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FWYSA ABUSE POLICY
To all our FWYSA and Outside Teams, we wanted you to be aware of a new league policy. Recently there have been way too many incidents around North Texas Soccer involving abusive behavior toward referees. It is especially disturbing when directed toward younger referees who are simply trying to learn their trade just as thee young players are.
So with that in mind, the league policy is as follows: Any behavior that is deemed abusive from spectators towards the referee crew, or FWYSA Staff will result in the team’s sideline being removed from the complex for their next scheduled game. Please note we mean ALL of the parents, not just the one(s) allegedly causing problems. The same holds true for coaches and managers. While this may seem extreme, it’s simply gotten to the point where extreme action is needed. We look to the coaching staff to model what is acceptable sideline behavior, and to communicate what is expected to the parents. Recently there have been too many examples of coaches and parents that recrossing that line. People want competent and experienced referees, but then create an environment where young referees cannot take the abuse, and understandably quit.
We want all our families to come out and enjoy the games, and ALL spectators should come with the intention of supporting their team, the opponent’s team, AND the referee crew. Will there be mistakes and missed calls? Of course there will be, but everyone is learning and trying to get better. The referees cannot get better without the experience of games under their belt. No referee steps onto the field wanting to make mistakes, but no referee will be 100% perfect each matter either.
Please understand the spirit and intent behind this policy and help us create a supportive, fun environment for all and an environment where we don’t even need to implement the policy.
Janet Norman – Executive Director
FWYSA Executive Board and Board Members
CONTACT US: Janet Norman
Email: fwysa@fwyouthsoccer.org
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Hello Wonderful Coaches,
Thank you for volunteering your time and energy to coach the kids. Thank you for setting a great example in sportsmanship and leading so many of the youth in the community.
Please know that I am the primary coach of the referees for FT Worth Youth Soccer. I, like you, give lots of time to developing our team of referees. I have a team of mentors (age range 14 +) that help me work with our newest referees. These mentors are good with people, set a solid example and love refereeing.
We have added many brand-new referees to the FT Worth referee roster. It is our goal to RETAIN every referee that meets our criteria of high standards – works hard, is teachable and reliable. Our goal is to get them on the fields ASAP on entry level games with a mentor(s). When they get off to a FUN start and getting game assignments consecutive weekends – this helps them stay in the program.
I hold the referees to high standards setting a high bar of expectations for those working FT Worth games. We expect: 100% work ethic, a positive attitude, to be reliable, prepared, and professional in appearance and attitude. We expect them to show up on time, know their schedule and be able to work well with others. We expect they will make mistakes – it is a given. We tell them, relax, give us your best and if you are teachable from game one and show steady improvement, bring the other characteristics – you will get games for FT Worth Soccer.
We set a high standard, spell out our expectations with the goal of building our amazing team of referees. Set the bar high – people will rise to the challenge.
We have an amazing team of referees that serve the FT Worth games.
Can you help us with one thing please?
Please help us by reminding your parents/spectators what their role is – make it real clear, it is not to interfere with the referee(s).
Remind them, referees are doing their best. Referees will make mistakes (not intentionally) and that is part of the game. The longer they stay in the program, the better they will get.
New referees assume that coaches and parents know the laws, and the modified youth rules of the game. When comments (correct/incorrect) are made from a coach/fan, our younger referees are easily swayed. They are not equipped to handle interference.
Every weekend, we see the fields lined with hundreds of AWESOME fans. We also see and hear fans inserting themselves into the game in a manner that is not helpful to the referee, thus the game. I often hear spectators count the number of “missed” handballs. I see some coaches, spectators walk towards an Assistant Referee (AR) in a quick, intimidating pace, and sometimes politely. Asking, “weren’t they offside?” OR “what did the referee just call?” OR dispute a re-start decision. Polite or not, it’s not helpful because 95% are not equipped to handle any “extra” outside interference. They are doing their best to work with a crew member, make correct re-start decisions, displaying proper mechanics and recognizing fouls. The newest referee is sometimes just wanting to “make it through” the game.
For most referees, this their first job. We are teaching job skills, people skills and confident body language in 60-minute intervals. We can effectively teach for what happens ON the field – fouls, positioning, movement, re-starts, etc. Please remind your parents, assistant coaches to not ask for explanations or call out contradicting commentaries.
Remind everyone associated with your team that our youngest, newest referees need an environment that is free from outside interference.
I have attached a word doc with some helpful clarifications on Substitutions, jewelry, handballs, offside and throw-ins. 5 areas that bring on the most frequent comments.
I enjoy what I do. I give you my best and take pride in the referees working FT Worth Youth games. We are very fortunate to have an incredible team of “experienced” referees that referee for us and help mentor new referees.
All referees will give you their absolute best, they will make mistakes and if they are teachable and work hard, show up on time and continually get better, they will referee for FT Worth Youth Soccer.
Thank you for ensuring a great environment for your players, our referees and everyone that watches the game.
Have a great Spring season.
FT Worth Referee AssignorAnn Hicks
USSF Regional Referee Emeritus – 31 years
USSF Regional Referee Coach
North Texas State Youth Referee Administrator
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To all our FWYSA and Outside Teams, we wanted you to be aware of a new league policy. Recently there have been way too many incidents around North Texas Soccer involving abusive behavior toward referees. It is especially disturbing when directed toward younger referees who are simply trying to learn their trade just as the young players are.
Reminder About Tents
Please Do Not Stake Your Tent Into The Ground Only Use Sandbags Or Weights And Please Make Sure They Are Not Interfering With The Sideline For Our Ar S Or Another Sideline
Also Please Leave Your Pets At Home Dogs Are Not Allowed On The Complexes If You Bring Your Dog You Will Be Asked To Leave The Playing Area But Can Watch From The Parking Lot
Thank You For Adherring To The Rules Of The Complex
Each season FWYSA will extend to its membership the No Victory without Honor® Program, powered by our partner, Xara Soccer. Please visit www.fwyouthsoccer.org/page/show/2500006-no-victory-without-honor-pledge to take the Pledge! We are asking that all parents, coaches, administrators and players engage in this exercise, as we seek to support the creation of the safest and most sportsmanship driven playing environment in the country.
Each time an FWYSA member takes the NVWHH Pledge, we all benefit as a community… so please do your part
for this effort today and seek out our Pledge on the permanent boards at Benbrook and Westside!
We have had a few break-ins this weekend please make sure you put all valuables out of sight. The thieves are looking for things left out and also if they see a woman without a purse they go back to their car and look. We have contacted the police and asked for more drive-thrus but it starts with being smart HIDE them away!
For the purposes of FWYSA recreational play, we will use the WBGT guidelines for closures only. Before temps reach the cancellation level, it will be up to parents on what your child can handle. Player safety comes first, so we will never question a parent’s decision to keep their child out of whatever conditions they deem questionable, be it cold or heat. Please always make sure your child brings PLENTY of WATER to practices and games. A large jug with 32 ounces or more is best. Coaches are also receiving this information and should give plenty of breaks during practices. 2 minutes every 12-15 minutes should suffice in normal warm conditions.
WBGT Monitoring: Staff will be out on the fields measuring WBGT, which accounts for air temperature, humidity, wind, and solar radiation, during outdoor activities. This replaces the traditional heat index and provides a more accurate assessment of heat stress risk for participants wearing uniforms or equipment in direct sunlight