Essential Insights for Writing Game Reports
Completing a Game Report
Introduction to Documenting and
Writing a Game Report
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At the end the referee should know:
Why reports are important
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The important parts of the report
When to write a game report
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How to complete the report
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Where to file the report
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The completion and submission of reports is an important duty
of an official. If required by the competition, the U.S. Soccer
Referee Report can be used to submit standard game
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U.S. Soccer Referee Report Cautionable and Sending-Off Offenses
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If needed, and in addition to the U.S. Soccer Referee Report, the
U.S. Soccer Supplemental Referee Report can be used for
instances of referee assault, referee abuse, dismissal of team
officials, sending-off offenses, serious injuries, game
abandonment or other substantial occurrences.
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It enables league officials to monitor and manage
their league
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It improves fair play and safety
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It provides protection for the referee and league when
actions need to be taken
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It promotes professionalism
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It’s a Referee’s responsibility
• Law 5 states that the referee has the responsibility to:
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Acts as timekeeper & records game
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File a game report
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Competition authorities need information
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Future disciplinary actions are based upon the report
Do’s and Don'ts
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Focus on the facts
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Be clear and concise
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Work with the referee team
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Don’t
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Speculate
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Insert opinion
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Make disciplinary suggestions
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Be ACCURATE - in reporting the incident avoid confusing or
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Be BRIEF - you are required to report only the incident
leading to the caution or sending off. Information about
the state of the playing surface or climatic conditions
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Be CLEAR - stick rigidly to a description of the incident,
e.g. a kick in the groin, a punch in the face, etc.; it is not
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In the presentation of your report, try to
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If you are uncertain of what you have written ask
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Paul Golder
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Randy Ellis
Go to
www.southshoresoccer.com
for contact
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You must differentiate between the
"offense" and the "incident" when
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An "offense" is a classification according to
the laws of the game of a player’s
misconduct (ref. the USSF 7 + 7 Misconduct
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An "incident" is what the player actually did
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Pre Game
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Date
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Starting time of match
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Name of Teams
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Assistant Referees Names
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Field Condition
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Weather Condition
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Game information
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Disciplinary actions
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Any additional events from before, during
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Goals
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Team
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Time
(taking the time to record accurately during the game improves
accuracy of the report – however – this should not significantly delay
the restart of the game)
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Specific game information includes
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Player
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Name
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Number
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Team Personnel (if applicable)
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Name
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other
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Fan name or associated team
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Specific game information includes
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Specific actions (incident)
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Identify the action used to deal with the incident
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Time of incident
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Identify any issues involving spectators or Team
personnel which required action as part of zero
tolerance policy
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Specific game information includes
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On/Off the field
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Before/After game
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during game or stoppage
Offense
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What should be recorded
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Major Injuries
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Player Name
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Time
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Type of Injury
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Cause of injury - if known
(taking the time to record accurately during the game improves
accuracy of the report – however – this should not significantly
delay the restart of the game)
During Game
What should be recorded during the game
Cautions
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What
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When
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Who
(taking the time to record accurately during the game
improves accuracy of the report – however – this should not
significantly delay the restart of the game)
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Misconduct
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persistently offends the Laws of the Game
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is guilty of unsporting behavior
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shows dissent by word or action
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delays the restart of play
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deliberately leaves the field without the referee’s permission
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enters or re-enters the field without the referee’s permission
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a corner kick or free kick
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What should be recorded during the game
Send Offs
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Who
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What
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(taking the time to record accurately during the game improves
accuracy of the report – however – this should not significantly
delay the restart of the game)
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Abbreviation Offense
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is guilty of violent conduct
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DGH
denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring
opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
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spits at an opponent or any other person
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receives a second caution in the same match
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DGF
denies obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent
moving towards the player’s goal by an offense punishable by a
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offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures
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is guilty of serious foul play
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What should be recorded
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Other issues
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delays due to weather
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outside interference
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Length of first and second halves including added time
(taking the time to record accurately during the game improves
accuracy of the report – however – this should not significantly delay
the restart of the game)
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Post Game
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Conference with Assistant Referees
o Review game issues including major incidents – Player’s
involved – Specific facts of the game
o Resolve any differences of
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Write the report as soon as practical after the game
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Good Practice
- SSSL Games Must file an online card report on
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Referee’s Corner
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Must complete an online report in “Arbiter” and a USSF Referee
Report sending copies to SSSL referee administrator for any send offs,
serious injuries, parental or coach issues, which involved zero
tolerance or necessitate suspending or abandoning a match. (This
does not include temporary stoppage due to weather)
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Must complete for Referee Assault.
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Complete sentences describing the incident and
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If the incident require immediate notification (Assault
of referee) was that done?
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How
For Example - Rebels against Blackbirds - U14 Boys
At 21:35 player #4 for the Rebels was cautioned for unsporting
behavior (UB) when he grabbed the shirt of an opponent preventing
them from gaining control of the ball. Three minutes of time was
added on the first half. At 44:14 in the second half player # 6 for the
Blackbirds was sent off preventing a goal by deliberately handling the
ball. Four minutes of time was added to the second half
The remainder of the game was played without further incident.
The rebels won 2-1 with specifics stated above.
Understanding the significance of game reports is essential for referees to document important match details effectively. Reports help in monitoring leagues, ensuring fair play, providing protection, and aiding in disciplinary actions when needed. It is crucial to be accurate, concise, and avoid speculation when completing reports. Remembering the A, B, C - being Accurate, Brief, and Clear - ensures the information is well-documented and helpful for future reference.
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Completing a Game Report Introduction to Documenting and Writing a Game Report At the end the referee should know: Why reports are important The important parts of the report When to write a game report How to complete the report Where to file the report
Introduction to USSF report Introduction to USSF report The completion and submission of reports is an important duty of an official. If required by the competition, the U.S. Soccer Referee Report can be used to submit standard game information. U.S. Soccer Referee Report Cautionable and Sending-Off Offenses If needed, and in addition to the U.S. Soccer Referee Report, the U.S. Soccer Supplemental Referee Report can be used for instances of referee assault, referee abuse, dismissal of team officials, sending-off offenses, serious injuries, game abandonment or other substantial occurrences.
Purpose Purpose Reporting Writing is important because: It enables league officials to monitor and manage their league It improves fair play and safety It provides protection for the referee and league when actions need to be taken It promotes professionalism
Purpose Purpose Reporting Writing is required because: It s a Referee s responsibility Law 5 states that the referee has the responsibility to: Acts as timekeeper & records game File a game report Competition authorities need information Future disciplinary actions are based upon the report
Dos and Don'ts Do Focus on the facts Be clear and concise Work with the referee team Don t Speculate Insert opinion Make disciplinary suggestions
Remember the A,B,C Remember the A,B,C A Be ACCURATE - in reporting the incident avoid confusing or conflicting statements. Make sure the stated offense matches the incident described. Double-check the player information
Remember the A,B,C Remember the A,B,C B Be BRIEF - you are required to report only the incident leading to the caution or sending off. Information about the state of the playing surface or climatic conditions should be included ONLY if you feel they play a part in the incident described.
Remember the A,B,C Remember the A,B,C C Be CLEAR - stick rigidly to a description of the incident, e.g. a kick in the groin, a punch in the face, etc.; it is not for you to pass judgment. The Disciplinary Committee will make a judgment from the information you provide.
Writing Writing In the presentation of your report, try to make sure that what you write is legible, correctly spelled and punctuated.
Assistance Assistance If you are uncertain of what you have written ask for review by: Paul Golder Dennis LaVersa Randy Ellis Go to www.southshoresoccer.com for contact information
Offense versus Incident Offense versus Incident You must differentiate between the "offense" and the "incident" when making a report.
Offense versus Incident Offense versus Incident An "offense" is a classification according to the laws of the game of a player s misconduct (ref. the USSF 7 + 7 Misconduct Information)
Offense versus Incident Offense versus Incident An "incident" is what the player actually did at the time he committed the offense.
When does the Recording Begin? When does the Recording Begin? Pre Game Date Starting time of match Name of Teams Assistant Referees Names Field Condition Weather Condition
Game Report Game Report Game information Disciplinary actions Any additional events from before, during and after the game
During Game During Game Goals Team Time (taking the time to record accurately during the game improves accuracy of the report however this should not significantly delay the restart of the game)
Game Reporting Game Reporting Specific game information includes Who Player Name Number Team Personnel (if applicable) Name other Fan name or associated team
Game Reporting Game Reporting Specific game information includes What Specific actions (incident) Identify the action used to deal with the incident Time of incident Identify any issues involving spectators or Team personnel which required action as part of zero tolerance policy
Game Reporting Game Reporting Specific game information includes Where On/Off the field When Before/After game during game or stoppage Offense 7 7
During Game During Game What should be recorded during the game Major Injuries Player Name Time Type of Injury Cause of injury - if known (taking the time to record accurately during the game improves accuracy of the report however this should not significantly delay the restart of the game)
During Game What should be recorded during the game Cautions What When Who (taking the time to record accurately during the game improves accuracy of the report however this should not significantly delay the restart of the game)
Game Reporting Game Reporting Be Specific using official FIFA language For Cautions How - Be Specific using official FIFA language For Cautions Misconduct P persistently offends the Laws of the Game (PO) U is guilty of unsporting behavior (UB) D shows dissent by word or action (DT) D delays the restart of play (DR) L deliberately leaves the field without the referee s permission (L) E enters or re-enters the field without the referee s permission (E) D fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick (FRD) Description
During Game During Game What should be recorded during the game Send Offs Who What When (taking the time to record accurately during the game improves accuracy of the report however this should not significantly delay the restart of the game)
Game Reporting Game Reporting How How - - Be Specific using official FIFA language For Be Specific using official FIFA language For Send Offs Send Offs Abbreviation Offense VC DGH is guilty of violent conduct denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball spits at an opponent or any other person S 2CT DGF receives a second caution in the same match denies obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player s goal by an offense punishable by a free kick or a penalty uses offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures is guilty of serious foul play AL SFP
During Game During Game What should be recorded during the game ASK TELL SEND
During Game During Game What should be recorded during the game Other issues delays due to weather outside interference Length of first and second halves including added time (taking the time to record accurately during the game improves accuracy of the report however this should not significantly delay the restart of the game)
Game Reporting Game Reporting Post Game Conference with Assistant Referees o Review game issues including major incidents Player s involved Specific facts of the game o Resolve any differences of facts that weren t resolved during the game Write the report as soon as practical after the game
Game Report Writing Game Report Writing When Good Practice - SSSL Games Must file an online card report on Referee s Corner for any game involving a caution or send off. Must complete an online report in Arbiter and a USSF Referee Report sending copies to SSSL referee administrator for any send offs, serious injuries, parental or coach issues, which involved zero tolerance or necessitate suspending or abandoning a match. (This does not include temporary stoppage due to weather) Must complete for Referee Assault.
Game Reporting Game Reporting Complete sentences describing the incident and offense which summarize the outcome of the incident, the game and the results If the incident require immediate notification (Assault of referee) was that done?
Game Reporting Game Reporting How For Example - Rebels against Blackbirds - U14 Boys At 21:35 player #4 for the Rebels was cautioned for unsporting behavior (UB) when he grabbed the shirt of an opponent preventing them from gaining control of the ball. Three minutes of time was added on the first half. At 44:14 in the second half player # 6 for the Blackbirds was sent off preventing a goal by deliberately handling the ball. Four minutes of time was added to the second half The remainder of the game was played without further incident. The rebels won 2-1 with specifics stated above.
