Uefa- soccer

The president of Uefa - Platini said this about referees-

"These people are going to make mistakes and to be a referee I think you have to be a masochist."

So is that one of the reasons it's hard to retain referees in the first few years?

As the outdoor season comes to an end, remember to keep on exercising and eating healthy so your spring season will be great. Re-certify and be ready.

Happy winter

Cool Soccer

How many layers of clothes does it take to be outside doing soccer all day?
Oh about 6 should do it in IL on a very brisk fall day.

We had a referee call a kick back to the keeper. Got to love good calls.

Have a great week.

Chicago Red Stars

It was great to see a win last night against Philly by our CHICAGO RED STARS. They played so well and got to the ball with great speed and were so alive. It was great to be there and see women's soccer played so well. (WPS).

What a joy to see the center referee was a woman. We've come a long way in soccer and the climb is on the way up. More women referees, coaches and players make for a great game.

Happy Labor Day and a wonderful Fall soccer season.

What about the whistle?

New referees have trouble blowing the whistle loud enough. The idea is to get the players to stop when you blow the whistle. If they're not stopping - it's not LOUD enough.

So practice outside and get the idea what a whistle sounds like. As you progress in refereeing the whistle will have different sounds for different offenses. For now just get it loud.

Soccer Referees

Heat index here in Chicago is 103 today. Not the best day for training so wait until sunset and go take that run around the park. Drink lots of fluids all day long - water is best- and stay cool as you study the Laws of the game inside.

Prepare for Fall Soccer

The dog days of summer are almost over and we'll be ready to be on the pitch very soon for the fall season. Now is a good time to get out and run and exercise and stretch. Good stretching now will help in future games as you will be more flexible.
Also review the Law book and watch lots of soccer. MLS and WPS are only a short commute for some of us. Go and watch your local FIFA referees.

Referees

Referee training. The only good way to learn how to be a referee is to do many games a season. Volunteer or get paid but take many games to keep your skills up. Also talk to referees who are out there with you on the pitch. It's a great game and we need great referees.

Don't think it's easy to be a Fifa referee at this level or any level.

JOHANNESBURG -- Uruguay's Jorge Larrionda and Italy's Roberto Rosetti, whose blunders have prompted FIFA to rethink using video technology, have been left off the list of referees for the rest of the World Cup.

Larrionda failed to see an England shot cross the line in a 4-1 loss to Germany, and Rosetti wrongly awarded a goal to Argentina's Carlos Tevez against Mexico when he was offside.

Without giving reasons, FIFA announced the cut Tuesday.

Two more left out were Koman Coulibaly of Mali, who disallowed a third United States goal in a 2-2 draw with Slovenia, and French ref Stephane Lannoy, who harshly sent off Brazil's Kaka for a second yellow after Ivory Coast's Kader Keita ran into him while going for the ball.

We love our USA players

No "Miracle Moment" this time.

Those of us who love soccer are very proud of our USA team.

USA today

Yes we're in OT.

Soccer - football is going to get stronger and stronger in the USA.

Go TEAM.. USA USA USA

The White House celebrates the big win

President Obama heard the sounds of the USA celebration in the Oval Office in the White House.

Let's talk soccer in every state and every city today.

USA all the way

WE just had our Wheaton Park District Referees at Arrowhead Golf Course watching the WORLD CUP together to learn more about soccer and specifically soccer referreeing. What a great game to see USA win in the 91st minute. You could hear the screams throughout the building.
If you love soccer let us know where you were during the big game on June 23, 2010.
USSF soccer, WPS- Chicago Red Stars, MLS- Fire - we're all celebrating. How about you?

Referees - don't miss this!

Calling All Referees!

The Chicago Red Stars would like to share with you a way in which you as a referee can take advantage of watching the best women’s soccer players in the world and get together with fellow referees for a post-match Q & A with the officiating crew from this game. This will include FIFA International Referee Kari Seitz a product of the IWSL after the game in our Stadium Club!! Kari and the rest of the officiating crew will take your questions after our home opener on April 17th. For the price of a discounted $26 Premier (normally $30) seat you can be a part of this great opportunity to spend some quality time with your fellow referees. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling 708-496-9500 and asking to speak to a Chicago Red Stars representative about the Referee Q & A.



Other points of interest:

· Family and friends will be able to wait for you in our Stadium Club where they will have the chance to meet Chicago Red Stars players and coaches.

· Referees that are also IWSL players can redeem their IWSL vouchers for this game with the purchase of at least one extra discounted ticket to be a part of the postgame Q & A session. Click on this link to sign up for your vouchers: http://www.womensprosoccer.com/chicago/iwsl-voucher.aspx.

· There may be the chance for IWSL referees to referee on the Toyota Park pitch in the championship games of an indoor tournament the Red Stars are co-sponsoring. This would be before our home opener on April 17th. If you would be interested be sure to mention that to our representatives when you speak with them.



Thanks and we look forward to making your Red Stars experience a memorable one this season.


David Quinn
Chicago Red Stars

Questions? Please contact the ISRC Office with any questions at:
info@illinoissoccerrefereecommittee.org or call 847-690-9881.

Visit http://www.illinoissoccerrefereecommittee.org

Referee soccer

The Chicago Red Stars are hosting a referee clinic with the center referee of the April 17, 2010 game. Come to the game and have your questions ready for after the game. It will be at Toyota Park in Chicago IL and the game starts at 7pm.

Don't miss this time to share information with other referees

Referee soccer

Referees in the Chicago Area. Don't miss the opening game of the Chicago Red Stars on April 17, 2010. After the game there will be a referee clinic with the center referee. All of us interested in refereeing or how to upgrade to a higher level should be there. Hope to see you there.

Spring 2010 soccer begins

Well we've almost made it through the winter. It's snowing today in IL but that isn't surprising.

How is everyone doing on the certification test for USSF? See you on the pitch soon.