Referees
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RYSA Referee Info Page
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Rainout Hotline
In case of inclement weather:
- Always call 1 hour before the start of your first game
Rainout line 1-800-991-3432. - Check your Email, Voicemail, and RYSA website before leaving for the fields for your first game.
- If Hotline, RYSA website, Email and/or Voicemail do not indicate Cancellation, then arrive to the field as assigned.
Forms
- Misconduct Report - To be completed when a Yellow or Red Card is issued to a Player
- Referee Voucher - To be used by Referees and Mentors to get reimbursed if not paid at the field
- RYSA Referee Mentoring/Assessment/Evaluation Program - To be used by Referees, Mentors and Coaches
- RYSA U8 and Below Coaches Evaluation Form
- RYSA Referee U10 and Above - Friendly Assessment Form
Referee Meetings
- End of Season Referee Meeting
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: RYSA Office
Required: Yes
Notes: Dress comfortable
Reference Documents
- 2016/2017 FIFA LOTG CHANGES SUMMARY
- 2016/2017 FIFA PRACTICAL GUIDELINES FOR MATCH OFFICIALS
- 2016 NTX Article - Laws of the Game Have Changed - Be Ready
- 2016/2017 FIFA Laws of the Game (Complete)
- Getting Ready for the upcoming New Season
- RYSA Referee and Assistant Referees Responsibilities Document
- RYSA Referee Policies, Procedures, Guidelines
- RYSA Key Referee Reminders When Managing a Game
Referee Pay Rates
Referee Clinics and Recertification
Clinics
- Are offered at random at different cities/locations but generally in the Fall season of each year
- New Referees and Referees with expired Badges (2 years old) must attend one clinic to get your North Texas Referee Badge
- Visit North Texas Soccer (Link) to find the next available Grade 8 (min 14 years old) and Grade 9 (min 12 years old) Clinics' dates and locations
- If RYSA decides to hold a Clinic, it will be listed on this home page
Recert's
- Are generally offered starting in August thru December of current year by different cities/locations
- As a current Referee, you must attend one Recert session to get your current North Texas Referee Badge renewed for the upcoming year
- Visit North Texas Soccer (Link) to find the next available Recert sessions' dates and locations
- If RYSA decides to hold a Recert session, it will be listed on this home page
Important Links
Referee Contacts
Director of Referee Training, Development and Discipline
Robert Wright:
Referee Assignor Send Robert an Email with the level you prefer.
Cell Phone: 214-418-8396
