II) Game Environment :
A) Non-abusive / supportive / controlled
1) A referee keeps the game under control by making proper calls with confidence.
The easiest way to keep a game under control is to blow your whistle loud after a violation!
BE IN POSITION AND BE DECISIVE !
2) Work with coaches - not against. Talk with coaches before the game so they see you as a person, not “the enemy”. Let them know what you expect from them and how you call the game.
Younger players may need instruction on the field, discuss this with the coaches.
3) Line Judges / Assistant Referees should be supportive of the center judge. Work as a team, one of the officials may
have a better view of the play than the other, extra communication may make for an accurate call and create
confidence in the officiating crew. Problems or situations may need to be discussed during a break.
4) If a Line Judge / Assistant Referee hears incorrect interpretations of rules on the side-line during the game,
talk to the coach at a stoppage in play, half-time or at the end of the game to correct the misunderstanding.
5) Always be watching and active in the game. Stand where you should stand and watch the game even if the ball
is on the other side of the field. Parents and coaches get upset if they think you are not serious about the game.
B) Behavior Code:
1) Officials
a) Always talk in a clear concise manner.
b) Never yell.
c) Do not get angry, always maintain control.
d) Always use appropriate language. No swearing or name calling.
e) Do not physically touch players
f) Only officials who are old enough and physically capable of restraining players may do so in the rare case that it
may be required. If you have to stop and think whether or not you are able to stop a situation - you are not !
Do not get in the middle of something you can not handle.
Request the coaches to restrain their players if necessary.
2) Players
a) Should act in a sportsman like manner.
b) Should not argue with officials.
c) Should not be physically or verbally abusive.
3) Coaches
a) Should act in a sportsman like manner.
b) Should not argue with officials.
c) Should not be physically or verbally abusive.
4) Behavior problems should be addressed by using the proper cards for U11 and above games.
Be calm and under control when giving cards or verbal warnings.
Use verbal warning when dealing with U10 players and below.
First talk to player about behavior. If improper behavior continues talk to coach about the behavior.
If behavior continues for a third time, the player must be removed from the game.
Coaches receive two verbal warnings and then are asked to leave the game. Poor behavior may be reported
to the club by either contacting the Official Administrator or by recording the incident on the back of the
St. Anthony Soccer Club Game Report.