Web
Site: www.wcsoccer.org\referees.htm
Referee
Coordinators: Jim
Bolte (Scheduling) wcref@fuse.net Home: 777-0831
Julie Whelan
(Evaluation) jwhelan@cinci.rr.com Cell: 241-1908
We use email to
schedule games, using the following procedures:
7-10 days
prior, future game schedules will be posted on the web site and an email sent
out. Please review the schedule and
email me your availability by the specified deadline.
Provide your
availability, preferably for specific games, or if absolutely true, a general statement such as, “Any Passers/Wings
game before noon on Saturday Sep. 13.”
Referees must make sure that you do not have other commitments (soccer
games, school/church functions, etc.) before requesting games. Also, make sure that you do not request
games in which siblings are playing, as this creates unnecessary conflicts of
interest. Younger referees should check
with their transportation providers to make sure you are available prior to
requesting games. Always provide the
level (Passers, Wings, etc.) that you want.
I will try to accommodate your preferences, however, the Referee Coordinators have full
discretion to assign games, as they deem appropriate.
Schedules will
be posted as soon as possible, usually by Wednesday evening, for the following
week. Any remaining open games can be
requested at this time, even if you already have been assigned games. IT IS THE REFEREES’ RESPONSIBILITY TO
CHECK THE SCHEDULE FOR THEIR GAME ASSIGNMENTS.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL EMAILS FOR ASSIGNED GAMES.
Contact Jim Bolte
immediately if you are unable to keep your commitment for a scheduled
game. You should attempt to find a
qualified replacement whenever possible.
Contact Mr. Bolte via email if 3 or more days prior to game, by phone
otherwise. Use my cell phone number on
Saturdays.
Know
the rules
Use
your whistle – let the players, coaches and parents hear it when you make a
call.
Hustle – you are being paid for your
knowledge and ability. Demonstrate your
value by being in position to make the correct call.
Give
your best effort to make the game safe, fair and fun.
Arrive
15 minutes ahead of game time
Pick
up scorecards at concession stand – check field assignments
Go to assigned field - Inspect field,
nets. If there are holes or other field
issues, report to the concession stand or find Mr. Bolte or Mrs. Whelan.
Clear
the parent’s sideline. Chairs should be
2 yards back from the sideline.
Collect
ref fees from home coach. It is
appropriate to not start the game without payment.
Inspect
players - NO Casts/Earrings, no toe cleats, metal spikes are now allowed
At
the end of the game, have coaches sign scorecard.
Return
scorecards to box at the concession stand.
On weeknights, if the box is not out, slip the cards in the slot between
the upper & lower doors.
Passers - $12 Wings - $16
Strikers - $18 Kickers - $20 Minors/Seniors - $30
WCSC Referee Scheduling – QUICK
REFERENCE
Scheduler: Jim Bolte Phone:
777-0831
Email: wcref@fuse.net
Cell Ph: 608-7081
Web
site: www.wcsoccer.org\referees.htm
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Schedules are posted on the web site 7-10 days in
advance. An email will be sent to all
to notify you when a new schedule is posted.
·
You will have several days to email Mr. Bolte with your
availability and preferences.
·
Game assignments are made considering experience,
evaluations, dependability, pairings and order of response. All referees are provided a fair opportunity
to receive assignments.
·
Referees should check the web site to get their game
assignments. An email will be sent to
all refs to notify you that assignments are posted, but IT IS EACH REFEREE’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR HIS OR HER GAME ASSIGNMENTS.
·
Referees should re-check the schedule the day before their
game to verify the field assignments.
Occasionally, assignments are rearranged after the initial posting.
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DO make sure that you are really available before requesting
games. Remember that you have other
school, church and athletic team commitments.
·
DO take responsibility for requesting and checking game
assignments. Personal responsibility is
expected and required of each referee.
Your parents have enough responsibilities of their own to worry about.
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DO make sure that your emails to me are CLEAR and
CONCISE. Please include the date and
time of games that you refer to in the email, as well as your name. With so many games and refs to keep track
of, I can’t always remember who Chipmunk_Sized_SocR_LuvR@Yahoo.com is.
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DO arrive at the games at least 15 minutes prior to kickoff.
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DON’T forget the required tools – watch, whistle,
pen/pencil, etc. DO keep your referee
equipment in a backpack or bag so that you are always ready to pick it up and
go to the field.
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DO remember that you’re working as a referee team. Help your partner to succeed. Consult when necessary. Discretely advise them of errors or
ways to improve.
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DON’T FORGET about Last Minute Specials. Check the web site for available games.
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DO remember to keep the games SAFE, FAIR and FUN.