SWISRA held it’s first meeting of 2010 on February 22. If you missed the meeting, you didn’t learn about the many important announcements that were made. Luckily, SWISRA taped the meeting and you may view it below.
SWISRA has indicated that they will also tape future meetings and if they can get proper internet access, will broadcast the meetings live on ustream.tv . Watch for further updates on this use of technology.
Each league that SWISRA services has their own Rules of Competition. For the convenience of all referee, the Rules of Competition can be found in the following list.
Please make sure you have reviewed the Rules of Competition before you officiate a game in that league. It is also a good idea to keep a copy of the Rules of Competition in your gear back along with a copy of the Laws of the Game.
The City of Boise Parks and Recreation has closed Simplot Sports Complex and Optimist Sports Complex for Saturday, March 13. All games at Simplot and Optimist are CANCELED.
All other locations are a game time referee decision.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2009 thearbiter.net became arbitersports.com. It’s the same great assigning website we have used for years. However, the interface has been greatly improved, making it easier to move around the website.
You can still login to the old site at www.thearbiter.net, but you will then be instructed to move to the new address. Now would be a good time to update your browser bookmarks to reflect the new www.arbitersports.com address.
Arbiter, which is partially owned by the NCAA, has promised additional improvements and new features to be released over the next few weeks and months.
I think it is important that all referees understand the assigning process and what my expectations are. These are set out below.
I begin the assigning process on Friday. Therefore, your calendar must be up-to-date by Thursday night. Blocking your calendar after I begin that week’s assignments does no good.
Assignments will be published sometime on Sunday, usually around noon. You will immediately receive an email letting you know you have new game assignments. These assignments will be for the upcoming Saturday and the week following. We have weeknight games so make sure your calendar reflects that.
I expect you to check your assignments on Sunday. Arbiter tells me when you check.
You cannot decline an assignment. That’s why I emphasize keeping your Arbiter calendar up-to-date. If the calendar says you are available, it is expected that you will do the game.
If there is a problem with an assignment, you need to let me know no later than Monday. That gives me a chance to find someone else to fill in for you. Referees who wait until Wednesday or Thursday will find their number of assignments diminished.
Each week, I publish a list of games that still need referees. Please email me if you can fill one of these open positions. I usually fill them on a first to respond basis. My goal is to have 100% coverage every week.
I will send an update email every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Things are always changing, so please read these emails immediately.
I also publish announcements on the Arbiter Start Page. If you login to Arbiter and see a MyReferee Start Page instead of our announcements, you need to change this immediately. Login into Arbiter; Click MyReferee Profile under Account; Next to "Set MyReferee As Start Page:" made sure the checkbox is UNCHECKED; Click Save.
Please see the announcement on Game Day Procedures. These must be followed if you want to be paid for your game.
Game reports and misconduct reports are due within 48 hours. This applies to center referees only. Assistant referees do not have reporting requirements. Failure to file a timely game report means you won’t be paid for the game.
Finally, please make sure you have setup your RefPay account AND linked the RefPay account to your Arbiter account. You can check this by logging into Arbiter, clicking "RefPay" under Payroll. If your RefPay account is listed, then you are setup. If not, please follow the video tutorial linked in the right column of the Arbiter Start Page. You won’t be paid if this isn’t setup correctly.
The game day protocols for D-3 and Rush Select are slightly different. Please make sure you follow the correct procedure for your game. All Rush Select games have a "RS" prepended to the Level. Additionally, all Rush Select teams have either and "RSB" or "RSG" prepended to the team name.
D-3
Check-in all teams prior to the game.
All players/coaches/bench personnel will have player cards. Cards should have a picture and be laminated. If someone doesn’t have a card, let them play and write a note in the Comments section of the Arbiter game report.
Each team must provide you with 2 copies of their pre-printed team roster. Give one copy to the opposing coach and keep one copy for yourself. If there are any problems with a roster, please note that in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report.
You are REQUIRED to keep copies of all rosters until 2 weeks after the end of the season. D-3 will ask for copies of some rosters each week.
A team may play with up to 4 guest players. Guest players will have player cards. In addition, all guest players must be listed on the team roster. There is a space provided on the team roster and these may be handwritten. You MUST note all guest players in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report.
Within 48 hours the center referee must file the game report in Arbiter. Login to Arbiter; Click on "Schedule"; Make sure the "Show All" checkbox under Display is checked; Click on the red "R" (for report) on the line for your game; Fill in the game score (double check for accuracy); Add any comments; Click "Save".
Misconduct MUST be reported as follows;
Yellow cards:
Note the player name, team and reason for caution in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report
Only U19 (high school) teams will have player cards. Cards should have a picture and be laminated. If someone doesn’t have a card, let them play and write a note in the Comments section of the Arbiter game report.
Each team must provide you with a copy of their pre-printed team roster. Keep your copy of the roster in a safe place. If there are any problems with a roster, please note that in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report.
You are REQUIRED to keep copies of all rosters until 2 weeks after the end of the season.
Within 48 hours the center referee must file the game report in Arbiter. Login to Arbiter; Click on "Schedule"; Make sure the "Show All" checkbox under Display is checked; Click on the red "R" (for report) on the line for your game; Fill in the game score (double check for accuracy); Add any comments; Click "Save".
Misconduct MUST be reported as follows;
Yellow cards:
Note the player name, team and reason for caution in the Comments section of your Arbiter game report
Failure to file your game report in Arbiter within 48 hours means you won’t be paid for the game.
Failure to show up for a game assignment means that you won’t be paid for the game. In addition, you will forfeit an additional amount equal to the game fee as a penalty.
July 25th was another hot day in Eagle, but that didn’t stop 27 SWISRA referees from showing up for the Sun Cup 3v3 Tournament hosted by The Boise Nationals Soccer Club. 126 games were covered in the single day event.
Tournament staff was very pleased with the work ethic and professionalism of the referees. Tournament Director, Matt Reuschle, noted that there were very few complaints of any kind. Referee assignor, Al Padley, added “I judge a tournament’s success by the number of complaints about referees that I have to field. There just weren’t any at this tournament.”
The tournament format of 3v3 and short 24 minute games lends itself to fast paced action and a lot of fun for everyone involved.
Matt Reuschle is already expecting next year’s tournament to be even larger than this year.
Prior to each soccer season, the Idaho State Referee Committee (IRC) schedules several referee clinics. The list of currently schedule clinics is posted in the right column under the “Clinics” heading.
The Entry Level Clinic is a 16 hour course spread out over several days. Successful completion of the clinic leads to certification as a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Grade 8 referee.
The cost to attend the clinic is $22.50 if you pre-register or $25.00 at the door. In addition, there is a $40 annual fee to register with USSF. Pre-registration is highly recommended since a minimum of 6 students is required for each class. The pre-registration form is available from http://www.webpak.net/~salg/files/clinicreg.pdf .
If you are interested in setting up a Entry Level Clinic in your area; adding an additional clinic in the Boise area; or have questions about the clinics, please contact Sal Guerrero at salg@spro.net.
Soccer always needs more referees. In southwest Idaho we are very lucky to have a well organized referee development program.
To become a referee you must first attend a USSF certified entry level referee training program. A list of currently scheduled clinics can be found in the right column. It is important that you reserve a spot in a training class. Please contact Sal Guerrero (salg@spro.net ) to reserve your spot or to get your questions answered.
Entry level referee clinics are listed below. Please see the following site at http://www.webpak.net/~salg for additional details.
Dates
Times
Location
March 23, 25, 27
6:00 to 10:00 on the 23rd & 25th; 8:00 to 5:00 on the 27th
Nampa Senior Center 207 Constitution Way Nampa
If you have any questions, please email Sal Guerrero at salg@spro.net .
An Associate Instructor Clinic will be offered in Boise on March 5 through 7, 2010. Applicants should be a Grade 7 Referee or higher. Details about the event are available at http://idahosoccerrefs.org/clinics.php.
A PreSeason Clinic will be held on March 10, 2010 from 6 to 10 PM at a location TBD. The clinician will be Peter Stilling. Topics to be covered include:
Game Management
100% Misconduct
Foul Recognition, Selection, and Discrimination
Reading the Game to influence position and to enhance anticipation of future events
Handling, a more complete discrimination
Cost of the clinic will be $10. Please RSVP to Al Padley at assign@swisra.org.
Assignors
D-3, Rush Select & Capitals - Youth Leagues Boise Soccer League - Adult League
Al Padley assign@swisra.org
208-841-3560
There are a number of tournaments coming up in 2010. Please keep these dates open on your calendar. More information will be sent when it becomes available.
The Southwest Idaho Soccer Referee Association (SWISRA) holds 6 meetings each year. Here is the current schedule.
March 15, 2010
April 19, 2010 - Annual General Meeting & Election of Officers
All meetings are on Monday nights and begin at 7:00 P.M. The meetings will be held in Meridian at:
Meridian School District
Salmon River Room
1303 E. Central Dr.
Meridian
The Meridian School District is located in the old Jabil building. Please enter the building through the east door. That's the opposite side from the playing fields. Parking passes are required. Please make sure you get one at the meeting to place in your car.
All referees are encouraged to attend. There are always important announcements.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2009 thearbiter.net became arbitersports.com. It’s the same great assigning website we have used for years. However, the interface has been greatly improved, making it easier to move around the website. 
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