REFEREES

Stansbury Soccer Club offers a wonderful employment opportunity for youth and parents in our area.

Clinic

We appreciate the referees who have worked hard and trained for their position. Remember, your dedication and efforts help thousands of young children learn to love soccer. We offer clinics throughout the year to train our referees. These clinics require classroom study and passing of a written exam. After completing the course, you will have a much better understanding of soccer.

Our clinic will be taught by state licensed referees who have great expertise.

Dates and time - TBA

Pay Scale 

Responsibilities

Center Referee

• Arrives at field at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled start of game.

• Inspects field, ball and equipment to be sure they are safe and legal.

• Inspects players' shin guards (mandatory), footwear (no baseball or football cleats), and jewelry (none).

• Conducts coin toss.

• Keeps the official time of the game. Signals start of game, halftime, and end of game.

• It is imperative that games begin on time. Set the example by being on the field, ready at game start time.

• It is important that games end on time. If the game begins late, for any reason, the game must end on time.

• Clearly communicates all calls to players, coaches, and fellow officials.

• Signals out-of-bound balls, offside violations (EXCEPT IN U8) and goals scored in area he/she is covering.

• Indicates that a substitute can enter the field.

• Calls fouls according to the Laws of the Game in area he/she is covering.

• Awards direct free kicks (EXCEPT IN U8), indirect free kicks, and penalty kicks (EXCEPT IN U8).

• Makes decisions using information from assistant referee (or linesman in U14).

• Is responsible for final decision in case of disagreement with assistant referee.

• Assures the safety of all players.

Assistant Referee

• Arrives at field at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled start of game.

• Assists center referee in player inspection prior to game.

• Assist center referee by being ready, on the field at game start time.

• Games MUST end on time. Help the game move smoothly to avoid any delays.

• Clearly communicates all calls to players, coaches and center referee.

• Signals out-of-bound balls, offside violations (EXCEPT IN U8), and goals scored in area he/she is covering.

• Makes sure that center referee is aware of a requested substitution.

• Calls fouls according to the Laws of the Game in area he/she is covering.

• Awards direct fee kicks (EXCEPT IN U8), indirect free kicks and penalty kicks (EXCEPT IN U8).

• Provides any input to center referee as requested.

• Respects final decision made by center referee in case of disagreement.

• Assures the safety of all players.     

Linesman (applicable only in U14)

• Arrives at field at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled start of game.

• Assists center referee in player inspection prior to game.

• Assist center referee by being ready, on the field at game start time.

• Games MUST end on time. Help the game move smoothly to avoid any delays. Gives appropriate flag signal to indicate when: a) the ball is out-of-bounds; b) which team gets the throw-in; c) when a team wants to substitute; d) when an attacker is offside; and e) when a foul has happened but the center referee couldn't see it.

• Assures the safety of all players.

Please review the Stansbury Soccer Club Handbook to answer many questions referees have regarding expectations.

Referee Code
Study the game of soccer
Know the laws and the rules
Attend meetings, clinics, seminars
Be professional; i.e., On time, in proper uniform, prepared, fit
Show respect to players, coaches, parents and spectators
Know and use proper procedures
Explain the rules when needed
Help less experienced referees
Take each game seriously
Smile, enjoy the game
Always remain calm
Be neutral
Be firm, fair and honest
Be consistent
Implement good management techniques
Show courage and confidence; avoid arrogance
Accept only the number and level assignments that can be done well
Seek evaluation from coaches/players
Be assessed regularly
Play the game to better understand it