Laws of the Game
Arlington Referees (How to receive assignments)
Referees and A/R's,
Thank you to all that have successfully entered availability using the process outlined at www.mickeysrefhub.com (attached file) or click on this link:
https://www.mickeysrefhub.com/webadmin/uploads/arlington-referee-availability-10-10-19.pdf
I still receive many questions about how to enter availability or why am I not getting games. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Based on the availability you provided, there may not be games available or that are suitable for your skill level
2. Just because you enter availability doesn't guarantee games
3. If you continually give back games or no show, more than likely I will think twice before assigning you
4. When you decline an assignment enter into the "notes" reason and if available earlier or later in the day enter that information!
5. Are you working as hard as you can? or are you just here for the money. Your body language speaks louder than your words.
Things you can do to help get more games:
1. Fill out availability as instructed on my website www.mickeysrefhub.com. Be sure to identify your comfort level as an A/R or center referee - what location (HP or FWRH) and most importantly, the dates with the exact times you can work
2. Remember that every time you take the field, it is a job interview. Jennifer and I are looking for work rate, knowledge of the laws of the games, correct restarts, proper positioning, confident signals, etc.
3. Be coachable - are you asking for feedback?
4. Come to the fields READY TO WORK! Be properly dressed - prepared with water and snacks - come with the correct uniform
5. If you are assigned as a standby - we expect you to arrive 30 minutes prior to that time. Often times standbys show up after games have started and that defeats the purpose of a standby.
I am assigning referees at least two weeks in advance. The earlier you turn in your availability the more likely it is that you will get games.
I appreciate all that you do to make our league one of the best in the area!
Mickey
Referees,
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https://downloads.theifab.com/downloads/laws-of-the-game-2023-24?l=en
Referees,
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Law changes 2023/24
https://www.theifab.com/law-changes/latest/
Fouls: Careless, Reckless, using Excessive Force/Violent conduct
1. Does the player show a lack of attention or consideration when making the challenge?
2. Does the player act without precaution when making the challenge?
3. Does the player make fair or unfair contact with the opponent after touching the ball?
4. Does the player act with disregard for the danger to the opponent?
5. Does the player act with disregard for the consequences to the opponent?
6. Does the player have a chance to play the ball in a fair manner?
7. Does the challenge put an opponent in a dangerous situation?
8. Does the player touch the ball before making contact with the opponent?
9. Does the player exceed the necessary use of force when making the challenge?
10. Does the player use brutality against an opponent when making the challenge?
11. Does the challenge endanger the safety of the opponent?
12. What degree of speed and/or intensity does the player use when making the challenge?
13. Does the player show malice when making the challenge?
14. Does the player lunge at an opponent from the front, from the side, or from behind?
15. Which part of the body does the player use to make contact?
16. Does the player use his/her studs when making a tackle?
17. On which part of the opponent’s body is contact made?
18. In which direction do the tackler’s feet point?
19. Does the player challenge for the ball at the moment in which the contact is made?
20. Does the player charge the opponent in a fair manner?
21. Is the foul an act of violent conduct or of serious foul play?
22. Is the challenge committed in a fair manner or a careless manner?
248. Does the player use an arm as a “tool” or a “weapon”?