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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Officially Speaking! Sunday 3.2 Discussion: New Referee Abuse Prevention Protocol: Join us Sunday for Officially Speaking! with Christine Suter as she unpacks with us the new Referee Abuse Prevention Policy!!! Christine will walk us through the new protocols—explaining what’s expected from referees, when and how to report incidents and what this means for the game moving forward.
Referee abuse is a serious issue and U.S. Soccer is taking action. Beginning March 2025 a stronger Referee Abuse Prevention Policy will take effect introducing clearer rules and tougher consequences to protect referees at all levels.
Before the meeting, check out Kari Seitz’s vision for the future of refereeing at U.S. Soccer: [Watch Here](https://youtu.be/zJpAU13pN-o?si=lEXwTPkR2Z7pU6la).
🚨 What You Need to Know 🚨
U.S. Soccer and the Referee Community are committed to restoring respect to the game by enforcing stricter penalties for referee abuse—both physical and verbal. It’s essential that referees, players, coaches, and club officials understand what behaviors cross the line and how to prevent these issues before they escalate.
📖 Review the updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy: [Learn More](https://www.ussoccer.com/rap)
Referees deserve a safe, respectful, and supportive environment on the field. This policy is designed to:
✅ Make youth and adult matches safer, fairer, and more enjoyable
✅ Establish clear consequences for inappropriate behavior
✅ Empower referees to enforce the rules without fear of retaliation
We all play a role in shaping the culture of soccer. That means knowing the rules, reporting abuse, and modeling positive behavior*
Let’s tackle this issue together. Join us Sunday at 6:15 PM for "Officially Speaking" with Christine Suter.
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Time:6:15 pm-7:15 pm