OVERVIEW

Under USSF REFEREE RESOURCES, ccsra.net has provided you with several categories (web pages) to find information you are seeking. Each of these pages will contain a list of resources that are directly linked to specific USSoccer.com pages where you will be able to view and/or download the document to your personal files. 

The 2009-11 U.S. Soccer Referee Directives are now available online. They can be found under the Referee Development area on the U.S. Soccer webpage. The ten (10) Directives are provided to assist in the management of games at the highest levels and, hence, are of interest not only to match officials but coaches and administrators as well. The objective of the Directives is to provide a more unified and consistent approach in key areas of game management. 

• 100% Misconduct - Tactical and Red Card Tackles
• Assistant Referee Involvement
• Contact Above the Shoulder
• Dissent
• Free Kick and Restart Management
• Game Disrepute and Mass Confrontation
• Game Management Model - Foul Selection & Recognition
• Handling the Ball
• Injury Management
• Managing the Technical Area