NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REFEREE ASSOCIATION
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RATING & OBSERVATION PROGRAM

The Rating & Observation Program (ROP) is designed to properly assign a “rating” to referees to insure they are doing the right level games. Observations are not an “assessment” - that is the Assessor & Instructor’s job.

Our goal is to have everyone observed many times throughout the season. This will allow every referee the opportunity to have different people give input to determine their rating. With all the observations going on, referees don’t have to wait until the next year to have their rating changed which gives everyone the ability to move up throughout the year.

Benefits:
  • Place the right referees on the right games
  • The teams and coaches get competent referees
  • The referee feels confident in doing the game
  • Allow referees the ongoing ability to get better games based on their ability (not just once a year, but ongoing)
  • Identify areas where the instructor can focus on training across the complete membership
  • Utilize our experienced referees to help improve the overall organization

The Process:
  • If you want higher level matches, it is your responsibility to ask the Referee Coordinator or experienced referee to observe you and complete an observation report.
  • Observers will observe the game and will complete a NOCRA Observation Form.
  • You can also contact the Adult or Youth Referee Development Board Member

What an Assignor Looks For:
  • Professionalism
  • Wearing current referee uniform and gear
  • Arriving no later than 30 mins before your match. (For large venues and high level tournaments, 45 min to 1 hour before.)
  • Knowledge of the current Laws of the Game
  • Prompt completion of Online Reviews
  • Reading the Competition Rules
  • Correct application of the Laws of the Games
  • Management of the coaches, spectators, and players
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Availability and accepting assignments within 24 hours
  • Honesty
  • Setting the correct example
  • Completing administration and paperwork (Match Reports, Misconduct Reports, etc.)
  • Regularly attending NOCRA Monthly Meetings

What an Observer Looks for in a Match:
Center Referee:
  • Positioning
  • Communication
  • Fitness
  • Foul recognition
  • Game management
  • Mechanics
  • Teamwork
Assistant Referee:
  • Proper mechanics
  • Positioning
  • Fitness
  • Communication
  • Offside positioning and decisions
  • Foul recognition
NOCRA - North Orange County Referee Association
  • Home
  • General League Information
    • Coast Soccer League >
      • CSL Referee App
      • CSL Official Match Report
      • CSL League Cup
      • CSL Spring Soccer
    • ECNL/ECRL League Information
    • September Availability Form
    • AYSO Cypress 154 League >
      • AYSO Cypress 154 All-Stars Tournament
      • Cypress AYSO Availability Form
    • City of Irvine Adult Leagues
    • LFC IA SoCal Recreation Leagues
    • SoCal League
    • Recreational, Signature & InterCity Leagues
    • Player Development Initiatives >
      • 7 v 7 Modifications
      • 9 v 9 Modifications
  • New Member Application
    • Referee Certification
    • Re-Certification
    • Information for New Referees
    • Parents of Youth Referees
  • Contact NOCRA
  • Tournaments
    • August 26 & 27 availability
    • National Premier Cup Availability
    • General Tournament Instructions
    • Kicks from the Penalty Mark
    • OC Kickoff Classic
    • OC Great Park Field Map
    • Silverlakes Field Map
  • Scrimmages
  • Monthly Meeting Information
  • Uniform and Gear
  • Finance
    • Referee Fees & Payments
    • Forfeit Procedure
    • Membership Dues
    • Assignment Policy
    • Field Closures
  • Instructor's Pitch
    • Code of Ethics for Referees
    • Laws of the Game >
      • Law Review
      • Law 14 - The Penalty Kick
    • Game Management
    • Referee Training Ground
    • Analysis of Match Situations
  • Arbiter: Assigning
    • Arbiter: Getting Started
    • Arbiter: How to Set Up Your Profile
    • Arbiter: Accepting Assignments
    • Arbiter: Field Directions
    • Arbiter: Self Assign >
      • Arbiter: Self Assign (Advanced)
      • Arbiter ERROR Msg
    • Arbiter: Print Your Schedule
    • Arbiter: Availability & Blocking
    • Arbiter: Travel Limits
    • Arbiter: Wait List
    • Arbiter: Communication with NOCRA
  • How to Handle Misconduct
    • Sideline Behavior
    • Command Presence
    • Match & Misconduct Reports
    • Send-off Report
  • Incident Report (Forfeits, Injury, ...)
  • Referee Advancement & Upgrades
    • New Referee - Mentor Request
    • Mentor Program
    • For Mentors
    • Rating & Observation Program
    • Upgrades & Maintenance
    • Referee Observation Form
  • Policies, Procedures & Forms
    • US Soccer Assignment Policy
    • Vested Interest