Category Archives: Instruction

Referee Notes from the Kohl’s Cup

The Kohl’s Cup was held on Nov 5-6 at the Fish Hill Complex in Coventry. At the Kohl’s Cup, assessors and instructors were on hand to provide feedback to the referees working this event. Below is a compilation of feedback … Continue reading

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How to Become a Referee

Becoming a referee is fairly simple. Rhode Island offers two entry-level programs for individuals interested in becoming a referee. No prior experience is required, however, you will have a better chance of successful completion with a basic understanding of the … Continue reading

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Oct 30 Event Status

Due to today’s weather conditions, event status is as follows: Pawtucket Recertification Clinic (11 AM): RESCHEDULED: 11/6 11AM Warwick Recertification Clinic (11 AM): RESCHEDULED: 11/6 11AM Warwick Vets Fitness Test (2 PM): IT’S ON!

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Scituate Recertification Clinic Postponed

The Grade 8/9 Recertification clinic scheduled for tomorrow, 9/24, at Tasca Field in Scituate, is postponed due to weather.

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2012 Fitness Test

A fitness test will be held on Sunday, Oct 30 at 2 PM at the Warwick Veterans High School Track. Referees grade 7 and above must pass a fitness test each year in order to maintain their grade, according to … Continue reading

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Testing requirements per RI Referee Handbook

A referee that fails the referee exam, but scores within 10 points of a passing grade and otherwise meets the requirements for registration as a referee grade 8 may choose to register as a recreational referee grade 9 rather than … Continue reading

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U.S. ref Mark Geiger shines at U-20 World Cup. (Plus treasonous thoughts on the diving witch hunt.)

By Paul Gardner Despite the USA’s failure to qualify for the U-20 World Cup there was an American presence at the tournament after all. A pretty important one, as it happens. Referee Mark Geiger — well enough known in this … Continue reading

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An Unusual Approach to the Ball for a Penalty Kick

This position paper was published by the U.S. Soccer Referee Education Resource Center on August 19, 2011 Recently, in an international friendly match between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon (played on July 17, 2011), a penalty kick was called … Continue reading

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The Referee’s Signal For Advantage

This position paper was published by the U.S. Soccer Referee Education Resource Center on August 5, 2011 USSF constantly monitors the best practices of senior and international referees, both here and in other countries, to ensure that the standard mechanics … Continue reading

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“I Got the Ball!”

This position paper was published by the U.S. Soccer Referee Education Resource Center on August 5, 2011 In a match played on July 29, 2011 (Philadelphia Union v. Colorado Rapids, at Philadelphia), an illegal tackle occurred which was neither whistled … Continue reading

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