Ref
Schedule and Other Info
The Ref
Schedule will be available by Wednesday night. Please review and
confirm your assignment by emailing the Ref Coordinator, Bill Tholen by Thursday night, 10pm. Please mention which time slot you are confirming so
there isn't a misunderstanding in case there were multiple games assigned. If we're having
trouble filling spots, the games will be listed as OPEN in which case you should contact
the Ref Coordinator if you are interested in doing the game.
Previous weeks ref assignments:
9/10,
9/17,
9/24,
10/1,
10/8,
10/15,
10/22,
10/29,
11/5,
11/12
Keep an eye out for Rescheduled Games.
Below are a few things to remember (updated for the Fall 2011 Season):
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During the Fall Season, U12s and U14s play small-sided
games. No Assistant Refs are used but offside is still called. |
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Make every effort to start the games
on time. All refs must keep the time. Do not use a cell phone to keep
time. |
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Arrive early to allow enough time for pregame
activities: inspect field, make sure the goals have at least two sand bags,
inspect players equipment, check game ball, coin toss, etc. You can do these things
before the previous game ends. |
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U7s/U8s play 12 min quarters. U7s/U8s play using two
fields at once so field 1A will need two refs and field
1B will need two refs. Refs
working the same field number should try to start and end their quarters at the same time.
If there are not enough players at game time, start one game and then start the
other when more players arrive. |
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U7 through U14s (small-sided) - Goalkicks can not go
directly over the half-way line. Additionally, once a goalkeeper plays the
ball with their hands, they can not kick, throw, or punt the ball directly over
the half way line. It must bounce or be touched in their own half first. If the goalkeeper
dribbles the ball outside of their own penalty area or does not play the ball with their
hands, then they can kick the ball as far as they want. Violation: U7/U8 - direct free
kick from half-way line. U10/U12/U14 - indirect free kick from half-way line. |
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Ref Payment Cards should be filled out online
within 48 hours of the game. You
do not need to report scores for U7 and U8 games. |
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Review our Fall Rules Summary. |
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The following publications will help you improve as a
referee: Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game, Guide
to Procedures, Coastal League Rules (spring only). |
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Referee
Report Forms
Please use the Online
Ref Payment Card to report the games that you officiate
within 24 hours of the game. There is no
need for the coach to sign anything. You can bring a blank index card or
piece of paper to the game to write down the information you need or to keep
track of the score. You should always keep
score for U10+ games, fall and
spring, because it develops good habits. There are ref score
sheets you can find online that you can print yourself to help you keep track of the game
info (sample ref score sheet).
To review the games you have reported and check your earnings so far for the
current season, you can click
here.
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Referee
Age Group Considerations
As you progress
to different age groups, the game often changes with
regard to rules and the intensity of play. See
Referee Age Group Considerations
to get a better idea of how expectations will change in different age
groups.
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Referee
Mentor Program
Under
the direction of the Massachusetts State Referee Association, PYS has
implemented a Referee Mentor program to support its referees. The goal of
this program is to provide our young referees the support structure they
need to be successful. Referees are encouraged to seek out a mentor if they
have questions or concerns.
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Bill Tholen - PYS Referee Coordinator
Ref Certification: USSF Grade 7, Certified Assignor since 2008
Ref Since: 2001
Leagues/Tournaments: MAPLE, Coastal, Super Y, OTHSL, Needham
Invitational Tournament
Coaching Licenses:
USSF G, F, E, D
NSCAA Level III Goalkeeping Diploma, Advanced
Regional Diploma |
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Dave Carter
Ref Certification: USSF Grade 8, Certified Assignor 2004-2006
Ref Since: 2001
Leagues/Tournaments: Coastal
Coaching Licenses:
USSF G, F
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Bill Cullity
Ref Certification: USSF Grade 8
Ref Since: 2003
Leagues/Tournaments: MAPLE, MPS, Coastal, State Cup, Nauset
Tournament
Coaching Licenses:
USSF G, F
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John Nathan
Ref Certification: USSF Grade 8, NFHS High School Referee (2001)
Ref Since: 1999
Leagues/Tournaments: MAPLE, Super Y, Coastal
Coaching Licenses:
USSF G, F, E, D
NSCAA Level I Goalkeeping Diploma |
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Mike Tropeano
Ref Certification: USSF Grade 8
Ref Since: 2009
Leagues/Tournaments: MAPLE, Coastal
Coaching Licenses:
USSF G, F, E
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How
to Become a Ref
Complete information on refereeing in Massachusetts is
available on the Massachusetts State
Referee Committee (Mass Ref) website. If you will be at least 12 years old
by the start of the season, you can become a Grade 9 recreational referee by taking
an 8 hour course and passing a test. This lets you referee non-competitive games
and assistant ref on most other games. If you are 16 or older you can become a Grade 8
referee by taking a 16 hour course and passing a test. This lets you
referee just about any youth game which the referee assignor thinks you're capable of
handling. Grade 9 referees can move up to Grade 8 after they have at least one years
experience and if their age plus their years of experience is 16 or more. To move from a
Grade 9 to a Grade 8 you must take the 8 hour Grade 8 Bridge course and pass the test.
For a course listing,
visit the Course List at the Mass Ref website. The list is updated often, especially
during the off-season. |
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Offside???
Offside is one of the most confusing rules in soccer.
Here are some great links to with video and animations to help you understand the
rule better:
Offside Rule Animated
(Lo Res
/ Hi Res)
from Dynamic-Thought.com - Great explanation of the entire offside rule.
FIFA
Interactive Guide - Another great explanation of the entire offiside rule.
Week in Review from USSoccer.com is a great site where
they break down incidents and calls from the previous weeks MLS action. There are some great offside examples as well as videos illustrating
many of the other rules of soccer. |
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Have a Ref
Question? Then Ask The Ref! There are many resources available to soccer refs
over the internet. One of the best is AskTheRef.com. Here you can find questions and answers from
soccer referees all over the world. From the common to the un-common - just about
everything is here. Some of the referees on the AskTheRef panel have 3,000 games of
refing experience behind them and work A-League or MLS games. Visiting this site
will certainly improve your refing skills. |
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Current
Pembroke Referee Pay Scale
The PYS Referee pay scale was last
updated in February, 2009. PYS is proud to be the first employer for many of our
kids. Through refing, kids can learn the responsibilities that go with any job like being
on time and maintaining a professional appearance. Refing is also great for developing
good interpersonal skills. |
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Referee
Uniforms
On November 17th, 2007, the USSF launched a new "official" referee
uniform at the MLS Cup. The new uniform features a redesigned shirt and socks. The new
design features include an updated stripe pattern and a colored notch on the back collar.
Also featured on the sleeve of the shirt and on the shorts is the updated U.S. Soccer
Referee Program logo. A new color, green, has also been added to existing gold, red, blue, and black.
Referees will have two options on the type of sock they will wear. The new sock is
embroidered with U.S. Soccer Referee on the foot of the sock, but referees are
also permitted to wear the three white-stripe sock or the black sock with the old U.S.
Soccer Referee Department logo, as both are still USSF-approved.
Going forward, Official Sports
will only sell the new style. In youth and adult amateur games, it is acceptable for the
crew to wear the old uniform or combination of new and old uniforms. Referees are
encouraged to purchase the new uniform when replacing their old version. |
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