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Washington State Referee Committee presents this series of webinars to help prepare you in understanding your relationship with fellow referees, players and coaches and how to deal with diversity and inclusion. The world has issues with respect to Diversity and Inclusion. Does the Referee world mirror the rest of the world? The numbers tell us: Yes! The question is: Why? What can we do to address and solve this riddle? This Increasing Awareness Series is our effort to address these issues.

Increasing Awareness (9/21/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee)

Increasing Awareness II (10/19/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee) and Ray Moffatte, Jr (National Referee Coach)

Increasing Awareness III (11/16/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee) and Ray Moffatte, Jr (National Referee Coach)

Increasing Awareness IV (1/18/2021) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee) and Ray Moffatte, Jr (National Referee Coach)

WASRC "Return to Play" - 2020

2020–2021 Laws of the Games (9/14/2020) - Esse Baharmast (Former FIFA Referee)

Increasing Awareness (9/21/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee and Ray Moffatte, Jr, National Referee Coach)

Life of an MLS Referee (9/28/2020) - Jeremy Hanson (MLS Assistant Referee)

Return to Play Protocol for Match Officials (10/5/2020) - Leslie Poirier (SDI), Jim Kritzberg (SRA)

'It Takes What it Takes', Book Discussion (10/12/2020) - Will Niccolls (WASRC - Director of Major Events & Initiatives)

Increasing Awareness II (10/19/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee and Ray Moffatte, Jr, National Referee Coach)

Grassroot & Regional Referee Profiles (10/26/2020) - Jeff Arthurholtz (Former National Referee)

Pathway to the Next Level: A Panel Discussion with National Referees (11/3/2020) - Moderators: Wain Jackson (SDA), Jim Kritzberg (SRA)

Referee Mentoring 101 (11/9/2020) - Kelsey Harms (Former National AR), Aleta Walker (WA Director of Assignments)

Increasing Awareness III (11/16/2020) - Sandy Hunt (Former FIFA Referee), Ray Moffatte, Jr (National Referee Coach)

WA Soccer Referee History (11/23/2020) - Betty Schmeck (Former WA SRA), Linda Velie (Former WA SYRA)

Things Needed for the Next Level (12/14/2020) - Michelle Pye (Former FIFA Referee; FIFA Instructor; Manager of CONCACAF Women Referees)

Referee Trivia Night (12/21/2020) - Corbyn May (National Referee)

WASRC Summer Series - 2020

When the Game Changes (6/22/2020) - Mohammad Zarrabi (National Referee Coach)

Positioning: Set Pieces (6/29/2020) - Katja Koroleva (FIFA Referee)

Lower Body Challenges (7/6/2020) - Philippe Dor (National Referee Coach)

Reading the Game/Common Sense (7/20/2020) - Raymond Moffatte, Jr. (National Referee Coach)

Put Success in Your Signals (7/27/2020) - Mohammad Zarrabi (National Referee Coach)

Assistant Referee (8/10/2020) - Wain Jackson (State Director of Assessment)

Positioning: Reading the Game and Understanding (8/17/2020) - Katja Koroleva (FIFA Referee)

Teamwork (8/24/2020) - Richard Meeks (WASRC Adult Soccer Representative)

Upper Body Challenges - Holding - Illegal Use of Arm (8/31/2020) - Philippe Dor (National Referee Coach)

The Laws of the Game

The IFAB (International Football Association Board) is the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game. Their website contains everything about the Laws of the Game.

USSF Directives, Position Papers and Memorandums

U.S. Soccer Referee Directives

The ten (10) Directives are provided to assist in the management of games at the highest levels and, hence, are of interest not only to match officials but coaches and administrators as well. The objective of the Directives is to provide a more unified and consistent approach in key areas of game management.

Advice to New Referees Videos

(Videos are for review, not clinic lessons)

U.S. Soccer's Advice to New Referees focuses on how to prepare for and deal with the everyday challenges of being an official and provides practical advice that empowers new referees to succeed and have fun. The class you took taught you about the Laws of the Game but there is still a lot to learn in order to succeed as a referee. This information has been put together based on feedback from thousands of new referees just like you and with help from experienced referees who started out where you are now. NOTE: This page may take several seconds to load because of the links to the videos.

Getting Started

Making a Good Impression

The Pre-Game Conference

Being the Referee

Being an Assistant Referee

After the Game

Referee and Assistant Referee Procedures

(Videos are for review, not clinic lessons)

This content is provided courtesy of U.S. Soccer and is meant to help viewers develop a better understanding Procedures for Referees and Assistand Referees NOTE: This page may take several seconds to load because of the links to the videos.

Referee Signals

Proper signaling is important for officials at all levels of the game. The specific signals used by the referee are intended to communicate decisions and instructions so it's vital that these signals be performed clearly and accurately. U.S. Soccer recommends that referees of all levels follow these guidelines to provide consistency and clarity when delivering information and directions to other members of the officiating team, players, substitutes, team officials, and even spectators.

Assistant Referee Signals

Proper signaling is important for officials at all levels of the game. The specific signals used by assistant referees are more informational or advisory in nature so it's vital that these signals be performed clearly and accurately. Watch the video, Assistant Referee Signals, to learn more about U.S. Soccer's recommendations and guidelines on proper referee signaling.

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