Transcript Presented by John White Referee Instructor

WTSRA
February 2014
Meeting
Presented by John White
Referee Instructor
Published by Eric M. Scott
Referee Instructor
February 2014
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Agenda
 Announcements
 Upcoming
Tournaments
 League Assignments
 Tennessee Concussion Law
 Mechanics of Issuing a Caution/Send Off
Announcements
Presented by John C. White
Referee Instructor
Announcements
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(cont.)
TSSAA Boys High School Pre-Season
Meeting
March 2nd – 6:30 p.m.
 Advent Presbyterian Church
 Instructors – Jack Winckleman & Rich Lando
 Sunday,
Announcements
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(cont.)
Grade 8 Entry Level Class
14th – 16th
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 Instructors – James Beard
 Feb.
Announcements
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(cont.)
SOTN University
1st & 2nd
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 Instructors – Andy Moss & Leland Grant
 www.soccerofficialstn.org to register
 March
Announcements
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(cont.)
SOTN University
 Instructors
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Four time MLS Referee of the Year Paul Tamberino
•Current MLS Assistant and MLS Cup 2013 AR Paul Scott
•Former FIFA AR Rob Fereday
•National Assessor David Lakin
•National Referee Andy Moss
•National Referee Leland Grant
Announcements
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(cont.)
TSSAA Referee Clinic
7th & 8th
 Franklin Road Academy High School –
Nashville, TN.
 Instructor – Dennis Beard
 March
Announcements
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(cont.)
Assignor’s Meeting
 Summer
2014
 Mandatory Meeting
 Location to be Determined
 “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the
New Referee Classifications”
Upcoming
Tournaments
Presented by John White
Referee Instructor
Upcoming Tournaments
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ADIDAS MidSouth FC Challenge
22nd & 23rd
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 U9 – u19 Boys & Girls
 Assignors – Mark Herrington
 Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc.
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 February
Upcoming Tournaments
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Blue City Blowout
28th – March 2nd
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 U8 – u19 Boys & Girls
 Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby
 Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc.
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 February
Upcoming Tournaments
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John Talley Showcase
21st – 23rd
 Mike Rose Soccer Complex
 U9 – u18 Boys & Girls
 Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby
 Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc.
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 March
League Assignors
Presented by John White
Referee Instructor
League Assignors
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TSSAA Boys High School
Starts March 4th
 Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther”
Winckleman
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 “Matches & Availability”
 “Local League Contact”
 Play
League Assignors
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Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation
 Play
Starts last week of February
 Assignors –Mike Candebat
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 “Matches & Availability”
 “Local League Contact”
League Assignors
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Greater Memphis Soccer Association
 Play
Starts last week of February
 Assignors –Mark Herrington & Mike Mears
 For more information www.wtsra.cc.
 “Matches & Availability”
 “Local League Contact”
Tennessee Code
Annotated 68-55-501
Concussion
Concussion Law
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Signed by the Governor – April 2013 – Effective
January 2014
Applies to ALL Under 18 year old Youth Level
Activities/Sports
Uniform Policy – Applies to all Activities/Sports
Play in Tennessee
Supersedes Organization Concussion Policies if
less Stringent
Concussion Law
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Know the Signs of a Concussion
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Headache
Fogginess
Difficulty concentrating
Easily confused
Slowed thought processes
Difficulty with memory
Nausea
Lack of energy, tiredness
Dizziness, poor balance
Blurred vision
Sensitive to light and sounds
Mood changes – irritable, anxious, or tearful
Concussion Law
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PROTOCOL FOR WHEN PLAYERS EXHIBIT SIGNS,
SYMPTOMS, OR BEHAVIORS CONSISTENT WITH A
CONCUSSION DURING PRACTICE OR COMPETITION
 Continue to monitor players for possible signs of injury
as usual.
 Remove any player that shows signs, symptoms, or
behaviors consistent with a concussion from the activity
or competition.
 Have the player examined by a designated health care
provider. If the designated health care provider
determines that the student has not sustained a
concussion, the player may return to the activity or
competition.
Concussion Law
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The head coach shall be responsible for obtaining clearance
from a designated health care provider.
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If the team does not have access to a designated health
care provider, or if the team’s designated health care
provider suspects that the athlete may have sustained a
concussion, the only means for an athlete to return to
practice or play is for the student to be evaluated and
cleared by a licensed medical doctor (M.D.), Osteopathic
Physician (D.O.) or a Clinical Neuropsychologist with
Concussion Training. The person clearing the student must
complete and sign the Concussion Return to Play” form.
Mechanics of a
Caution
Presented By
Eric Scott
For
Associate Referee Instructor
Course
Mechanics of a Caution
Procedures for Issuing a Caution
 Paperwork for a Caution
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 Referee
& Assistant Referee
 Post Game
Mechanics of a
Caution
Procedures
Mechanics of a Caution
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Procedures
“Ceremonial Restart” – Quick Restart Not
Allowed
 Always
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Give the “Restart on Whistle” Command & Signal
 Proper
Position Around the Ball
 Isolate the Offending Player from Others
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DO NOT
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Point to a Player
 You Should Already Be at the Spot
Demand a Player Move to your Position
 Meet Half Way
Pull a Player from a Crowd – Touch a Player
Mechanics of a Caution
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Procedures (cont.)
 Inform
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Player of Caution
Infraction & Corrective Action
“You are being cautioned for unsporting behavior,
reckless tackle. You played the man and not the ball.
Play the ball.”
 “You are being cautioned for discent. Your words and
actions will not be tolerated by this officiating crew. Stop
talking to the A/R.”
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Mechanics of a Caution
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Procedures (cont.)
 Insult
to Injury
Injured Player Should be Able to Get Up Before
Showing Card
 Unable to Show Card to Injured Player, Captain is
Shown Card
 Inform Captain Which Player is Receiving
Card
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Mechanics of a Caution
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Procedures (cont.)
 Show
Yellow Card
Professional & Authoritative - Not Overbearing
 Hold Card Over Your Head – Face Player w/ Arm
Extended
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Not
In Face of Player
Mechanics of a
Caution
Paperwork
Mechanics of a Caution
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Paperwork
 Record
Relevant Information on Your Game
Card – Hold Your Head UP!!!!!!
Time of Incident
 Team & the # of Player Committing Misconduct/Foul
 Reason for the Caution
 # of Player who Received the Foul
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Mechanics of a Caution
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Paperwork (cont.)
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Crew Responsibility
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Half Time or Conclusion of Game
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Pre-Game Conference
 Who is Backing Up Whom?
 What to do in the Event of a Caution or Send Off?
Confirm Information with Your Crew
Check Player Information Against Roster Information
 Player # vs Name on Roster
Complete USSF Match Report & Supplemental Report
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Email to TN Soccer, Your Assigner & League
Join WTSRA
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for 2014
$10 for under 22
 Payable
to Ray S. (WTSRA Treasurer)
 Why Join WTSRA?
Attend 5 WTSRA Meeting
 Pay Dues
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Next WTSRA Meeting
 March
10th @ 6:30 p.m.
 Central Church
 Topic – Special Presentation by Mark
Herrington – NISOA National Referee