You can download the following two Excel spreadsheet templates to use with UAR to print your game cards: GameCardTall.xlt and GameCardShort.xlt.  The tall version is for the OSI game book that has the pencil holder.  The short version should work for all others.  These game card templates will allow you to copy a row from your schedule on UAR and paste it into a spreadsheet row.  There is a “Print Game Card” button that will copy the data from the input screen to the game card screen and print the game card to the default printer.  You can do 2 game cards on each sheet.  In order to use these templates, you must enable the macros.  I recommend that when you download these templates you first open them with the macros disabled.  Then use Save As on the file menu to save them to the appropriate template directory for your version of Excel.  Save them as templates not workbooks.  Once you have saved them into your templates folder, they will be accessible when you click on new office document or file new from the Excel menu.  When using them as templates you will need to enable macros.  The sheets are protected, but there isn’t any password.  So, you can unprotect them if you wish to add your own customizations or view the macros.

We plan to hold the October Monthly PSRA General meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, from 7 - 9 pm at the Cultural Arts Center in Pleasanton (Next to the Swim Center).  The topic will be “Positioning”.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.  We might even surprise you with some goodies.  These meetings are for all PSRA members which are all licensed referees in Pleasanton.  We want to help all of you become successful officials.   See you on the pitch.

Please note the following Rules for U9 & U10 league games for 2008. These rules do not apply to our U11 and above games. 

Referees are reminded that they do not have the authority to permit the coaches to agree to alter any of the league rules. If the coaches wish to play under different rules, it is something that they need to take up with the league. Please follow these rules if you are doing a U9 or U10 league game in Pleasanton.

For u9 & U10 Class I games (Norcal League/US club soccer). 

Please be aware of the following Rules vs standard U11 and above games.

1) Thrown-in – Yes However there is no foul throw-in. Let play continue on foul throw.

2) Goal kick – Taken from edge of Penalty box (18 yard line) . Opponents are 10 yards away. 

3) Subs USSOCCER Rules SUB on any stoppage of play including Free Kicks, Corner kicks, opponents throw in etc..

4) 8 players (Seven plus goalie)

NOTE: These games allow normal Direct Free Kicks and you can have Penalty kicks. 

For U 9 & 10 Class III games (Al Caffodio).

Please be aware of the following Rules vs standard U11 and above games.

1) 8 players (Seven plus goalie)

2) No Penalty kick or direct free kick. – Everything is an Indirect Free kick at spot of foul. Distance of opponent’s wall etc when taking Free kick is 8 yds. (Not standard 10 yds)

3) SUBS: CYSA unlimited subs rules, Only on “own” Throw-in. any Goal Kick, any Kick-off (Start, Half time, Goal) or any Injury -Make sure no subs on any Corner Kicks by any team. Make sure no subs on any Free kicks by any team  Make sure team who does not have the throw-in does not sub

A summary of the laws for each division is included in the links below. (Print this out and keep it in your Referee bag)

Click here for PDF with D1, D3 and Rec laws summary

Fill out the 2008 Ref Pay Summary in order to speed up the pay process.

The 2008 pay scale for officiating games here in Pleasanton is as follows:

NorCal Games are now available on U-AR. These are Division 1 games. The NorCal Procedures are available here: NorCal Procedures

Use any internet browser and go to this URL: www.ussoccer.info

1. Login ID: Type in the letter R (capital letter) followed by your 16 digit USSF ID number, no dashes.
   Password: Type in your last name.
2. You will be directed to U.S. Soccer Information Systems home page. Click on the “Referee” tab.
3. At the top, click on the REFEREE tab.
4. On the left, click on the plus sign next to Referee.
5. In the left blue panel click on “Referee Registration”. Your 2007 record will appear.
6. On the top of the screen is your biographical information. Review it. If there are any changes, click on the link below the biographical information box. A new pop-up window will appear and you can edit the data. Save your edits.
7. Next you will see the Registration Type boxes you are eligible to submit (Referee, Instructor, Assessor, Assignor, Indoor/Futsal). You may register for more than one at the same time, if you are eligible.
8. Continue down the rest of the form answering all questions if required.
9. When you are satisfied that all information is correct, read the Terms and Conditions. Check “I agree to terms and conditions” and click “Continue”.
10. You will be directed to a secure credit card payment site to submit your payment using VISA or MasterCard.
11. Please print a copy of the confirmation page.
12. You are finished. After approval from your SRA, your registration packet will be mailed to you.

In order to receive approval from your SRA, you must provide the following based the requirements for your grade:

• Photocopies of physical fitness and written test results, if required.
• Photocopies of certificates from clinics attended, if required.
• Photocopies of Feedback to Official Assessment Report, if required.

All materials must be mailed together to:CNRA
PO Box 7416
Fremont, CA 94537-7416

Incomplete packages cannot be processed and will delay your registration. Failure to include all required items in order to maintain your referee grade may result in the downgrading of your referee license.

(To keep it simple, if you are upgrading or maintaining a Grade 7 or higher, do not use on-line registration. Mail all the required documents, your registration form, and your check to CNRA.)