| To save you the trouble of being redundantly
creative, we have condensed here most of the common excuses for
non-participation in this most critical function in the AYSO program.
For your convenience, just put an X alongside the excuse or excuses,
which best apply to you, sign your name and hand it in with your
child's application OR....sign an application to be a referee and
learn how much fun soccer can be, not just for your child, but for
you as well.
I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING (ENOUGH) ABOUT THE GAME!
Most of us knew little, or less than you, about soccer when we
became referees...not to worry.... for the investment of a day (8
hours) we will train you with more knowledge of the laws of the
game than most Americans ever possess.
I DON'T HAVE TIME!
Being a referee is the perfect slot for those AYSO parents who
have crowded schedules. Your commitment consists of eight hours
of class and, when the season begins, games scheduled around your
child's games (when you would be down at the fields anyway).
I'M NOT THE RIGHT KIND OF PERSON
Yes you are. You obviously care about your child. This is a youth
program run by volunteers. Would you want you child involved in
anything less than a person as right as a concerned parent?
I'M IN TO HIGH A TAX BRACKET TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE EXTRA
INCOME!!
Not to worry. When we last heard satisfaction and enjoyment were
not yet taxable. Since that will be your only compensation (AYSO
is a volunteer organization) we suggest you collect as much compensation
as you can.
I'D LOOK SILLY IN THAT UNIFORM
Good heavens....you obviously haven't seen the Referee Administrator!
I'D BE EMBARRASSED!
Everyone makes mistakes (even those of us that have been reffing
for year). The important thing is to approach the job with enthusiasm
and enjoyment, because that will be passed on to the players and
coaches (also remember you will always teamed up with an experienced
referee to help you through the initial hard times.)
I'M A WOMAN - I NEVER SEE THEM REFEREE!
Wrong! We now have several ladies qualified as referees - AND THEY
ARE GREAT. We could use more - and it's great exercise too!
I DON'T CARE!!!
Well here it is - if in fact you are signing up your child to play
AYSO soccer and you honestly don't care about the quality, safety,
or enjoyment involved in this program...then you have come you with
the correct excuse and we no longer have to ask why, because, you
CAN'T BE A REFEREE, and that is that, however, if this last excuse
does not apply to you (and we hope it doesn't), then we need you
badly.
In return, we promise you:
ENJOYMENT
EXERCISE
COMMITMENT
AND....you'll never be able to watch any major sport quite the
same way again.
On top of that....the kids will be darn glad that you were there.
ONE FINAL NOTE...If you still don't think you are the right kind
of person for this job...you took the time to read this whole flyer...that
means you care...that means you are exactly the right kind of person.
Love,
AYSO
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