Referees

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Effective and efficient instruction that promotes competent game officiating

• Administer annual registration and certification of referees.
• Provide Linesman training for youngsters as an introduction to the 'referee' experience.
• Referees are trained from the beginning referee to advanced in-service referee for the more experienced and senior referees.
• Workshops and clinics assure consistency and technical knowledge of the Laws of the Game.
• Assessment of referees to assist in improving overall performance.
• Assignor classes to assist in identifying the most appropriate referee for a specific level of play.
• For Information, call the Illinois State Referee Committee 847/690-9881.

Important ISRC Information:

• Referee Clinics
• Recertification Procedures
• Request Form for Clubs, Leagues, et al to Host Referee Clinics (PDF File)
• Request Form for Clubs, Leagues, et al to Host a Recreational Clinic (PDF File)
• 2008 Illinois Referees (requires username and password)
  

General Referee Articles and USSF Links:

• Advice for New Referees - Very important document that explains how to obtain games assignments, how to dress professionally and conduct yourself, pre-game instructions, handling game situations with problem coaches, players, and parents, AR and Referee duties, player equipment, jewelry, as well as recertification information. 
• Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game - Publication by United States Soccer Federation that further enhances the Laws of the Game rule book. 
• Medical Alert Jewelry and Law 4  - This explains what’s permissible to wear while playing.
• Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity Denied – the 4 Ds - Elements required for sending off a player for denying an “obvious goal-scoring opportunity”.
• Player’s Equipment - Guidance on what is permissible equipment.
• Players Wearing Non-Compulsory Equipment - Points to assist in guiding decisions on non-compulsory equipment.
• Referee Report (United States Soccer Federation) – Referee Report for reporting incidences of misconduct.
• USSF Referee Administrative Handbook - USSF Rules and Policies pertaining to Referees.