Misconduct Reports

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How To Deal With Problem Parents

• Remain calm.
• Do not get into discussions or arguments with the sidelines.
• Enlist the support of the coach.  Ask the coach to speak with the offending spectators and let the coach know that if the behavior continues, the game will not.  This will usually be enough to quiet most parents (other parents may understand the consequences and help with the problem spectator).
• If you have asked the coach to deal with problem parents and the situation continues, ask the coach to have the spectator leave the area.  If the spectator refuses, tell the coach that if the spectator is not removed, the game will end.  Give the coach a reasonable amount of time (a few minutes) to deal with the situation.  Remember, you cannot dismiss a spectator directly but must work through the coach or a tournament or league official.
• If the parent does not leave, you should feel free to end the game.  Include any misbehavior on the part of the spectators in your game report to the league so that this type of behavior can be disciplined and stopped.  Most leagues and state associations have methods for dealing with bad behavior, but this often requires a written report from the referee.
• As a very last resort, you may call the local police for assistance.  It is preferable to avoid this situation if possible.  Only do this if it is deemed absolutely necessary!

USSF MISCONDUCT REPORTS

Depending on the severity and circumstances involving the issuance of Red Cards, coach and/or spectator ejections, and/or other game related Misconduct incidents, you may want to or need to complete and file a USSF Referee Misconduct Report.  The USSF Referee Misconduct Report should be included with the particular league referee game reporting paperwork.

If you include a USSF Referee Misconduct Report with your league paperwork, you should also make sure that the Findlay Certified USSF Referee Assignors receive a "courtesy copy" of the USSF report and the league paperwork.

If you are in doubt as to whether or not you should file a USSF Referee Misconduct Report for any Red Card, coach/spectator ejection, or other game related Misconduct, contact the Findlay Certified USSF Referee Assignors as soon as possible.  Upon explaining to them the situation, they will be able to advise you as to whether or not the USSF Referee Misconduct Report is necessary.

  USSF Referee Misconduct Report Form

  USSF Referee Misconduct Report Form (Microsoft Word Format)

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