1. Fall 2019 pre-season meeting

2. RSRA assignors Greg Hauck – adult leagues, futsal
Barbara Brandao – scholastic matches
David Brandao – youth rec leagues

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

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

5. Among the challenges

6. 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”

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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 / on roster / 3-4 coaches

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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/
Listed on Arbiter main page

17. 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”

18. Turning back an assignment
Things happen
Cannot be done on Arbiter
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

19. Game day emergency For rec games – call/text in this order:
David Brandao –
Barbara Brandao –
Greg Hauck –
Be sure you get a response!
Call a partner if you’re running late

20. 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 may be required
Even if no card is issued, reports are helpful

21. The final words
Have fun!