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ASSAULT/ABUSE CHECKLIST
within 48 hours
 by Bob Wertz, National Assessor

Assaults do happen, even to our most experienced referees. So, what should you do if you get assaulted or abused at your next game? Review this quick checklist of do's and don'ts.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN INCIDENT
DO:
1. Show the red card and send off the player for the assault or abuset. The classification of the offense is violent conduct.
2. Dismiss the coach if they assault or abuse you.
3. Solicit help from the competition authority (league) if a spectator assaults or abuses you.
4. Terminate the game if conditions prevent restart of the game, and report the incident to both the league, and the state association.
DON'T:
1. Strike back, if such action can possibly be avoided.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE FIELD
DO:
1. Consult with your Assistant Referees and other neutral witnesses, if any.
2. Remain calm and avoid undo signs of stress.
3. Seek medical attention if you are injured.
Write the details on paper including the players number, player pass, and full name as written on the player pass.
DON'T:
1. Argue your calls/decisions to players, coaches, or other bench personnel.
2. Be in a hurry to restart play if the offender is still present.

AFTER YOU GET HOME
DO:
1. Notify the State Referee Administrator and the state president or his/her designee.
2. Write a report about the assault/abuse. Edit and proofread for possible errors.
3. Send a copy of that report to the league under whose jurisdiction the game was played.
4. Consult the Referee Administrative Handbook to make sure that the proper terms and definitions have been used in the report.
DON'T:
1. Procrastinate writing the report.
2. Offer opinions or other judgements. Stick with the facts.

WITHIN 48 HOURS
DO:
Mail copies of your report to the responsible authorities (i.e. SRA, state office, etc.)

LATER AT POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY HEARING
DO:
1. Attend the hearing, arriving in plenty of time, dressed professionally. If you cannot attend, prepare to be on a conference call.
2. Let your written report speak for the record. Answer questionjs cordially to clarify.
3. Remain cooperative.
4. Stick to the facts!
DON'T:
1. Don't make excuses, place blame, or bad mouth a player, coach, or team administrator.
2. Don't get involved in any discussion, debate, or argument with any other participant.
Mr. Wertz is chairman of the Louisiana Soccer Referee Committee. He authored the original Misconduct Toward Game Officials rule/policy adopted by USSF.
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