Danbury Youth Soccer In-House Referee Program

Referee Class

DYSC GUIDELINES - Referees - Officials 

• DYSC is very proud of our program to train and develop In-House Referees from within our program.  Players must be 12 years to become an In-House referee.  In-House Coaches must remember that these children are learning how to be Referees and should be encouraged and given positive reinforcement.
•  Impartial, competent officials are essential for the success of any competition. Coaches must not criticize officials publicly or privately and must follow these DYSC rules dealing with comments on officiating.
•  Coaches are encouraged to attend as many referee’s rules meetings as possible to learn the laws of the game.
•  The following points outline game day conduct:
  •  Treat officials with respect;
  •  If criticism is going to be leveled against officials, complaints must be made in writing to the Division Coordinator.  There is a “Zero-Tolerance” CJSA and NW District and DYSC policy.
  •  Coaches and teams must not address the referee before, during or after the game in a demeaning way.  The Zero-Tolerance policy says first time offenses of Referee Abuse goes to Disciplinary Committee for review and action, which can include suspension from league.
  •  Coaches must not incite players or spectators against referees.

   Coaches shall ensure that spectators, coaches, and players do not interfere with the game.