{"id":3607,"date":"2025-03-04T16:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/?page_id=3607"},"modified":"2025-03-06T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T17:04:24","slug":"rap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/rap\/","title":{"rendered":"Referee Abuse Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-almost-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3608\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 14%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 14%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=135,90 135w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=1440,960 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=720,480 720w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/USYS-Referees.jpg?resize=600,400 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ghostkit-custom-Z7BGpz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"977\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg 977w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg?resize=300,115 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg?resize=768,296 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg?resize=234,90 234w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Respect-The-Call.jpg?resize=720,277 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 977px) 100vw, 977px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-stronger-policy-to-protect-our-referees\"><strong>INTRODUCING STRONGER POLICY TO PROTECT OUR REFEREES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in creating a better future for our game. US Soccer\u2019s updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safe, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We\u2019re asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STAY IN THE GAME! WATCH OUR POLICY VIDEO TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE RULES<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/US-Soccer-RAP.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/U.S.-Soccer-RAP-Video.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-policy\"><strong>THE POLICY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clear-rules-consequences-for-a-winning-experience\"><strong>Clear Rules &amp; Consequences For A Winning Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. Soccer &amp; the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association are standing firm to protect referees and restore respect to the game. The updated policy includes stronger sanctions for any form of physical or non-physical abuse towards referees. We encourage every player and coach to learn what behaviors cross the line, so they can avoid penalties and help create a better culture for the future of soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Referee-Abuse-Policy-531-9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Policy 531-9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/Referee-Abuse-Policy-531-9-Penalty-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Penalty Summary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/U.S.-Soccer-RAP-531-9-1-Sheeter-11x8.5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the One-Sheeter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1oR9WLIvQpY-ibytg4BgZqQPtITCxRPqk\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New CJSA Disciplinary Matrix<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-takeaways\"><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience soccer without risking his or her well-being. We must protect those in service to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both Physical and Non-Physical Abuse Have No Place In Our Game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspensions will be for a number of games or time-based (or sometimes both) depending on severity and circumstance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players, coaches and spectators are all encouraged to report abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"did-you-know\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"it-s-time-to-bring-awareness-to-this-systemic-problem\"><strong>It\u2019s Time To Bring Awareness To This Systemic Problem<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Referee abuse is an issue that\u2019s on the rise. We need more productive dialogue about what is happening, and how we can prevent it. The bright future of soccer depends on creating a safer, more inclusive environment, where no one ever feels that his or her well-being is at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ghostkit-custom-1ciUI1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP1.jpg 756w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP1.jpg?resize=300,285 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP1.jpg?resize=95,90 95w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP1.jpg?resize=720,685 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ghostkit-custom-Z25x2xw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP2.jpg 756w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP2.jpg?resize=300,285 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP2.jpg?resize=95,90 95w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP2.jpg?resize=720,685 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full ghostkit-custom-2ecjF0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP3.jpg 756w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP3.jpg?resize=300,285 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP3.jpg?resize=95,90 95w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP3.jpg?resize=720,685 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-all-have-a-role-to-play\"><strong>WE ALL HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The game belongs to all of us. To ensure that soccer remains a positive experience for everyone, we need your help to stop referee abuse. Here\u2019s how you can make a difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"coaches\"><strong>COACHES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image ghostkit-custom-23Okr9\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Coaches.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Coaches.jpg 583w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Coaches.jpg?resize=300,223 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Coaches.jpg?resize=121,90 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Lead by example. Set the tone for good sportsmanship with your players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"players\"><strong>PLAYERS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Players.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Players.jpg 583w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Players.jpg?resize=300,223 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Players.jpg?resize=121,90 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Respect your referees, whether you agree with their calls or not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"parents-spectators\"><strong>PARENTS &amp; SPECTATORS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Parents.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Parents.jpg 583w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Parents.jpg?resize=300,223 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Parents.jpg?resize=121,90 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Cheer for your team, not against the referee. Help create a positive environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"referees\"><strong>REFEREES<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Referees.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Referees.jpg 583w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Referees.jpg?resize=300,223 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/cjsa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/276\/2025\/03\/RAP-Referees.jpg?resize=121,90 121w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Know that your voice matters. 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