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

Here is the list of New Referee Classes for Adults and Youth Referees for 2008  (Register for one of the following sessions which comprise 18 hours of class instruction, field work and test):

Session 1: May 5/6/8/12/13/15 (Mon/Tues/Thurs  6-9PM)

Session 2: July 21/22/24/28/29/31 (Mon/Tues/Thurs 6-9PM)

Session 3: Aug 11/12/14/18/19/21 (Mon/Tues/Thurs 6-9PM)

This year grade 9 classes are only available for Adults and not for Youth Referees. Any youth must take the grade 8 class if they want to become a Referee in Pleasanton.

Register on-line today for one of the 2008 Refereee classes (Click here for the online registration page).

Last year all our classes were full and we had many students who could not take a Referee class. Class size is limited by the District and so you should not wait until the last minute to register. Just ask the folks who could not get into a class last year! 

Our Referee classes are typically held at on the the following locations: 1) Pleasanton Middle School 2) Aquatic Park Community Center Room on Black Ave next to the Swim center. 

Here is the list of Bridge 9-8  upgrade classes for our current licensed Grade 9 Referees (Register for one of the following sessions which comprise 9 hours of instruction class, field work and test)for 2008:

Session 1: April 16/17 (Wed/Thurs 5:30-10PM)

For BUSC/RAGE U9/10 Recreation Referee Program

Here is the list of Grade 9 Adult Referee Class classes 2008 (Register for one of the following sessions which comprise9 hours of class instruction, field work and test):

Session 1: Aug 26/27 (Tues/Wed 6-10:30PM)

Session 2: Sep 2/3 (Tues/Wed 6-10:30PM)  

Our Referee classes are typically held at on the the following locations: 1) Pleasanton Middle School 2) Aquatic Park Community Center Room on Black Ave next to the Swim center.

Register on-line today for one of the 2008 Refereee classes (Click here for the online registration page). 

CHICAGO (Nov. 19, 2007) – The brand new Official Sports International uniforms worn by the referee crew during the MLS Cup this past Sunday (Nov. 17) are now available for purchase at officialsports.com. The four-man referee crew was the first to wear the uniform, which was approved by the USSF earlier this year. 

The new uniforms feature a redesigned shirt and socks, as well as a new color option with green being added to the array of gold, red, blue and the traditional black. The new design features include an updated stripe pattern, raglan-style sleeve and a colored notch on the back collar. Also featured on the sleeve of the shirt and on the shorts is the updated U.S. Soccer Referee Program logo, which was introduced earlier this year. 

Referees will have two options on the type of sock they will wear during competitions. The new sock is embroidered with “U.S. Soccer Referee” on the foot of the sock, but referees are also permitted to wear the three white-stripe sock or the black sock with the old U.S. Soccer Referee Department logo, as both are still USSF-approved. 

In the future, OSI will only sell the new uniforms, but the old striping pattern is still USSF-approved and acceptable to wear during games. In youth and adult amateur games, it is also acceptable for the crew to wear a combination of new and old uniforms. Referees are encouraged to purchase the new uniform when replacing their old version as the updated stripe pattern will be grandfathered into becoming the official referee uniforms of U.S. Soccer. 

The launch marks the first time U.S. Soccer’s official referee uniform design has been changed since 1998, when an updated kit was presented after the World Cup. The last time a new USSF-approved color option was made available was 2002, when blue was introduced. The new uniforms are available for purchase at officialsports.com. Official Sports International has served as the exclusive supplier of USSF Referee apparel and accessories since 1998.

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.)

Please note the following Rule changes for U9 & U10 league games for 2007. 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 MS Excel version of the Pay Scale in order to speed up the pay process.

The 2007 pay scale for officiating games here in Pleasanton is as follows: