South Texas Soccer Referees, Inc.

STSR Referee Handbook

STSR REFEREE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
1.1 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

1.1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The Referee Development Program (RDP) serving both the South Texas Youth Soccer Association (STYSA) and Texas Sate Soccer Association - South (TSSAS) is formed as per the USSF policy. The Program will offer an opportunity for every referee, instructor, assessor and assignor candidate to receive instruction and training as well as a plan for growth and development.

Administration, testing, instruction, assessment and development shall follow the criteria suggested by the USSF National Referee Committee as described in the current USSF Referee Administration Handbook, National Referee Program Manual, USSF Official Administrative Rule Book, and USSF memos updating policy and procedures. The STYSA/TSSAS State Referee Committee may require additional criteria, as specified by USSF procedures, for upgrade and recertification.

For the purpose of administration, instruction and assessment, the State shall be subdivided into five (5) Development Districts

The Referee Development Program shall have in each of these Districts trained personnel representing administration, instruction, assessment and assignment. They shall be engaged in those activities in their respective areas.

The Program will consist of: