WTSRA February 2014 Meeting Presented by John White Referee Instructor Published by Eric M. Scott Referee Instructor

February 2014 Agenda  Announcements  Upcoming Tournaments  League Assignments  Tennessee Concussion Law  Mechanics of Issuing a Caution/Send Off

Announcements Presented by John C. White Referee Instructor

Announcements (cont.) TSSAA Boys High School Pre-Season Meeting  Sunday, March 2 nd – 6:30 p.m.  Advent Presbyterian Church  Instructors – Jack Winckleman & Rich Lando

Announcements (cont.) Grade 8 Entry Level Class  Feb. 14 th – 16 th  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  Instructors – James Beard

Announcements (cont.) SOTN University  March 1 st & 2 nd  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  Instructors – Andy Moss & Leland Grant  to register

Announcements (cont.) SOTN University  Instructors Four time MLS Referee of the Year Paul Tamberino Current MLS Assistant and MLS Cup 2013 AR Paul Scott Former FIFA AR Rob Fereday National Assessor David Lakin National Referee Andy Moss National Referee Leland Grant

Announcements (cont.) TSSAA Referee Clinic  March 7 th & 8 th  Franklin Road Academy High School – Nashville, TN.  Instructor – Dennis Beard

Announcements (cont.) Assignor’s Meeting  Summer 2014  Mandatory Meeting  Location to be Determined  “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the New Referee Classifications”

Upcoming Tournaments Presented by John White Referee Instructor

Upcoming Tournaments ADIDAS MidSouth FC Challenge  February 22 nd & 23rd  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  U9 – u19 Boys & Girls  Assignors – Mark Herrington  Games fees will be post on  For more information

Upcoming Tournaments Blue City Blowout  February 28 th – March 2nd  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  U8 – u19 Boys & Girls  Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby  Games fees will be post on  For more information

Upcoming Tournaments John Talley Showcase  March 21 st – 23rd  Mike Rose Soccer Complex  U9 – u18 Boys & Girls  Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby  Games fees will be post on  For more information

League Assignors Presented by John White Referee Instructor

League Assignors TSSAA Boys High School  Play Starts March 4 th  Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther” Winckleman  For more information “Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

League Assignors Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation  Play Starts last week of February  Assignors –Mike Candebat  For more information “Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

League Assignors Greater Memphis Soccer Association  Play Starts last week of February  Assignors –Mark Herrington & Mike Mears  For more information “Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

Tennessee Code Annotated Concussion

Concussion Law Signed by the Governor – April 2013 – Effective January 2014 Applies to ALL Under 18 year old Youth Level Activities/Sports Uniform Policy – Applies to all Activities/Sports Play in Tennessee Supersedes Organization Concussion Policies if less Stringent

Concussion Law Know the Signs of a Concussion  Headache  Fogginess  Difficulty concentrating  Easily confused  Slowed thought processes  Difficulty with memory  Nausea  Lack of energy, tiredness  Dizziness, poor balance  Blurred vision  Sensitive to light and sounds  Mood changes – irritable, anxious, or tearful

Concussion Law  PROTOCOL FOR WHEN PLAYERS EXHIBIT SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, OR BEHAVIORS CONSISTENT WITH A CONCUSSION DURING PRACTICE OR COMPETITION Continue to monitor players for possible signs of injury as usual. Remove any player that shows signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion from the activity or competition. Have the player examined by a designated health care provider. If the designated health care provider determines that the student has not sustained a concussion, the player may return to the activity or competition.

Concussion Law  The head coach shall be responsible for obtaining clearance from a designated health care provider.  If the team does not have access to a designated health care provider, or if the team’s designated health care provider suspects that the athlete may have sustained a concussion, the only means for an athlete to return to practice or play is for the student to be evaluated and cleared by a licensed medical doctor (M.D.), Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) or a Clinical Neuropsychologist with Concussion Training. The person clearing the student must complete and sign the Concussion Return to Play” form.

Mechanics of a Caution Presented By Eric Scott For Associate Referee Instructor Course

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures for Issuing a Caution Paperwork for a Caution  Referee & Assistant Referee  Post Game

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures  Always “Ceremonial Restart” – Quick Restart Not Allowed Give the “Restart on Whistle” Command & Signal  Proper Position Around the Ball  Isolate the Offending Player from Others DO NOT  Point to a Player  You Should Already Be at the Spot  Demand a Player Move to your Position  Meet Half Way  Pull a Player from a Crowd – Touch a Player

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)  Inform Player of Caution Infraction & Corrective Action  “You are being cautioned for unsporting behavior, reckless tackle. You played the man and not the ball. Play the ball.”  “You are being cautioned for discent. Your words and actions will not be tolerated by this officiating crew. Stop talking to the A/R.”

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)  Insult to Injury Injured Player Should be Able to Get Up Before Showing Card Unable to Show Card to Injured Player, Captain is Shown Card  Inform Captain Which Player is Receiving Card

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)  Show Yellow Card Professional & Authoritative - Not Overbearing Hold Card Over Your Head – Face Player w/ Arm Extended  Not In Face of Player

Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork

Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork  Record Relevant Information on Your Game Card – Hold Your Head UP!!!!!! Time of Incident Team & the # of Player Committing Misconduct/Foul Reason for the Caution # of Player who Received the Foul

Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork (cont.) Crew Responsibility  Pre-Game Conference  Who is Backing Up Whom?  What to do in the Event of a Caution or Send Off? Half Time or Conclusion of Game  Confirm Information with Your Crew  Check Player Information Against Roster Information  Player # vs Name on Roster Complete USSF Match Report & Supplemental Report  to TN Soccer, Your Assigner & League

Join WTSRA

Join WTSRA! WTSRA $20 for 2014  $10 for under 22 Payable to Ray S. (WTSRA Treasurer) Why Join WTSRA?  Attend 5 WTSRA Meeting  Pay Dues  No Recert. Class Required. No John. No Eric. No Boredom for five hours.  Take Recert Test On Line

Next WTSRA Meeting March 6:30 p.m. Central Church Topic – Special Presentation by Mark Herrington – NISOA National Referee