Things You Should And Things You Should Not Do:

1. Positive encouragement and instruction of your players from the sidelines (the coach's box) is allowed. Negative criticism, hostility, abuse or anger are things you should not do. You are a role model and must set the example of good sportsmanship and insist upon it from your team.
2. Cheering when the other team makes a mistake is bad. Cheering when the other team makes a great play is good.
3. Never criticize the referee. It is a tough job. If an appealable mistake is made, talk to the referee and then the Director of Referees after the game. Remember, you are the role model and must set the standard for behavior. It is good to thank the referee and linesmen after the game.
4. You should stay 2 steps back from the sideline during games so you don't block the Assistant Referee's view of the line.
5. Don't run up the score. It's not good for either team if the game is a mismatch, but sometimes it happens. If your team gets 5 goals ahead, you should be a good sport & do one of the following:
• Put your weakest scorers up front (use this as an opportunity to let them be forwards).
• Try someone new in goal & at fullback
• Pull a player off the field & "play short". If it is still a mismatch, pull off another player.
• Tell your players they must complete 5 consecutive passes before shooting
• Tell them they can only take shots from outside the Penalty Box (i.e., practice chip shots, lofted shots at the top of the goal or power shots).

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How do I become a referee?

Some important points:

1. Knowledge of soccer is not required (most coaches will tell you that referees know nothing about soccer!).

2. While some previous playing, coaching or officiating experience is always helpful, no experience is required to become a soccer referee.

3. While there are age restrictions for the advanced Grades, there are no age requirements for the entry level Grades.

4. English is the preferred clinic language, but we do have Spanish clinics and can manage instruction in other languages as well.

5. You should be able to run with (not necessarily outrun) the players… get in shape to referee, not referee to get in shape.

To become a qualified referee, there are a few easy steps everyone must go through. The first is to attend a mandatory classroom training session. These "Entry Level Clinics" are offered in many locations around the state each year, most often during the summer and fall months. Eight-hour clinics are offered as one or two day events; sixteen-hour clinics are often held as either weekend courses (Saturday and Sunday) or weekday courses (3-5 weekday nights) or a combination (Friday night, Saturday, Sunday afternoon).

At the conclusion of the instructional classes a written examination will be given to all who have completed the course. The examination is 100 objective (True-False, Multiple Choice) questions. Candidates must get at least 75 correct to pass the test.

The fee to attend any clinic is $20. United States Soccer Federation (USSF) registration is $20 or $25 depending on Grade. Another expense is the uniform package (shirt, shorts, socks, shoes and referee equipment). Many uniform manufacturers and retail stores offer a money-saving starter package.

If you would like to become a referee, contact Don Chin, RYSL Referee Coordinator at refcoord@reddingsoccer.com.

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