THE XSC REFEREE CONNECTION

The 2012 Xenia SoccerClub (XSC) Referee Clinic Dates are scheduled for June and July

Returning referees must attend one (1) of the Saturday morning sessions and test. 

NEW REFEREES MUST attend the full Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon sessions and test.

Returning Referee Refresher Clinic Dates/Times (attend one session):

            Session #1:     Sat June 23, 9:00 am to 12:00pm; testing 11:00 to noon

                 or

           Session #2:      Sat July 21, 9:00 am to 12:00pm; testing 11:00 to noon

NEW REFEREE Clinic Dates (must attend one complete session, Sat and Sun):

            Session #1:    Sat June 23, 1:00 to 5:00 PM

                                    SunJune 24, 2:00 to 5:00 PM; testing 3:30 to 5:00 PM

                    or

            Session #2:    Sat July 21, 1:00 to 5:00 PM

                                    SunJuly 22, 2:00 to 5:00 PM; testing 3:30 to 5:00 PM

* All sessions will be held at the XSC storage garage behind the concession stand; this is located on Fairgrounds Rd, left of the old Greene County – Mullins Public Pool building.

Check out the website provided by James Gumbert on Referee Week in Review with referee call play analysis: http://www.ussoccer.com/Referees/Week-In-Review.aspx

Here's one from Week 13 on an offsides call... a great example of an offsides player distracting the keeper.  Read the general situation and analysis below, but really watch the video replays through the link provided.  It shows it several times, and it takes a couple of watches to catch what happened...

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Referee-Programs/2011/06/Referee-Week-in-Review-Week-13.aspx

 If the link above doesn't work in this blog post, just cut and paste it into your web browser url window.

Referee Week in Review – Week 13

The Situation: Kansas City and Chicago are tied 0-0 in the 16th minute.

The Play: A player from Kansas City crosses the ball on the ground into the penalty area towards his teammate who is in an offside position and attempts to play the ball but does not make contact. The ball continues rolling through the penalty area where another Kansas City player, who is onside,puts the ball into the net.

The Decision: The assistant referee raises his flag to indicate an offside decision and the referee is alerted almost immediately. Though play continues momentarily, with the Kansas City player scoring what he thinks is a goal, the referee whistles to call offside and waits for the Kansas City team to stop its brief celebration before allowing play to restart with a indirect free kick for Chicago from inside its own box.

My Take: When the attacker moves toward the ball from his offside position, he clearly distracts the opposing team’s goalkeeper. This is an example of a player interfering with the opponent and is one of the three reasons where an attacking player must be penalized for participating in the play from an offside position.

The Laws of the Game: Law 11 provides detail on offside, laying out its definitions and providing detailed explanations of when a player can be considered offside in the course of a game.

FIND A REFEREE SUBSTITUTE FORUM AVAILABLE!

Use the "Find a Sub Forum" tab above to post days/times you are available to ref; PLEASE include your phone number so you can be contacted quickly.

Or, you can use the forum when a LEGITIMATE conflict arises and you need to post dates/times you need someone to substitute for you.  PLEASE include your phone number so you can be contacted quickly.

REMEMBER!!  YOU are responsible for ensuring you get your game covered.  Work it out with the other referee staff members first; ONLY call one of the Referee Committee Members as a LAST resort ... BUT, DO NOT WAIT until the LAST minute (i.e. like the night before)!!!!!

We are happy to provide this site for you to check game assignments, keep up with the latest news or updates, and stay in touch with us and each other. We are looking forward to a great season!