Monthly Archives: April 2026

Week 7 Spring 2026

Important Information

All: It is Week 7 of 10. Just a few more weekends but don’t get complacent. Review the attached Quick Reference Guides
Also here is some reminders from this week’s SoCals Ref RPT. Worthwhile reading:

When play enters the attacking 3rd, your work rate, movement and positioning is critical. At our clinic this past weekend, we explored worked on key fundamentals for both referees and AR’s in this key area of the pitch.
Check out this short video for some highlights to get a feel for the session.

Closing the Gap: When the ball enters the the attacking 3rd, you should be accelerating. Proximity creates “sell-ability” on tough calls in and around the penalty area.
In or Out: Be deep enough and find the right angle to see if the foul occurs on or inside the Penalty Area, but wide enough to stay out of the passing lanes.
Clear mechanics: If you’re calling a Penalty, this is key match decision and you need to sell it! Powerful whistle, movement into the Penalty Area and towards the penalty spot with proper arm mechanics.
Teamwork: The AR may have critical information for you. Was the foul inside or outside of the Penalty Area? They have the best view across the horizontal line. Make sure to make eye contact to see if they had an Offside offense in the build-up or any other information to share before you blow the whistle.
CLICK TO WATCH FOULS IN THE ATTACKING 3rd HIGHLIGHTS!

Week 6 Spring 2026

Important Information

Few reminders for Week 6. Print out the quick reference guide attachments. 

1) Introduce yourself to both coaches. Thank them for coaching.

2) Don’t be a center circle ref! Run with the play. 

3) Stay close to the ball and position yourself to see fouls.

4) Call a handful more fouls in the game vs a handful less.

5) Be a professional and dress the part. Wear the full referee kit head to toe! 

6) 7v7 U7-U8 games: goal kick may be taken from anywhere within the goal area. Do not create an imaginary 6 yard box. They can kick from the top of the painted box. 

7) Don’t start a game with Dogs near the field. No Dogs! No Dogs! 

Week 5 Spring 2026

Important Information

Welcome back to the Spring Season. 
Take a look at this video to get you back in the groove. 
https://gotsport.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7ae17922766d8768e99d17c66&id=5cbe706874&e=048aee2035
In case of Rain and wet field, Referee has the final decision if the field is playable. 

JUSA can play games as long as field conditions allow it. JUSA will cancel games only when the school district or city closes their fields.

A referee has the authority to call a game at half or at any point where a field becomes unplayable due to weather.

Sunday is still looking wet. If the city or district closes the fields, we will try to reschedule those games as long as both opponents can make a game reschedule happen. JUSA will send out an email  if the games are cancelled. Just a few notes:

1) Stay close to the ball and position yourself to see fouls.

2) Don’t be a center ref. Run with the play. 

3) Introduce yourself to both coaches

4) Call a handful more fouls in the game vs a handful less. I never get complaints about a ref calling too many fouls. 

5) Be Professional, wear the full referee Kit. 

Above all, have some fun!