In case you are not familiar with how to use the ArbiterSports.com website, here's what you need to do:

1. Go to ArbiterSports.com

2. Sign In

3. On the left under "Schedules", click "Self Assign"

4. Go to the line for the games you would like to do, and click "Go".

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Recreational Soccer Referee pay Scale

Team Age	CR	AR
U8	$20	N/A
U10	$25	$15
U12	$30	$20
U14	$35	$25
U16	$40	$30

Referee Meeting Presentation.

Referees who missed the meeting may view the presentation. This includes discussion of the assignment process and the modified laws of the game for youth. Print and keep a copy today!

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Recreational Soccer Rules

Documents outlining rules and modifications for recreational soccer by age group.

U6 Recreational Rules.
U8 Recreational Rules.
U10 Recreational Rules.
U12 Recreational Rules.
U14 Recreational Rules.
U16 Recreational Rules.
U19 Recreational Rules.

I Sent-Off a player! Now what do I do?

Nobody likes paperwork. But when a team official is dismissed or you show a red card and send-off a player it is not only important that you promptly and properly complete the paperwork, it is required. It’s part of the job of the referee. You are to complete and forward to the appropriate authority a report of any send-off you have in a match within 24 hours of the incident. When you are involved with a tournament, you need to complete the report as soon as the match is completed, if possible. Not only is timeliness important for administrative purposes, but the sooner you complete the report after the incident, the better your memory is of the specifics. Go to www.arbitersports.com home page for send off details & links.

How should I prepare myself as a NVYSL referee?

ADMINISTRATION

Each referee should receive a registration form from USSF each year to RENEW your license. Remember to mail in your new registration form to keep your certification current. THIS IS CRITICAL if you want to keep your referee license up-to-date with the current year.Click here for CNRA registration information

ATTIRE/UNIFORM
Dress appropriately; dress to command respect. Yellow is the primary color. All officials should wear the same color. If the referee is wearing yellow, the 2 AR’s should wear yellow. NO EXCEPTIONS. For U10 and above games, it is the responsibility of the center referee to ensure uniformity. 3 sets of spare FIFA approved Blue, Red and Black jerseys are available upon request.

SUGGESTED MECHANICS FOR OFFICIATING
        
Be at the field ½ hour before the game to inspect the field, nets, players’ equipment and passes, and to confer with the other referees. Take command: Be firm with your calls and whistles. Communicate your calls to the younger players and if possible, introduce yourself to the coach; open up a line of communication. A Referee checklist includes

                        2 C's………Coin, Cards
                        2 P's………Pen, Paper
                        2 W's………Watch, Whistle
                        2 F's………Flags

ASK, TELL, REMOVE
Coaches, Referees and Technical Area Management

"Managing the Technical Area" is a USSF 2009 Referee Program Directive issued February 2, 2009. This directive defines the issues and gives techniques for referees to deal with irresponsible behavior of Coaches during matches. This is CYSA-N and District 2 policy. "ASK, TELL, REMOVE" is a process for all officials to follow relative to the conduct within the technical area.

Ask
If a situation arises where there is irresponsible behavior, the referee will ASK the person(s) to stop.
Tell
If there is another occurrence where there is irresponsible behavior, the referee will inform that person that the behavior is not permissible and TELL them (insist) to stop.
Remove
If the non-accepted action continues, the referee may REMOVE that person immediately.

It is key to use the process and terminology so that coaches know that when they hear TELL it is understood this is same step as when a player is shown a yellow card and cautioned. Dissent is a caution, so to become a sendoff another event must occur. Note — "Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and or gestures" and some other behaviors are an immediate sendoff and do not require "ASK, TELL, REMOVE"

Dismissal for non-playing personnel should be written as “irresponsible behavior” and specific details noted on the game report.    The actions that “cross the line” are:

- Coach/bench personnel leaving technical area (including entering the field) to dispute/dissent a call – even if the call isn’t what he thinks it is
- Coach/bench personnel throwing/kicking anything while disputing a call
- Coach/bench personnel kicking/hitting advertising boards or bench in dispute of a call
- Directed abusive, insulting or offensive language and/or gestures
- Inflammatory and/or aggressive behavior (verbal and/or physical) with the opposition
- Interfering with the restart of play and field players
- Making unwanted and/or aggressive contact with opposing players
- Interfering with the AR or fourth official in the performance of their duties

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Additional Referee documents:

Advanced Beginner Powerpoint Presentation

NVYSL Constitution

Additional Referee Links:

California North Referee Association

District II Referee Association

Brad Kinne's Referee Page