Mahwah - Referee Reminders:
Be ENGAGED, ENERGETIC, CONTROL THE GAME, and KEEP UP WITH PLAY on the field!!
You are in control at all times.
You are there to ensure the players enjoy the game, player safety, and enforce the laws of the game. You are also there to educate and provide a good learning experience of the game of soccer. Please remember to USE YOUR WHISTLE and use proper mechanics as described below.
REMEMBER: A quick up and down motion with your arm will not be seen by players or coaches, so hold your signal for a few
seconds. This way it also shows your are making your call with conviction and you are confident with your decision!
You are in control at all times.
You are there to ensure the players enjoy the game, player safety, and enforce the laws of the game. You are also there to educate and provide a good learning experience of the game of soccer. Please remember to USE YOUR WHISTLE and use proper mechanics as described below.
- GOAL KICK - hold your arm out for a few seconds pointing down towards the goal box. (goal kick taken anywhere inside the 6 yard box
- THROW-IN - Hold your arm out at 45 degrees for a few seconds to signal direction of throw
- DIRECT FREE KICK - point at spot of foul and signal direction with arm at 90 degrees
- INDIRECT FREE KICK - point at spot of foul, signal direction with arm at 90 degrees, then hold arm straight up until the ball is touched by a 2nd player other than player taking kick and then put arm down
- CORNER KICK - point towards corner with arm up at 45 degrees
REMEMBER: A quick up and down motion with your arm will not be seen by players or coaches, so hold your signal for a few
seconds. This way it also shows your are making your call with conviction and you are confident with your decision!
- Use your whistle - if there is a foul or you need to stop/restart play, USE YOUR WHISTLE. Blow the whistle LOUD
and be proud!
- If a coach does not display the appropriate behavior on the sideline, remember ASK, TELL, DISMISS.
- ASK the coach nicely to "STOP" the behavior
- TELL the coach "Please stop or you could receive a yellow card", or whatever you feel is appropriate warning.
- DISMISS or Caution the coach if they persist, by showing them a yellow card. Hopefully that will be it., but if they continue to question calls or are addressing you in a loud and obnoxious manner, or persist with inappropriate behavior, then show
them a second yellow and then the red to remove them from the game.
