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Referee Abuse Prevention Referee ExpectationsPrintable

 

 

U.S. Soccer recently announced a new Referee Abuse Prevention (RAP) policy. 

  • Defines levels of referee abuse
  • Provides examples of referee abuse
  • Minimum suspensions
  • Reporting requirements (coming later in 2025)

USSoccer RAP Website

 

Referee Imposed Sanctions

      • Non-Physical Level 1 = Verbal Taunting 
        • Do not ignore.   Address the first instance
        • As the situation warrants
          • Warn 
          • Caution
          • Send off 
      • Non-Physical Level 2 = Harassment / Intimidation
        • This is personal, provocative and public
        • SEND OFF
      • Non-Physical Level 3 = Verbal Taunting
        • SEND OFF
      • Non-Physical Level 4 = Verbal Taunting
        • SEND OFF
      • Physical Level 1 = Minor or slight touching
        • Do not ignore.   Address the first and every instance
        • As the situation warrants
          • Caution
          • SEND OFF
      • Physical Level 2 = Intentional Confrontation
        • SEND OFF
      • Physical Level 3 = Violent Conduct
        • SEND OFF