When people talk about the appearance of the soccer referee it is often understood as what his/her uniform looks like. While uniform is an important component of the referee's appearance it is only one aspect of appearance that the referee should be concerned with.
Appearance of the referee goes a long way to "sell" the referee to the game participants, coaches and spectators. A referee who is improperly uniformed, unshaven, unkempt, lethargic in his manner may not be satisfactory to players and coaches at certain levels of play. As a result the referee's ability to "sell" him or her self is reduced to some degree. Every lacking element of appearance erodes the officials ability to "sell" themselves. In the heat of the game when it is requiring significant effort to "sell" your calls, why should you let elements of your appearance (which you have full control over) get in your way?
Appearance in the context of this discussion includes all aspects of your game. Here are some to consider:
- on time arrival at the game
- uniform is properly matched and finished (tucked in shirt, socks up, if cold proper under clothing and gloves)
- good field inspection
- firm, approachable demeanor
- proper pregame inspection of the line up and players, coin toss, assigning lines persons if applicable)
- proper kickoff, restart, signals, etc.
- keeping up with the play
- excellent knowledge and understanding of the rules
- good foul recognition
- taking control of the game to promote a safe and positive environment for the players (get coaches involved to keep spectators in control, have the courage to call fouls if you see them).
So, when you prepare to leave your house to do your next game make sure you dress like the professional you (we) are! Check these links out for further information on dress, positioning, singals and lots more and................. feel free to post your comments to the blog!
Referee Guide to Procedures
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/2008-09%20GTP.pdf
Referee Administrative Handbook
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/2008-09%20RAH.pdf
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6 comments:
Terrific idea, and can be a great tool to learning.!!
Hope everyone makes great use of this tool
If this Blog is used by amongst any who are certified Referees I can then agree the blog will be useful. If Non-Referees can speak their minds, I think it will cause confusion and maybe heated arguments. I've glanced at other message boards and seen how ugly people behave.
I hope young and old referees read this; you can't walk on a field and not see plays and get respect because of your uniform. Running a field helps you look the part as much as your uniform. Your demeanor to the coaches and parents should be that you care about the game, not your paycheck.
Good Idea for the blog.
Let's see some action .....not just words.......the idea is easy....but solving the problem?????
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