Referees

Referees are critical to soccer – the game can’t be played without them. The referee’s job is to be the person in charge of the game. He is the independent arbiter and manager of the game. Her authority extends to everyone at the field, including players, substitutes, team officials, spectators, and even assistant referees.

The referee’s No. 1 one concern is to keep the game as SAFE as possible for the players. While there is risk in all sports, the referee is responsible for minimizing such risks from field conditions, equipment, spectators, and other players.

The referee is responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in such a way as to keep the game safe, fair and fun for everyone: the players, the coaches, the spectators and themselves. He interferes with the game as little as possible, avoiding making calls for doubtful and trifling offenses. Referees only make calls for offenses they are sure occurred.

Be a Referee

The referee shortage in Colorado is causing issues for both Youth and Adult leagues throughout the state. Real Colorado and our referee assignors work tirelessly right up to game time to try make sure games have referees. A typical Saturday league game day has between 750 – 1000 games being played throughout the state. Often over one-third of these games have no referee at all and over half of them don’t have the full crew of 3 referees! It is time to think outside the box and take matters into our own hands to alleviate this issue for Real Colorado!

Look for new Spring dates soon.