Code of Conduct with referees
Dear PYSA families,
You are probably already aware there is a local, state, and national shortage of soccer referees. In the past year, approximately 24% of PYSA games were held without a referee due to our own shortage.While there are many factors that have led to this, referee abuseor constantcriticismfrom the parent and coachsidelinesis one of the most commonly cited reasons among referees that stop participating.
PYSA has received this feedback and is taking action to help make youth soccer in Portland a welcoming and positive experience for EVERYONE involved, refs included! The following actions are being immediately implemented:
·Referee reports will now include required reporting of sideline abuse
All reports of abuse will be reviewed by the Executive Director of PYSA for further action
·A committee will be formed to review PYSA policy and make recommendations to the PYSA board of directors
·We remind Parents, Coaches, and Volunteers to set a positive example as set out in our Code of Conduct
Refrain from making ANY comments about officiating
Speak with your children about the importance and difficulty of being a referee
·Code of Conduct reminder
The code of conduct states: Respect the referee and do not criticize their decisions.
Infractions may result in your removal and/or exclusion from soccer activities
·We invite you to become a Referee
With your help we can make Portland youth soccer a positive example for our children and the larger soccer community. We are confident that these changes will help show our support for the referees critical to our soccer community and help grow their ranks.
PYSA Board