Beebe Soccer Association, Inc.

With referee abuse on the rise for youth and amateur matches, it’s time to take a stand.

Referees are essential to soccer, but far too often risk their emotional and physical well-being in service to the game.

Win, lose, or draw, we’re in this together.

When you take your anger out on the referee, everybody loses, and the call on the field still stands.

Referee abuse is damaging for everyone involved – and for the future of soccer.

Thank you for doing your part.

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Contact doesn’t have to be made for damage to occur. Non-physical abuse – hurtful language and aggressive behavior – has no place in our game. It disrupts matches, interferes with the referee’s ability to do their job, and it hurts the game for everyone. Left unchecked, non-physical abuse takes an emotional toll and has the potential to escalate into physically dangerous situations. The updated policy is designed to eliminate this behavior.

Physical abuse makes the game unsafe for everyone. It’s also easy to avoid. Outside of friendly handshakes, there’s never a

reason to touch the referee. Any unwanted physical contact is considered physical abuse. Physical violence can also result in

criminal charges, lawsuits, or medical liability.

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