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WTSRA February 2014 Meeting

WTSRA February 2014 Meeting. Presented by John White Referee Instructor Published by Eric M. Scott Referee Instructor. February 2014. Agenda Announcements Upcoming Tournaments League Assignments Tennessee Concussion Law Mechanics of Issuing a Caution/Send Off. Announcements.

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WTSRA February 2014 Meeting

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  1. WTSRA February 2014Meeting Presented by John White Referee Instructor Published by Eric M. Scott Referee Instructor

  2. February 2014 • Agenda • Announcements • Upcoming Tournaments • League Assignments • Tennessee Concussion Law • Mechanics of Issuing a Caution/Send Off

  3. Announcements Presented by John C. White Referee Instructor

  4. Announcements (cont.) • TSSAA Boys High School Pre-Season Meeting • Sunday, March 2nd – 6:30 p.m. • Advent Presbyterian Church • Instructors – Jack Winckleman & Rich Lando

  5. Announcements (cont.) • Grade 8 Entry Level Class • Feb. 14th – 16th • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • Instructors – James Beard

  6. Announcements (cont.) • SOTN University • March 1st & 2nd • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • Instructors – Andy Moss & Leland Grant • www.soccerofficialstn.org to register

  7. Announcements (cont.) • SOTN University • Instructors • Four time MLS Referee of the Year Paul Tamberino • •Current MLS Assistant and MLS Cup 2013 AR Paul Scott • •Former FIFA AR Rob Fereday • •National Assessor David Lakin • •National Referee Andy Moss • •National Referee Leland Grant

  8. Announcements (cont.) • TSSAA Referee Clinic • March 7th & 8th • Franklin Road Academy High School – Nashville, TN. • Instructor – Dennis Beard

  9. Announcements (cont.) • Assignor’s Meeting • Summer 2014 • Mandatory Meeting • Location to be Determined • “Guidelines on Assigning Pertaining to the New Referee Classifications”

  10. Upcoming Tournaments Presented by John White Referee Instructor

  11. Upcoming Tournaments • ADIDAS MidSouth FC Challenge • February 22nd & 23rd • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • U9 – u19 Boys & Girls • Assignors – Mark Herrington • Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. • For more information www.wtsra.cc.

  12. Upcoming Tournaments • Blue City Blowout • February 28th – March 2nd • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • U8 – u19 Boys & Girls • Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby • Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. • For more information www.wtsra.cc.

  13. Upcoming Tournaments • John Talley Showcase • March 21st – 23rd • Mike Rose Soccer Complex • U9 – u18 Boys & Girls • Assignors – Mike Mears & Doug Irby • Games fees will be post on www.wtrsa.cc. • For more information www.wtsra.cc.

  14. League Assignors Presented by John White Referee Instructor

  15. League Assignors • TSSAA Boys High School • Play Starts March 4th • Assignors – Rich Lando & Jack “Panther” Winckleman • For more information www.wtsra.cc. • “Matches & Availability” • “Local League Contact”

  16. League Assignors • Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation • Play Starts last week of February • Assignors –Mike Candebat • For more information www.wtsra.cc. • “Matches & Availability” • “Local League Contact”

  17. League Assignors • Greater Memphis Soccer Association • Play Starts last week of February • Assignors –Mark Herrington & Mike Mears • For more information www.wtsra.cc. • “Matches & Availability” • “Local League Contact”

  18. Tennessee Code Annotated 68-55-501Concussion

  19. Concussion Law • Signed by the Governor – April 2013 – Effective January 2014 • Applies to ALL Under 18 year old Youth Level Activities/Sports • Uniform Policy – Applies to all Activities/Sports Play in Tennessee • Supersedes Organization Concussion Policies if less Stringent

  20. Concussion Law • Know the Signs of a Concussion • Headache • Fogginess •  Difficulty concentrating •  Easily confused •  Slowed thought processes • Difficulty with memory • Nausea • Lack of energy, tiredness • Dizziness, poor balance • Blurred vision • Sensitive to light and sounds • Mood changes – irritable, anxious, or tearful

  21. Concussion Law • PROTOCOL FOR WHEN PLAYERS EXHIBIT SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, OR BEHAVIORS CONSISTENT WITH A CONCUSSION DURING PRACTICE OR COMPETITION • Continue to monitor players for possible signs of injury as usual. • Remove any player that shows signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion from the activity or competition. • Have the player examined by a designated health care provider. If the designated health care provider determines that the student has not sustained a concussion, the player may return to the activity or competition.

  22. Concussion Law • The head coach shall be responsible for obtaining clearance from a designated health care provider. • If the team does not have access to a designated health care provider, or if the team’s designated health care provider suspects that the athlete may have sustained a concussion, the only means for an athlete to return to practice or play is for the student to be evaluated and cleared by a licensed medical doctor (M.D.), Osteopathic Physician (D.O.) or a Clinical Neuropsychologist with Concussion Training. The person clearing the student must complete and sign the Concussion Return to Play” form.

  23. Mechanics of a Caution Presented By Eric Scott For Associate Referee Instructor Course

  24. Mechanics of a Caution • Procedures for Issuing a Caution • Paperwork for a Caution • Referee & Assistant Referee • Post Game

  25. Mechanics of a Caution Procedures

  26. Mechanics of a Caution • Procedures • Always “Ceremonial Restart” – Quick Restart Not Allowed • Give the “Restart on Whistle” Command & Signal • Proper Position Around the Ball • Isolate the Offending Player from Others • DO NOT • Point to a Player • You Should Already Be at the Spot • Demand a Player Move to your Position • Meet Half Way • Pull a Player from a Crowd – Touch a Player

  27. Mechanics of a Caution • Procedures (cont.) • Inform Player of Caution • Infraction & Corrective Action • “You are being cautioned for unsporting behavior, reckless tackle. You played the man and not the ball. Play the ball.” • “You are being cautioned for discent. Your words and actions will not be tolerated by this officiating crew. Stop talking to the A/R.”

  28. Mechanics of a Caution • Procedures (cont.) • Insult to Injury • Injured Player Should be Able to Get Up Before Showing Card • Unable to Show Card to Injured Player, Captain is Shown Card • Inform Captain Which Player is Receiving Card

  29. Mechanics of a Caution • Procedures (cont.) • Show Yellow Card • Professional & Authoritative - Not Overbearing • Hold Card Over Your Head – Face Player w/ Arm Extended • Not In Face of Player

  30. Mechanics of a Caution Paperwork

  31. Mechanics of a Caution • Paperwork • Record Relevant Information on Your Game Card – Hold Your Head UP!!!!!! • Time of Incident • Team & the # of Player Committing Misconduct/Foul • Reason for the Caution • # of Player who Received the Foul

  32. Mechanics of a Caution • Paperwork (cont.) • Crew Responsibility • Pre-Game Conference • Who is Backing Up Whom? • What to do in the Event of a Caution or Send Off? • Half Time or Conclusion of Game • Confirm Information with Your Crew • Check Player Information Against Roster Information • Player # vs Name on Roster • Complete USSF Match Report & Supplemental Report • Email to TN Soccer, Your Assigner & League

  33. Join WTSRA

  34. Join WTSRA! • WTSRA • $20 for 2014 • $10 for under 22 • Payable to Ray S. (WTSRA Treasurer) • Why Join WTSRA? • Attend 5 WTSRA Meeting • Pay Dues • No Recert. Class Required. No John. No Eric. No Boredom for five hours. • Take Recert Test On Line

  35. Next WTSRA Meeting • March 10th @ 6:30 p.m. • Central Church • Topic – Special Presentation by Mark Herrington – NISOA National Referee

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