Referee Advocacy Subcommittee Hearing Stats Hearing Stats 5 seasons 5 seasons 22 hearings 22 hearings 13 findings of referee assault or abuse 13 findings of referee assault or abuse What “We” Can Do What “We” Can Do Writing Reports Writing Reports After the Hearing is Over After the Hearing is Over

Be Pro Active Spread the word that the system exists and works. Spread the word that the system exists and works. Don’t spread negative information Don’t spread negative information Set up system so that incidents get immediately reported. Set up system so that incidents get immediately reported. Assignors & Associations – post how to information on news page or website. Assignors & Associations – post how to information on news page or website.

When an Incident Happens Get the Report done (more next) Get the Report done (more next) Assignors – to help the program Assignors – to help the program -- if you get information from other sources, please get contact information so referee or advocate can contact. Witnesses are VITALLY important to process -- get or have referee contact information ready for referee advocate -- referee advocate chair immediately, so they can encourage the referee to file the report

Just the Facts (and the Reaction) Get the details down on paper as soon as possible, use facts What happened, where and when in the Game What happened, where and when in the Game Who did it (player’s number, name ; jersey color; team name) Who did it (player’s number, name ; jersey color; team name) Where it happened (location on-field; off field) Where it happened (location on-field; off field) Reaction of other players ; coaches Reaction of other players ; coaches Reaction of other match officials Reaction of other match officials Reaction of spectators Reaction of spectators Get the facts right Get the facts right

The Nitty Gritty Details Use Proper Terminology According to the Laws Use Proper Terminology According to the Laws Stick to the Facts—No Opinions Please Stick to the Facts—No Opinions Please Quote Statements or Words Said Quote Statements or Words Said Make it Precise, Professional, Informative and Accurate Make it Precise, Professional, Informative and Accurate Keep Your Emotions Out-Describe Theirs Keep Your Emotions Out-Describe Theirs

Filing a Game Report Note Incident on Game Report—”with Supplement to Follow” Note Incident on Game Report—”with Supplement to Follow” Notify the Assignor (quicker = better) Notify the Assignor (quicker = better) File a Supplemental Report File a Supplemental Report File Referee Game Incident Report File Referee Game Incident Report (online and within 48 hours) (online and within 48 hours)

Game Incident Report To file the report properly, you need to submit it within 48 hours by and SEND a signed copy. Your report will not be complete until BOTH actions are taken. The serves as initial notification. Your signed report is the official notification. To file the report properly, you need to submit it within 48 hours by and SEND a signed copy. Your report will not be complete until BOTH actions are taken. The serves as initial notification. Your signed report is the official notification. Each referee provides written/signed report. Each referee provides written/signed report.

After the Hearing Spread the word – of the punishment so the person does not participate before sentence served. Spread the word – of the punishment so the person does not participate before sentence served. Nearby assignors Nearby assignors Referees for appropriate leagues Referees for appropriate leagues Nearby leagues and clubs Nearby leagues and clubs Referees involved should not be assigned to team or individual for at least a season, including HS etc…let the fire die down not reignite. Referees involved should not be assigned to team or individual for at least a season, including HS etc…let the fire die down not reignite. When the punishment is served, be aware but be fair. When the punishment is served, be aware but be fair.