NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REFEREE ASSOCIATION
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information for new referees

Check out this helpful US Soccer Federation video on Advice to New Referees: Being an Assistant Referee.

US Soccer Referee Pocket Guide

us soccer referee pocket guide

U.S. Soccer Federation
Information for New Referees
ussf information for new referees
Document Summary:
  • Getting Game Assignments

  • Making a Good First Impression, Know the Laws:
    • Dress and Act Professionally
    • Take Charge
    • What You Need to Have
    • Getting to the Field

  • Pre-Game Responsibilities:
    • ​Inspect the Field:
    • Check in the Players
    • If You Are the Assistant
    • If You Are the Referee​
​
  • Managing Difficult Situations:
    • Dealing with Problem Coaches
    • Dealing with Problem Players          
    • Dealing with Problem Parents

  • Getting Feedback from Peers

  • Recertification Requirements - Looking Ahead
NOCRA - North Orange County Referee Association
  • Home
  • General League Information
    • Coast Soccer League >
      • CSL League Cup
      • CSL Referee App
      • CSL Official Match Report
    • ECNL/ECRL League Information
    • AYSO Cypress 154 League
    • City of Irvine Adult Leagues
    • SoCal Reds FC League
    • SoCal League
    • Player Development Initiatives >
      • 7 v 7 Modifications
      • 9 v 9 Modifications
    • Recreational & InterCity Leagues
  • New Member Application
    • Referee Certification
    • Re-Certification
    • Information for New Referees
    • Parents of Youth Referees
  • Contact NOCRA BOD
  • Tournaments
    • Silverlakes Summer Showcase >
      • 2025 Silverlakes Summer Showcase Availability
    • General Tournament Instructions
    • Kicks from the Penalty Mark
    • OC Great Park Field Map
    • Silverlakes Sports Complex Field Map
  • Scrimmages
  • Monthly Meeting Information
  • Uniform & Gear
  • Finance
    • Referee Fees & Payments
    • Forfeit Procedure
    • Membership Dues
    • Assignment Policy
    • Field Closures
  • 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 Message
    • 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