Rowlett Youth Soccer Association

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

• 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 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