Official RI State Referee Committee

The RISRC is committed to providing support, education, and development for RI Referees.

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Did you know the RI SRC is hosting a monthly webinar series starting January 27th, 2024? Add it to your Calendar now!
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If your son or daughter was out on the field, would you let adults berate them for every mistake? It's on us to develop the next gen of the game, players AND refs. Remember that this fall season

#respecttheref #soccercommunity #RefereeTeam #teamone #lovethegame⚽️ #norefnogame

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Congrats to Smithfield Little League for earning their place in the #LittleLeagueWorldSeries

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As a reminder as we work our way to the fall season, the RISRC is proudly partnered with @capellisport. You can find exclusive RI Referee Gear on our team page. Check out https://t.co/UnZRZXGds8 for more info

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Player Management is so important. What do you think of this gentleman?

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They out ran the storm...Regional Fitness test completed! We even had some neighbors from Massachusetts down.

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You referee because you love the game, but you stay because of the connections you make. Be a part of the community, make some money, and make even more memories.

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#BeAReferee #RefereeLife #Referee #USYSNCS #Seaworld

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It's time! Lace up your boots and get your whistles. Registration and Recertification for 2024 is live!

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#BeARef #Referee #RIReferee

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For those joining threads, dont forget to follow us there.

For those not on threads, now is a great time to join and follow us :)

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It's only a little rain ;) ... #seasidetournament #RefereeLife

We appreciate you!!

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@kicksopenminds Now that the game is over and we have a second ;) , we'd like to confirm the official did NOT return to the field. Caleb Wales seems to have stepped in. He was on the game before and was still onsite or nearby it seems. :)

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When was the last time you saw this? AR down in the 2nd min due to injury, so 4th official has to step in. This is why its so important to be mentally and physically ready for every game.

#USAvCanada #GoldCup #Referee

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@kicksopenminds In some games there are 5th officials who would fill in, not the case here. Luckily in this game, the assistant was able to return to the field after treatment. In most leagues, AR1 manages all this anyway.

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@TaylorTwellman @dhkeller We love seeing folks site the LOTG and IFAB clarifications! Hopefully this helps clarify things. It was a tough call, but is the correct call.

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Q&A from IFAB for our newer referees:

Can a goalie intercept a ball from an opponent outside the box and dribble it into the box and pick it up? What if it came from a teammate?

The IFAB App has an entire Q&A section!

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#KnowtheLaws

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You tell us? Hint, the Practical Guidelines section in the Laws of the Game has some advice.

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#KnowtheLaws

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Its the 90th min. Player streaks towards goal. The ball goes in the net. Your assistant waves you over. The attacking team had a substitute walk on the field. They did not interfere in any part of the play. You know the law update, right?

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#KnowtheLaws

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This update to the laws is bound to create questions for those who don't take the time to understand. Review what a "deliberate play" means (hint it's not "tries to kick the ball")

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Video Examples:
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IFAB Law Changes:

Goal Celebrations were always something Officials took into consideration when adding time. IFAB has officially given it it's own bullet point in the Laws of the Game.

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Remember that time in the World Cup when Emi Martinez danced, talked, and gestured at the opposing team's penalty takers like they were his personal TikTok audience? Pepperidge Farm remembers

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