1. Do More Do Better Improve
Livermore Referee Association
August 27, 2018 Meeting
Do More
Do Better
Improve
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2. 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

4. Officer reports

5. Secretary report

6. VP report

7. Treasurer report

8. Assignor report

9. Mentorship report

10. Webmaster report

11. Youth Reps report

12. 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 (

13. Break

15. Dissent and Referee Abuse
CNRA Video
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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Referee Professionalism
Uniform
Punctuality
Attentiveness

19. 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.

20. 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 Referees will have appropriate attire, including badges at all Games 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.

21. 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

22. 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

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

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