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New Arbiter Features

One new feature sure to please assignors and referees alike is the new automatic scoping feature to link referees to area assignors. If you live in the Metropolitan Charlotte region and would like to receive assignments from all three assignors, Eric Johnson, Charles Powell and Diego Romoro, or you are coming into this region for assessed game or work extended work or school, there is an easy way to be "seen" on the assignor of your choice.
1. On the Assignors page at www.ncsra.org you will find a Public Assignors List and on that list will be an Area number and an Assignor Number. Note the Assignor Number of the assignor you are interested in adding.
2. Open your Start Page at www.thearbiter.net, open Account, Information, Misc Fields, and look about half way down to find the line: USSF Assignor #(s). On that line, put that assignor's number including the parentheses on that line. You may add more than one assignor number, but be sure to put each individual assignor number in parentheses For example, to put Diego Romero and Charles Powell as you assignors, put (66)(69) on that line.
3. Note: If you are already receiving assignments from an assignor, you do not need to add that assignor's number. You can, but it won't make any difference.
4. Note: Removing the number does not remove you from that assignor's scope. To do that you must request removal from our State Youth Referee Administrator, Mr. Paul James. Or write the assignor and he will forward your request.

Get Re-Certified!

The new USSF Soccer Year is about half over. I know your badge says 2008 and you just now started wearing it, but the 2008 Laws are written to be enforce beginning July 1, 2007 and new laws will go into effect July 1, 2008! If you don't re-certify early in July or August, you could be applying out-of-date Laws and International Board Decisions incorrectly for up to six months! Plan now to re-certify early; as some of you have discovered, the number of local clinics that will be available next January will be very limited. Don't be caught short and needing to drive 100 miles to find a clinic.

Now is the time to begin planning for a summer re-certification clinic!

New Referees

Current referees, are you doing your part to recruit new referees? It is in our interest to have a steady stream of new referees coming into our area, especially with the dramatic growth of youth soccer here. Always refer interested individuals to www.ncsra.org for a full description of the certification process and a list of area clinics.

Document on Points of Emphasis

Experienced referees should especially review this excellent FIFA Special Instructions file, about elbowing, shirt tugging and other vital aspects of match control: Special Instructions for Referees

It is TIME TO BE ON TIME!

A point of emphasis in 2008 is Officiating Crew Communications. And it begins with a proper pre-game meeting. Make sure you have allowed sufficient time to arrive for your first match of the day at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled kickoff. If you are new to site, allow for additional time to get lost and for possible traffic tie-ups. The more challenging the match, the earlier you should arrive -- rested and focused. It is the foundation of professionalism.