Referee Program Summary
SAY Soccer prioritizes the safety of all players, coaches, referees, and volunteers through our safe soccer procedures. From background checks and safety policies to incident reporting, our guidelines equip administrators to create secure and supportive environments. Explore our resources to ensure a safe and successful soccer experience for everyone! If you need help or don't see what you are looking for, please contact the
SAY National Office.
If you’ve been directed by your league or club to complete a background check, please follow the link below. If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, contact your league or club for clarification before proceeding. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe environment for everyone involved!
Who: Coach/Volunteer
When: Biennial
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Recognize to Recover is aimed at promoting safe play and reducing injuries in soccer players of all ages. The first-of-its-kind, the program was developed with the help of medical experts to provide coaches, players, parents and referees with information, guidance and additional educational materials to improve the prevention and management of injuries.
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent nonprofit 501 (c)( 3) committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct.
Who: Adult Participants
When: Annual
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The SAY National Concussion Policy consists of two very distinct procedures. This policy is required for ALL coaches and officials regardless of their age and/or status (i.e. Head coach, Assistant Coach, Head Referee, Assistant Referee, etc.).
Who: Adult Participants
When: Biennial
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Effective Immediately all Ohio based SAY Soccer affiliated programs will be required to comply with the following NEW Ohio
law. It is important to note that this is not necessarily a SAY Policy. It is an Ohio Law; thus it does not apply to SAY programs
operating outside of the state of Ohio.
Who: Player/Parent/Coach
When: Annual
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Report here if you have experienced abuse or misconduct—or if you have reasonable suspicion of abuse or misconduct inflicted on, or by, someone in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
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