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RBSRA is associated with the following:
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Save These Dates...and join us
(the meeting locations are being worked out)
Oct 22: Cross Talk #2
Dec 1: RBSRA Dinner
(the meeting locations are being worked out)
Oct 22: Cross Talk #2
Dec 1: RBSRA Dinner
Berks County Assignor
Berks Referees,
After a lengthy period of reflection, I have decided not to continue assigning. Although I will continue to be a certified USSF assignor, I will not be assigning games for the fall season. I have contacted each of the leagues and clubs that I have worked with to let them know of my decision. I did not recommend an assignor to take my place, so that is a decision they will be focused on making in the next month. Although I believe that a single assignor for all of the Berks area is best for coordinating referees and games, you will probably end up with more than one assignor working in the area.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and working with you for the past year and a half. I’m proud to say that, with your help and dedication, we were able to provide the leagues and clubs with full crews for all of their games in that period. That is a huge accomplishment!
I will be continuing as the President of the Reading-Berks Soccer Referees Association, so you will still hear from me. RBSRA exists to support you, so I hope you will continue to take advantage of the events and programs it offers you. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to me, if you have a referee issue that you need help with.
Bob Geyer
REFEREE OPTIONS:
Click on soccer ball for GAME DAY INFORMATION and links.
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Click on books for Education Resources
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Click above to link to
Game Officials |
Click on coffee mug for DAILY
"Laws of the Game" Quizzes |
Also, there are more LOTG changes effective September 1, 2019
BE PROACTIVE!!!!!!!
BE PROACTIVE!!!!!!!
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To the left is the downloadable PDF of the NEW Laws of the Game effective September 1 in Pennsylvania. Click on the image to open the PDF. |
Above, EPSARC and US Soccer have added some "simplified" comments regarding the new LOTG. Click on the image to read these. It would be a great idea to download these for the RBSRA meeting(s) in August. 
Above, EPSARC and US Soccer have added some comments regarding OFFSIDE. Click on the image to read these. |
To the left is the downloadable PDF of the EXPLANATIONS and CLARIFICATIONS of the NEW Laws of the Game effective September 1 in Pennsylvania. Click on the image to open the PDF. |
Above, EPSARC and US Soccer have added some comments regarding on the field Match Situations and things you should ask yourself. Click on the image to read these.
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RBSRA wishes to welcome the new referees who have recently completed their Field Sessions. Congratulations!
We look forward to seeing you on the pitch...in a referee uniform. |
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Beau Altman
Emily Burns Zachary Bernhart Synclare Fredericks Darren Harris |
Matt Kline
Bernard Lynch Ethan Maraldo Simon Tice |
News from the USYS National Championships
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Some of us watched the National Championships livestreamed from Overland Park, KS on Sunday 7/28. You may have recognized that the FC Revolution U15 Dynamos were finalists! They played a tough team from Waukesha, WI. Congrats to FC, Mike Moyer, Coach Chris Laverdure, and of course the girls for a VERY successful year.
In addition, you may have come across the U17 boys final. Do you recognize the guy above? This is Josh Encarnacion! Some of us have had a chance to officiate with him in PA. The Glenolden resident had the honor of being the Center Referee. Josh is a great inspiration to young referees as he began his journey not too long ago. He worked his way up to the Eastern PA mentoring program and became the Youth Referee of the Year in 2015. Please reach out to your mentor, buddy, or RBSRA to find out more about mentoring and/or the program that EPSARC offers.
In addition, you may have come across the U17 boys final. Do you recognize the guy above? This is Josh Encarnacion! Some of us have had a chance to officiate with him in PA. The Glenolden resident had the honor of being the Center Referee. Josh is a great inspiration to young referees as he began his journey not too long ago. He worked his way up to the Eastern PA mentoring program and became the Youth Referee of the Year in 2015. Please reach out to your mentor, buddy, or RBSRA to find out more about mentoring and/or the program that EPSARC offers.
Some Notes from the Association
- RBJSL is switching their website and procedures. Please save www.rbjsl.epysalive.org to your preferences and stand by!!
- There are a couple of local tournaments that are approaching quickly. RBSRA highly recommends that all officials purchase a GREEN alternate jersey, to add to your yellow one. You will find that you'll use it more than a red or blue jersey and it will give a three-man crew the flexibility to use a second color that everyone has.
Young guy, old-style jersey. (no longer recommended by USSF)
Old guy, new-style GREEN jersey. (highly recommended by RBSRA) Please click on Official Sports link at the bottom of home page to order. |
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There are Big Rule changes to the Laws Of The Game on the horizon. The Association will be holding a couple of Education Classes, in August, to go over the changes and talk about using them in the fall season. Please stand by for more communication from Bob Geyer, our RBSRA President, regarding these meetings.
The Laws of the Game 2019/2020 have been released!!!They are on the LEFT. Click on the left-hand image to download. PLEASE note, EPSARC and EPYSA will be deciding how to incorporate the new rules prior to the start of the 2019 fall season. These are NOT to be used until you hear from our President and assignor Bob Geyer.
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RBSRA is proud to offer a 100% wicking polyester sport shirt by SPORT-TEK. The black shirt sports a Reading-Berks logo in gold lettering. It is available in Medium through XXL. The cost is $10.
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Remember, US Soccer, EPSARC, and Assignors encourage the use of the "new" style referee uniforms. Please click on the image to the left to link to Official Sports.
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