The USSRC site is dedicated to guide, effectively communicate to, inform and update referees of all levels within the state. It is designed to provide a common point of reference to the vast collection of resources available to soccer referees. The resources are focused on supporting the common goals of professionalism, training, growth and service to the game.

2012 RE-CERTIFICATION

Effective immediately, all referees re-certifying for the 2012 year are required to register on-line at the USSF site before attending a re-certification clinic. This process involves going to the USSF site ( www.ussoccer.info) , verifying and updating contact information, paying respective fees (based on grade), printing out confirmation of payment and bringing this USSF print out to a re-certification clinic they attend.

An important aspect of the online registration process requires referees to pay their USSF fee and Utah State Administration fee with a credit card.

Those who choose not to register on-line will still be allowed to fill out a "hard-copy" registration form at a recertification clinic, but they will be charged an additional $10 administrative fee to cover the cost of data entry and validation.

Along with registering on-line, attendance of a Re-certification Clinic is mandatory for re-certification. All Utah referees, regardless of grade level, must attend a re-certification clinic in order to re-certify for the upcoming year. Clinics are a total of 6-hours long and consist of classroom instruction followed by the administration of a re-certification test. Unless you have already obtained your 2012 badge, you are required to attend one of the clinics. For a complete listing of all Utah Re-certification Clinic locations and dates, please refer to the Calendar section of the Utah State Soccer Referee Committee web site ( www.utahsoccerrefs.com/calendar.htm ).


Registering online simplifies and greatly reduces the amount of time required during the final step of registration, done onsite at the conclusion of all Re-certification Clinics. More importantly, on-line referees can review and update their personal contact information such as email address, mailing address and phone numbers. The correctness of this information ensures SRC members can effectively communicate with all referees throughout the state, providing up-to-date details on, special events, USSF directives, law changes, and local rule changes to name a few. Assignors and Assessors also make use of this information and thus rely on its correctness as well.

If you should have any questions, please contact:

K Scott Harward
State Referee Administrator
scottieref@yahoo.com

New Online Requirement for Grade 8 Entry Level Referee Clinics

Grade 8 Entry level course


This year we are introducing a new on-line requirement to be performed by all new perspective referees prior to attending the clinic.

Those attending the course will be required to log onto the referee development site and complete the following on-line modules:

• Law 1- The Field of Play
• Law 2- The Ball
• Law 3- The Number of Players
• Law 4- The Players Equipment
• Law 7- The Duration of the Match
• Law 8- The Start and Restart of Play
• Law 9- The Ball In and Out of Play
• Law 10- The Method of Scoring
• Law 15- The Throw-In
• Law 16- The Goal Kick
• Law 17- The Corner Kick

Calendar 2011-2012 Calendar has Been Updated!

We are now making use of Google calendars. The following is the Agenda view. Click on the Calendar Link to see all the available details. This calendar is public so you should be able to retrieve in on your smart phone if you would like. Search for Utahsoccerrefs.

Refereeing Youth Soccer Games?

Beginning with the Fall 2011 season all referees who work youth games must be set up in the UYSA online referee program. Please contact the Utah Youth Office ( www.utahyouthsoccer.net ) between 9 AM and 4 PM to get set up with a user name and password.

UPDATE Substitution Policy Change Effective Fall 2011

The substitution policy for the Utah Youth Competition league has been changed for the season starting this coming August. This changes the policy back to the way it was two years ago.

Also starting this season in the youth league, there will be no player passes, only coach provided rosters which included pictures. Try to match a player to a picture and name. The pictures and name will align horizontally. If the player should not be there because of a red card there will be a notice in the card column of the roster.

Free substitution is allowed in all age groups. However, teams may substitute only with the referee's permission and only at the following times, including overtimes:

1. Prior to a throw-in in your favor(if team taking the throw-in is subbing opponent can also)
2. Prior to a goal kick by either team
3. After a goal by either team
4. After an injury to either team, when the referee stops play
5. During half-time
6. On a caution, limited to the cautioned player, but substitution is not mandatory

1. Substitutes should be at the half line ready to sub before the substitution opportunity occurs.
2. Substitutes must enter at the half Line
3. Players can exit any where
4. Substitutes cannot enter the field until the player they are replacing has exited the field.

2011-12 Laws of the Game Amendments

The 125th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) took place in Wales on 5 March 2011. The amendments to the Laws of the Game were approved at this meeting as well as the issuing of various instructions and directives. A summary of these memorandums can be obtained by clicking here.

USSRC Expense Report

In a most recent SRC meeting an updated Expense Report was created. It is to be used for approved reimbursements. Click here for a copy of this new expense report.

Updates to US Soccer On-line Education Resources

The U.S. Soccer Referee Department is committed to improving the education resources available at ussoccer.com.

The Ask a Referee section has been updated and organized according to the Laws of the Game for easy reference in addition to posting a monthly installment of questions and answers.

Additionally, you can email your questions to askareferee@ussoccer.org for answers to any issues related to refereeing.

Bad Weather Policy

Please be aware we follow a "don't call us we call you" policy with regards to the bad weather. Please check your emails and voice messages if you think weather may be an issue. Assume the game is on unless you are otherwise notified by your assignor.

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Clarification on Utah Youth Uniform Policy

We have received a fair amount of questions regarding the uniform policy. On behalf of the Competition Committee, please review the following information regarding the proper procedure.
(Click Here to review the Uniform Policy)

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