WTSRA February 2014

MeetingPresented by John White

Referee InstructorPublished by Eric M. Scott

Referee Instructor

February 2014

Agenda Announcements Upcoming Tournaments League Assignments Tennessee Concussion Law Mechanics of Issuing a Caution/Send Off

Announcements

Presented by John C. WhiteReferee Instructor

Announcements (cont.)

TSSAA Boys High School Pre-Season MeetingSunday, March 2nd – 6:30 p.m. Advent Presbyterian Church Instructors – Jack Winckleman & Rich Lando

Announcements (cont.)

Grade 8 Entry Level ClassFeb. 14th – 16th

Mike Rose Soccer Complex Instructors – James Beard

Announcements (cont.)

SOTN UniversityMarch 1st & 2nd

Mike Rose Soccer Complex Instructors – Andy Moss & Leland Grantwww.soccerofficialstn.org to register

Announcements (cont.)

SOTN University Instructors

Four time MLS Referee of the Year Paul Tamberino •Current MLS Assistant and MLS Cup 2013 AR Paul Scott •Former FIFA AR Rob Fereday •National Assessor David Lakin •National Referee Andy Moss •National Referee Leland Grant

Announcements (cont.)

TSSAA Referee ClinicMarch 7th & 8th

Franklin Road Academy High School – Nashville, TN.

Instructor – Dennis Beard

Announcements (cont.)

Assignor’s MeetingSummer 2014Mandatory MeetingLocation to be Determined“Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the

New Referee Classifications”

Upcoming Tournaments

Presented by John WhiteReferee Instructor

Upcoming Tournaments

ADIDAS MidSouth FC Challenge February 22nd & 23rd Mike Rose Soccer Complex U9 – u19 Boys & Girls Assignors – Mark Herrington Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. For more information www.wtsra.cc.

Upcoming Tournaments

Blue City Blowout February 28th – March 2nd Mike Rose Soccer Complex U8 – u19 Boys & Girls Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. For more information www.wtsra.cc.

Upcoming Tournaments

John Talley Showcase March 21st – 23rd Mike Rose Soccer Complex U9 – u18 Boys & Girls Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. For more information www.wtsra.cc.

League Assignors

Presented by John WhiteReferee Instructor

League Assignors

TSSAA Boys High School Play Starts March 4th

Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther” Winckleman

For more information www.wtsra.cc. “Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

League Assignors

Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation Play Starts last week of February Assignors –Mike Candebat For more information www.wtsra.cc.

“Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

League Assignors

Greater Memphis Soccer Association Play Starts last week of February Assignors –Mark Herrington & Mike Mears For more information www.wtsra.cc.

“Matches & Availability” “Local League Contact”

Tennessee Code Annotated 68-55-501

Concussion

Concussion Law

Signed by the Governor – April 2013 – Effective January 2014

Applies to ALL Under 18 year old Youth Level Activities/Sports

Uniform Policy – Applies to all Activities/Sports Play in Tennessee

Supersedes Organization Concussion Policies if less Stringent

Concussion Law

Know the Signs of a Concussion Headache Fogginess  Difficulty concentrating  Easily confused  Slowed thought processes Difficulty with memory Nausea Lack of energy, tiredness Dizziness, poor balance Blurred vision Sensitive to light and sounds Mood changes – irritable, anxious, or tearful

Concussion Law PROTOCOL FOR WHEN PLAYERS EXHIBIT SIGNS,

SYMPTOMS, OR BEHAVIORS CONSISTENT WITH A CONCUSSION DURING PRACTICE OR COMPETITION

Continue to monitor players for possible signs of injury as usual.

Remove any player that shows signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion from the activity or competition.

Have the player examined by a designated health care provider. If the designated health care provider determines that the student has not sustained a concussion, the player may return to the activity or competition.

Concussion Law The head coach shall be responsible for obtaining

clearance from a designated health care provider.

If the team does not have access to a designated health care provider, or if the team’s designated health care provider suspects that the athlete may have sustained a concussion, the only means for an athlete to return to practice or play is for the student to be evaluated and cleared by a licensed medical doctor (M.D.), Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) or a Clinical Neuropsychologist with Concussion Training. The person clearing the student must complete and sign the Concussion Return to Play” form.

Mechanics of a Caution

Presented By Eric Scott

For

Associate Referee Instructor Course

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures for Issuing a Caution Paperwork for a Caution

Referee & Assistant RefereePost Game

Mechanics of a Caution

Procedures

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures

Always “Ceremonial Restart” – Quick Restart Not Allowed

Give the “Restart on Whistle” Command & Signal Proper Position Around the Ball Isolate the Offending Player from Others

DO NOT Point to a Player

You Should Already Be at the Spot Demand a Player Move to your Position

Meet Half Way Pull a Player from a Crowd – Touch a Player

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)

Inform Player of Caution Infraction & Corrective Action

“You are being cautioned for unsporting behavior, reckless tackle. You played the man and not the ball. Play the ball.”

“You are being cautioned for discent. Your words and actions will not be tolerated by this officiating crew. Stop talking to the A/R.”

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)

Insult to Injury Injured Player Should be Able to Get Up Before

Showing Card Unable to Show Card to Injured Player, Captain is

Shown Card Inform Captain Which Player is Receiving

Card

Mechanics of a Caution Procedures (cont.)

Show Yellow Card Professional & Authoritative - Not Overbearing Hold Card Over Your Head – Face Player w/ Arm

ExtendedNot In Face of Player

Mechanics of a Caution

Paperwork

Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork

Record Relevant Information on Your Game Card – Hold Your Head UP!!!!!!

Time of Incident Team & the # of Player Committing Misconduct/Foul Reason for the Caution # of Player who Received the Foul

Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork (cont.)

Crew Responsibility Pre-Game Conference

Who is Backing Up Whom? What to do in the Event of a Caution or Send Off?

Half Time or Conclusion of Game Confirm Information with Your Crew Check Player Information Against Roster Information

Player # vs Name on Roster Complete USSF Match Report & Supplemental Report

Email to TN Soccer, Your Assigner & League

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$10 for under 22

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Next WTSRA Meeting

March 10th @ 6:30 p.m. Central Church

Topic – Special Presentation by Mark Herrington – NISOA National Referee