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You see them at all games. They are the three individuals carrying either a whistle or a flag. Their uniforms up were once black, but now referee fashions include gold, red and blue. They are the referees or more correctly the referee and the assistant referees. Referees are an integral part of the game of soccer. Their primary functions are to ensure that the laws of the game are followed and that the safety of the player is ensured. The duties of the referee are specific and carefully outlined. The referee has the authority to:
Referees are proud of their contribution to soccer and take their appointments seriously. Their basic requirements are: an understanding of the spirit and the letter of the laws; good physical condition; cooperation with fellow officials; personal flexibility that allows for a totally unemotional approach to all decisions despite experiencing the myriad of participant emotions during a typical game; and to make the game of soccer enjoyable to play and watch. So what does it take to become a referee? The first step is to sign up for an entry level clinic in your area. Several are held during the year at various locations. An entry-level or Grade 8 requires attendance of a 18-hr clinic wherein you learn about the Laws of the Game and their interpretation and enforcement as well as proper referee decorum and demeaner. From there, you can move up the grade level to state, national and FIFA levels. District II's Leagues have a very comprehensive referee training and development program with emphasis on clinics for new referees. Latest Law Changes The latest USSF memoranda, instructions, and advice to referees are available from the US Soccer referee pages. Referee Clinics Throughout the year and at various locations, a number of referee instructional clinics are held. These clinics cover entry level training as well as recertification clinics to upgrade a referee's grade level. In addition, a number of instructional clinics are held for the purpose of training volunteers to serve as assistant referees. Grade 8 (Entry-Level) Classes
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For more information consult the District II Soccer Referee Administration Home Page, www.d2sra.org |
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