Welcome to CRO! - Introduction
Referee Expecations on Game Day
Read the league specific rules prior to arrival, the day before the match.
Arrive to the field wearing your CRO T-Shirt 30 minutes before your first scheduled kick off time
Be on the field 28 minutes before kick off time
Socks Pulled Up and Ready to referee
Meet with your fellow referees before your game
Meet coaches and introduce yourself prior to the start of the match
If two referees are assigned to your game then two referees are expected to referee together, on the field, at the same time using the two person system
If three referees are assigned one is working from between the benches
Choose the referee jersey to wear during the game. Pick the color that stands out the most from the teams playing. You may have to change jersey colors for different games, depending on the team colors each game.
Referee the game and have fun!
Arrival Times
It is vital that referees arrive on time to their matches. On time for a referee is 30 minutes prior to the match in the parking lots and 25-28 minutes prior to kick off on the field. Being late can cause you to be put lower on the list for assignments.
Missing or No show Games
Referees that accept games and do not show up to their scheduled matches risk being given an administrative block on their calendar. This will block the referee from working matches for the designated time.