Are there any referees from Ohio here that I could talk to? We've relocated to the Grove City area (Near Columbus) and I have some questions....
I got my first USSF badge in 2009. For the first time since then, I'm not currently registered as a soccer referee either for USSF or NFHS. I'm...
Many years ago, I bought some recharge socks from Under Armour. They are compression type socks that go under my regular socks. For whatever...
I'm sure we had a thread like this before, but I did some extensive searching and can't find it. I realize that a lot of what I'm about to ask is...
I was talking with my wife last night about headsets (I don't remember how the conversation came up). I told her I would be more interested in...
I feel dumb for posting this, but I want to be clear... A free kick taken from a defending teams own penalty area (ie goal kick) is not in play...
I usually wear under armour recharge socks under my regular ref socks. Its time to replace them but under armour doesnt carry them anymore. Does...
The other "embarassing moments" thread was last updated a couple of years ago, so I figured I would start a new thread. JV game, two man crew....
Does anybody know any drills I can do or some sort of practice to make sure I get the flag in the correct hand before I put it up? Specifically,...
Recently, I sustained a concussion during a game I was reffing. I'm thinking of getting some head gear to wear during games. I'm looking at the...
There has been discussion on here about referees handing out dissent cards, and the implication that 7 was way too high. I tend to agree with...
I encountered something new yesterday and I'm not sure how to handle it should I see it again. I was doing a HS scrimmage (2 man system). During...
I'm obviously never going to be a high level referee, but I do want to excel in what I do. I've been reading a lot about game management and want...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1751031-paraguayan-soccer-player-kicks-a-referee-in-the-face-after-a-red-card?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=refe...
I realize this may be more of a you had to be there situation, but I am looking for some help on a situation I've not encountered before. U15...
Here in North Carolina, we got our annual time to recert email. Most of it is being done online this year, and since I've been reffing long...
So I was working today and I got a call from another ref. He initally called around 330 but I didn't get back to him until 4 (I was in a meeting...
I had a U17 Match tonight and had an interesting situation. I think in the end we got it right, but I wanted some opinions. Defender clearly...
Had a jerk coach last night, but it brought up a few questions for me. I'm AR on the coaches side. Before the game, this coach (the visiting...
I'm a referee in North Carolina, but I'm sure this information can be tailored for other states. I signed up to referee high school for the first...
Situation: U11 Boys game. I am there, along with the rest of my ref crew, doing normal pregame activities - (checking nets, warming up, etc)....
According to the Official Match Statistics,...
Does anyone know where I can find a practice recert exam for a Grade 8? Or link me to any practice questions? I feel like I know the laws pretty...
I usually have two pregame conferences, one with the teams(each team separately after I've checked them in), and one with my ARs. To the teams, I...
Last weekend, I was AR in a preseason friendly. As the ball headed toward the end line where I was, I was in the corner watching the ball. It...