Education Center
| Forms |
| USSF Game Report (2009-10-19) Fill out this form when a supplemental game report is required (red card, fight, assualts, etc), then submit to the proper league. File 1 |
| YROY Nomination (2011-01-07) Youth Referee of the year nomination form. You're welcome to nominate a referee using this form and then send by e-mail to Jim Elmer - State Youth Referee Administrator - jelmer800@aol.com File 1 |
| General |
| Greater DM - New Referee Manual (2010-01-28) A guide for new club level referees. Common questions File 1 |
| "IA Soccer Referees" Facebook Group (2012-01-29) In looking for additional ways to communicate with the Iowa Referee Community, we've created the Closed "IA Soccer Referees" Facebook Group. We’d like to use this space to communicate Federation points-of-emphasis, LOTG changes, USYS State Cup / Regionals observations, Iowa Referee Academy details, Youth Referees of the Year, USSF / AYSO Clinic opportunities, the AYSO Region Games, High School / College information, Tournaments, recognize referees' accomplishments, have general Q&A, and more. Copy and paste the following address into your web browser and request to join: http://www.facebook.com/groups/255595024498710/ |
| Instructional Materials |
| Gender Issues (2011-03-28) The IRC has developed this power point program to help deal with some of the situations that have been encountered here in Iowa. Please view the program and act accordingly while working your games. Thank you File 1 |
| Laws and Rules |
| 2011-12 Law Changes (2011-06-13) A PowerPoint presentation of the USSF law changes that take effect on July 1. File 1 |
| 2011-12 Law Changes (2011-06-15) Word document on the law changes for this year. They take effect July 1. File 1 |
| Memos and Supplemental Materials |
| Referee Positiong Guidance (2009-07-28) Publication from US Soccer advising referees of proper positioning for static and dynamic play. PDF file provides descriptions PowerPoint file provides visual examples. File 1 | File 2 |
| US Soccer Week in Review Guidance (2009-08-18) The usssoccer.com Referee Week in Review is designed to address the issues facing referees at all levels by using video highlights from professional games as well as the U.S. National Teams. Written by U.S. Soccer Director of Referee Development Paul Tamberino and U.S. Soccer Manager of Assessment and Training Brian Hall, the Referee Week in Review will highlight specific areas of focus and current U.S. Soccer initiatives designed to improve performance and aid in the development of officials across the country. Click Here to View the US Soccer Week-In-Review |