Super thanks for being a JUSA referee this weekend. JUSA really appreciates it, and without you, 2000 children could not play soccer. 

With that being said, we are being paid well to be responsible, understand and apply the laws and keep the kids safe. 

Just a few reminders: 

1) if anyone asks for a hydration break, make sure you have one. Afternoon games might be warm. 

2) Each team pays half, collect from each coach/team manager.

3) Have a good pregame with each coach: confirm length of game, substitutions, sideline behavior and “I may have a different angle than what you see”

4) JUSA teams have player cards. Check them. 

5) Be professional. Wear the full referee kit. 

6) if you have a CSL game, accept the game in the app. Centers are responsible for reporting the match in the CSL app. 
7) Thank the coaches for coaching. They work hard and volunteer a lot of hours. 

A few reminders for the weekend:

1) Please be on time for games. Last weekend I received several calls from coaches and other referees about refs being late. You need to be at the game 30 min before the game time. 
2) Each team pays half. You should collect from both coaches. 
3) No dogs on school fields. It is a School rule not a JUSA rule. 
4) Strong Pre game with Coaches.

A) Confirm the length of the half (25 min, 30 min 35 min)
B) Substitutions: U8-U10 at quarters only, Other ages: free subs at half field
C) Sidelines: Coach you are in control of sideline. Only talk to Coach, do not talk to parents
D) Angles: “Coach I may have a different angle than you, so we play on”

5) If you have a CSL game, centers are required to use the app to send in the match results.