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Monday, September 24
Welcome to the Eastern Pennsylvania Association Referee Committee website. The upcoming news on clinics, and other referee related matters will be posted here.
Registration form for referees, instructor, assessor and assignor is available under handouts in case of lost form or form never received
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REGISTRATION 2008-USSF has told us they are no longer preprinting the registration forms with your information. All information must be filled in by the registrant. registration fees and requirements are listed below
Registration needs to include proof of 5 hours of training, recertification test, and game records. Also provide copy of physical fitness test for grade 7 and higher. All checks should be made out to EPSARC.
Frank Giancroce
SRA
119 Fernwood Road
Cochranville, PA 19330
epsarc@worldnet.att.net
Below is the Fee Schedule for 2008:
REFEREE FEES
Grade 1-2 $70.00
Grade 3-4 $60.00
Grade 5-6 $50.00 Referee gradees 5 & 6 must also include a $ 50.00
assessment fee
Grade 7-8 $3500
Grade 9 $30.00
Grade 12 $25.00
Grade 13 $50.00
Grade 15 $35.00
Grade 16 $35.00
Grade 17 $25.00
INSTRUCTOR / ASSESSOR FEES
Grade 3 $5000 $50.00
Grade 4 $50.00$
Grade 5 $40.00 $40.00
Grade 7 $30.00 $30.00
Grade 9 $30.00 $30.00
Grade 11 $30.00
Indoor FutsaL Referee Grade 8 $ 35.00
Assignor Fee $ 20.00
PLEASE NOTE; ALL REGISTERED REFEREES, INSTRUCTORS, ASSESSORS AND ASSIGNORS ARE NOW SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK. THE BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE A ONCE A YEAR CHARGE OF $ 5.00 PER PERSON. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE REGISTRATIONS (IE, REFEREE, INSTRUCTOR, ASSESSO, ASSIGNOR) THERE IS ONLY ONE $ 5.00 CHARGE.PLEASE INCLUDE THE $5.00 CHARGE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE FORTHCOMING.
NOTE; REGISTRATION FORMS MAILED AFTER DECEMBER 31,2007 MUST INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL
$ 10.00 LATE FEE OR THEY WILL NOT BE PROCESSED
NOTICE TO ALL REFEREES REGARDING LAW 4-PLAYER DRESS:
A situation recently arose in one of our youth leagues in which a referee pervented a player from participating in a match because he was wearing a turban or Dastar, which he is required to wear as part of his religious beliefs as a member of the Sikhs religious sect. This topic was coverd in the memorandum dated 11/22/02 below:
To: State Referee Administrators
State Youth Referee Administrators
State Directors of Referee Instruction
State Directors of Referee Assessment
National Referee Instructors and Trainers
National Assessors
National Referees
From: Alfred Kleinaitis
Manager of Referee Development and Education
Subject: Player Dress
Date: November 22, 2002
"According to Law 4, The Players' Equipment, a player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player. The basic compulsory equipment of a player is a jersey or shirt, shorts, stockings, shinguards, and footwear. There is no provision for a player to wear a skirt or similar clothing.
However, in an analogous situation, in respect of certain religions that require members to wear head coverings, the Secretary General of the United States Soccer Federation has given permission to those bound by religious law to wear such headcoverings, usually a turban or yarmulke, provided the referee finds that the headgear does not pose a danger to the player wearing it or to the other players. This principle could be extended to other clothing required of members by their religion.
Since the referee may not know all the various religious rules, players must request the variance well enough ahead of game time by notifying the league. The league will notify the state association, which will pass the information on to the state referee committee. The state referee committee will make sure that the referees working that league's matches are informed.
The referee is still bound by the requirements of Law 4 -- the player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to himself or another player, or use this equipment or clothing to circumvent the Laws of the Game. An example would be the use of equipment or garments to trap the ball or to distract an opponent."
Referees must be aware that even though permission is given to those bound by religious law to wear such headcoverings, the referee must see that the headgear does not pose a danger to the player wearing it or to the other players, and the decision should be made based on the article itself and not how it may be misused. .
ALL REFEREES ENCOUNTERING THIS OR LIKE SITUATIONS, MUST BASE THEIR DECISION ON WHETHER THE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING ITSELF POSES A DANGER TO THE PLAYER WEARING IT OR TO THE OTHER PLAYERS. IF THERE IS NO DANGER FROM THE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING ITSELF, THE PLAYER SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PLAY.
IF THE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING IS MISUSED, IT THEN WOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF THE MEMORANDUM ABOVE.
For local Chapter websites go to LINKS
The referee committee has created a blog for referees to discuss situations and exchange ideas. See below and site news for information and link
ussoccer.com INTRODUCES NEW FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS PAGE TO REFEREE SECTION
New Web Page is Excellent Learning Tool for Referees of All Levels
CHICAGO (February 10, 2005)New referees can now find answers to their questions more easily than ever by logging on to the Frequently Asked Questions for New Referees page in the Referee section of ussoccer.com.
The FAQs for New Referees section is designed for new and inexperienced referees who have basic questions about specific game situations. It also allows new officials to browse through different questions and learn about other game situations before they encounter them. The page can be viewed at: http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/content.sps?iType=4169&icustompageid= and will be updated on a regular basis.
The new page has been designed help new referees face real game situations the first time they come up, said Julie Ilacqua, U.S. Soccers Managing Director of Federation Services. We won't be able to cover everything because new and different things happen all the time, but it will provide insight based on the kinds of questions we receive from new referees.
The new section is an extension of ussoccer.coms current Ask a Soccer Referee section, where officials can seek in-depth answers to any question they may have regarding the Laws of the Game via email. If new referees have questions other than those listed on FAQs for New Referees page, they can email askareferee@ussoccer.org and receive a personalized answer. The question may also be later included as a Frequently Asked Question.
USSF releases new memorandum and position papers from time to time. It is the responsibility of the referee to be aware of these. check under handouts for any new items.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE REVISED GAME PRIORITY FOR REFEREE APPOINTMENTS AS PUBLISHED BY USSF ON APRIL23,2004
Game Priority in Referee Appointments
Each registered U.S. Soccer Federation referee is expected to abide by and respect the Code of Ethics and keep all assignments that he/she accepts. There are certain occasions, though, when a referee has duty to the referee program to release a lower level appointment and accept a higher level one in the interest of the U. S. Soccer Federation.
Therefore, the National Referee Committee declares that the following National and International appointments have precedence or priority over all other matches:
1. All FIFA Appointments
2. All CONCACAF Appointments
3. International A Matches
4. Any U. S. National Team Matches
5. Professional Division 1 League Matches (MLS)
6. Foreign Pro Club vs Foreign Pro Club matches
7. National Cup Finals
8. All Regional Cup Finals
9. Other Professional League Matches (A-League, D3 Pro)
10. National Tournaments (Adult and Youth )
11. National Adult Leagues
12. Interstate National Cup Competitions (Adult)
13. PDL and W-League Matches
14. Intrastate National Cup Competitions (Adult)
15. State Cup Competitions (Adult and Youth )
No other match (with the exception of the above) has appointment priority or precedence over any other match within the state.
The priority policy does not apply:
1. Within 72 hours of the scheduled match time unless an emergency situation exists, or
2. When a substantial financial commitment has been made for the referee appointment (e.g., non-refundable airline tickets).
Referees traveling out of town for a National or International appointment may:
1. Travel a day before and after the day(s) of the match(es), if necessary, and are excused from all other appointments on those days.
2. Not accept any other appointment on the day of the match appointment without permission of the Federation.
2007 Referee Registration form is now available on the U.S. Soccer web site.
Please feel free to direct users to the web site and/or offer the form on your web site.
The form can be found in the referee section of the site under Referee Forms.
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UJSL has a new person for game reports. Please see youth game reports under handouts
TRY YOUR HAND AT SOCCER PONG--SEE LINKS
The Eastern Pa Referee Manual has been revised. The latest version is available for download under handouts. All Referees are advised to download and read the manual.
The Senior and Youth Assignors and Game Report sheet in HANDOUTS has been updated as of 11-6-03
The current Advice to Referees Book is available. See Handouts section for download
U.S. Soccer is Asking All Referees and Assistant Referees to Wear the United States' Flag on the Left Sleeve of their Uniform
A new version of the Referee Game Report is now available for download.It is in WORD format with drop down boxes for easy fill in. Able to be sent as e-mail attachment for filing if league is so enabled. SEE HANDOUTS
Directives from the Federation affecting referees and intrepretations to the Laws of the Game are posted under Director of Instruction. Please check for Directives and position papers.
Fouls and Misconduct Summary Sheet is now available under Handouts. Excellent summary of Major Fouls, Minor Fouls and Misconducts
The Referee Administrative Handbook has been added to the Handouts section.
The latest listing of upcoming referee courses has been posted under information-referee classes. If you are interested in becoming a referee, check the course and contact list. If you are interested in sponsoring a course, download and submit the forms .
State Referee Administrator-Frank Giancroce
610-869-3781
epsarc@worldnet.att.net
Youth Referee Administrator-Cindy Field
215-348-3520
cynthia.field@verizon.net
Director of Assessment- Robert Ong
610-352.1924
sdaepsa@yahoo.com
FOR INFORMATION ON THE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CLICK ON Dir of Assessment ON THE LEFT
Director of Instruction- Jeff DeLuca
215-289-6631 Fax 215-535-3999
jdeluca@alum.villanova.edu
FOR INFORMATION REGARDING LAW CHANGES AND INTERPRETATIONS CLICK ON Dir of Instruction ON THE LEFT
FOR INFORMATION ON REFEREE CLASSES CLICK ON REFEREE CLASSES. Forms to Schedule Referee classes are in this section
UNIFORMS- AS A SERVICE TO OUR REFEREES THE EASTERN PA SOCCER REFEREE COMMITTEE WILL ACT AS A SELLER FOR PRODUCTS FOR OFFICIAL SPORTS. CHECK THE OFFICIAL SPORTS CATALOG(GO TO SPONSORS)FIND WHAT YOU WANT AND FILL IN THE ORDER BLANK WHICH WILL BE FOUND IN THE HANDOUTS SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE. MAIL THE ORDER BLANK AND YOUR CHECK TO Frank Giancroce, 119 Fernwood Rd, Cochranville, PA 19330. Make check payable to FRANK GIANCROCE
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Monday, July 7
Referee Class Schedule
USSF is in the process of sending out course materials for the 2008-09 year.
ACCORDINGLY, NO ENTRY LEVEL CLASSES WILL BE SCHEDULED IN JUNE ,JULY , or the first 2 weeks of AUGUST 2008
PLEASE NOTE- EFFECTIVE JULY 1,2008 THE PER STUDENT COST FOR THE GRADE 8 REFEREE COURSE WILL BE $ 100.00. EFFECTIVE JULY 1, USSF EFFECTIVELY DOUBLED THE REGISTRATION FEES FOR ALL REFEREE GRADES. IN ORDER TO ACCOMODATE THIS INCREASE, WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO INCREASE THE COST FOR THE REFEREE CLASS.
Listed below are the courses currently scheduled in Eastern Pa., to register for a course please contact the individual listed below the course you would like to attend.
CURRENTLY SCHEDULED CLASSES
Final exam with a grade of 75 or higher. In an emergency, students are permitted to miss ONE session. The student is responsible for the material. A student who missies one session may not retake the final exam. If a student misses more than one session, they will not be permitted to take the final examination and must retake the course. Instructors are responsible for the attendance sheet. The course coordinator or designated person is responsible for making sure the attendance sheet is available to all instructors. Students must be 14 years of age as of the last date of the course for all referee grades. No exceptions.
Course Coordinator-The course coordinator is responsible for securing a proper facility for all sessions. For the field session, a field is required. In the winter, or inclement weather a large enough gym must be available. The course coordinator is responsible for placing his / her contact information, including phone numbers and e-mail on the course request sheet. If the number of anticipated students on the course request sheet changes , the coordinator is responsible for contacting the referee office at 610 869-3781 a minimum of 10 days prior to the start date of the course to inform him of the change. This is to ensure that the proper amount of material is sent. If the coordinator does not notify the office the maximum number of students permitted to take the class will be limited to the materials the instructor has. In any event, the maximum number of students in a class is limited to 30-no exceptions. The course coordinator is responsible for contacting the lead instructor a minimum of one week prior to the course, to determine needs for facilities and equipment.
The course coordinator or designated person must be on site for the start of each session, in case of problems.
The course coordinator is also responsible for:
The monies for a minimum of 15 students must be sent to the office a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the start of the course. If the funds are not received by the office at this time the course cannot be assigned, and will be cancelled.
• Contacting the session instructor and Jeff DeLuca (sdiepsa@verizon.net) if course / session is cancelled or postponed.
• When registering students, ensure that the students are a minimum of 14 years of age on or prior toi the last night of the course
• Provide overhead projector, white board with dry erase marker or black board with chalk.
• Provide VCR and Television, if required. Session Instructor is responsible for contacting the course coordinator if this is needed
• Submit the course fees to the State Referee Office prior to the start of class
• Collect the uniform money and forms for the Referee Office, the second night of the class. Responsible for distribution of uniforms. The instructor on the second night will coordinate with the course coordinator to collect uniform order forms. The course coordinator shall summarize the order forms on the uniform summary sheet which can be found on the website at www.eteamz.com/epsarc under referee classes; and fax sheet to the office at 610-869-2401. Uniforms will be bulk shipped to the course coordinator who is responsible for the distribution of the uniforms. The course coordinator will place his name and address in the appropriate section of the summary order form. The coordinator will collect the monies and mail it, along with the uniform order sheet to the referee office the day after the 2nd class night. Please mark the form as faxed with the date that is was faxed and mail it to EPSARC, 119 Fernwood Road, Cochranville, PA 19330.
NOTE: RECREATIONAL REFEREE(GRADE 9) COURSE GRADUATES ARE ELEGIBLE AS REFEREES IN THE INTRAMURAL PROGRAM ONLY AND AS ASSISTANT REFEREES IN TRAVEL PROGRAMS UP TO U-14
Grade 8 Courses are 6 - three hour sessions (18 hours). Grade 9(Recreational Referee) is a one day course(8 hours).
NOTE; STUDENTS MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS IN ORDER TO ber eligible for certification.
Criteria for upgrade and Referee Applications for Upgrade
Upgrade Procedure for Upgrade from Grade 8 to Grade 7
1. At least one year as a grade 8
2. Must have refereed 100 games (Referee: 75; AR: 25)
3. Must attend the State Referee Clinic in June.
4. Pass fitness and written test at the clinic.
5. Give game schedule to SDA/ASDA at least 2 weeks in advance.
6. Pass assessment assign by SDA/ASDA.
Upgrade Procedure for Upgrade to 6 and Grade 5
1. At least one year in previous grade
2. Must have met the game count as stipulated in the Referee Admin Book.
3. Must attend the State Referee Clinic in June
4. Pass the fitness and written test at State Clinic.
5. Send in game schedule at least 1 month to SDA in advance.
Friday, February 22
Are You a New Referee
iF YOU ARE A NEW REFEREE AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO SOME QUESTIONS ON OFFICIATING OR YOUR REFEREE CAREER, PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE ATTACHED BOOKLET "ADVICE FOR NEW REFEREES"
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ON THE LAWS OF THE GAME, OR NEED AN INTERPRETATION ON THE LOTG PLEASE CONTACT JEFF DELUCA, STATE DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION @ SDIEPSA@VERIZON.NET
Handout:
ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES 8-07
Friday, March 14
2008 Intermediate Clinics
BELOW ARE THE CLINIC DATES FOR EACH AREA FOR 2008.THE ODP AND STATE CLINIC DATES FOR 2008 ARE ALSO SHOWN
INTERMEDIATE CLINIC - ONE DAY SESSION It is recommended that all grade 8 referees attend an intermediate clinic. Remember, you must have 5 hours of continuing instruction to register for 2009. There will be no walk-ins. No registration will be accepted after the deadline. Agenda and directions will be sent one week before the clinic by e-mail. If you leave early you will not be credited for the full 5 hours.
Nov 1, 2008-Keystone Jobs Corps Center, Drums, PA (Scranton-Wilkes-Barre /Hazelton) – form due no later then 10/22/08
Nov 2, 2008- Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Pa (Williamsport /Lewistown) – form due no later then 10/22/08 Registration 7:30am - clinic will run from 8am to 4pm
Cost of the clinic is $ 25.00, which includes lunch
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Handout:
2008 Intermediate clinic Registration Form
Friday, August 17
USSF issues new Publication
USSF has issued an new publication entitled ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES. this publication contains useful advice for not only the new referee , but also the experienced hand. All referees are encouraged to download and read this interesting publication
Handout:
ADVICE TO NEW REFEREES 8-07
Clarification of Temporary Expulsions-2002 memorandum
The wording below is from the 2002 memorandum regarding temporary expulsions.
In this regard an interpretation has been elicited from USSF that leagues that have the rule where a player must be removed from the field after receiving a caution fall into this category.
Therefor,referees may no longer permit the substitution or temporary removal of a player who has received a caution unless it happens to be a normal substition time for that team. Leagues are being informed of this. Any questions, please contact Jeff DeLuca, SDI.
TEMPORARY EXPULSIONS
The Board strongly supports FIFA's concern that some national associations continue to use temporary expulsions in lower leagues. The Board confirmed in the strongest terms that this procedure must cease immediately, otherwise disciplinary sanctions will be applied against the offending federation.
USSF Advice to Referees: USSF has not authorized nor will authorize any state association or local league, competition, or tournament to adopt a "temporary expulsion" rule. The Laws of the Game may not be modified in this regard.
Thursday, September 7
Roger Schott and Werner Fricker, Sr elected to USASA Hall of Fame
Roger Schott,member of the EPSA Referee Committee, former FIFA official and an individual largely responsible for the development of the referee assessment program has been eledted to the USASA Hall of Fame.
Also inducted was Werner Fricker, Sr. Mr. Fricker had been President of USSF and Eastern PA during his career.
Thursday, October 5
EPSA CUP POLICIES FOR 2006-07
EPSA has announced its CUP Policies for the 2006-07 Amatuer Cup Season. Referees must familiarize themselves with these policies.
Handout:
EPSA CUP POLICIES FOR 2006-07
Wednesday, March 15
Referee BLOG for questions and discussions
This is a blogspot for referee discussions and questions . If you have discussion on game situations or questions, feel free to start a thread .
Tuesday, April 19
Updated Fee Schedules Beginning September 2006
Amateur Division Fees beginning
Sept , 2005
Referee $ 60 AR1 $ 37 AR2 $ 37 TOTAL $ 134.00
Sept 2006
Referee $ 62 AR1 $ 38 AR2 $ 38 TOTAL $ 138.00
Sept 2007
Referee $ 64 AR1 $ 40 AR2 $ 40 TOTAL $ 144.00
Three-Year
Youth Game Referee Fee Schedule agreed to by EPYSA. You will find the full schedule under handouts. The schedule is downloadable . For 2006-2007 the schedule is as follows
Referee A/R A/R
U-9/10 24
U-11/12 32 24 24
U-13/14 38 28 28
U-15/16 46 32 32
U-17/19 52 38 38
Tournament Fees will be as follows
Fees are for 25/30 min and 20 min halves only.
All other shortened times over that are regular fee.
25 or30 Min
R A/R A/R
U-9/10 24 12 12
U-11/12 32 24 24
U-13/14 34 24 24
U-15/16 36 26 26
U-17/19 38 28 28
Handout:
Referee Fee Schedule For 2006-2008
Wednesday, August 25
New memorandum -Cautions 2004
The attached memorandum was put out by the Federation 8-25-04. All referees should make themselves aware of its content.
The National Program for Referee Development has released new guidance for referees on "Cautions and Cautionable Offenses." This new guide will also be of interest to players, coaches, and spectators.
Because players have a right to some reasonable degree of predictability regarding how the referee will evaluate player actions in terms of the seven cautionable offenses, The National Program for Referee Development has developed guidelines for each of these offenses. Referees should read the document carefully, as there are numerous cases mentioned in which only the referee's common sense and discretion will dictate whether a caution should be given.
Handout:
Cautions August, 2004
New Guide to Procedures Book issued by USSF
A new Guide to Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and fourth Officials was issued by USSf IN 2005 Please click on the link above to download your copy in Pdf format
Seventeen Instructors attend ITIP Course
Seventeen Instructors including instructors from Virginia, Neew Jersey and Delaware attended the intensive 24 hour ITIP Instructional program completed March 1. The course was conducted by the EPA state instructors Robert Ong, Dick Gordon,Paul Koba and Jeff DeLuca. The instructors who attended were:
Steve Bell Ed Marco Tim Snyder
Jeff Bogert Mike Moran John Sullivan
Jim Conners Rich Papperman(NJ) Steve Taylor (VA)
Paul Crouse John Perrini
Mike Dunn Kevin Peyton
Bruce Kroeck Peter Schirk
Fred Landau Mike Scruggs (DE)
Chapter meeting Dates-
Please refer to local chapter web sites under "LINKS"
Wednesday, April 19
James Conners (HBG) attains State Instructor Status
Congratulations to Jim Conners, Harrisburg on the successful completion of the State Instructor 48 hour module in Coloradop Springs on April 2.
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