REFEREE 101 INFORMATION - click the link for some of the materials used in the recent Referee 101 class, directed at those who have recently taken the entry level class.
2008 Additional Instructions and Guidelines for Referees and ARs - Issued May 12, 2008 by USSF.
This new document of Additional Instructions and Guidelines for Referees and
Assistant Referees (AIG) replaces the Instructions for Referees and
Resolutions Affecting Team Coaches and Players, formerly issued for Regional
and National Cup Competitions and Tournaments. It will be updated annually
to reflect changes in the Laws of the Game and memoranda, circulars, or
positions papers issued by FIFA and the U. S. Soccer Federation. The
information is based on the Additional Instructions and Guidelines for
Referees and Assistant Referees published in the FIFA edition of the Laws of
the Game.
Various diagrams or charts referred to in this document will be found in the
softcopy version of the Laws of the Game, which may be viewed or downloaded
from the referee page at
ussoccer.com. References to “* (see page 3)” are intended to mark where
a restart may be affected by the special circumstances described in Law 8.
The “page 3” reference is to page 3 of the Laws of the Game published by
FIFA.
In some cases a “USSF Note” has been inserted to show clarification of the
FIFA statement.
Some of the text in the AIG has been amended to reflect American usage and
to remove possibly confusing information. There has been no alteration of
the substance or meaning of the original Additional Instructions and
Guidelines for Referees.
Recent Position Papers - Click here to read the most recent position papers issued by National.
Grade 7/8 Study Guide - Reviews prior questions from Grade 7/8 (Entry Level) examinations.
Grade 5/6 Study Guide (and Kevin is not a liar!) - Reviews prior questions from grade 5/6 (State Referee) examinations.
Restart Matrix - Players and coaches - not to mention referees - are often unsure of the proper restart after a stoppage for a foul or misconduct. This chart shows the appropriate restart depending upon the details of the stoppage of play.
Entry class note-taking outline - An optional tool for students taking the entry level referee class, or any referee who wants to review the basics. Print the guide and bring it to class with you - it keys in on many points of the Laws that appear on the exam.
E-Mail Training Notes:
6/10/2008 - RDYSL Doubleheaders & thunderstorms; player off field -offside situation.
Links to sites of interest:
U.S. Soccer's "Official Take" Referee Blog - Contributors include top administrators, instructors and referees from USSF.
Frequently Asked Questions for new referees
You Make the Call - Video clips of game situations and explanation of proper call
Scottish Football Association - Referees in the Scottish league post explanations of decisions made in recent matches. Many interesting points are raised.