7.0 REFEREES

A.      The Referees are to be treated with the utmost respect. They have been given the authority to officiate the game and are there for everyone’s benefit.

B.       If you have a complaint about an official, PUT IT IN WRITING to the appropriate authorities via the Referee Evaluation form. DO NOT APPROACH THE OFFICIAL DURING OR AFTER THE MATCH to complain about a call or the referee themselves. Referees have discretion and authority to caution players and team personnel for dissent. See Schedule A for details.

C.      If a Referee is doing their job very well or is not doing their job properly, the SAS wants to hear about it. The SAS encourages players and teams to fill out Referee Evaluation Forms.

These forms are looked at and taken seriously so your comments are appreciated.

The evaluation form can be found and entered on our website.

D.      If there is a referee no-show, the game will not be played unless a SSA registered SDSRAI sanctioned referee is readily available at the time of the match. He/she may referee the match if both teams are in favor. It will not be sanctioned if a practice or scrimmage ensues in the absence of a Referee.

E.       Teams will be refunded the official’s fees for games for which an official does not appear unless the game is rescheduled. The refund will be provided at the end of the season.

F.       The teams MUST notify the office of the Referee no-show.