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Mason SAY Referee Code of Ethics

  1. Referees shall always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.
  2. Referees will conduct themselves honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of their position and trust.
  3. Referees shall honor their assigned game/match obligation.
  4. Referees will endeavor to attend local meetings and referee clinics in order to better know the Laws of the Game and their proper interpretation.
  5. Referees will always strive to achieve maximum teamwork with all fellow referees and/or linesmen.
  6. Referees shall be loyal to all fellow referees and linesmen, and never knowingly criticize or promote criticism of them.
  7. Referees shall strive to be in the best of physical condition so as to be in position to make the correct calls (supporting the endeavor to be in the right place at the right time).
  8. Referees will endeavor to control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing firmness.
  9. Referees shall do their utmost to assist their fellow officials to better themselves and their work mentoring younger more inexperienced referees when needed.
  10. Referees shall not make statements about any game except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game.
  11. Referees should consider that it is a privilege to be part of the Soccer Association for Youth and should strive to make their actions reflect credit upon that organization and its Franchises/Organizations.
Failure to abide by this code of conduct and ethics may result in disciplinary action or decertification.

Referee FAQs

Q.  What do you have to do to become a SAY referee in Mason?
Q.  When & where to referee classes are held?
Q.  When are SAY games played?
Q.  Can I referee if I also play Mason SAY soccer in the same season?
Q.  Can I referee with my friends?
Q.  Do you need any adult referees?
Q.  If I took a Select/Club referee class can I referee Mason SAY games?
Q.  What do I need to purchase to be a referee?
Q.  Is there a test I have to pass to be a referee?
Q.  How many games would I be able to referee on a Saturday?
Q.  How many ref classes are given before the season starts?
Q.  Would I have had to play soccer in order to be a referee?
Q.  If my question is not answered here, who can I contact?
Q.  How old do you have to be to referee SAY games in Mason?
Q.  What divisions would I be able to referee?
Q.  How long are the quarters?
Q.  Can I referee younger age divisions even if I am old enough to referee older divisions?
Q.  Do I have to provide my own transportation to and from the games?
Q.  How much does the referee class cost?
Q.  Do I need to pre-register for the referee class?
Q.  I cannot attend the Mason SAY Referee Training. What should I do?
Q.  How much do I get paid?
Q.  Where can I access the rulebook?
Q.  Where can I purchase necessary equipment? What equipment do you recommend?
Q.  How do I complete Concussion Training?
Q.  Something came up last minute and I can’t ref my upcoming game(s). What should I do?
Q.  If I cannot ref a game, can I find my replacement?
Q.  How do I complete SafeSport Requirements?
Q.  What is SignUpGenius?
Q.  How do I assign myself open games on Sign Up Genius?
Q.  Does each referee need a separate email?
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