Up Dated 02/27/2004
Ref Recert Class Location: South Charleston High School Date: February 29,2004 Time: 1pm-4-pm Contact: Dick Moore WA8DGE@yahoo.com Please bring a $30.00 check payable to WVSA USSF Grade 8 Vo-Tech on Stafford Dr next door to Princeton High School March 13&14,2004 8:00am-5:00pm Contact: Allen Manden mandenwv@hotmail.com Referee Recertification A recertification class will be held on Tuesday, March 17 7:30-10:00 PM at the Blennerhassett Junior High School Library. A 6:30 West Central Soccer Association spring season referee meeting will precede the class. All are weolcome to attend the 6:30 meeting, but recertification will begin at 7:30. Contact Jerry Zell at 304-863-6860, or email at jerryzell@charter.net if you plan to attend. Directions to Blennerhasset Jr. High School 1. Take I 77 to the Camden Avenue Exit. This exit is south of where US 50 enters Parkersburg. 2. Camden Avenue (WV 95) is a 4-lane highway. It will end at a stop light about three miles from I 77. Turn left here. You'll see "Frames, Etc." on your right and "Family Carpet" on your left when you turn. 3. WV 95 turns right at the next traffic light (McDonald's on your right). Take the right to stay on 95. 4. Drive about 2 miles to Marrtown Road. It's a tee-intersection with a traffic light. Turn right. 5. Drive up the hill to the next traffic light and turn left. This is the section of WV 68 under construction for Corridor D. 6. Drive through the construction zone until it becomes DuPont Road at a flashing yellow light. Go straight through the yellow light. 7. 1/4 mile past the yellow light, on the right, will be Jewell Road. Turn right and drive up Jewell Road 8. Go up the hill about 1/2 mile. On your right will be a large sign for Blennerhasset School. Turn into the school driveway. Turn right when you get to the parking lot. This is the junior high school. Drive to the rear of the building. You'll see the football field on your left. Walk behind the school, to the second door. This is the library. If you're coming from Ravenswood, take 68 to the traffic light at Marrtown Road. Then follow steps 5-8. Below are a list of the USSF scheduled INtermadiate and Advanced referee classes for 2004. Those who wish to upgradea from 8 to 7 must attend an Intermediate Clinic. Those who wish to upgrade from 7 to 6 or 6 to 5 must attend Advanced Clinic. If you are intrested please contact Les Baldwin. You will be responsable for travel and lodging. 2004 Advanced State Referee Clinics 2004 Advanced Referee Training Courses 2004 Intermediate Level Training Workshops 2004 Intermediate Referee Workshops
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Dealing with Severe Weather Date: September 23, 2003 (REVISED OCTOBER 6, 2003) This position paper provides basic guidelines for dealing with lightning, windstorms, and other severe weather conditions. The peak season for severe weather occurs in the United States between May and August, typically in the late afternoon and early evening. 1. Lightning 1.. Recognizing the threat (1) Apply the 30-30 rule When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, seek proper shelter. If you can't see the lightning, just hearing the thunder is a good back-up rule. Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter. (2) Know and heed warning systems and community rules Many communities or park systems have lightning detection and warning systems. Use this information and obey the rules established by the community or park system. (3) Know and apply the rules or procedures established by the competition authority (4) Minimize the risk of being struck Referees must protect the safety of all participants by stopping game activities quickly, so that participants and spectators may retire to a safer place before the lightning threat becomes significant. Remember, if you can hear the thunder, you are within reach of lightning. 2.. Seeking proper shelter (1) No place outside is safe near thunderstorms (2) The best shelter is a large, fully enclosed, substantially constructed building. A vehicle with a solid metal roof and metal sides is a reasonable second choice. 3.. If there is no proper shelter, avoid the most dangerous locations: (1) Higher elevations (2) Wide open areas, including fields (3) Tall isolated objects, such as trees, poles, or light posts. (4) Unprotected open buildings (5) Rain shelters (6) Bus stops (7) Metal fences and metal bleachers 4.. If you cannot avoid these locations, crouch down on the balls of your feet, with your head tucked into your chest and your hands over your ears. 5.. If someone is hit All deaths from lightning result from cardiac arrest and stopped breathing. CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, respectively, are the recommended first aid. Referees should become involved in such assistance only if they have proper training. 6.. Remain calm. A calm official will often be able to prevent panic by young players. NO LIGHTNING SAFETY GUIDELINES WILL GIVE 100% GUARANTEED TOTAL SAFETY, BUT THESE STEPS WILL HELP YOU AVOID THE VAST MAJORITY OF LIGHTNING CASUALTIES. 2. Other types of severe weather a. Severe storms or tornadoes Obey local rules and heed warnings (meaning that a severe storm or tornado has been sighted). Clear the field and seek proper shelter immediately - see above. Remember, according to standard weather warning terminology a "warning" represents a more immediately likely occurrence than a "watch." b. Hurricanes There is usually plenty of advance notice, so games will probably have been cancelled. Look for warning signs. c. Hail Stop the game, clear the field, and seek proper shelter - see above. NO SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY GUIDELINES WILL GIVE 100% GUARANTEED TOTAL SAFETY, BUT THESE STEPS WILL HELP YOU AVOID THE VAST MAJORITY OF CASUALTIES. If there is a possibility of severe weather, the referee and assistant referees should discuss these guidelines in their pregame meeting and ensure that all officials have a clear understanding of their respective duties. Referees in particular should clearly identify what assistance they expect in detecting and bringing to their immediate attention any dangerous weather conditions which may not be directly visible to them. If such conditions develop only after a match has begun, the referee should take the first stoppage opportunity to quickly review these matters with the assistant referees. A brief word to the coaches regarding steps the referee will take to ensure player safety in threatening weather conditions would be useful.
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I now have copies of "Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game" distributed by United States Soccer Federation. They are $5 each plus a dollar for mailing. If you want a copy send your check along with the name and address you want them shipped to. I also have copies of the "Referee Administrative Handbook" and "Guide to Procedures Referee, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials". $1.50 each which includes mailing. Les Baldwin 2095 Superior Ave South Charleston, WV 25303 If you are refereeing indoor games that are not affiliated with WVSA and you want something to cover the velcro on your shirt here is an option.Generic referee badges If interested contact Jim and order from him.
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REFEREE EXPERIENCE AND RETENTION YEARS EXPERIENCE 1 2 3 4 5+ 227 189 46 46 46 AGE 12 - 14 15 -16 17 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41+ 51 117 146 37 45 194 Number of new referees each year and the number that did not recertify 1997 1998 1999 NEW 155 228 227 DID NOT RECERT 234 224 TOTAL # REFEREES USSF REGISTERED 497 RECREATIONAL REFEREES 103
REFEREE EXPERIENCE AND RETENTION
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224
REFEREE EQUIPMENT
Please be advised that at the last two board meetings of the United States Soccer Federation Board of Directors, additions to the approved referee uniform for USSF referees were adopted. The additions to the referee uniform approved by the USSF Board of Directors are as follows: · Long black socks with the USSF Referee Crest Logo on the cuff for all referees · Gold T-shirt with black v-neck and the words "Recreational Referee " in black over the left breast pocket for Grade 9,10 and 11 referees · Black T-shirt with white v-neck and the words "Recreational Referee" in white over the left breast pocket for Grade 9,10 and 11 referees Please note: The newly approved black sock with the USSF Referee Crest Logo does not replace the existing sock with the 3 white stripes on the cuff. Either sock is appropriate. The gold and black T-shirts are approved for use by Grades 9,10 and 11 only, and has been offered as a means to provide an official uniform for referees at that level in the most cost effective manner. Either shirt is an option for referees at these grades as long as the shirt is not in conflict with the jerseys of either team on the field. Either T-shirt jersey should be worn with black shorts, either of the approved socks, and black shoes. Grade 9, 10 and 11 referees may also wear the approved standard uniform jerseys if they wish. The gold and the black T-shirt jerseys are intended to provide a cost-effective option to referees working our youngest, recreational games and are not meant to be a replacement for the standard jerseys for these grades. It is the referee's choice which jersey type will be worn.
Referee Assignors if you have former referees in your area who have quit for one reason or another, contact them and see if they will donate any referee gear they might have to your organization. You can then use this to help get new referees started. This can also work for referees who have outgrown their referee uniforms. Will take a little work but can be very beneficial to your referee program. WRITING REFEREE REPORTS Referees must file reports for the following situations or violations: caution, ejection, injury, misconduct by players after the match has ended, misconduct by a club official ( including coaches, trainers, etc. ), misconduct by spectators and match termination. If you do not have the report and supplemental report form you can write the report on plain paper. Include the game date, location, assistant referees' names, player name, and pass card number for competitive, or inter-league, recreational games. The report must be accurate, brief and clear-stick rigidly to description of the incident and make sure your writing is legible. When you write a report reference your Law Book and Referee Administrative Handbook (pages 38-43 ). This will help you to get information correct and in a form that can be used by a disciplinary committee, if it comes to that. When a Referee or Assistant Referee files a report they are bound by the Referee Code of Ethics to maintain the utmost respect for the game, to conduct themselves honorable at all times and maintain the dignity of their position. When filing a report if an Assistant Referee or Referee had a problem that created a situation you must also report this. We must continually improve the referee performance, and when something is wrong, saying it is wrong. For Game Reports and Supplemental Game Reports Click on link below and go to the Downloads link www.sfsra.org UPGRADES To prepare for an upgrade in the next registration year you need to start early. The requirements for upgrading can be found in the United States Soccer Federation Referee Administrative Hand book (pages 11-12 ). Upgrading is privilege that must be earned with requirements act. It is not automatic. It is your responsibility to meet all the requirements and pass all stages of evaluation, including written test, field evaluation and physical fitness test. Do not wait until the last minute. The adult league in Charleston will work with referees to schedule games and help with arranging assessment. In service training for upgrade to Referee 1, Grade 7 can be obtained at the Intermediate Referee Clinic held each year in conjunction with the High School Championship weekend. Copies of your physical fitness test and your field evaluation by a currently registered United States Soccer Federation Assessor (must be on appropriate level game, certified assistant referees, and has to be an upgrade assessment) must be attached to your registration form. These must be repeated each year for grade retention. It is your responsibility to arrange for your assessment and pay any fees for your assessment and pay any fees or expenses of the assessor. Assessments at the Snickers Cup, State Cup, or Governor's cup depending on your desire and availability of assessors, referees, and games. The in-service training for upgrade from Grade 7 to State Class 2 Grade 6 requires the completion of the state referee test, physical test and field evaluation by an assessor. You must also complete an advanced referee clinic. Assessors For the following forms please click on the link below. Then click on Administration.Then go to Assessor. Direction & Guidance Feedback Report Tournaments www.massref.net Assignors The requirement for all Assignors has been changed and the implementation date has been delayed by a year to August 2002, Youth Recreational game assignors do not have to be certified under the changes. Referee Assignors for Competitive games, tournament games, and adult games will have to be certified by August 2002. Instructors Based on feedback from recent tournaments the area of greatest concern is the ability of our young referees to recognize fouls particularly tackles from behind and properly deal with them. Assignments for Instructor rectification prepare a lesson plan to cover foul recognition dealing with U-6 through U-10 games. Lessons should last 1 hour. Prepare a lesson plan for Foul Recognition
Referee Assignors if you have former referees in your area who have quit for one reason or another, contact them and see if they will donate any referee gear they might have to your organization. You can then use this to help get new referees started. This can also work for referees who have outgrown their referee uniforms. Will take a little work but can be very beneficial to your referee program.
WRITING REFEREE REPORTS
Referees must file reports for the following situations or violations: caution, ejection, injury, misconduct by players after the match has ended, misconduct by a club official ( including coaches, trainers, etc. ), misconduct by spectators and match termination. If you do not have the report and supplemental report form you can write the report on plain paper. Include the game date, location, assistant referees' names, player name, and pass card number for competitive, or inter-league, recreational games. The report must be accurate, brief and clear-stick rigidly to description of the incident and make sure your writing is legible. When you write a report reference your Law Book and Referee Administrative Handbook (pages 38-43 ). This will help you to get information correct and in a form that can be used by a disciplinary committee, if it comes to that. When a Referee or Assistant Referee files a report they are bound by the Referee Code of Ethics to maintain the utmost respect for the game, to conduct themselves honorable at all times and maintain the dignity of their position. When filing a report if an Assistant Referee or Referee had a problem that created a situation you must also report this. We must continually improve the referee performance, and when something is wrong, saying it is wrong.
For Game Reports and Supplemental Game Reports
Click on link below and go to the Downloads link
www.sfsra.org
To prepare for an upgrade in the next registration year you need to start early. The requirements for upgrading can be found in the United States Soccer Federation Referee Administrative Hand book (pages 11-12 ). Upgrading is privilege that must be earned with requirements act. It is not automatic. It is your responsibility to meet all the requirements and pass all stages of evaluation, including written test, field evaluation and physical fitness test. Do not wait until the last minute. The adult league in Charleston will work with referees to schedule games and help with arranging assessment. In service training for upgrade to Referee 1, Grade 7 can be obtained at the Intermediate Referee Clinic held each year in conjunction with the High School Championship weekend. Copies of your physical fitness test and your field evaluation by a currently registered United States Soccer Federation Assessor (must be on appropriate level game, certified assistant referees, and has to be an upgrade assessment) must be attached to your registration form. These must be repeated each year for grade retention. It is your responsibility to arrange for your assessment and pay any fees for your assessment and pay any fees or expenses of the assessor. Assessments at the Snickers Cup, State Cup, or Governor's cup depending on your desire and availability of assessors, referees, and games. The in-service training for upgrade from Grade 7 to State Class 2 Grade 6 requires the completion of the state referee test, physical test and field evaluation by an assessor. You must also complete an advanced referee clinic.
Assessors
For the following forms please click on the link below. Then click on Administration.Then go to Assessor.
Direction & Guidance
Feedback
Report
Tournaments
www.massref.net
The requirement for all Assignors has been changed and the implementation date has been delayed by a year to August 2002,
Youth Recreational game assignors do not have to be certified under the changes.
Referee Assignors for Competitive games, tournament games, and adult games will have to be certified by August 2002.
Instructors
Based on feedback from recent tournaments the area of greatest concern is the ability of our young referees to recognize fouls particularly tackles from behind and properly deal with them.
Assignments for Instructor rectification prepare a lesson plan to cover foul recognition dealing with U-6 through U-10 games. Lessons should last 1 hour.
Prepare a lesson plan for Foul Recognition
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