All: we have another full weekend of games. There are over 60 JUSA refs on the fields this weekend. Because of you the Kids get to play! Make it a goal to be a 5 Star Referee! 
A few notes for this weekend:
1) It is going to be hot! Take water breaks with a running clock. Tell the coaches in the Pre Game. 
2) Be Early: at least 30 minutes. Coaches get nervous and start calling me if they don’t see a referee.
3) CSL games: Referees are required to enter the match report through the CSL App. 
4) Fees: CSL fees are printed on the match report. JUSA fees are attached.  Get two envelopes. Count your cash. 
5) Player Cards: almost all teams should have them but not required. 
6) Be Patient, Be Kind and most of all have FUN! 

Thanks for being a JUSA Referee! 

1) Player cards: are not required this weekend for Recreation Teams
2) Pre Game with coaches: make sure you talk with the coaches about sideline behavior and respect. 
3) Be early: at least 30 minutes. Coaches get nervous and start calling me if they don’t see a referee. 4) Talk with your Whistle!  Be vocal. Tell the players and coaches about the foul. 
5) Lines may be faint: use cones if necessary to designate lines. 
6) CSL games: Referees are required to enter the match report through the CSL App. 
7) Fees: CSL fees are printed on the match report. JUSA fees are attached. 
8)Be Patient, Be Kind and most of all have FUN! 

Welcome back to Fall Soccer!!

BE EARLY – At least 30 minutes prior to your first game. Coaches, and your crew mates, get worried and start calling me and I am working games too.

Double-check your schedules as there were some time/field changes.

FEES
A link to the fees is on the schedule login landing page. Print it and keep it with you. Teams pay half.

No Dogs: Schools do not allow animals on their fields. Please ask the coach to ask the parent to remove the animals. We rent the fields from the schools and can not risk losing the fields due to an animal. At City Park fields, animals should be at least 15 yards away from the field. 

PLAYER CARDS

Player Cards are not required the first weekend. Many coaches will have player cards. Some will not.

RULES

If you’ve never done U8 before, REVIEW THE Build Out line rules.
Recreational: NO HEADING in U8, U9, U10 or U12
Signature: NO HEADING in U9, U10 or U11. Heading is ALLOWED in Signature U12.

UNIFORMS
There are some Rec players who were added late and don’t yet have a uniform. They may play in any shirt that’s generally the same color as their team, or an appropriate pinnie.

Substitutions:

JUSA Recreational U8, U9, and U10 play QUARTERS in the fall. Substitutions may ONLY be made at the quarter break. Since all players must play at least 3 quarters, you should mark the players sitting out each quarter on the game card so that if you attempt to mark a player sitting out for a second quarter, you can remind the coach of the mandatory, minimum play time requirements.
All other age groups and all Signature and InterCity matches allow unlimited substitutions at any stoppage. Players must play at least 50% of the game – a responsibility of the coach to maintain, but point out any obvious issues.

Field Conditions
If you arrive at your field and the grass is long, please let us know so we can send a notice to the school district.
If field lines are faint, use cones to mark sidelines and boxes.
Game Cards: Coaches should hand you a completed card for you to check players against cards. 

CSL/Signature Games on Travis Ranch and Yorba Linda Middle School Fields

Centers will need to record the score on the CSL app or mail in the match report. 
Coaches should give you a stamped envelope to mail in the match report. 
Refs who download the CSL ref app and use it to photograph and submit the match reports do not need to mail the match report but should keep the copy until the end of the season. 

HEAT
It will be very warm this weekend. Allow hydration breaks as needed. Running clock.

All: just a few quick notes about the upcoming JUSA Fall Season. 
1) JUSA recognized that there is still a referee shortage and high demand for referees. JUSA agreed to pay $1.80 per minute this fall to attract high quality referees. See the attached fee schedule. 
2) U8-U10 will be single ref games paying $56. 
3) With more money comes more responsibility! Please review the Laws, take the quizzes and attend the monthly meetings regularly. 

4) Games start Sept 11/12 with about 130 spots open mostly on Saturday. Keep your Saturdays open! First weekend games will be posted about 7-10 days ahead of time. 
5) Next meeting is Sept 6 at Yorba Linda Community Center at 7:15 PM. 
6) We will need one referee for the 4×4 games. The ref will be there to simply clarify rules. mentor our parent referees when needed and maintain a presence to help parents and coaches remain calm. You are not refereeing games. Pays $30 per hour for four hours. 
6) Send me an email if you don’t want to receive my fall emails and decide not to referee for JUSA.

Fall 2022 Schedule starts Sept 11.

All: the Spring season is winding down and I want to say thanks for all your support these past months. 
Just a few reminders: 
1) Saturday will be hot (95 degrees) Plan on water breaks. Ask the coaches. It is a running clock. Don’t forget to hydrate yourself! 
2) Show up on time please. 30 minutes before the game is ideal. Coaches get worried if they don’t see a referee. Tell me if you will be running late. 
3) For many teams, this is their last weekend so there may be celebrations after the games. 
4)  Except U8, All players and coaches should have cards
5) No Dogs! No Dogs! No Dogs! 
6) Have Fun! Have Fun! Have Fun! 

Next Ref Meeting is Monday, May 16,  7 PM at YL Community Center. Remember you need to attend 5 meetings per year to maintain your license. 

Hope you had a wonderful Easter last Sunday, washed your uniform, stretched and ready to go for the last four weekends of Spring Soccer. 

At this week’s meeting we focused on positioning. This weekend, let’s pay attention where we are on the field. Are you too close to play? Are you about 10 to 12 yards away from the ball?  Are you constantly moving? Parents and Coaches appreciate a referee that is involved, communicating and focused. 

Just a few reminders for this weekend:
1) Sunday will be hot. Ask the Coaches if they want water breaks. Stay hydrated. 
2) 0911 is the code for locks on the porta potties. 
3) U10 Rec Select age groups have free substitutions. No quarters.
4) Talk with your whistle! Short bursts for simple fouls. Loud long bursts for serious fouls. 
5) Have fun! Have fun! Have fun! 
I will release the next two weekends about 5 pm Saturday. Next in person Meeting is May 16

1) It’s going to be hot. Take water breaks. Ask the coaches in the pregame if they want one. Remind coaches it is not a coaching moment, it’s a 30 second hydration break and the clock is running. Don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated! 

2) Be Safe. Keep your phone near you at the end of the game. Unfortunately, coaches and parents have approached refs at the end of games and unpleasant conversations have ensued. Tell them you are recording the conversation. Tell me about any encounters with coaches and parents. 

3) Be Calm, Stay Calm: the heat this weekend might make everyone a little edgy so if the sideline gets agitated, find your inner ref place and ask nicely: 1)  please coach, control your sideline. 2) Please coach I am asking you 3) please coach I am telling you. Caution and then red card.  Ask, Tell, Dismiss. 

4) Run with the play! Don’t be a “center circle” ref and make sure if you are the center, run the field. Kids, coaches and parents will appreciate your energy and your close up viewpoint. You want to be neither too close nor too far from the action: 10-12 yards is a good rule of thumb. If you are the AR, run along the touchline, between the halfway line and the goal line, keeping level with the 2nd-to-last-defender or the ball, whichever is closer to the goal line. Keep up! 

5) Call the Games Tight! Coaches and parents are complaining we are missing fouls. Don’t be afraid to blow your whistle. 

Let’s remain calm this weekend and have fun!
Keep these notes in mind:
1) Check the schedule. Check the schedule. Games change.
2) Player cards are required this weekend. All JUSA teams should have them. Please check the players against a game card. 
3) All 9v9 games: no heading. There are mixed ages in this group. 
4) Designated home team listed on the schedule pays 100% of the refs. Only collect from one coach. 
5) Substitution Policy: 50% playing time required for every player. U8, U9, U10: no free subs. only sub at quarter breaks and at half. 25 min games, stop the game between 12 and 13 min mark for quarter and allow subs. This policy allowed for easy accountability with 50% playing time. 
U11 and older: free subs. 

6) No dogs. No dogs. No dogs. 
7) It will be hotter than normal. Take water breaks if needed. 

200 teams from all over the county with over 2000 players kicked off spring soccer last weekend. JUSA runs one of the largest Rec Spring programs in CalSouth. Without Referees, kids can not play this great game. Thanks for making it happen.

Some coaches comments from last weekend:
“Referee did a Good job explaining his calls” 

“Only had 1 ref (for U8), but he was great, very fair and friendly. His primary concern was player safety and he took the time to teach players the correct way to 1) throw in, 2) off-side rules and made it a learning experience for the kids”

“Refs were fair and friendly and personable. I hope to have them again”
Here are few notes for the second week:

1) Player cards: all teams should have player cards. Go ahead and check the cards with the players please. 
2) Pre Game with coaches: make sure you talk with the coaches about sideline behavior and respect. 
3) Be on time: Coaches get nervous and start calling me if they don’t see a referee. 

4) Talk with your Whistle!  Be vocal. Tell the players and coaches about the foul. 

5) The designated home team listed on the schedule pays 100% of the fees!

Thanks for being a ref this weekend!