Sno-King Referee Group

RATS Referees - Spring Week 3 starts 4.3

We expect the balance of April to be posted soon but they are still adding teams so the schedule is still on hold but we will have about 20 games each night M-Th and on Sunday.

Spring Points of Emphasis from the League:
-- Shin Guards are required just like any other league - players all know they just forget
-- Fouls - call more fouls than you think you need then back off if they are not needed - players complain we dont call enough especially anything below Division 1.
-- Misconduct - players want us cautioning bad players as needed - misconduct reports are not required unless you have a RC or the YC is for behavior that you think the league needs to know about (too many reckless challenges, knuckleheads and attitudes and such) but a text to Romes/Larry is nice so we can keep track of YCs not reported in case one team is getting too many league wants to know and deal with it.
-- Misconduct Procedure: get their name either from them or captain no need for photo id unless their a knucklehead and you need to manage the time and slow things down, NEW THIS SEASON cautioned need to sub out but can come back in whenever you allow.
-- Games are 90 minutes not 80 or 85 - get started on time, nothing wrong with being nice about it but let them know clock is starting to help them get out there a bit quicker. We gets lots of feedback that referees are not ready to start on time - we know the players are typically not the ones ready - but you know its a point of emphasis so be early and have your pregame hello taken care of before kickoff time then they cant blame you.
-- Keep pace with the players - no walking - way too many complaints about referees walking and and following play into the penalty area and being available if needed

This season we will have more of our Referee Coaches/Mentors and League Reps out each night observing both players and referees helping to make the league better than it is. Be alert and willing to receive feedback from Coaches/Mentors and also League Reps. If you've got a question about any feedback or game issues reach out to Romes and/or Larry who are both available and want to help you.

Last reminder - players are your clients - they pay your match fees and if they don't like you they ask to not see you. Too many players asking not to see you we've got to take you out of the rotation for a bit :(

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Romes - 206.551.7282
Larry - 206.498.8044

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