Transcript Area Referee Administrator

AYSO National Referee Program
Area Referee Administrator
Training
Session Objectives
Help ARAs:
• Be more effective in their role
• Know & discuss ARA expectations
• Know where & who to go to get help
• By sharing best practices & tips, make this position fun
Agenda
Key topics for ARAs:
• Introduction
• ARA role & duties
• Getting organized
• Scheduling referees
• Developing a budget
• Summary
AYSO Vision
To provide world class youth soccer
programs that enrich children’s lives
AYSO Mission
To develop and deliver
quality youth soccer programs
which promote a fun,
family environment
based on our AYSO
Six Philosophies
Introduction
• AYSO documents key to ARAs:
– ARA and staff job descriptions
– National Referee Program manual
– Guidance for Referees, Coaches, Parents & Other Volunteers
ARA Role
• Three key areas:
– Communicate regularly… with who?
– Ensure that Regions have support to successfully run a referee
program in compliance with the National Referee Program
– Mentor… Who?
ARA Role
• Quantity vs Quality:
– RRAs focus on quantity
– ARAs focus on quality
ARA Duties
• Provide leadership and be an active role model to the Area
Referee staff, the RRAs, and referees within the Area
• Identify and train your successor
• Appoint an Area Director of Instruction
• Appoint an Area Director of Assessment
• Ensure annual registration of all staff
ARA Duties
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Promote referee welfare within Area
Advise AD/Board on Referee matters
Prepare annual budget
Communicate w/SRA – about?
Assist and communicate with RRAs
Support correct implementation of NRP
Interpret LOTG & Rules/Regulations
ARA Duties
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Intermediate/Advanced upgrades
Participate in disciplinary reviews
Manage referee scheduling for Area
Instructors/Assessors/Evaluators
Participate in Section Meetings
ID upgrade candidates to mentor
Ensure Area staff accountability
ARA Duties
• Send-offs: respect Area guidelines
• Facilitate training for:
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Intermediate Referees
Advanced Referees
Mentors/ Assessors
National Ref and Assessor (work w/Section)
Instructor & Instructor Evaluator
Where Do You Start?
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Be proactive & Enthusiastic
Develop an Area calendar of events
Get to know your RRAs – how?
Coordinate & conduct training
Provide administrative support
Develop a budget
Getting Organized
You are not alone! People will help
• Area Director (AD)
• Former ARA and staff
• Area Coach Administrator (ACA)
• SRA, SDI, SDA, Section staff
• National Referee Program Admin.
• National Referee Advisory Comm.
• National Office staff
Getting Organized
Develop your team
• Area Director of Referee Instruction
• Area Director of Referee Assessment
• Area Referee Scheduler
• Assistant Area Referee Administrator
Getting Organized
Be proactive!
• Setup appropriate/compliant program
• Anticipate potential problems
• Delegate when you can
Getting Organized
Area Director of Referee Instruction
• Credentials?
• Duties include:
– Assist Regions
– Collaborate with Sections
– Develop Area Instruction staff
Getting Organized
Area Director of Referee Instruction
• Facilitate certification training:
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Intermediate/Advanced Referee
Other referee courses in Regions
Referee Instructor/Evaluator
Referee Assessor
Higher level courses w/Section approval and participation
Getting Organized
Area Director of Assessment
• Credentials?
• Duties include:
– Assist Regions
– Collaborate with Sections
– Develop Area assessment staff
Getting Organized
Area Referee Scheduler
• Secure referees for Area games
• Maintain a pool of referees
• Keep the referees informed
• Assist with logistics as needed
Getting Organized
Develop a communications plan
• Follow policies & procedures
– Review of misconduct
– Dispute resolution
– Address questions & suggestions
• Accountable for sharing information
Getting Organized
Develop a communications plan
• Contact information
• Website development/updates
• Vary your means for communicating
– In person
– Technology – what?
– Regular mail
Getting Organized
Develop a calendar of events
• Area, Section, National events
• Training in A/S/National levels
• Obtain Regional calendars
• Tip: schedule an assessing event
– Specific date(s) on specific place
– Upgrades for all levels
Getting Organized
Support AYSO National Programs
• National Referee Program
• National Coaching Program
• National Management Program
• Very Important Player (VIP) Program
• Safe Haven Program
• Kids Zone Program
Scheduling Referees
Get to know your Area’s Referees
• RRA and their team’s contact info
• Encourage RRAs to share ref info
• Referee personal information
– Ranking, rating, availability, goal
• Use of technology to assign referees
Budgeting
Costs for Area Referee activities
• Training
– Facilities, Travel, Fees, Materials
• Staff development
– Instructor & Assessor training
– Travelling Instructors/Assessors
Budgeting
Costs for Area Referee activities
• Scheduling software
• Badges (travel) to present in person
• Periodic meetings
– Team building
– Participate in Region/Section
Budgeting
Revenue opportunities
• Charge fees for participating
– Training
– Sponsor Area tournament
– Sponsor/host other Area events
• Collect $$ from Regions
• Local $$ sponsorships
Budgeting
Budget sources of information
• Previous year’s budget
– Records; actual expenses
• Previous year’s training rosters
– How many courses?
– How many attendees?
• Inventory (uniforms, materials)?
Budgeting
Timing considerations
• AD must submit a budget by June1
• No money:
– Impossible to spend
– Impossible to reimburse
• ARA should help have $ available
Summary
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ARA Role & Duties
Getting Organized
Form a Great Team
Communicate with Regions
Schedule Referees for Area Games
Developing a Budget
Thank you!!
for joining us today
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for all that you do for AYSO!
Tom Bobadilla
[email protected]
1-800-872-2976