Rules and Expectations of WCSRA Referees
Please see below for some rules and expectations of Whatcom County Soccer Referee Association Referees. Please note, this is a general list of rules and is not all inclusive.
General Referee Expectations
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Show up 30 minutes before your game starts
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No jewelry - All earrings and necklaces should be removed before your game
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Wear all black. Referees should be wearing shoes that are at least 70% black, black sweatpants, black undershirts/sweatshirts
Pregame
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Check in players on both teams. Check for any jewelry and check for proper equipment
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Talk with coaches to make sure you are both on the same page. Confirm game length, how you would prefer the teams to sub, any rule clarifications
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Check the field to make sure that the field and equipment (goals, corner flags) are safe to play on
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Have a pregame discussion with other referees that you are working with about what you all expect from each other during the game
Throughout Whatcom County, we have a variety of different leagues that we provide for. Below is a list of different leagues with the rules attached for each.
RCL Specific Rules (Rangers)
WPL Specific Rules (NCA)
https://wpl-soccer.com/managers-corner/league-rules-wpl/
Whatcom Select Rules
https://whatcomsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WCYSA_Handbook.pdf
Rec Rules (P66 grass games)
https://whatcomsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WCYSA_Handbook.pdf
Adult League Rules
https://www.whatcomadultsoccer.com/laws-of-the-game
Location Specifics
Phillips 66 has a referee trailer near the bathroom building. Come on by to grab some snacks, or to get out of the weather!
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When walking around/observing other games at Phillips 66, be sure to have your referee jersey off or covered with a coat or sweatshirt.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Lalannia!