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Top 100 Referees Forum
January 22rd, 2014
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Brian SperlonganoYouth Referee Administrator
Opening Remarks
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Agenda
• Introductions• Advancement• Top 100 List• Getting Games• Assessments and Grades• Mentoring• Closing Remarks • Assignor Meet & Greet
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Why are you here?
• Make more money– Better than flipping burgers!
• Take your referee career to the next level– Best practices to get better games– What are the different levels of competition?– What is “Regionals”?
• Let your parents know what you’ve gotten yourself into (this time)
• Meet assignors & mentors
• This presentation• Contact information• Recertification / upgrade info• League rules & directions to fields• Forfeit payment request• …and more
Referee Web Site
www.risrc.net
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Referee Facebook Page
• Latest RI Referee news is on Facebook!– Photos from tournaments– Top 100 list updates– Award winners & accomplishments– National / International referee news– Helpful tips (usually based on referee mistakes!)
• Search: Rhode Island State Referees
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• This is a job• Do not interfere - Watch, Observe, & Encourage• Both at the local and state level, there are people
to help assist and mentor your child• Referees need their own email address
IF THEY WORKED AT DUNKIN’ YOU WOULD NOT MAKE THEIR COFFEE FOR THEM!
Special Note for Parents
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Regional
Premier
Competitive
Recreational
Levels of Youth Competition
• MAPLE, MASC, NEP• Tournaments: Bayside, Seaside
• Super Liga• Summer Cup• Tournaments: Westerly, NK, Barrington, Coventry
• Town Leagues
• Kohl’s Cup
• Presidents Cup / ODP / Regionals• Region 1 Premier League• Northeast League
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US Youth Soccer Regions
2013 Assignment Tallies
Level Referee Assistant Referee
Premier League 1 2
Northeast League 19 16
Premier 311 672
Competitive 2,552 3,759
Recreational 10,000+ 20,000+
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Competition Pay Tables
Level Referee Assistant Referee
Recreational $0 - $25 $0 - $15
Competitive $16 - $42 $13 - $25
Premier $45 - $70 $20 - $40
Adult Amateur $80 - $90 $40 - $45
• Higher level of competition = Higher pay!
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In-State
• Call for referees usually via email• Each has its own assignor and assigning system
• Some tournaments require registration
• May have different rules (subs, length of half, etc)• There is generally a designated referee area
Local Tournaments…
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In-State Appointments
• State Cup– Best teams in the state
compete– Winners go to Regionals– Mostly grade 7, 6, 5
referees and select grade 8’s by invitation
• RI Cup– Best Super Liga teams
compete for state title– All Top 100 refs invited– Identification event
2013 Rhode Island CupSmithfield, RI
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Regional Appointments
• Travel out of state• Work with national
instructors and assessors
• Meet referees from 13 states on the east coast
• Make friends• All expenses paid• Small stipend paid• By invitation from SRC
2010 Region 1 ChampionshipsHuntington, WV
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Referee Regional Travel
• Lodging, meals, and transportation provided
• Referees roomed same-gender– Hotels or college dorms– Odd numbers may be
roomed with a referee from another state
• Early departure is typical– May conflict with school
days for May/June dates
2010 Region 1 Presidents CupAlbany, NY
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Selection Criteria
• You went last year• Attitude & Appearance• Fitness test required• Responsiveness• We get to know you by:
– Raising your hand– Attend monthly events– Identification events– Mentor recommendation
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2014 Appointment Calendar
Date Event Location # Referees
March 1 Northeast League Starts Varies Varies
May 10 Northeast League Finals Smithfield, RI 18 Referees
May 16-18 RI State Cup Smithfield, RI 30 Referees
May 23-26 Region 1 Presidents Cup Pittsburgh, PA 4 Referees
June 13-15 Region 1 ODP Tournament Princeton, NJ 6 Referees
June 21-22 Rhode Island Cup Smithfield, RI 60 Referees
June 26 –July 1
Region 1 Championships Kingston, RI 7 Referees
July 5-9 Region 1 ODP Camp Kingston, RI 3+ Referees
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What is “Presidents Cup”?
2013 Region 1 Presidents CupManchester, NH
• Winners of 15 State Presidents Cups on the East Coast vie for Regional Title
• Regional winners advance to National Championships
• Top referees from Regionals are selected to go to Nationals!
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What is “ODP”?
2013 ODP TournamentPrinceton, NJ
• Olympic Development Program
• Individual player showcase
• Always held in Princeton, NJ
• Top referees are selected to go to Finals in Delaware!
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What is “ODP Camp”?
2013 ODP CampKingston, RI
• Instructional camp for players (U15-U19 Girls)
• Simultaneous camp for male & female referees
• Always held at URI• Referees housed in
URI dorm suites.
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What is “Regionals”?
• Winners of 15 State Cups on the East Coast vie for Regional Title
• Regional winners advance to National Championships
• Top referees from Regionals are selected to go to Nationals!
2013 Region 1 ChampionshipsKingston, RI
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Typical Regional Day
• 6:30 AM – Leave Hotels• 7:00 AM – Arrive at fields• 8:00 AM – First whistle• Noon – Box lunch at the field• 5:00 PM – Leave fields• 6:00 PM – Dinner• 8:00 PM – “The Meeting”
– Day in review– Assignments for tomorrow!
• 11:00 PM – Bed timeSaturday night dinner at Joe’s Crab
Shack – an ODP Tradition!
Getting There (1)
RecreationalLeagues
U8 – U12Super Liga
Step 1: Impress your local rec assignors and get assigned to Super Liga competitive games
TOP 100 Ranked!
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Referee Advancement (2)
U8 – U12Super Liga
U14+Super Liga& Premier
Step 2: Work lots of games, move up in the rankings and regional assignors notice and put you in U14+ games!
TOP 100 Ranked!
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Referee Advancement (3)
Top 100Rankings
RI CupID Event
State CupSummer Cup
Regional ApptsAdult Games
etc…
Step 3: Get invited to RI Cup! Mentors watch your game and recommend you for better assignments…
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Mike PrestonSRC Identification Committee
The Top 100 List
Top 100 List Purpose
• We want you to compete for the best games• Helps assignors find referees to fill games
– Opportunities for YOU– A way to advance to games “out of your town”
• Used to identify “the next regional referee”• Used to determine Referee of the Year
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Assignment Ranking System
“Assignments tell the Truth”-Steve Mauricio, SRA
The “Top 100” system is based on assignments
Assignors give the best games to:– Referees that are the most responsive– Referees that are the most capable– Referees that are the most reliable– Referees that are the most available
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How we create the list
Regional Assignments
Adult Assignments
Premier Assignments
Competitive Assignments
Fitness TestResults
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Examples
Assistant Referee U10 Super Liga
5 1 1x x 5 points=
Referee U18 State Cup Final
10 8.5 3.9x x 663 points=2x
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Leagues (Top to Bottom)
• Region 1 Premier League• Northeast League• State Cup• Adult Leagues – Men & Women• NEP• MAPLE & Premier Tournaments• RI Cup, Summer Cup• Super Liga & Competitive Tournaments• Kohl’s Cup Tournament
Mor
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oint
s
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In Summary
More Games
More Experience
Better Games
More Points
Higher Rank
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Kelly MauricioPremier League Assignor
Getting Games
Work with multiple assignors to fill your schedule!
• Super Liga Local (U12 and below)• Super Liga Regional (U14 and up)• Premier Leagues• RI Cup / State Cup• Tournaments
Assignors
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• YOU need to contact assignors!• Have your own email address!• Check it at least ONCE A DAY!
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I don’t get Games!
Finding Assignors
LOG ONTO
WWW.RISRC.NET
SELECT GAME TIMEFROM BLACK TAB BAR
CLICK ON “ASSIGNORS”
MAKE CONTACT
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Assignment Web Sites
Competition Assignment Site
Super LigaSuper Liga Ref Assigningwww.thesuperliga.com
MAPLENEP
US Officialswww.usofficials.com
Premier & Northeast LeagueMASCSummer CupAll Adult Leagues
Game OfficialsRIReferees.GameOfficials.net
State CupRI CupKohl’s CupSome Tournaments
GotSoccerwww.gotsoccer.com
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• Maple– All information must match USOfficials– Name, address, email
• GameOfficials– Referees Under 18 defaults to private– Need to change this to get paid!– Other members of your crew can’t contact you!
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Special Site Requirements
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Premier Soccer Expectations
You just got your first premier assignment!
$50 to referee a U11 game…
what’s the catch?
• Keep all calendars up to date in ALL assigning sites.– Yes: this means up to 4 web sites!
• Re-assigning wastes time!• If you accept a game:
– Block your availability in other sites– Allow time for travel between games!
Managing Your Calendar
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Availability Calendar: Super Liga
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Availability Calendar: Game Officials
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Availability Calendar: USOfficials
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Open Game Emails
• Broadcast to many referees• Assignors get many responses• Raise your hand if available!
– A great way to move up– You are doing a favor to your
assignor– Respond quickly!
• An open game email is NOT an assignment!
Turning Back Games
• How to get fewer games:–Turn back after accepting a game–Frequent turn backs–Being “Picky” about assignments
• Reliability = more assignments
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• Check your schedule–MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO
OVERLAPS–Allow for travel time and late starts–Plan to arrive ½ hour before kickoff
• If there is a problem, contact your assignor immediately!
Before Game Day
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Unfamiliar Field?
Google Maps!
The Field
Walkway
Parking
Arrive extra early on your first visit to a field!
• Decline quickly and infrequently!• DO NOT LEAVE GAMES PENDING• Respond to open game emails if available• Do accept your game within 24 hours• Do not turn back after accepting an
assignment• Do not shop around for a better
assignment!
Assignment Etiquette
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DO NOT officiate games of:• Siblings• Parents / Children• Cousins• Best friends • Do not be overly friendly with coaches prior to
or after games – this gives impression of favoritism!
Conflicts of interest
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Assignor Communication
• Do know who assigned your game!• Keep in contact with assignor if there are
serious issues• Don’t bother assignor with:
• Who am I working with?• Is my game cancelled?• Game issues from other assignors
• Referee contacts crew by email– Arrange a meeting place– Make sure you have cell phone numbers
• Are there special league rules?• Do I collect money at the field?
– How much, and which team pays?
Day before match
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• Do not be late to a game!• Check field and equipment for safety• Check player equipment• Do not allow teams to change the rules of
competition• Know league rules• Do not change rules or format of game
• Even if coaches insist!
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On the Field
• Check for cancellations:– Assignment System / League Web Sites
• Professional appearance– Does not include sunglasses– Complete and proper uniform
• Check-in players AND coaches– No need to make them stand in a line!– Photos must match the individual
• Kick off on time!
Game Day!
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NO PASS - NO PLAY OR COACH!!!
• Only take what you are owed!• If you are missing an AR, divide money and
return to the teams.• Return all money for
a forfeit• Request reimbursement
at www.risrc.net
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Money Collection
• Different color jerseys• Short sleeve/long sleeve• Whistle (wrist/finger grip or hold in hand)• Pens/pencils• Cards• Cold gear• Heat gear• Wristwatch (backup)• Foul weather gear• Water, sport drink, snacks
Game Day Gear
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YES
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Whistles and Watches
• Wrist watch
• No Stopwatches or timers
• Whistle in your hand
• NO neck lanyards!
NO
• Game Reports!– Online– By Mail– Scan & Fax
• Know the requirements!• Complete within 24 hours• Ask your assignor if you’re not sure
After The Game
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Document:
1. ALL goals
2. Fouls resulting red/yellow cards
3. Injuries
Please review what is being asked on the game report for the league you are officiating in prior to match to ensure proper reporting
ALL REPORTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 24 HOURS
Documentation
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Referee Assault & Abuse
• Referee Assault: – An intentional act of physical violence at or upon a
referee
• Referee Abuse: – Threats through a physical act or verbal statement– Verbal and nonverbal communication which contains
foul or abusive language and which implies or directly threatens physical harm;
– Spewing a beverage on or spitting at a referee or the referee’s personal property
• If you decide to continue the match, the adult must be dismissed (red card).– If the situation is unsafe, abandon the match and report
the dismissal in writing.– The incident must be in game report - FACTS ONLY
• Identify witnesses• DO NOT WAIT – Notify assignor / SRA immediately after
match• FORMAL PUNISHMENT CAN ONLY OCCUR IF THE
ADULT IS DISMISSED FROM THE FIELD• WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
Reporting Assault
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• As a top 100 referee you need to have your own email.
• This way all notifications will go directly to the referee
• you will be able to manage your calendar• receive game notifications cancellations changes• receive all open game emails• Receive any information from the state• Parents can be secondary on contact information to
help monitor behind the scenes all activity and scheduling
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Your OWN Email!
• Black shirt• Black shorts• Black socks• Socks pulled up• Black shoes
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Pre-Game Attire
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Joe CarreiroState Director of Assessment
Assessments Referee Grades
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Assessments
2 Types of Assessments:• Informal:
– For development and guidance– Cost: $0– Often at events such as RI Cup and State Cup.
• Formal:– Required for higher grades– Cost: $80– Follow specific criteria– Online in GameOfficials
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Assessments
• ALL online assessments are completed in GameOfficials software and can be accessed by
• Official• Assessor• State Director of Assessment• State Referee Administrator• US Soccer Referee Department
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Grade 8 Referee
Youth Competitive Referee
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GRADE 8
Expected to demonstrate the following:
• Elementary knowledge of the game• Obvious fouls and misconduct• Keeps their ARs (assistant referee) in view while
running a diagonal• Has basic fitness• Gives basic pregame focusing on mechanics,
signals and proper communication
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Grade 8 (continued)
• Arrives in proper uniform and gives good first impression• Applies laws of the game• Doesn’t understand spirit of the game• Deals with obvious violent conduct or serious fouls• Ignores coaches generally do not ensure they behave and
are not abusive• Main focus is on fouls; lacks personality to manage players
when game demands it.
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Adult amateur level
Grade 7Referee
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Grade 7 Referee
Expected to Demonstrate:• Fitness to run a “flexible” diagonal for the entire game and
ALWAYS keeps AR’s in view• Has a work rate that varies from a jog, light sprint to a full
sprint when game demands it• Has firm grasp on laws of the game• Understands when to invoke “spirit of the game” vs. letter
of the law while managing players• Demonstrates personality in managing players and
preventative mechanics to avoid problems during the match
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Grade 7 (continued)
• Demonstrates self confidence in decisions• Willing to be approached by players that have questions• Demonstrates strong presence with use of whistle,
appearance and body language• Demonstrates proper use of advantage• Demonstrates foul recognition and foul discrimination• Makes good use of cards for game control• Good card mechanics• Makes effective use of AR’s on off-sides and misconduct• Ignores dissent rather than deal with it
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Mentoring
Lee BaldwinMentor, Coventry Soccer
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• Mentorship Director – Al Ricci• 401-739-6878• mentorship@risrc.net
• List of town mentors:– www.risrc.net/assignments/mentors/
Mentorship
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Referee Mentor Program
• State-wide – A Mentor in each association• Experienced referees assigned to local
communities• Access to knowledge and experience• Helps creates path to higher level games• Available to ALL referees
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• Observation• Communication• Sharing• Being yourself and sharing your
experiences• Forming a one on one relationship• Becoming a friend• There to help not Criticize• We ALL have/had mentors
What is Mentoring?
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• Meets with officiating team • before the game• Halftime• End of game• May Observe from the sidelines• Could be Referee or AR• Works with ALL levels of referees • Gets to know the referees• Mentors and referees are a team
Mentoring at the Game
Referees
• ASK QUESTIONS• Learn to work with mentors• If you want to advance, we are here to
guide you• You can help new younger referees
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Mentoring at Kohl’s cup
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Closing Remarks
Steven MauricioState Referee Administrator
• Permission to leave state• The referee must let the SRA (Steve
Mauricio) know of the intent to officiate in a different state regardless of a regular season game or tournament each time.
• Provide enough time to ensure a response
Working out of State
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Going away to College?
• Commuting to RI for games• Who to contact in another state• Permanent transfers out of state
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Assignor Introductions
Meet & Greet
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Thank you!