Become A Ref
Many players, parents, and fans complain about the refs, but few actually take to time to discover what it takes to be a ref. For those that are interested, here are some resources that can help you take the first step to becoming a ref.
Intro Course Links
Here are some links that are useful to those who are in the Grade 8 Entry Course.
- USSF Laws of the Game
- USSF Guide to Procedures (2009 Update)
- USSF Advice to Referees
- FIFA Interactive Guide to Offside
- USSF 7 Cautions + 7 Send Offs
- Grade 8 Review Quiz
Scoring Sheet
The sheet is pretty basic. Fill in as much as you can before the coin toss. Once that is done, mark which team has the kickoff in the first half. Then what I do is always face the field from the benches, and circle which direction the kick is going.
State Links
This is a list of the State Associations and their links. This is a good starting point for finding out more information about soccer refereeing in your state.
The following is a list of State Association Administrators , including contact information, as of January, 2009.
