Cost for the class is $20 which will need to be paid at the first class. Payments can be made in cash or by check. All checks can be made payable to Oakdale Youth Soccer League.
There is an additional $40 fee for your license once you pass the referee test.
If you would like to join the referee class in July please just reply to this email or give me a call. Please send back the information below. If you have any additional questions about the class please let me know.
Include your name, age, phone number, and email address in all communication.
Contact: Loriann Sesock Email
Phone: (559) 706-7447 or Fax: (209) 845-8804
Review Game Formats and age-specific local rules (ball size, number of minutes in the half, substitution rules, etc.)
- Whistle
- Coin
- Pen or pencil
- Timer
- Caution Cards (red and yellow)
- Flags
- Official Yellow Referee Jersey (also an alternative color jersey, if you have one)
- Black Shorts
- Black Shoes
- Referee Stockings (socks)
- Leave home early enough to arrive 20 minutes before game start
- Arrive at your scheduled pitch at least 15 minutes early. You will need that much time to perform your pre-game checks.
- Make sure you are familiar with the rules pertaining to the grade you are refereeing. Reaffirm these with each coach, each week.
- Check nets and make sure goals are secured and anchored.
- Introduce yourself to the coaches. Ask coaches to line up their players prior to starting game. Check players for shin guards, cleats, and uniform. Make sure they are free of dangling jewelry or hair accessories.
- Enforce the technical area. Parents should be 3 feet from sideline. If there is a problem with either of these issues, ask coach to remedy situation.
- It is the coaches’ responsibility to keep parents and their teams under control. If you feel parents are being unreasonable or negatively vocal, ask the coach to intervene.
- Remember that YOU are in control of the game. All players and coaches should look to you and respect your calls. Be respectful, yet firm. Do not permit the game to get out of control. Blow your whistle LOUDLY and assertively. Keep track of time.
- Player safety is your number one concern – act accordingly at all times! Your safety is also paramount.
Pre- Game
§ Walk around the field to check for glass etc. (get help, if needed)
§ Get game ball from home team coach
§ Start on time
§ Before starting, calculate end time and jot it down…so you can’t forget
§ Start your stopwatch just before blowing the whistle to start the game
During the Game
§ Be watchful especially for rough play (safety first)
§ Stop the game immediately if you suspect a player is hurt.
§ For routine events, be prepared to explain calls to younger/newer players (help players learn the game)
§ Blow the whistle loudly and use with firm hand signals
§ Be alert for coaches calling for player substitutions
After the Game
§ Stay on the field to supervise the handshake between the teams
§ Return the game ball & submit game card
