Super thanks for refereeing. JUSA appreciates it. 
1) It may rain overnight which may close fields. Look for an email in the early morning otherwise go to the field. 
2) Be Kind and Patient with parents, coaches and players. Rec players may still be learning and having fun. 
3) Don’t be afraid to call a foul. Have confidence. You know the laws!
4) Be early to the game. Believe it or not, coaches love to see the yellow jersey at the game. 
5) U8 Refs: Quick Reminder: be lenient about the rules and help teach the game and always keep safety in mind.

1) No penalty kicks

2) Slide Tackles are not permitted. An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. 

3) All offenses shall result in an indirect free kick being taken by the opposing team where the offense occurred.

4) A goal kick may be taken from anywhere within the goal area.

5) Second throw-in is allowed if there is an infraction on the first throw in. 
6) Have Fun! Have Fun! Have Fun!

Thanks for being a JUSA referee!

1) The Placentia Heritage Parade is taking place in Placentia tomorrow morning. Please allow sufficient travel time if you need to come through Placentia. There is no parade for refs! 🙁

2) U8 Refs: Please remember these rule modifications. The young ones are still learning the game. 

– No penalty kicks

-Slide Tackles are not permitted. An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team.  

– All offenses shall result in an indirect free kick being taken by the opposing team where the offense occurred.

–  A goal kick may be taken from anywhere within the goal area. (no wonder there is no keeper box!)

– Second throw-in is allowed if there is an infraction on the first throw in.

3) Get to the field early please! Start your game on time please. 

4) No Dogs! No Dogs! Big or small. We need to follow the school policy. 
5) Each team pays half. Look for two envelopes! 
6) CSL games are marked as “friendly’s” on the schedule at Travis Ranch and YLMS. The center ref is required to submit the match report via the CSL app. 
7) Player cards are not required this weekend. JUSA Coaches should have a game card. CSL coaches have a match report. 

Next JUSA Ref Meeting is Wed, Oct 12, 7 pm at Yorba Linda Community Center. Prizes and fun guaranteed! 

Hope you are having fun this fall being a referee. JUSA and the Kids are very appreciative that you are out there on the field.

1) Player cards: There are still a few teams without cards. If they have cards, go ahead and check the cards with the players please. Cards are not required.
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. Be there 30 min before the game. 

4) Start your game on time: games can back up quickly over the day and everyone gets in a foul mood. 

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

6) No Dogs! No Dogs! No Dogs!   Coaches know that there should be no dogs on school fields. 

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