Thanks for the info. The info I got from assignors that responded was that in the rec/rec+ levels, there's probably some grace, especially the younger ages and refs are to encourage the players to play quicker. Seems like once we get to 11v11, everyone is indicated we will follow the FIFA prescribed protocols. Like I said, this past weekend I did it just to get that practice since it is new and a change...and the players, especially in competitive leagues it sounds like, will need to adapt as well.
I get in preseason games refs are "lax". It's not really lax. I had a couple girls with jewelry on that I didn't notice until late in my first game on Saturday. I let it slide but made mention to each of the coaches after the game to remember to be properly equipped for any actual games and that included removed necklaces and earrings. Coach was a little peeved at the girls and was like "It's not like they've been playing for 5-6 years".
2nd game, U16s, had a girl with a foul from behind, intently to stop a promising attack. I whistled for the foul and flat out told the player if this had been a real game where we were keeping score, she'd be getting a yellow. Plus referees don't want to waste their time writing down yellow card info when it's going nowhere and has no implications down the line. Heck, even if a fight broke out and I had to actually show a red in a scrimmage, I'm not sure who that would be reported to since the games don't have match numbers associated with them. When you issue a red card, there's a whole report on the USSF site that you have to fill out. Refs have to know their USSF Badge #, match #, game time/date, field and complex, teams involved, both coaches. Apparently USSF keeps a database and for normal RCs I don't think it's a big deal/ For violent conduct, slightly bigger deal and now with the new ref abuse, you get a RC for that and you can forget about playing (or coaching or attending) for a while.
I get in preseason games refs are "lax". It's not really lax. I had a couple girls with jewelry on that I didn't notice until late in my first game on Saturday. I let it slide but made mention to each of the coaches after the game to remember to be properly equipped for any actual games and that included removed necklaces and earrings. Coach was a little peeved at the girls and was like "It's not like they've been playing for 5-6 years".
2nd game, U16s, had a girl with a foul from behind, intently to stop a promising attack. I whistled for the foul and flat out told the player if this had been a real game where we were keeping score, she'd be getting a yellow. Plus referees don't want to waste their time writing down yellow card info when it's going nowhere and has no implications down the line. Heck, even if a fight broke out and I had to actually show a red in a scrimmage, I'm not sure who that would be reported to since the games don't have match numbers associated with them. When you issue a red card, there's a whole report on the USSF site that you have to fill out. Refs have to know their USSF Badge #, match #, game time/date, field and complex, teams involved, both coaches. Apparently USSF keeps a database and for normal RCs I don't think it's a big deal/ For violent conduct, slightly bigger deal and now with the new ref abuse, you get a RC for that and you can forget about playing (or coaching or attending) for a while.
