Rowlett Youth Soccer Association

Parents/Coaches/Referees,

Thank you for your patience and continued support during these unprecedented times. Our board has been working to come up with a decision for the Fall season, while making sure that we keep in mind that our top priority would be the health and safety of our players, referees, families, etc.  We opened registration for 3 weeks, to give a voice to our parents and coaches.  The outcome was an extremely low response rate in registrations.  During our board meeting, we discussed many options, however, it was determined that it would be best that we cancel our Fall 2020 season until things become more stable for our children. This was not an easy decision.  We understand the importance of social activities and keeping children active, we hope that some stability in normal practices will take place over the next few months, and we can come back better than ever for a Spring season. We apologize for any inconveniences that this may have caused anyone.

In making this decision, we considered each of our children's health, safety, and our families' financial situations. We felt that we would give this pandemic an opportunity to level out as well as our financial situations to become more stable.  We will offer the returning minor league (U4-U10) players from Spring 2020 discount, when we open registration in the Spring.

It is our hope that you understand and support our position as we plan and look forward to our Spring 2021 season.

Thank you for all your continued support and stay safe.

Rowlett Youth Soccer Association
Board of Directors

Referee clinic Information

How Do I Become a Referee (this document is being updated. In the meantime, please reach out to Robert Wright assignor@rowlettsoccer.org )

GotSoccer Referee Login

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

Forms at bottom of page.

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 Cheat Sheet

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

• FIFA Link
• North Texas Soccer Link
• GotSoccer Tutorial 

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