ASSIGNMENTS
* A list of the coming week's games will be sent out Monday of each week.
* Referees wanting game assignments will be asked to provide their availability, start and end times, up to how many games they're willing to work, by Wednesday of
each week.
* Referees being assigned to games will be notified by Thursday of each week.
* If you do not receive the Thursday Game Assignment Update, that means you were not assigned to any games.
* NWYSA Referees will all be given a share of games during the season, but a referee's availability and performance will be factors in deciding who is assigned to
games during the season.
PROCEDURES
Pre-Game
* Report 15 minutes in advance
* If the first game of the day help to set-up field
* Perform field safety check
* Review the division and league rules along with the FIFA laws of the game
* Check-In,
> Under 4/5/6 and Under 7/8/9 games, both teams at the center circle, 5 minutes before their scheduled kickoff
> Under 10/11/12 and Under 13/14/15 games, each team in front of their bench or penalty area, 10 minutes before their
scheduled kickoff
* If only referee for Under 10/11/12 and Under 13/14/15 game request volunteer club linesmen
* Review the division's rules
Game
* Start on time
* Move with play
* Be heard, voice and whistle
* Be instructional
* Briefly explain a call when requested
* Be polite whenever possible
* Keep unsportsmanlike conduct, careless, reckless and excessive force under control
* Keep score
Post-Game
* Oversee teams handshake to insure Good Sportsmanship
* Remind coaches to pick-up their trash and team items
* Perform trash and forgotten team items sweep in and around field
* If the last game of the day help to pack-up field, collect game ball
* If there were any pre-game, game, or post-game issues you need to let the Referee Assignor know, Leave or email note.
* If there is a 6-goal differential in a game you need to let the Referee Assignor know. Note, game division, time, and winning team., leave or email note
What Is Being Asked Of You
Remember, before, during, and after a game, you are an NWYSA Representative, and one goal in each game you work is to help make the experience of all involved a good one, which will in part depend on the teams and their supporters understanding and cooperation. Being a proficient Referee will help you to achieve this goal.
