Referee's Corner

Welcome to this new addition to the Referee page. Referee information will be posted for your use as a referee.

When a foul is identified by the referee:

1. Blow your whistle loudly
2. Give immediate direction of the restart
3. Manage the 10 yd distance for the kick to be taken but do not take away the opportunity for a quick free kick by the attacking team
4. Move down field to the approximate area of the landing of the ball from the free kick
5. If a hard foul, move to the spot of the foul to breakup any interaction by both teams

Spring 2010 Referee Kick Off Meeting Notes

• Preseason Kick-off Meeting Presentation (PPS) [PDF]
• Availability
• 2009/2010 Advice to Referees Must Reading!!!

2010 Badges

Remember, it takes six to eight weeks from the date you completed the recertification for USSF to process and send your 2010 Badge and Law Book.

In the meantime, please wear your 2009 Badge at your assignments.

How to become a Referee

The simple answer: attend and successfully complete a referee training program. GLASA typically offers two entry level training programs before each season as do most medium and large member associations in North Texas.

Note: You can attend a referee clinic anywhere in North Texas and referee in GLASA. More ...

USSF Referee Grades Explained

All referees affiliated with FIFA have a designated referee grade. The grade indicates the qualification of the referee to officiate at various levels of local, national and international soccer competition. There is a common misconception that these grades are related to elementary or secondary school grades - they're not, they are assigned by USSF. More ...