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As everyone knows we are now at the end of the summer season. This means that after Labor Day weekend we will be into the Coast Soccer League Fall Season. There will be a few tournaments during this time so it is important to note the differences in how the games are assigned for each. The difference between Tournament games and League games are this: Tournament games are held through out the year by the different soccer clubs/organizations. They are at various locations in Southern California - usually the "home" fields of the sponsoring club or at one of the soccer complexes. As far as referees are concerned there are no websites to log in and accept assigned games. Referee Coordinators are at the various sites and will have the referee schedule of assignments. You should give yourself enough time to arrive at the site, find parking and to find the Referee Coordinator (so that you will know which field is yours). Referees should also review the Tournament Rules (usually posted on the club's website) to see if there are any special circumstances applying to the tournament. The assignor usually calls individual referees to tell them what site and time they have been assigned games. Remember the time given to you is "game" time and you must check in with the Referee Coordinator a minimum of 20 minutes prior to that time. League games are held during the Fall and Spring season. Coast Soccer League is the sponsor of CSL's Fall League and Spring League Soccer is the sponsor of Spring League. Each League has it's own website and procedures for accepting games. Game locations are throughout the Inland Empire, Temecula and Victor Valley areas. The assignor gathers all referee's availability and enters them into the League's assigning website. Once he is done he sends an email out to the membership letting them know to go to the appropriate website (Fall or Spring) and accept the games as assigned. There are no Referee Coordinators at any sites so it is up to the individual referees to know where they are going and what time to be there...plus print your schedule and take it with you, in case of any conflicts. Please note the link above to download the CSL game acceptance presentation. Especially if you did not attend the August 2010 General Meeting. Even though there have been a few changes to the "look" of the referee acceptance website - the principles are the same and if not followed will result in games NOT being assigned or games that have been assigned to you will be taken away and reassigned to another referee. Signing up for the various websites can be confusing. For example, once you become a "registered user" of this website you will receive weekly emails from various Board members with information on referee issues. Primarily though it is the method that the assignor uses to pass on tournament information and to request weekly availability. Anyone can become a "registered user". This does not mean that you are automatically a member of IESRA and can be assigned games. You must still fill out the IESRA membership form and send it to the secretary. Once he processes your form he sends your information to the assignor and then you may be assigned games. Before anything else, you must be a USSF certified referee. This means that you have gone to a Referee Clinic and passed the certification test. Referee Clinics are held through Cal South. Their website is www.calsouth.com and you would follow the "Referee" link to find a Clinic near you to attend. Once you have followed those steps you may finally be able to be assigned to games. Assigning games can be very difficult for the assignor and the more flexible you are with your availability - the more likely you are to be assigned games. Flexibility means - days and times you can referee; distance you are willing to travel to go to games; your age; your experience as well as other factors. Keep all this in mind when you request games. |
