I am a soccer referee for the Soccer Association in my town. I ref 2nd
Grade soccer games.
In order to become a referee, you need to take a class and earn a badge. If you take the same course I did, you begin reffing 2nd Grade Games. After reffing a certain number of games, you can then move up to older aged children, and therefore, earn more money.
After each game you ref, the coaches fill out a rating form. Basically, if you receive enough bad ratings, you have to meet with the head ref, and fix the problems you’re having.
There are obviously many different ways to ref. But you want to be remembered as the best and do your best to help the kids have a good time!
To be remembered as the best referee, you should follow the instructions below.
When you get to your field, the first thing you should do is inspect the field for safety reasons. When inspecting the field, you’re looking for any trash, sticks, rocks, or sharp items that could be inimical. Once you have inspected the field, and around the field, you wait for the teams to arrive. When the coaches get there, you shake their hands and introduce yourself to them, and the parents on the sidelines. Once enough players have arrived, you check their equipment and do the coin toss. Obviously, you should do your best to start the game on time. That way, no other games will be behind either.
During the game, you have to pay close attention and make the most accurate calls possible. When the ball rolls out of bounds, it is best to try and synchronize your whistle with the ball crossing the line. That way, no players try to continue to play. Also, try to speak very loudly and clearly, so that all calls can be easily understood.
In order to become a referee, you need to take a class and earn a badge. If you take the same course I did, you begin reffing 2nd Grade Games. After reffing a certain number of games, you can then move up to older aged children, and therefore, earn more money.
After each game you ref, the coaches fill out a rating form. Basically, if you receive enough bad ratings, you have to meet with the head ref, and fix the problems you’re having.
There are obviously many different ways to ref. But you want to be remembered as the best and do your best to help the kids have a good time!
To be remembered as the best referee, you should follow the instructions below.
When you get to your field, the first thing you should do is inspect the field for safety reasons. When inspecting the field, you’re looking for any trash, sticks, rocks, or sharp items that could be inimical. Once you have inspected the field, and around the field, you wait for the teams to arrive. When the coaches get there, you shake their hands and introduce yourself to them, and the parents on the sidelines. Once enough players have arrived, you check their equipment and do the coin toss. Obviously, you should do your best to start the game on time. That way, no other games will be behind either.
During the game, you have to pay close attention and make the most accurate calls possible. When the ball rolls out of bounds, it is best to try and synchronize your whistle with the ball crossing the line. That way, no players try to continue to play. Also, try to speak very loudly and clearly, so that all calls can be easily understood.
With the children being so young, it is important that you try to
teach the kids as best you can.
Since you are trying to teach the children, when a child messes up a “kick” of “throw‐in”, instead of penalizing them, you should explain how to do it correctly and let them retry it until they get it right.
The players, coaches, and parents all appreciate it when the kids learn instead of just be called out for their mistakes. It’s really great to watch a game and see how the players improve and know that you were part of their improvement.
Since you are trying to teach the children, when a child messes up a “kick” of “throw‐in”, instead of penalizing them, you should explain how to do it correctly and let them retry it until they get it right.
The players, coaches, and parents all appreciate it when the kids learn instead of just be called out for their mistakes. It’s really great to watch a game and see how the players improve and know that you were part of their improvement.
As you can see, there are many important things you must do as a
referee. Becoming a referee as a teenager is a great way to build
confidence, learn about responsibility, and be able to teach the kids
what they need to learn. I’m glad I was able to become a ref, and to ref
so often!
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