| LAWS OF THE GAME |
FIFA |
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/07_law_of-the-game.pdf |
The latest PDF version of the Laws of the Game. |
| POSITION PAPERS |
FIFA |
http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/papers.jsp.html |
Here you will find position papers in alphabetical order covering a wide variety of topics. Must reading for referees! |
| ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR REFEREES & ASSISTANT REFEREES (AIG) |
USSF |
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/AIG%202008.pdf |
Replaces the Instructions for Referees and Resolutions Affecting Team Coaches and Players, formerly issued for Regional and National Cup Competitions and Tournaments. Will be updated annually to reflect changes in Laws of the Game, memoranda, or position papers. |
| ASK A REFEREE |
FIFA |
http://www.ussoccer.com/laws/askref/index.jsp.html |
Hot topics in Q & A format. Great for researching tough calls. |
| FAQs FOR NEW REFEREES |
FIFA |
http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/refdev/faq.jsp.html |
Good place for new referees to start your research on questions. |
| REFEREE ADMINISTRATIVE HANDBOOK |
USSF |
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/07_ref_admin_hndbk.pdf |
2007 Edition – contains upgrade guidelines and other important administrative information. |
| OFFICIAL USSF REFEREE UNIFORM |
USSF |
http://www.ussoccer.com/referees/refprod/refuni.jsp.html |
Description of latest USSF approved Referee Uniform |
USSF ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
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USSF |
http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/doc_6_266.pdf |
In 2005, the Assessment Game Report Form was updated to reflect changes in modern soccer. The eight criteria in the old version has been replaced by five criteria in the new version. The new criteria with point allocation for each line item are shown in this document. |
| USSF Referee Development and Guidance Form |
USSF |
DevFormNew.doc RefereeDevelopmentandGuidanceForm.pdf |
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| Miracles Do Happen by Brian Hall |
USSF |
Miracles.htm |
Inspirational Article |
| Exercising Man Management by Paul Tamberino |
USSF |
ExercisingManManagement.htm |
Advice Article |