1. Advice to Referees
Be punctual- You should arrive at the field at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled kick-off so you have time to check the field and check players’ equipment
Look official- Wear your referee jersey, referee shorts and socks. Tuck the jersey in. Pull the socks up and wear proper footwear. In cold weather, wear layers UNDER your jersey, and sweatpants/windpants (preferably black) over your shorts. Gloves and soft caps are allowed in cold weather. Leave your cell phone in your bag from beginning to end of the match.
Bring your stuff- make sure you have your WHISTLE, WATCH
Introduce yourself to the coaches- Keep your head up, look them in the eye when you say Hi.
Practice using your whistle and hand signals -at home before your match. Don’t wait until you have to make your first call on the field. Blowing your whistle loudly, appropriately and confidently and making the right signal will make your job must easier.
Try to relax and have fun- You will make mistakes, just like players and coaches will. Every game is a new learning experience for everyone.
Show effort- Being in the correct position will allow you to make the right calls, and will give coaches and spectators confidence in your calls.
Call what you see- but do not guess or assume anything if you didn’t see it. Even if the coach, player or spectator tells you about it.
Problem on Field- if you have a problem with a spectator or coach, ask the other coaches or board member to help. WYSA has very strict policies about coach and spectator behavior toward referees. If you feel intimidated and uncomfortable, it is OK to leave the match and let the coaches handle refereeing. Any incidents must be reported to the WYSA Referee Coordinator or Board Member. They will support you all the way.
Finally- Remember the 3 most important things about refereeing, SAFE-FAIR-FUN
Online Training Script:
Before any kick-off, the referee should scan the players and the field and make eye contact with assistant referees to ensure readiness.
The assistant referees, in line with second to last opponent, unfurl flags and hold them straight down in view of the referee to indicate readiness before the kick-off.
Readiness includes confirming the correct number of players, verifying that there are clearly identified goalkeepers, that the bench areas are ready, and that no outside agents are on the field of play.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
11/13/2018

2. Serious Foul Play Online Training Script:
In order to issue a red card for serious foul play, all of the criteria associated with a foul must be present.
This means that it must be committed by a player against an opponent, on the field, and while the ball is in play.
If any of these criteria have not been met, that doesn’t mean that a red card isn’t justified, it just means that the misconduct would be reported for another reason.
A player is guilty of serious foul play if he or she uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for the ball when it is in play.
A tackle that endangers the safety of an opponent must also be sanctioned as serious foul play.
Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play.
Advantage should not be applied in situations involving serious foul play unless there is a clear opportunity to immediately score a goal.
The referee must send off the player guilty of serious foul play when the ball is next out of play.
A player who is guilty of serious foul play should be sent off and play is restarted with a direct free kick from the position where the offense occurred or a penalty kick if the offense occurred inside the offender’s penalty area.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
11/13/2018

3. Types of Fouls Online Training Script: Kicking or attempting to kick.
Classroom Instructor Talking Points:
11/13/2018