U4/U5 Parent Referee Handbook
Our U4/U5 games are officiated by parents who do not have to be certified referees. This document will give an introduction to all laws that apply to RSA U4/U5 games.
RSA Referee Handbook
This handbook describes the administrative rules that apply to referees and assistant referees, along with all RSA modifications to the FIFA laws as they apply to different age groups. This document assumes that the reader already has a complete understanding of FIFA laws, and that only differences to FIFA laws need be explained.
Referee Scoresheet
While scoresheets can be purchased in pads at soccer stores, this downloadable Word document contains two scoresheets and is free and convenient. The scoresheets also contain RSA-specific rule modifications for each age group.
Misconduct Report
The RSA Misconduct Report must be completed and submitted to the RSA office within 48 hours of the game incident. The completed report can be submitted by mail, fax or email.
Advice to New Referees: Before the Game
This video from US Soccer gives information for new referees on attending to pre-game duties before the game can start.
Advice to New Referees: Getting Started
This video from US Soccer gives information for new referees on the basics of getting started in your officiating career.
Laws of the Game: Law 6
This video from US Soccer gives information regarding calls made by the AR being subject to the decision of the referee.
Laws of the Game: Law 5
This video from US Soccer gives information on the referee using discretion on stopping play for infringement of the Laws of the Game.
Pre-Game Conference
This video from US Soccer gives information on conducting a pre-game conference.
Assistant Referee Signals
This video from US Soccer gives information on proper signaling for assistant referees.
Referee Signals
This video from US Soccer gives information on proper signaling for referees.
Managing Injuries
This video from US Soccer gives recommendations on how referees should effectively deal with minor and serious injuries.
Advanatage Rule Update
This video from US Soccer gives information about the expanded interpretation and application of the advantage rule.
HANDBALL!!!
This memo from the Manager of Referee Development and Education for US Soccer defines what is and is not considered a "handling offense".
FIFA Laws
Link to the complete Law Book & questions on the FIFA website.
RSA Resources
US Soccer Resources
