The referee is responsible for managing the game in a safe and efficient manner while enforcing the Laws of the Game. 

BSC will do its best to have a referee at every game.  Referees will come to the game prepared and conduct themselves in a respectful manner, while expecting the same in return.  The club is slowly moving towards adopting a “zero tolerance“ policy against abuse of any kind against a referee or player.

Non-Player Management (The Referee's Perspective)

The differences between players, coaches and spectators must be maintained.

• Players are subject to immediate and predictable discipline.  This is done via the use of the cards and the 7 Cautionable and 7 Send-Off Offenses.
• Coaches – Not similarly accountable
• Spectators – Rarely accountable

Players – Be Fair, Firm and Approachable

Coaches

• Don't be disrespectful
• Don't yell across the field
• Don't make it personal
• Don't use inappropriate language
• Be Fair, Firm and Approachable
• Be honest and completely clear.
• Coaches are the only ones with a limited technical area.  Enforce it and mention it in the pregame discussion.
• Be ready to remove coach or abandon the game.

Spectators

When do you deal with the spectators?

• When they use obscene language.
• When they are threatening (towards referees, players or others involved)
• When they are abusive.
• If in the referee's opinion, the game cannot continue.

How to deal with the spectators:

• Indirectly (use the coach).
• Explain the problem.
• Identify the person or people.
• Optional à Ask him / her to silence or remove the problem.
• Be clear à The game will not continue if the situation is not resolved.
• Be ready to abandon.
• Referees DO NOT do the leagues administrative work.  Document the issues and play the game (or abandon if the situation warrants it).

Per USSF / FIFA, Cards are never issued to non-players.