FAQs
Q: What games can you officiate
if you are a Grade 9 Recreational Referee?
Q: When should I arrive at the complex for my assigned
games?
Q: How much are dues for CTSRA and when are they due?
Q: What can I do to reduce the physical challenges
on days that I referee?
Q: Can I wear jewelry while I am refereeing or assisting?
Q: How do I submit availability for HOT soccer?
Q: How
do I sign up for a referee clinic?
Q: Where do I find information on upgrading to a grade 8?
Q: Where do I find information on upgrading to a grade 7?
Q: Starting out, what do I need?
What games can
you referee if you are a Grade 9 Recreational Referee?
As a Grade 9 Referee (Blue Badge), you are qualified to work as an Assistant Referee
(AR) up to the U14 age group. You are also qualified to work as a
Referee up to the U14 age group. Please recognize that you will probably
be assigned games at lower age groups to help develop your skills and allow the
more experienced referees to evaluate your capabilities. As your skills
improve you will be assigned more challenging ages and games. Back
When should I arrive at the complex for my assigned games?
The
Referee and the Assistant Referees should be at the field 15-30 minutes before
the start of the game. As a result, you should arrive at the fields 30 -
45 minutes BEFORE the start of your first game to check in, fill out game
sheets, etc. Back
How much are dues for CTSRA and when are they due?
If you are
a new official, certified in the current calendar year, your first year’s CTSRA
dues are free and your membership is in good standing until May of the
following year. The dues are $15 for
those referees 18 years of age and older; for those younger than 18 years of
age the dues are $10. Back
What can I do to reduce the physical challenges on days that I referee?
In addition to good general conditioning, you should
increase your intake of water, preferably beginning 2 days before the day you
referee. On the day you referee, eat
foods high in potassium to decrease the chances of cramping, avoid caffeinated drinks,
and use a sunscreen with a high SPF rating and apply throughout the day. Back
What happens when a referee instructs me, as the assistant, to follow a
procedure that differs with what I learned in the referee clinic?
When the referee has completed the instructions, explain
that you have a question. If there is
time and opportunity, tell the referee what your understanding from the clinic
was. There may have been a change that
the referee was not aware of, or you could have in fact misunderstood. You are told a lot in the clinics, and for y ou to have questions is expected. Don’t keep yourself in the dark – the sooner
you ask the better. If a question
remains after you and the referee discuss the issue, visit with one of the
instructors, assessors or a CTSRA board member.
Back to the original question:
FOR THAT MATCH—follow the referee’s
instructions. Back
Can I wear jewelry while I am refereeing or assisting?
Although there is nothing that specifically prohibits this
it is preferred that you, like the players, not wear anything that is
distracting or dangerous. A plain
wedding band may not be dangerous; however, rings, earrings, necklaces or
bracelets may be. If you wear earrings
the ball could strike you in the ear just like a player. HOT soccer players are not allowed to wear
any jewelry of any kind. Additionally,
they are not allowed to wear anything like casts or unshielded braces that
might be dangerous to themselves, teammates or
opponents. The officials should approach
this question as if he\she were playing. Back
How do I submit availability for HOT soccer?
Go to www.ctsra.com. Select the “Availability” link. Complete the form and submit. If you are a new official, new to the area,
or your conflicts and information has changed please fill out and submit the “Info
& Conflicts” form. If it is not on
the availability page it will be soon. Back
Starting
out, what do I need?
A pair of running shoes, preferably black, a pair of black
shorts, and a pair of black, knee high socks.
The shorts, shoes and socks can usually be found locally in one of the
sporting goods stores. For your first
uniform shirt purchase it is usually best to start with the gold. Your first few weeks out you will be working
lines for U10 games and will not need flags, a whistle, coin etc. . . You will need a
writing instrument and paper. You will
need to invest and add to your officiating wardrobe as your experience and game
assignments increase. Back