{"id":5734,"date":"2025-03-26T10:07:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/?page_id=5734"},"modified":"2025-10-16T13:33:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T17:33:57","slug":"referee-abuse-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/referee-abuse-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Referee Abuse Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:85px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-theme-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"referee-abuse-policy\"><strong>Referee Abuse Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67770ff28c1d67f8c9bd7ce4490c7dc2\" id=\"effective-march-2025\"><strong>EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. Our updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We&#8217;re 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<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56bedf3b583c1669e38bc32469fe6b3c\" id=\"effective-march-2025\"><strong>Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" 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-28f84493 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-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/04\/League-and-Cup.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"455\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png 1080w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?resize=300,133 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?resize=768,341 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?resize=1024,455 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?resize=203,90 203w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/1.png?resize=720,320 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/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-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/04\/Tournament-and-Event.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"455\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png 1080w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?resize=300,133 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?resize=768,341 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?resize=1024,455 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?resize=203,90 203w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/2.png?resize=720,320 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"U S  Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention Policy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2hhgAq33zYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-078502a3e1cc13edc29bb0962678ac6f\" id=\"the-policy\"><strong>The Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear Rules &amp; Consequences For A Winning Experience<br>U.S. Soccer is 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<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-issuu wp-block-embed-issuu\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Referee Abuse Policy 531-9 - Penalty Summary\" src=\"https:\/\/e.issuu.com\/embed.html?u=epayouthsoccer&#038;d=referee_abuse_policy_531-9_-_penalty_summary\" style=\"border:none; width: 500px; height: 383px;\" allow=\"clipboard-write,allow-top-navigation,allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation,allow-downloads,allow-scripts,allow-same-origin,allow-popups,allow-modals,allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox,allow-forms\"  allowfullscreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our Complete Policy for the U.S. Soccer Version&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Referee-Abuse-Policy-531-9-Penalty-Summary-Custom.pdf\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-561d7f9b45cdbe4ebbf2c8354aae0f79\" 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<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50614ab2363177d73ebf6d075a1b2470\" id=\"did-you-know\"><strong>Did You Know<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s Time To Bring Awareness To This Systemic Problem<br><br>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"281\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png 2416w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=300,82 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=768,210 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=1024,281 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=1536,421 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=2048,561 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=328,90 328w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=1440,395 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.49.29\u202fPM.png?resize=720,197 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b15d1a6cb604f61ebf6957114436f75\" 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"306\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png 2428w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=300,90 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=768,230 768w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=1024,306 1024w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=1536,459 1536w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=2048,612 2048w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=301,90 301w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=1440,431 1440w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/epysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/280\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-15-at-1.48.44\u202fPM.png?resize=720,215 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025 Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. 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