Do More Do Better Improve Livermore Referee Association August 27, 2018 Meeting Do More Do Better Improve Before you begin: If you’re not sure what a Personal Folders file is or what it means to store messages on your own computer, see the Outlook 2007 online training presentation titled “Manage your mailbox II: Understand your choices for storing.” [Note to trainer: For detailed help in customizing this template, see the very last slide. Also, look for additional lesson text in the notes pane of some slides.]

Agenda Officer reports Events Review and Prepare Buds and Suds Dissent and Referee Abuse Referee Professionalism Code of Ethics Referee Administrative Responsibilities Buds and Suds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUlN8jaTfYQ

Officer reports

Secretary report

VP report

Treasurer report

Assignor report

Mentorship report

Webmaster report

Youth Reps report

Events Currently Fusion EBMSL LARPD – underway Fall League underway Play on Saturdays only except for any makeup games U9-U15 games are all local U16-U19 travel similar to Select, Premier, and NPL Premier & NPL underway EBMSL September 8 is the finals for the summer session No games until March 2019 Assigned by LRA Assignor LARPD – underway OSSSL – Fall season starts September 9th Training – CNRA Webinar 8/28 at 7 PM, discussing common modifications of the game for Youth soccer (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1115345490643/WN_GUDUne7aSGCUTkmpiPrhsA)

Break

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KeG_i8CWE8

Dissent and Referee Abuse CNRA Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkso7wahbxQ Addressing Dissent and Abuse - Coach: Be calm, respectful, courteous, firm Explain the problem Make it clear and make it their decision Always check for understanding and say Thank you

Dissent and Referee Abuse Coach your behavior right now is irresponsible, please stop Coach your behavior right now is irresponsible, if it continues you will be removed from this match… Do you understand

Dissent and Referee Abuse Addressing Dissent and Abuse - Spectators: Never address or acknowledge spectators Only address the coach when dealing with spectators Coach those spectators over there are a problem, their behavior needs to change and we won’t continue the match until that behavior stops

Referee Professionalism Uniform Punctuality Attentiveness

Referee Administrative Responsibilities Code of Ethics Responsibility to Referees 1. Referees must have the support of Adult Members, Players and spectators. Adult Members must always refrain from criticizing Referees in the presence of Players or spectators. 2. Professional respect, before, during and after the Game, should be mutual. There should be no demeaning or threatening dialogue or gestures between Referee, Adult Members or Players. 3. Adult Members must not incite Players or spectators or attempt to disrupt the flow of any Game. 4. Comments regarding a Referee should be made in writing to the appropriate organization assigning the Referee. For purposes of making such comments, the comments should be directed in writing to the Regional Referee Coordinator and the Certified Referee Assignor for the Club hosting the Game leading to the comments.

Referee Administrative Responsibilities Code of Ethics Referee Code of Ethics 1. Referees will maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer, conduct themselves honorably, and maintain the dignity of their position at all times. 2. Referees will always honor an assignment or any other contractual obligation. 3. Referees should educate themselves on a constant basis so as to know the Laws of the Game, their proper interpretation and their application. 4. Referees will be loyal to their fellow Referees and never knowingly promote criticism of them. 5. Referees will maintain good physical condition so they are capable of discharging their responsibilities on the field. 6. Referees will control the Players and Coaches effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing fairness. 7. Referees will not make statements about any games except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game. 8. Referees will communicate with players, coaches and spectators in a clear and professional manner. 9. Referees will arrive timely for all Games. 10. Referees will have appropriate attire, including badges at all Games. 11. Referees are not required to provide their name, badge number or other personal information to any Adult Member or Official other than as required on game cards.

Referee Administrative Responsibilities Laws of the game changes Player who has left the field because of an equipment issue and returns without permission and interferes is penalized with a direct free kick (or penalty kick) Law 7 Drinks breaks should not exceed one minute Allowance must be made for time ‘lost’ for drinks breaks Law 10 Kicks from the penalty mark – a replacement for a goalkeeper cannot take a kick in that ‘round’ if the goalkeeper has already taken a kick Law 11 The first point of contact when the ball is played/touched is the moment when offside position is judged

Referee Administrative Responsibilities Laws of the game changes Biting is included as a direct free kick and sending-off offence   Throwing an object at the ball or hitting the ball with a held object are separate direct free kick offences (not a form of handball)   If the ball rebounds from the goalkeeper this does not prevent the goalkeeper handling the ball a second time even if the first attempt to catch/hold the ball was deliberate   If the referee plays advantage for a DOGSO the offender is cautioned (YC) whether or not a goal is scored   Excessively showing the TV signal are cautions (YCs) • Where 2 separate cautionable (YC) offences are committed in close proximity, both cautions (YCs) must be issued If a player commits an offence outside the field of play (ball in play), including a team official, it is an indirect free kick on the boundary line

Referee Administrative Responsibilities After game report (very important) You will not get paid unless a completed report gets submitted

September 13, 2018 6:30 PM @ Beebs Bar and Grill Buds and Suds September 13, 2018 6:30 PM @ Beebs Bar and Grill