Fall 2019 pre-season meeting

RSRA assignors Greg Hauck – adult leagues, futsal gregory.hauck@gmail.com 540-735-5675 Barbara Brandao – scholastic matches assignor@reflady.com 540-548-2005 David Brandao – youth rec leagues david@reflady.com 540-538-4086

Non-RSRA assignors Jack Hitchens – youth travel (CVSRA) justhitchens@comcast.net Various others are out there Will contact you via Game Officials

Assigning 101 Perception: It’s trained robot work Reality: Okay, some is. But more to it. It’s an art It’s a science

Among the challenges

Assigning 101 Give the game the referees it needs That can vary Give the referees the games they need Within limits of game and referee availability But … turnbacks, rainouts, rescheduled games We DO have to fill the games Flexibility is appreciated Assignors are “referees of last resort”

Advancement and development Work with more experienced officials Attempt to provide more mentorship All-female crews All-youth crews We pass names along to travel assignors We’re always scouting for high school refs

Two flavors of soccer USSF-affiliated Non-affiliated Stafford rec and adult FFC rec CSL adult Youth travel Non-affiliated Spotsylvania Rec Fredericksburg Rec Scholastic games

Youth rec leagues Fredericksburg rec Spotsylvania rec Stafford rec starts August 17 Spotsylvania rec starts August 26 Stafford rec starts September 7 (jamboree on August 24) FFC rec starts September 7

Rec game basics It’s younger kids … 75% are U-12 or below 50% are one-referee games 25% are two-referee games 25% are three-referee games Number of games is decreasing

Rec game basics But there are benefits Gain experience Build confidence Give back to the game Make some money

Breaking in FFC rec – U-8 Fredericksburg rec – novice (U-8) 5 a side / 8 on roster / 1-2 coaches Fredericksburg rec – novice (U-8) 6 a side / 10 on roster / 2 coaches Stafford rec – U-10 7 a side / 10 on roster / 1-2 coaches Spotsylvania rec – peewee/mustang (U-8) 11 a side / 14-16 on roster / 3-4 coaches

Assigning 101 Get some games! Not ready or you become unavailable? Go to your Arbiter main page Mark yourself “ready to be assigned” Please add your address Please list at least one phone number Not ready or you become unavailable? Uncheck the “ready to be assigned” box

Review your Arbiter calendar Can’t work? Block the whole day Hours limited? Block part of the day Schedule changed? Update calendar Games run through early November When in doubt, block – watch for open games

Assigning 101 Block what you can block TODAY, then fill in Game and practice schedules Other work responsibilities School functions SAT test dates!!! August 24 October 5 November 2

Assigning 101 Check Arbiter every day Watch for new assignments Watch for changes in assignments Watch for changes in date/time/location Watch for “open game” postings/e-mail Listed on Arbiter main page

Assigning 101 Arbiter sends e-mail, but not 100% reliable Game appears on your schedule Game has an “accept by” date No action? No game! Arbiter removes it Check accept or decline … then click “submit”

Turning back an assignment Things happen Cannot be done on Arbiter E-mail OK if more than 24 hours before game Call or text if it’s less than 24 hours Be sure you get a response! You are NOT expected to find a replacement

Game day emergency For rec games – call/text in this order: David Brandao – 540-538-4086 Barbara Brandao – 540-548-2005 Greg Hauck – 540-735-5675 Be sure you get a response! Call a partner if you’re running late

Game reporting Arbiter report, please, on day of game Simple reports can be done on your phone Cards? Injuries? Incidents? Details, please! No cards/incidents? Keep comment box blank PLEASE do not change game status!!! Conduct issues regarding coaches, spectators Separate e-mail may be required Even if no card is issued, reports are helpful

The final words Have fun!