Prince William SoccerReferee Association

WelcomeBarry L SherryPWSRA/PWSI Head RefereeReferee AssignorContact Infobarry@pwsra.orgW: 202.268.3822C: 703.232.2640H: 703.680.1303

AgendaGetting GamesNotificationAccepting/DecliningPrinting SchedulesCommunicatingBlocking Dates/TimesGetting PaidHelping the Young Ref SucceedUniformsProblems

Getting GamesGames come via offers from the AssignorThis Assignor uses an Internet program call the Arbiter.netAssignor balances what is best for the ref and best for the match

Game NotificationReceive an email

Log Into ArbiterMake sure that your home (start) page displays Announcements from PWSRA

Log Into ArbiterIf the center text is not from PWSRA but from MyReferee, you will need to change it

Log Into ArbiterMyReferee is a free subscription service but is not the content new referees need to be readingOne can always click on the MyReferee link at the bottom of the page to view this informationIf your home page displays MyReferee content, please change itClick on MyReferee Profile which is under the Account Heading on the bottom left of the pageThen Uncheck the box Set MyReferee as Start Page and click Save

Uncheck this box

Log Into ArbiterClick on Schedule

(1) Usually offers will be grouped Accept or Decline All (2) Notice legend colors (3) Show All shows games in the past as well (4) Click on Game Number to see others in crew

This shows the three people offered this assignment. In this example, Kayla has been notified which means she has logged in and seen the offer but hasnt acted on it. Tyler is a good ref. He has accepted it.

Notice the color is now purple since I have been notified of the assignment. (The Assignor sees this too.)

Click Accept or Decline. Notice that there is a date it must be accepted by or the offer will expire.

Here is an Accepted Schedule. Once you accept it belongs to you. The best way to print is not through the browser but by the Reports/Schedule icon.

Make sure your dates are right or

Change your dates in User Preferences (from main menu)

Print and carry this with you to the field

Communicating w/ AssignorEmail preferredBut if less than 72 hours, please phone and talk with the AssignorUse Calendar Blocks to communicate when you are not availableAn open calendar is your notice to this Assignor that you want games

To block a Day, click on Block All Day under Action then click on the day

To block a range of dates, click on Block All Day, then on Date Range and then click on the days that you want that applied. Then click Apply.

Blocking (cont.)Same procedure for blocking partial days or clearing blocks

Blocking (Cont.)Some Important NotesA declined assignment automatically blocks the full date for the refereeAn expired assignment automatically blocks the full date for the refereeOnly the Assignor can remove a declination block

Blocking (Cont.)This assignor lives by the availability generated by the calendar blocks, or lack thereofTrack declined offers and expired offersExpired offers are worse and may lead to no more offersIf you decline, a brief email explanation will generally help

Getting PaidYes, you doTwo weeks after the end of the seasonExcept, youth referees who work eight or more games by the fourth week will receive a mid-season check by attending our mid-season meeting (tentatively set for mid October)

Communication and EmailsMy preference is a parents email address be used for refs under 16Game notices go to this email addressEither parent or young referee can log in anytime and check schedulesBut would like the referees email address too (for mass mailings)

Helping the Young Ref SucceedSame responsibility as showing up for work or schoolRefs must be at field 30 minutes priorHelp organize the young refs paperworkRead what we sendEnsure game reports are completed promptlyContact me with any questions any time

UniformsRecommended: A kit consisting of Short-sleeved gold jersey Shorts Socks Whistle w/ lanyard (not neck, please) Data Wallet w/ cards, score sheetAvailable for less than $50

ProblemsParents: Immediately contact me if your child comes home crying, moody (more than normal for a young teen), or upset at something that occurred while he/she was a refReferees: Immediately contact me if you go home crying, moody (more than normal), or upset at something that occurred while you were a ref