Rhode Island State Referee Committee Annual meeting Hilton Garden Inn Warwick , RI March 23, 2017

Rhode Island State Referee Committee Annual meeting Introductory video

Rhode Island SRC Appointed positions: SRA – Steve Mauricio SYRA – Brian Sperlongano SDI – Vacant SAC – Jack Breetveld SDA – Joe Carreiro Treasurer – Lisa Carter Secretary – Vacant PR - Kelly Mauricio

Rhode Island SRC Elected positions: Various sub- committees At Large – Kathy Souza Various sub- committees Mentor ID Uniform Instruction Women VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL COMMITTEES

SRC 2016 Objectives Retain membership above national average Full SRC coverage for all event Reinvigorate the committee program Get Top 100 list on auto pilot Increase collaboration with other states Increase the pool of qualified and available assessors Create a more realistic budget Create a policy for the use of debit cards and reimbursements Update system for paying and keeping track of assessments SRC store on website Offer more referee gear to everyone Increase revenue

SRC 2016 Key Outcomes Referee abuse campaign Laws of the Game training Created online content Created post exam for webinars Representation on Region 1 Youth Referee Committee Created annual exam course ODP camp mentor now receives paid registration

SRC 2017 Outlook Referee recruitment initiative Increase mentor reward for increased observations recorded Late fees uncollected Coaches education/handout Hosting RTS Use of Teamapp

SYRA Report

SDA Report

SAC Report

Treasurer Report

Member At Large Report UNIFORM COMMITTEE Increased revenue sales over last year. Now carrying new style referee shirt in 3 colors – final 2 colors should be available end of April Looking for new apparel to carry for the SRC referee program - Black Dry Fit shirt, Hats, Jacket/Warm up suit Looking to offer additional accessories - Ball Pump, Pressure gauge, Sport Bag Working to set up On-line store which would accept credit card payments or Pay Pal payments Looking for volunteers to help with packing uniform kits and distribution at classes

Mentor Report

Goal of the mentor program To assist in the development of referees throughout the state To help evaluate the referee to determine the level of games they are comfortable with To act as a resource for the referees in the town assigned. To give an objective evaluation of the referee

The program right now Presently we have 26 mentors who work in 33 local associations Our mentors have an average of over 10 years experience and many were referee coordinators at one time Mentors can play a key role in the development of a referee

Jr Mentor Program We also have a Jr Mentor Program for individuals who are at least Juniors in High school and up to seniors in College. Their work as mentors can look very good on resume’s and can be used towards the Community Service requirement for the State and National honor societies as well as individual high school requirements.

Why be a mentor? Great chance to give back to the referee program Get a great feeling as you see the referee develop Mentors will continue to have their referee registration paid for them, when they complete 10 on line referee evaluations.

Help needed Additional mentors are always needed Please see Al Ricci after the meeting

What’s New for 2017 You will now have unlimited attempts to pass your recert exam Badge distribution

What’s New for 2017 Grade 5 The purpose of the Grade 5 State Referee level is to prepare officials for national certification. U.S. Soccer recommends that these officials be assigned to the most competitive regional events and leagues available. This may include lower level professional matches as appropriate Certification Requirements Previous Game Experience: Determined by the State Referee Association Previous Grade Experience: Minimum 1 Year as a Grade 6 or Above Training: Pass the Grade 5 State Referee Course Laws of the Game Test: Pass the National Test Fitness Test: Pass the Grade 5 Sprint and Interval Tests Practical Evaluation: Minimum of 3 Passing Assessments

What’s New for 2017 Grade 6

What’s New for 2017 State Emeritus The purpose of the emeritus grades is to allow officials to retire from the game at the highest referee grade they attained when state level or higher. It may not be used to circumvent any registration, certification or recertification requirements mandated by U.S. Soccer or the State Referee Association. Age: Minimum Age of 45 Years Old Game count: Officiate at least 10 affiliated matches that are sanctioned either by Soccer RI or RISA, or are played within the boundaries of Rhode Island, or assigned by RI assignor, at least 5 of which are as a referee, at the following level: Grade 6: Adult (league sanctioned by RISA) amateur or higher

What’s New for 2017 Grade 6 Age: Minimum Age of 45 Years Old Game count: Officiate at least 10 affiliated matches that are sanctioned either by Soccer RI or RISA, or are played within the boundaries of Rhode Island, or assigned by RI assignor, at least 5 of which are as a referee, at the following level: Grade 6: Adult (league sanctioned by RISA) amateur or higher

Introductions

Election for Member at Large

What stays the same Fitness tests, inservice training, assessments and game counts must be completed by December 31, 2017. Assessments will continue to be unannounced at 40 minute half games or above.

What stays the same All exams have a passing score of 80% Any referee who arrives more than 15 minutes late for any instructional event will be denied entry. Any referee who departs prior to the scheduled end of any instructional event will not be credited with attendance.

What stays the same Gameofficials is the official partner for US Soccer A referee who registers for an SRC- sponsored in-service training event but does not attend will be assessed a $5 fine.

What stays the same Eligibility for in-service training by Grade: Pre-season youth league meetings for small-sided or recreational divisions: Grade 9 Intermediate-level youth league meetings: Grades 9-8 Advanced-level youth league meetings: Grades 8-6 Monthly seminars: Grades: 8-6 Field training: Grades: 9-8 PRO Clinic: 8-6 Academy programs: Grade 8 Regional Appointments: Grade 8-6 State Cup Training: Grade 8-6 Online training: Grade-specific training as listed

What stays the same Twitter Facebook Instagram RISRC.net Gameofficials

What stays the same Fees

What stays the same GAME COUNT Officiate at least 10 affiliated matches that are sanctioned either by Soccer RI or RISA, or are played within the boundaries of Rhode Island, or assigned by RI assignor, at least 5 of which are as a referee, at the following level: Grade 7: Under-17 or higher, to include affiliated leagues with a “high school” division Grade 6: Adult (league sanctioned by RISA) amateur or higher

Adult Pre-Season Meeting

Affiliated Leagues Rhode Island Soccer League Rhode Island Women’s Soccer League BSSL USA Soccer League

Assignments Gameofficials website Don’t see the same teams Directions Email notification Look up information on crew and partners Unassigned games Update availability Don’t see the same teams Accept within 48 hours

Points of Emphasis Must report at least 30 minutes before scheduled kick off. Must complete and submit a game report within 24 hours Do not get to keep the extra money if an AR does not show up No 2 man system

Points of Emphasis No pass, no play Sign and keep a copy of your game reports Be sure to document injuries on the game report Count cards and players at half time Field conditions Assault

Rhode Island Soccer League Open division will pay $80 per referee and $40 for each assistant O30 and O40 (one man system) will pay $80 Must indicate goal scorers on game report Must call in scores by 6 pm. Game report must be signed

USA Soccer League Will pay $80 per referee and $40 per assistant www.usasl.com Online game report available

RIWSL Will pay $80 per referee (one man system) Online game reporting http://riwsl.org

Other youth opportunities State Cup RI Cup Region 1 youth leagues Premier leagues

Questions and Answers Any issues that need to be addressed How can we make it better?

Meeting adjourned Thank you for coming