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Becoming a Better Tournament Official. Workshop Objectives. Understood importance of preparation Better understand tournament play Learn through different teaching approaches Learn some new things Mostly for tournament play Also for every day games . General Preparation.
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Workshop Objectives • Understood importance of preparation • Better understand tournament play • Learn through different teaching approaches • Learn some new things • Mostly for tournament play • Also for every day games
General Preparation Examples of Referee Preparation Include: • Better understand LOTG • Complete kit • Prepare pre-match instructions • Meet the Referee team
Game-Specific Preparation Details for this Match: • Start time/end time • Size of ball • Tie break procedure, if any • Substitution policy • Players per team
Why Hold Youth Soccer Tourneys? Reasons Include: • Provide higher level competition • Social aspects – build camaraderie • College recruiting • Provide Referees assessment / mentoring opportunities • Raise money for area/section uses
How do AYSO Tournaments Differ? …From non-AYSO Youth Tournaments… • AYSO Philosophy: EBOPSP • Everyone plays - Positive coaching • Balanced teams - Sportsmanship, good • Open registration - Player development • AYSO Vision Statement • Provide world-class programs • Enrich children’s lives
How do AYSO Tournaments Differ? …From Regular Season AYSO Matches… • More emphasis on winning • More assertive and aggressive play • Often, more dissent • More game management needed • Rules may vary
What Should You Know… …About AYSO Tournament Rules? • Every tournament has unique rules that may include: • Match lengths • Who handles pre-game inspections • Coin toss? • Team sizes
What Should You Know… …About AYSO Tournament Rules? • Substitution protocols • Weather rules • Point systems (awards/deductions) • Tie-breaking procedures • Post-match reporting
Group 1 Scenario Antietam Cup Tournament in Maryland • Referee paired with two unknown ARs • Round-robin G-16 match • Warm/humid conditions • Ten unique tournament rules • Referee to provide pre-match instructions
Group 2 Scenario Cactus Classic Tournament in Arizona • Two Advanced Referees as ARs, unknown Referee • Round-robin B-12 match • Warm/dry conditions • Seven unique tournament rules • Referee to provide pre-match instructions
Group 3 Scenario Section 8 Tournament in Michigan • Semi-final B-19 match ended in a tie • Referee team is tired and one AR’s performance is sub-par • Warm/humid conditions • Tie-breaking procedure • Referee to provide post-match/pre-overtime instructions
AYSO National GamesPurpose • Bring together Regions, Areas & Sections • Share diverse soccer culture • Sportsmanship, team spirit and new friends • Participate in week long activities • Not a “national” championship
AYSO National GamesHistory Tournaments have been held in • California • Florida • Hawaii • Illinois • Michigan • New Mexico • New York • Tennessee
AYSO National GamesBasic Facts (2012 Games) • 3,300 players on 220 teams • EBOPSP • U-10 to U-19 • 14,000 hotel room nights • 300 referees
AYSO National Games2014 Games • The biggest and best yet ! • Two locations in Southern California • Expanded player group • AYSO Extra • Adult teams • More referee opportunities
Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Understand the psyschology of tournaments • Winners and losers • Winners play for the title • Delay tactics / frustration • Game management approaches
Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Shorter games often more intense • Potential for spiraling out of control • More frequent fouls and misconducts • Team standings may impact your match • Intensity may rise during tournament • Different player tactics
Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Familiarize yourself with tournament rules • Pre-tournament Referee meeting • Pick up helpful tips • Develop sense of camaraderie • Pack a complete Referee kit
Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – Be Prepared! • Show up early day one • Essential to start / end on time • Take care of your body • Hydrate early and often • Sun tan lotion and band aids • Potassium, bananas and cramps
Tournament Refereeing Recommendations – No “I” in Team • Meet your game’s Referee Team • Develop rapport • Assess experience & abilities • Pre-game instructions • Frequent eye contact during match
Tournament Refereeing Final Recommendations Learn from each other • Learn from other Referees • Formally: assessments or observations • Informally: watch and discuss • Have other Referees learn from you • Formally or informally
Everyone Plays! “Customer service is not a department, it’s an attitude” - Unknown
Great Refereeing = Great Customer Service • The Game Matters! • We Honor the Laws of the Game • Nurturing New Referees
Tips and Tools • Use “The Triangle” • Teaching the Game • Embracing: Troublehsooters, “Help Desk.” • The Thank You