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Becoming a Better Tournament Official

Becoming a Better Tournament Official. Workshop Objectives. Understood importance of preparation Better understand tournament play Learn through different teaching approaches Learn some new things Mostly for tournament play Also for every day games . General Preparation.

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Becoming a Better Tournament Official

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  1. Becoming a Better Tournament Official

  2. Workshop Objectives • Understood importance of preparation • Better understand tournament play • Learn through different teaching approaches • Learn some new things • Mostly for tournament play • Also for every day games

  3. General Preparation Examples of Referee Preparation Include: • Better understand LOTG • Complete kit • Prepare pre-match instructions • Meet the Referee team

  4. Game-Specific Preparation Details for this Match: • Start time/end time • Size of ball • Tie break procedure, if any • Substitution policy • Players per team

  5. Why Hold Youth Soccer Tourneys? Reasons Include: • Provide higher level competition • Social aspects – build camaraderie • College recruiting • Provide Referees assessment / mentoring opportunities • Raise money for area/section uses

  6. How do AYSO Tournaments Differ? …From non-AYSO Youth Tournaments… • AYSO Philosophy: EBOPSP • Everyone plays - Positive coaching • Balanced teams - Sportsmanship, good • Open registration - Player development • AYSO Vision Statement • Provide world-class programs • Enrich children’s lives

  7. How do AYSO Tournaments Differ? …From Regular Season AYSO Matches… • More emphasis on winning • More assertive and aggressive play • Often, more dissent • More game management needed • Rules may vary

  8. What Should You Know… …About AYSO Tournament Rules? • Every tournament has unique rules that may include: • Match lengths • Who handles pre-game inspections • Coin toss? • Team sizes

  9. What Should You Know… …About AYSO Tournament Rules? • Substitution protocols • Weather rules • Point systems (awards/deductions) • Tie-breaking procedures • Post-match reporting

  10. Small Group Work

  11. Group 1 Scenario Antietam Cup Tournament in Maryland • Referee paired with two unknown ARs • Round-robin G-16 match • Warm/humid conditions • Ten unique tournament rules • Referee to provide pre-match instructions

  12. Group 2 Scenario Cactus Classic Tournament in Arizona • Two Advanced Referees as ARs, unknown Referee • Round-robin B-12 match • Warm/dry conditions • Seven unique tournament rules • Referee to provide pre-match instructions

  13. Group 3 Scenario Section 8 Tournament in Michigan • Semi-final B-19 match ended in a tie • Referee team is tired and one AR’s performance is sub-par • Warm/humid conditions • Tie-breaking procedure • Referee to provide post-match/pre-overtime instructions

  14. AYSO National GamesPurpose • Bring together Regions, Areas & Sections • Share diverse soccer culture • Sportsmanship, team spirit and new friends • Participate in week long activities • Not a “national” championship

  15. AYSO National GamesHistory Tournaments have been held in • California • Florida • Hawaii • Illinois • Michigan • New Mexico • New York • Tennessee

  16. AYSO National GamesBasic Facts (2012 Games) • 3,300 players on 220 teams • EBOPSP • U-10 to U-19 • 14,000 hotel room nights • 300 referees

  17. AYSO National Games2014 Games • The biggest and best yet ! • Two locations in Southern California • Expanded player group • AYSO Extra • Adult teams • More referee opportunities

  18. Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Understand the psyschology of tournaments • Winners and losers • Winners play for the title • Delay tactics / frustration • Game management approaches

  19. Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Shorter games often more intense • Potential for spiraling out of control • More frequent fouls and misconducts • Team standings may impact your match • Intensity may rise during tournament • Different player tactics

  20. Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Familiarize yourself with tournament rules • Pre-tournament Referee meeting • Pick up helpful tips • Develop sense of camaraderie • Pack a complete Referee kit

  21. Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Show up early day one • Essential to start / end on time • Take care of your body • Hydrate early and often • Sun tan lotion and band aids • Potassium, bananas and cramps

  22. Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – No “I” in Team • Meet your game’s Referee Team • Develop rapport • Assess experience & abilities • Pre-game instructions • Frequent eye contact during match

  23. Tournament Refereeing Final Recommendations Learn from each other • Learn from other Referees • Formally: assessments or observations • Informally: watch and discuss • Have other Referees learn from you • Formally or informally

  24. Referees: Our Role in the AYSO Experience

  25. Who are the Referees’ “Customers?”

  26. Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown

  27. AYSO Ambassadors

  28. Great Refereeing = Great Customer Service • The Game Matters! • We Honor the Laws of the Game • Nurturing New Referees

  29. Tips and Tools • Use “The Triangle” • Teaching the Game • Embracing: Troublehsooters, “Help Desk.” • The Thank You

  30. We’re AYSO Ambassadors!

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