1. Daneen Goncalves Referee Assignor 612-203-2575
Welcome to the
Daneen Goncalves
Referee Assignor
Brian Koehler
Mentor Coordinator
2017
Referee Program!

2. 2016 recap Referees 97 referees total 61 returning, 36 new Games
Recreational Competitive
329 games 1st-8th grade games U9-U19
Referees
97 referees total
61 returning, 36 new

3. 2017 season outlook More older, higher level games!
More returning referees!
Incentive program!
Self-Assign!

4. Who’s who Mentor Coordinator Referee Assignor
Schedule times/fields for Competitive games
Policies, Procedures, and Payscale
Assign officials to games
Maintains payscale and pays officials
Manages gameofficials.net
Answers general phone calls/ s of program
Mentor Coordinator
Train and assigns levels to officials
Schedule mentors
Conduct and coordinate on-site evaluations
Maintains CCUnited referee roster
Off-season trainings

5. Working together
Assignor
Mentors
Referees

6. Controlling your own schedule SELF ASSIGN
Changes
Who to contact for….?
Controlling your own schedule SELF ASSIGN
Levels mean a lot!

7. Home base!
Game assignments
Communications
Get paid
1099 tax documents

8. Highlight of dates April 22nd 11:45am-1:45pm scrimmage/training!
Rec games start this weekend - April 15th
Mid-July Qualifiers - CCU will host again!

9. Must-do’s before season!
Competitive season begins May 1st, but assignments have already begun!
All state certification and MYSA trainings complete (concussion, background check)
W9 sent to Holly
Gameofficials account set up with updated availability, bank account, and SSN entered for tax purposes
Uniforms ready
Communication with Brian about your training level
Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures (no-show, sick policy, etc.) listed on the website
Program our numbers in your phone!
Brian: Daneen:

10. Mentoring Updates Better definitions of the levels
Your level, certification, and concussion training confirmation is now alongside your name in Game Officials
Mentors:
Larry Doran, Keaton Koehler, Sydney Weinandt , Peter Neumann, Junior De Leon, Mickle Taylor, Ellie Taylor
We will be handing out coins based on your level

11. Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 1
Position
Required Qualification
both
Punctual - arrive 30 minutes prior to game
Appearance - full uniform, tucked in , black shorts (no stripes), socks
Start of game: player check in, prep talk with other refs AR
Run with flag: down, not swaying
Use of flag for following decisions: throw ins, offsides, goal kick, corner kick, out of play
center
Keeping up with Play- show an interest in the game and keep a close enough distance from the play (typically 6-10 yards)to be in a position to assess each situation.
Whistle Tone – the referee’s whistle tone must increase as the situation escalates - when in danger areas, loud and long duration to stop play
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: goal kicks, corner kicks, throw ins, goal scored
Correct restart for following: Throw ins, goal kick, start of game
Correct restart for following: offsides, free kick (opp. Distance), corner kick, drop ball
Start of game: coin toss, correct ball, correct number players, goal and field safety
Opportunities
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
AR U9/10 - starting Fall 2017
Work at other clubs including tournaments

12. Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 1 and 2 (yellow)
Pos
Required Qualification
both
Punctual - arrive 30 minutes prior to game
Appearance - full uniform, tucked in , black shorts (no stripes), socks
Start of traveling game: player check in, prep talk with other refs
Law 12: fouls and misconduct identify severity of no card, yellow, orange, red AR
Run with flag: down, not swaying
Use of flag for following decisions: throw ins, offsides, goal kick, corner kick, out of play
Use of flag for following decisions: fouls, substitutions
center
Keeping up with Play- show an interest in the game and keep a close enough distance from the play (typically 6-10 yards)to be in a position to assess each situation.
Whistle Tone – the referee’s whistle tone must increase as the situation escalates - when in danger areas, loud and long duration to stop play
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: goal kicks, corner kicks, throw ins, goal scored
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: Offsides, direct kick, indirect kick, penalty kick
Correct restart for following: Throw ins, goal kick, start of game
Correct restart for following: offsides, free kick (opp. Distance), corner kick, drop ball
Start of game: coin toss, correct ball, correct number players, goal and field safety
Law 13: free kicks Know the different fouls and correct restarts for each type
Running position: S-curve corner to corner
Training Focus
Appearance
Confidence
Mechanics of the positions
Positioning to make the call
Opportunities
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Work at other clubs including tournaments

13. Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 3
Position
Required Qualification
both
Punctual - arrive 30 minutes prior to game
Appearance - full uniform, tucked in , black shorts (no stripes), socks
Start of traveling game: player check in, prep talk with other refs
Law 12: fouls and misconduct identify severity of no card, yellow, orange, red
Communicate between center/AR: work as a team, talk during game AR
Run with flag: down, not swaying
Use of flag for following decisions: throw ins, offsides, goal kick, corner kick, out of play
Use of flag for following decisions: fouls, substitutions
Advanced offsides: recognizing interfering with play when gain unfair advantage
center
Keeping up with Play- show an interest in the game and keep a close enough distance from the play (typically 6-10 yards)to be in a position to assess each situation.
Whistle Tone – the referee’s whistle tone must increase as the situation escalates - when in danger areas, loud and long duration to stop play
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: goal kicks, corner kicks, throw ins, goal scored
Use of Arm Signals – correct signals for the following: Offsides, direct kick, indirect kick, penalty kick
Correct restart for following: Throw ins, goal kick, start of game
Correct restart for following: offsides, free kick (opp. Distance), corner kick, drop ball
Start of game: coin toss, correct ball, correct number players, goal and field safety
Law 13: free kicks Know the different fouls and correct restarts for each type
Communicate with players - explain calls, educate them, prevent fouls
Penalty kicks - how to start, recognize re-kick situations
Running position: S-curve corner to corner
Position with AR: maintain ball between you and AR
Training Focus
Appearance/Confidence
Field presence
Good pre-game talk
Communication on field
Knowing the basic Laws
Opportunities
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Work at other clubs including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by club - based on mentor feedback
MYSA State tournament - based on mentor feedback

14. Grade 8 Minnesota SRC - Youth Level 4, 5, 6
Training Focus
Appearance/Confidence
Making the call
Feel for the game/team play
Anticipation of game flow (long ball)
Making proper calls
Game management – use of cards to control
Opportunity Level 4
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Center U13/14
AR U15/16 (up to your age)
Work at other clubs including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by club
MYSA State tournament
Opportunity Level 5
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Center U13/14
AR U15/16 (up to your age)
Center U15/16 (up to your age)
AR U17/18 (up to your age)
Work at other clubs including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by club
MYSA State tournament
Opportunity Level 6
Rec grades 3-5
Rec grades 5+
U9/10 center
AR U11/12
Center U11/12
AR U13/14
Center U13/14
AR U15/16 (up to your age)
Center U15/16 (up to your age)
AR U17/18 (up to your age)
Center U17/18 (up to your age)
Work at other clubs including tournaments
State Qualifiers hosted by club
MYSA State tournament
Position
Required Qualification
center
Advantage rule: know signal and when applied AR
Flag position: sharp/assertive flag at correct angle, know when to put down
Arm signals: extended, sharp correct duration to communicate signal
Overrule AR: know when necessary, handle professionally
Depending on use of these skills at specific age level will determine each promotion

15. Referee Flip Coins
Level 4-6
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1

16. Laws of the game changes
Welcome Paula Hildman!

17. Expect High standard of professionalism
YOU are leaders!
We provide training and opportunities to grow
YOU get what YOU put in!

18. Questions???
Ask now!