Feb 10, 2010GLASA PreSeason Spring 2010 Kickoff Mtg1 GLASA 2010 Spring PreSeason Kickoff Meeting AGENDA Introductions (The Handoff) Expectations (Grade

Feb 10, 2010 GLASA PreSeason Spring 2010 Kickoff Mtg 1

GLASA 2010 Spring PreSeason Kickoff MeetingAGENDA

• Introductions (“The Handoff”)• Expectations (Grade Upgrade)• Referee “Laws” / Age vs Laws• Do’s and Don’ts• How to Deal with Parents and Coaches• Referee Pay• Clinics• Season Start Date• Some of Us• Opens (Q and A)


Greg Hise


North Texas State Soccer Association

Fred Hiler (SDR) Art Keeton (SDI) Rod Curry (SDA)


New Referees

• Amber Austin (Grade 9)

• Brooke Baty (Grade 8)

• Bryan Brody (Grade 8)

• Anna Grady (Grade 8)

• Josh Hawkins (Grade 8)


Expectations

• Referee Shorts• Pencil / Paper, etc.• On Time to Games,

Functions, Mtgs, etc.• Advancement

– Grade 9 to 8– Grade 8 to 7– Grade 7 to 6

• Uniforms, etc.– Official Sports– “Soccer City”


Referee Grades

USSF Referee Grades Explained

• All referees affiliated with FIFA have a designated referee grade. The grade indicates the qualification of the referee to officiate at various levels of local, national and international soccer competition. These referee grades are assigned by USSF.

• Grade 1 RefereesReferees who officiate in the World Cup and International matches are designated as Grade 1.

• Grade 2 RefereesAssistant Referees to Grade 1 Referees are designated as Grade 2.

• Grade 3 and 4 RefereesIn the United States competition at the National level (including professional soccer and MLS) requires Grade 3 or 4. Grade 3 indicates the referee's readiness to be considered for international service.


Referee Grades

• Grade 5 and 6 RefereesThe highest level of competition within a State (amateur leagues beyond youth) requires a Grade 5 or 6 where Grade 5 indicates the referee's readiness to be considered for National service.

• Grade 7 RefereesGrade 7 is an experienced referee in the state qualified to officiate all but the highest levels of amateur soccer.

• Grade 8 RefereesMost referees begin their careers as Grade 8 having taken the entry training course.

• Grade 9 RefereesVery young aspirants to refereeing may take an abbreviated training course and be registered as Grade 9 which qualifies them only for very young "small sided" matches (usually seven and eight year old players in six per team matches)


Referee Grades

• As referees advance to higher grades they are required to demonstrate their continued qualification for their grade through "maintenance" assessments and sustained high level competition experience.

• Each referee at Grade 7 or higher is also required to successfully pass a physical fitness field examination which includes distance, agility and speed tests (as set out in the Referee Administrative handbook). The results of this testing are recorded to fulfill part of the annual registration / recertification qualifications.

• In rare circumstances referees who fail to maintain their qualifications are "down graded" and this is reflected on their next registration.


Expectations

• Misconduct Reports– Send in Misconduct Reports within 24 hrs of

incident (Either email to [email protected] or fax to GLASA A&D 972.221.4619)

mailto:[email protected]


Misconduct Form


Northern Mid-Cities Official Game / Misconduct Report


NMCSL Referee Misconduct Report

• At all complexes place NMSCL Referee Misconduct Reports in the drop boxes. (If not available, hand over to the concession manager).

• Do not leave complex with report


Referee Laws

• Know all “18” Laws

• No Metal Hair Clips

• “No slide tackles for U8 and younger”

• Offside (Singular Not Plural)– “ Slow and Correct than Fast and Wrong”

• Mechanics: …slow… flags

• Ask questions if not clear on a Law


Kicks from any where within Goal Area


Age vs LawsAge Ball Periods Players GK Throw-In DFK IFK Cards Distance OffsideU5 3 4 x 10 3 No Kick In No Yes No 3 NoU6 3 4 x 10 3 No Kick In No Yes No 3 NoU7 4 4 x 12 4 No 2x No Yes No 4 NoU8 4 4 x 12 4 No 2x No Yes No 5 NoU9 4 2 x 25 6 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 8 Yes

U10 4 2 x 25 7 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 8 YesU12 4 2 x 30 11 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 10 YesU14 5 2 x 35 11 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 10 YesU16 5 2 x 40 11 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 10 YesU19 5 2 x 45 11 Yes 1x Yes Yes Yes 10 Yes

ex: 4 x 10 = four (4) ten (10) minute quarters

U6: ball is kicked in from spot where it crosses touch. Two chances in case of two-touchU8: player is given two chances to successfully execute throw-in. Referee explains procedureU9 and above: one chance to execute a proper throw-in

All kicks (goal, corner, kick-off, kick-ins) in U8 and below are INDIRECTNOTES:

Breaks: U8 and below: two (2) minutes between quarters and five (5) minutes at halftimeU9 and above: five (5) minutes at halftime

DFK:

Cards:Distance:

IFK:Issuance of Yellow and Red cardsDistance (yards) between the ball and the opponent on free kick restarts

Periods:

Throw-in:

Indirect Free Kick restarts

No slide tackles for U8 and younger. Remind coaches.

Number of Periods x Period Length:

ex: 2 x 40 = two (2) 40 minute halves

Direct Free Kick restarts


Do’s and Don’ts

• DO be respectful to Coaches and Players• Don’t tolerate a disrespectful Coach

• DO enforce the Laws of the Game• Don’t be blind to a foul (no call) because it is

easier to just let the play continue

• DO blow the whistle loudly• DO give direction immediately after blowing

whistle for a foul, or give restart (drop ball)


Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t debate the Law book with a Coach or a player

• Do gently explain what you saw (short and sweet) and move on….IF necessary to diffuse a coach

• Don’t lecture players and coaches

• Do be the Referee. Manage the game! See Law 5 and Law 6.


Weather – Hot and Cold

• Hot Weather – have water breaks as you see fit. Be on the safe side..

• Lightning Detectors – When they go off (1 blast) leave field. – 3 blasts return


How to Deal with Parents and Coaches

• Your appearance walking on the field with your team sets the tone

• Attitude on the pitch is under your control• Your Attitude influences players, coaches,

parents• Advise captains to assist you with players• Discuss substitution procedure with coaches

before start of match after coin flip• Understand folks get emotionally upset for

different reasons…It’s Human nature.• Let coach complete rant – do not interrupt


How to Deal with Parents and CoachesDo’s and Don’ts Based on Referee Age and Comfort Level

• No closer than 5-7 yds from coach / parent• Do not enter team group during or at end of

match• Do not yell at coach / parent. Stay in control.• Do not get into a Law book discussion with

coach• Explain what you saw or did not see • Apply short phrases• Do not turn your back on coach, parent, player• Do not be a smart aleck


Referee Pay

• Cash $$$$ for this season! Each complex to have cash for payment of referee vouchers. Got to have signed voucher.

• Payers: Don (Bakersfield, Gerault-drive to

Bakersfield)TraceyLynn (Unity) Dominic (Lake Park)Concession Stand (Chinn Chapel, Railroad)


Referee Pay

• Starting in Fall 2010 Referee pay thru Arbiter Sports – either check (fee), direct deposit to your checking acct, or own debit card to “Arbiter Sports” bank

• Stay Tuned


Pay Voucher


Referee Pay Scale

Age M LU6 $12 -U8 $14 -

U10 $24 $16U11/12 $30 $20U13/14 $34 $23U15/16 $40 $26U17/19 $52 $33


Clinics

• Go to www.glasasoccer.org / Referees / Clinics for any new clinics

or

visit

North Texas State Soccer Association website

http://ntxsoccer.org

http://www.glasasoccer.org/


Clinics




Spring Season Start Date

• Saturday, February 13, 2010

• Assignors are here tonight to sign up referees for Bakersfield Complex (Don McElhone) and Unity Park Complex (TraceyLynn McElhone)


ASSIGNORS / Age Groups

• Don McElhone – Bakersfield Complex– (ages U7, U8)

• TraceyLynn McElhone – Unity Complex– (ages U5, U6)

• Dominic Falcinelli – Lake Park Complex (U9 – 19)– Gerrault Complex (U13 – 19)– Railroad Complex (U10 – 19)– Chinn Chapel Complex (U12 – 19)


Phone Numbers

• GLASA Office: 972.221.4623

• GLASA Fax: 972.221.4619

• GLASA Weather number for field/complex status: 972.738.9700


Some Of Us


OPENS – Questions and Answers

• How Can We Help You ??

• Jim Parker– W: 214.424.7583– [email protected]

Documents

Feb 10, 2010GLASA PreSeason Spring 2010 Kickoff Mtg1 GLASA 2010 Spring PreSeason Kickoff Meeting AGENDA Introductions (The Handoff) Expectations (Grade