1. © 2011 U.S. Soccer1CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval1 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE

2. © 2011 U.S. Soccer2CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval2 Soccer officiating is the only position in which Perfect Judgement is expected from the start with Steady Improvement thereafter. ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE

3. © 2011 U.S. Soccer3CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval3 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE NOT city leagues… NOT high school NOT college WE TEACH “FIFA” ONLY We teach according to the directives of the U.S. Soccer Federation

4. © 2011 U.S. Soccer4CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval4 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE Basis of Laws of the Game  Sportsmanship  Spirit of the Laws  Safety  Respect for Tradition

5. © 2011 U.S. Soccer5CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval5 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE AMENDMENTS TO LAWS 1. Size of field 2. Specifications of the ball 3. Size of goal opening 4. Duration of periods of play 5. Number of substitutions 6. Number of players What may be modified?

6. © 2011 U.S. Soccer6CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval6 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE USSF Soccer Referee Course Breakdown of the Laws – on-line What's Needed to Play The Field, Ball, Players, Substitutes and Players' Equipment - Laws 1, 2, 3 and 4 How to Play the Game Length of the Game, How the Game is started, stopped and re-started - Laws 7, 9, 10, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 Dynamic Play Offside, Fouls and Misconduct – Laws 11 and 12 You’re in Charge Now The Referee and Assistant Referee – Laws 5 and 6

7. © 2011 U.S. Soccer7CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval7 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE USSF Soccer Referee Course 3 - 3 hour class-room & field instruction Offside All about Offside - Law 11 Things Players Do…. Fouls and Punishment - Law 12 You're In Charge Now Referee and Assistant Referee - Laws 5 and 6 Game Management & Restarts Field Session Touchline, goal line, offside activities, Mechanics and Signals

8. © 2011 U.S. Soccer8CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval8 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE Uniforms …… Note – everyone is wearing the same color

9. © 2011 U.S. Soccer9CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval9 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE How do I know which uniform to buy?

10. © 2011 U.S. Soccer10CONFIDENTIAL– Not to be shared without U.S. Soccer approval10 ENTRY LEVEL REFEREE TRAINING COURSE Uniforms ……DO NOT COME TO A GAME OUT OF UNIFORM Laws 5 & 6 The Referee & The Assistant Referee