Agenda I.Sign-in II.Welcome & Introductions – Cliff/Andy III.Rules & Procedures – Andy IV.Referee and Assignor Communication, Game Assignments – Mindy McKenzie-Hebert V.Game Management, Professionalism – Curtis VI.Game Reports and Corrections – Cliff/Andy VII.Referee Payment and Roster Submission – Steve VIII.Spring Season, Tournaments, Referee Advancement – Curtis/Andy IX.Questions - All X.Adjourn

2. Welcome and Introductions 1.MAYSL President – Cliff Cloutier 2.Treasurer – Steve Tsihlis 3.Assignor – Andy Page 4.Assistant Assignor – Mindy McKenzie-Hebert 5.Assistant Assignor – Curtis Brothers 6.MSRC Area Referee Administrators – Bruce Beaupre & Dan O’Leary

3. Rules and Procedures 1.W-9 Forms – required from all Referees 2.Pass cards – must be checked at each match 3.Rosters – must be checked and copies sent to the Treasurer 4.Player Substitution On Throw In– if both teams have players at the halfway line, then they all can be subbed. If the defending team only has subs at the halfway line then the defending team may not sub.

4. Goal Safety 1.Goals MUST be securely anchored or do not referee the match.

5. Referee and Assignor Communication Communication with Assignors OR HOW TO GET GAMES! 1.Using the Arbiter 2.E-mail 3.Checking OPEN Games 4.Communication with Assignors

6. The Arbiter~ A TOOL you should get to know.. 1.UPDATE all Account information Address & Contact info SS# & B-DAY 2.CALENDAR UPDATE Block dates & Times unavailable! Unblock later, but BLOCK ASAP 3.ATTACH to team (s) 4.Limit SITES

7. Register and Sign In

8. Account Information

9. Block your Calendar

10. ATTACH to a team That YOU play FOR That your sibling plays ON That you COACH Blocks these games to avoid conflicts

11. COMMUNICATION with Assignors: E-MAIL and E-MAIL RESPONSE ANDY PAGE: AndyTPage@aol.com CURTIS BROTHERS:cubro1@charter.netcubro1@charter.net MINDY: Mmckenzie_hebert@verizon.netMmckenzie_hebert@verizon.net (Mindy: Eastern Area of MAYS. Andy & Curtis do all others PRIMARILY. We all work together for game coverage.) E-mail ALL for communication

12. On-line Game Reports Submitted by the Referee (CR) Complete within 24 hours Required for Team Standings Generates your paycheck!

13. Referee Payment and Roster Submission Please take note of this information to insure timely and accurate payment.

20. Steve Tsihlis 87 Brookfield Rd North Brookfield, MA 01535 Treasurer@MAYSL.com

21. Spring Season, Tournaments, Referee Advancement Season begins on April 4 & 5. Very few matches on April 12. Check www.mayouthsoccer.org for tournaments – go to one – experience it.www.mayouthsoccer.org

22. Conclusion – What’s Next? Review your information in the arbiter Update your availability Review the Laws of the Game Review your Referee Equipment Add the Assignors’ and President contact info to your cell phone and email

23. Questions Q & A Resources For more information you can visit www.MAYSL.COM Board member phone numbers and town rep e-mails

24. Thank you! Pick up your attendance gifts before leaving