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REFEREE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

A. HOW TO BECOME A REFEREE
 
1.  How old do I have to be to referee games?
A- To obtain a license, Grade 8 referee, you must be 12 years old.
 
2.  What steps do I take to become a referee?
A- You must take the Entry Level (Grade 8) Referee class, which is spread over four week nights (2 hrs per night) and one day (Sat), for a total of 18 hours of training,, and you must attend all classes.
 
3.  When and where can I take the required training?
A- MVSC has a class every year, usually in early August (it will be listed on this page) and all of the neighboring leagues also have classes starting as early as February through July. To sign up for our class, send a note to RodiB@yahoo.com  MVSC will pay the cost of the class ($15) and advances the yearly registration fee $25). If you attend another League's class you might be asked to pay for the class and the registration fee.
 
4.  What equipment do I need?
A- You will need to purchase the basic uniform  package:
  1. shirt (yellow) short sleeve
  2. an alternate color shirt (black) short sleeve
  3. a pair of black pants
  4. at least, one pair of black socks with 3 white stripes
  5. an Assistant Referee flag set
  6. A Referee wallet w/red-yellow cards
  7. A  digital watch with a chronometer
  8. A Fox 40 whistle.
5.  Where do I get the equipment?
A- There are many outfits in the Internet that sell these items separately or as a basic package. Here is one of the best choices:
 
 
In 2007, the Club will purchase for you, at these prices, any basic equipment you would need and it will discount it from your future earnings.
 
6.  Are there requirements for subsequent years?
A- After you obtain your Referee License, you are required to register annually with California North Referee Administration [CNRA]. Using the ID number that you received with your original badge, you can do so on the Internet, by paying the $ 25 fee with a credit card. Look  at  www.cnra.org, RENEW page for instructions.
 
You must also take at least five hours of in-service training during the year. In service clinics are given by our Club and are posted on this web site, or in the case of other Clubs, on CNRA's  and District V sites.
 
 
B.  GAME ASSIGNMENTS
 
7.  How are games assigned?
 A- Games are assigned on the basis of a rigorous system of assessments of the referee's game management skill level. All rookies start in Recreation games, or as ARs in Competitive games. As your eagerness and people skills flourish, you will advance to older divisions in Recreation  and centers in Competitive games.  If you think you are ready for bigger games call the Assignor.
 
You will be asked to referee a minimum of two games each time you are assigned.
 
Because games are Assigned as early as two weeks out, on short notice, you might not be able to find more than an isolated game here and there.
 
8.  What system of assignment does the Club use?
A- The Club uses a"REQUEST/CONFIRM" Internet based system of assigning. You access the website by logging in with your ID and password at:
 
 
Once you are on the site you will see games listed according to your ranking. You can then request those games.
 
Email Notifications are sent to the referee whenever assignments are made, changed, requested, or confirmed.

Referees are automatically notified when a game is postponed or canceled, or when an assignment is changed to a different , time date or venue.
 
9.  What if I can't referee a game I am assigned? 
A- If you need to turn back a game, please do so with enough time for the Assignor to be able to get a replacement referee. That usually means at least 48 hours ahead. 'Turn back' is a feature of the Assigning System and it automatically sends an e-mail to the Assignor.  In an emergency, call, and e-mail your Assignor.
 
10.   Who can I turn to for help with my game skills?
A- We have a group of experienced referees that are here to help you by watching your games and mentoring you. Remember that even FIFA referees have mentors, assessors and instructors working with them every week to improve their game. Call your Assignor if you wish to participate.
 
C.  AFTER REFEREEING A GAME
 
9.  How do I report a game?
A- Game scores are reported by Match Secretaries. In the event of a competitive game you should keep a simple record of the game in the vent of  a dispute over the outcome of the game.
 
A key component of a Game Report is the record of any of the following:
  • Injuries
  • Problems or safety issues with field and or equipment
  • Disciplinary actions taken by you
If you have any of the three items to report, please do so via e-mail to your Assignor. Should you eject a player or coach. Fill out the  24 Hour Report that you can download from this site (see DOWLOADS) and fax it or e-mail it to you Assignor before the day is out. You shouls also call the Assignor to let him know of the ejection.
 
10.  What steps do I take after a game to get paid?
 A- Payments is made from the electronic file created by the assigning software and you need not do anything else to get payed. Payments are made about 15 days EOM. Always maintain a record of your games, with fields, times and opponents as a back up, so that you can double check the amount on your pay stub.
 
11.  How do I report serious problems that occurred during a game?
 All injuries and ejections are reported by e-mail to your Assignor and by phone to the Assignor at the earliest possibility. If your game is delayed because of paramedic equipment on the pitch. Take the opportunity to call the Assignor and let him know:  309-RODI.
 
12.  What is the pay scale?
A- The pay scale is based on length of game and game management skill level:
         
          RECREATION GAMES:
U-10         Referee  $ 20   AR1 $ 10       AR2  $ 10
                DUAL  $ 20-20             SOLO  $  30
U-12         Referee  $ 25   AR1 $ 10       AR2  $ 10
                DUAL  $ 22.50-22.50   SOLO  $  35
U-14        Referee   $ 25    AR1 $ 15      AR2  $ 15
                DUAL  $ 25-25             SOLO  $  40
U-16/19   Referee   $ 30    AR1 $ 15     AR2   $ 15
                DUAL   $ 27.50-27.50  SOLO   $  45
 
          COMPETITIVE GAMES:
U-8/10     Referee $ 35   AR1 $ 17.50   AR2  $ 17.50
                  DUAL  $  25-25           SOLO    $  40
U-11/13   Referee $ 40   AR1 $  20.00  AR2  $ 20.00
                  DUALS $ 30-30           SOLO    $  50
U-14/16   Referee $ 45   AR1 $  22.50  AR2  $ 22.50
                  DUALS  $ 35               SOLO    $   60
U-17/19   Referee $ 50   AR1 $  25.00  AR2  $25.00
                  DUALS  $ 40               SOLO    $   70

 

 

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