1) it will be hot again. Take water breaks if needed. Especially in the afternoon. Ask the coachesin pre game. 
2) Run with the play! Don’t be a “center circle” ref and make sure if you are the center, run the field. Kids, coaches and parents will appreciate your energy and your close up viewpoint. You want to be neither too close nor too far from the action: 10-12 yards is a good rule of thumb. If you are the AR, run along the touchline, between the halfway line and the goal line, keeping level with the 2nd-to-last-defender or the ball, whichever is closer to the goal line. Keep up! 
3) Be professional: wear the full referee uniform kit. Remember you are getting paid for a great job. 
4) Be on time please. Coaches start calling me if they don’t see you on the field 30 min before the game. 

5) No Dogs! No Dogs! It is a school policy not a JUSA policy. 
6) Enjoy the game and have fun! 

1) It is going to be hot this weekend. If a coach, player or referee requests a water break, make it happen. It is a one minute hydration break and the clock continues to run. 
2) Be Kind and Patient with parents, coaches and players. Rec players may still be learning and having fun. 
3) Don’t be afraid to call a foul. Have confidence. You know the laws! At the end of the game, chances are you could have called more fouls. No one sends me an email complaining about too many whistles. 
4) Be early to the game. Believe it or not, coaches love to see the yellow jersey at the game. 
5) U8 Refs: Quick Reminder: be lenient about the rules and help teach the game and always keep safety in mind.

a) No penalty kicks

b) Slide Tackles are not permitted. An indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team. 

c) All offenses shall result in an indirect free kick being taken by the opposing team where the offense occurred.

d) A goal kick may be taken from anywhere within the goal area.

e) Second throw-in is allowed if there is an infraction on the first throw in. 

Have Fun! Have Fun! Have Fun!