Let’s remain calm this weekend and have fun!
Keep these notes in mind:
1) Check the schedule. Check the schedule. Games change.
2) Player cards are required this weekend. All JUSA teams should have them. Please check the players against a game card. 
3) All 9v9 games: no heading. There are mixed ages in this group. 
4) Designated home team listed on the schedule pays 100% of the refs. Only collect from one coach. 
5) Substitution Policy: 50% playing time required for every player. U8, U9, U10: no free subs. only sub at quarter breaks and at half. 25 min games, stop the game between 12 and 13 min mark for quarter and allow subs. This policy allowed for easy accountability with 50% playing time. 
U11 and older: free subs. 

6) No dogs. No dogs. No dogs. 
7) It will be hotter than normal. Take water breaks if needed. 

200 teams from all over the county with over 2000 players kicked off spring soccer last weekend. JUSA runs one of the largest Rec Spring programs in CalSouth. Without Referees, kids can not play this great game. Thanks for making it happen.

Some coaches comments from last weekend:
“Referee did a Good job explaining his calls” 

“Only had 1 ref (for U8), but he was great, very fair and friendly. His primary concern was player safety and he took the time to teach players the correct way to 1) throw in, 2) off-side rules and made it a learning experience for the kids”

“Refs were fair and friendly and personable. I hope to have them again”
Here are few notes for the second week:

1) Player cards: all teams should have player cards. Go ahead and check the cards with the players please. 
2) Pre Game with coaches: make sure you talk with the coaches about sideline behavior and respect. 
3) Be on time: Coaches get nervous and start calling me if they don’t see a referee. 

4) Talk with your Whistle!  Be vocal. Tell the players and coaches about the foul. 

5) The designated home team listed on the schedule pays 100% of the fees!

Thanks for being a ref this weekend!

First Spring 2022 JUSA games will start March 12 and run for 9 weeks. Only Rec and Rec Gold (Signature or Strong Rec Teams) this season. No Club teams. There are about 100 referee spots open each weekend. Only sign up for three games per day and only two single whistle games.

Follow CalSouth Referee COVID protocols. It is the Referee choice to wear a mask on the field. Practice social distancing and do not share equipment. Perform proper hand hygiene before play, half time and after the game.

1) You need to have a 2022 badge. I am removing those refs without a badge from the approved ref list, and you will not be able to self assign. Contact  refereeregistration@calsouth.com if you have questions about your badge. 

2) Ref Fees: Home team will pay 100% of the ref fees. Spring Ref fees are attached. Pay is calculated at $1.70 per minute. U8-U10 games are single referee games.

3) Player Cards Cards are not required this weekend.  Hopefully everything will be sorted out by next weekend.  

4) Water Breaks: it is going to be hot this weekend. Work with coaches with breaks midway thru the half. It is not a coaching moment but a 30 second water break.

5) Home team chooses their sideline. There’s no “North”/”West” in the spring as teams travel to other cities and the home team providing the field should get their choice.

Coaches must stay in technical area. No parents/coaches can sit or stand behind goals. Parents sit on the left side of their team bench. ARs do not have parents behind them! In general do not talk to parents, only to coaches.

6) No Dogs, No Dogs, No Dogs. School signs on fields prohibit animals on field. At Park fields, Dogs need to be at least 15 yards away from the field.

7) Have Fun, Have Fun Have Fun. It’s great for the kids to be able to play soccer again!