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Set Blocks

Pre-Season Meeting - March 8th

CLT Fitness Test - March 22

Pre-Pro League Meeting - April 19

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CRO Pre-Season Referee Info - Spring 2026

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March 3rd : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Eastway Recreational Center

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CRO Youth Referee Professional Development Seminar 

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CRO Pre-Season Referee Info - Spring 2026

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As a reminder we have two Tournaments approaching in November : Tournament Registration Steps

1 - November Event Sign up Form - https://form.jotform.com/242990126840155

CISC Fall Classic - Boys Weekend

CISC Fall Classic - Girls Weekend

SMC - Carolina Patriots Cup

2 - Arbiter Registration - You must do the registration for the specific tournament you want to register for. If you want to work both events make sure you go through each link to add yourself to both event rosters.

Boys Weekend Registration - Nov. 8-9 - https://app.arbitersports.com/registration/official/register/5536?org=174992&role=3

Girls Weekend Registration - Nov. 15 - 16 - https://app.arbitersports.com/registration/official/register/5537?org=174992&role=3

Patriots Cup - No Arbiter Registration Required - Assigned via the USSF-NC Group

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New Graphic to show how to enable Sharing has been added to the Arbiter Support Page

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Arbiter Support — Charlotte Referee Organization

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Contact Us — Charlotte Referee Organization

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Updated Contact Page Now Offers Meeting Options!

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Updated Contact Page Now Offers Meeting Options!

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Access dedicated meeting slots with our Executive Staff through this booking page.

For Referees: Take advantage of the opportunity for direct engagement, whether you prefer a private 1:1 discussion or a collaborative session with multiple attendees. This is ideal for addressing questions, seeking guidance, or reviewing specific situations.

For Organizations: Easily schedule time to meet with our representatives to discuss partnerships, initiatives, or any other organizational requirements.

We look forward to connecting with you. Simply choose a convenient time from the available options.

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General 1 — Charlotte Referee Organization

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A comprehensive message providing Referees information concerning CRO Payment Processing

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CRO Payroll – Referee Payments Processing

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US Soccer Takes A Stronger Stance on Referee Abuse

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US Soccer Takes A Stronger Stance on Referee Abuse

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Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. Our updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches more safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We’re asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.

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Find the official updates to the structure of how the Mid-Atlantic Conference is assigned and how you can start receiving assignments this season!

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North & South Carolina Regional Assignor Structure — Charlotte Referee Organization

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We are excited to announce the exciting expansion of the UPSL in the Mid-Atlantic Conference! Last year the UPSL Premier Division consisted of 12 teams. This season the UPSL will consist of 2 divisions and in total 25 Teams and two separate divisions. This marks a significant moment in the UPSL Mid

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Activities Begin at 4:30 PM - Kick Off at 7:30 PM

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Match Information
Date - June 19, 7:30 PM
Bank of America Stadium
Opponent - Orlando City SC

Ticket Information
Tickets will range from $40
Each participant will need their own ticket - Ex. 1 Referee 1 Partent 1 Sibling will need to purchase 3 tickets for the match.

Payment will be made below and we will transfer tickets to you once provided by Charlotte FC Referee Night Coodination Staff. Tickets will be transfered on the day and prior to walking in to the stadium electronically. Information will be provided throughouth the process, but expect to receive tickets on arrival to the meeting point.

Charlotte FC Referee Night Tickets will all be in the same section of the stadium along with the other referees participating in the event.

Referees / Participants who already hold Charlotte FC Season Tickets can Participate, but will need to register for the event and select the option indicating you have your own tickets below.

*There are NO Refunds after purchase as they are special rate group tickets directly through the Charlotte FC - Referee Night Coordination Team and are designated once our group numbers and names are submitted to Charlotte FC for Ticketing
Match Arrival Attire
If you do not have one they will be on hand to receive if already purchased or purchase on arrival. Those who have purched & not received are logged in our CRO Uniform Order System. **Please wear your Carolina Referee Org (CRO) T-Shirt** Participant Timeline
Referee Education Clinic
We are expecting the location to be in the Bank of America Stadium and ironing out exact room within the stadium with the Charlotte FC Referee Night Coordination Team. We will also be incorperating a Meet & Greet and group photo with the MLS Referees for the match within the Referee Clinic / pre-game session.

- 4:15 PM - Local Referee Participants Meet @ Location Outside Stadium TBA

- 4:30 PM - Local Referee Participants Walk in to Stadium / Security Screening

- 5:10 PM - Education Session / On Field Photo / Watch Warm Up

- 6:45 PM - Watch Referee / Team Warm-Up

- 7:30 PM - Match Kick Off

Further Details TBA

* Dinner is not provided and we will be using stadium consessions for food. Please Plan accordingly

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Episode 1 of the CRO Referee Blog - The Match Report

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Episode 1 of the CRO Referee Blog - The Match Report

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Welcome to the 2022 Adult / Amatuer Season with CRO. We are excited for what this season is going to offer referees and what can come from this great opportunity. We hope to provide this type of message for you all throughout the season. We will focus on our Points of Emphasis as well as looking at situations and common threads during matches across each weekend of Matches. In this first addition we will show some examples from professional matches. The article below is a sample of the educational material sent to the PRO Referees and we feel that it is extremely relevant to the matches that you all will be working. The points of emphasis line up with what we are using for our season and can help you all start of the season strong. We look forward to getting video of your matches from this season in future editions. Now, without further delay, let get 2022 fully underway!

2022 Points of Emphasis - Mobbing / Dissent by Action - Bench Decorum & Behavior - Delaying the Restart - Persistent Offenses.

MOBBING / DISSENT BY ACTION (DT)

Approaching a Match Official in a very aggressive manner, spiking the ball into the ground or waving / throwing the arms are all acts of visual dissent that are public and erode the authority of the Match Officials. This is unacceptable behavior and demands a calm and confident approach but a strong reaction. When it comes to mobbing, every player who comes to the Referee in an aggressive manner is at risk of being issued a yellow card. Be intelligent about who is issued the caution or cautions, but do not ignore clear acts of visual dissent.

We want to see this limited if not eliminated from our game. We know that as referees we will not always get the decision correct, but we have to be allowed to work in an environment where we are not crowded or mobbed after plays, no matter how big or small. We have ways to correct mistakes as referees, we have ways to confirm correct decisions should there be doubt, but players are not a part of that process and although they will be present and around, they can not physically impose themselves on you as the referee throughout the match. We must stand up for ourselves as referees and not allow this to take place without being addressed.

Every moment of approach by a player must be Yellow Carded and below you have an fantastic example of how that approach can be taken. But IGNORING THIS IS NOT AN OPTION.

After a correct decision not to award a penalty for a handball offense when a defender deliberately plays the ball into his own arm using his head, several players surround the Referee. They do not approach in an aggressive manner, and this situation is manageable.

Note how although the referee did not produce a Yellow Card in this case, the actions of the players were not ignored and were clearly addressed. The Referee takes a moment to let the game and players settle and then deliberately speaks to the captain of the team and visually shows him AND everyone that this mobbing is not acceptable and could result in the issuing of a yellow card.

2 - Delaying the Restart (DR)

Use intelligence and feel what the game needs however, understand that what we have allowed in the past has generally been very generous regarding this type of player behavior. Three points that stand out here in this topic.

Kicking and / or Throwing the ball away from the spot of the foul or area the ball is in is not acceptable and should be dealt with according to the laws of the game - Delay Restart - Yellow Card

Players running in front of the ball to stop the free kick should be Cautioned if it clearly impacts the teams ability to play the free kick should they be attempting to do so. This is Delaying the Restart.

ALL members of the Referee crew must be aware of their surroundings as these things will happen quickly, and not always be visible to the Referee.

The key is when possible and when it is marginal, use preventive measures and/or management of the situation. However, on clear examples of delay, it is expected that a yellow card is issued. When clear, take a strong approach when players deliberately take longer than necessary to put the ball into play, take longer than necessary to leave the field of play when being substituted and when players kick or carry the ball away on a free kick or other restart when it is not their ball.

In all 4 cases listed below these are clear situations in which the ball is kicked or thrown away after the whistle has been blown. All of these situations should be dealt with uniformly and strongly with a Yellow Card for Delaying the Restart as these actions are clear.
2 Points we expect to surface from this:

1. We expect the question in response to this to be, well what if the player is on a Yellow Card. The player has made a choice to do something they know is a Yellow Card Offense, they have taken that risk. If it is marginal or we as referees are able to use preventative measures, then we want to see that done. However each player is responsible for their own actions and deliberate and clear actions like this come the punishment of a Yellow Card.

2. Players on the opposition to point and raise the issue to the referee and in some cases, wrongfully so. It is our duty to manage the players in these moments and not be baited in to scenarios you feel you have to act because of pressure from a player or coach. You as the referee are the captain of the ship and if it is not right to give a caution but it is better suited to use management in that moment then do so, if you must give a caution then you must. Players begging for the opposition to be carded throughout the game should be reminded that they are acting in an unsporting way and should that type of behavior continue there is a caution for Unsporting Behavior - Lack of Respect for the Game, available to them should they choose to take it.

In this scenario the player who committed the UB - Stopping Promising Attack Offense (#4) also kicked the ball away as she continued her movement to her position as she is receiving the Yellow Card. Use practical Refereeing here. Unless these two things are clearly and obviously separate moments in time and done by the same player, we would not want to see 2 Yellow Cards produced in this type of moment for the same player. We would however like to see the referee bring the player over, remind them that they can not kick the ball away in a one to one brief and calm moment with the player as best practice here though.

Had the player committed the UB-SPA offense and then turned to the referee to argue their point and then as they were walking away, then kick the ball away it would be clearly two separate moments and in this case we would want to see a second yellow card. One for US-SPA & one for Delaying the Restart.

3 - Persistent Offenses (PO)

Every team will have a key player or key play maker who becomes a target of the opposing team. Small fouls by a team to stop this player from executing their duties can build frustration not only in the player, but also in the entire team. A whole-team approach (including the AR and 4th) is needed to identify when someone on the field is being targeted AND / OR fouling consistently and persistently. Use management to set up the team to prevent future fouls, and then be ready to pull the trigger at the next opportunity if appropriate.

We recommend setting up players visually should you be preparing to give a yellow card for Persistent Offenses. As referees it is not written in the Laws of the Game that we become the story teller or artist painting a picture of the game, however that is what is required of us in these types of moments. Those who succeed in getting their point across for ALL participants in the game to take note of are often able to easily and expectedly produce a Yellow Card for Persistent Offenses with limited pushback from the players and coaches. However, if you are not able to paint a clear picture for the players and are not able to tell them the story of the game, you will often times be met with confusion and possible dissent and frustration from the players. Do not always expect them to know what you know. You must convey the message somehow, not always the same way and not always can we act preventatively, but when provided with the oppruitnity we MUST ensure we are aware enough to take it.

If you or a crew member identifies PO then ensure if that is a foul not worthy of a Yellow Card in its own merrit that you bring the player to a neutral space and signal that you are aware of the pattern of fouls and that the player is risking a Yellow Card should the pattern continue.

Here the Referee Produces a Yellow Card for PO, however does not indicate on the previous foul that the player is in danger of receiving a caution for PO. This creates confusion on the players part and then frustration leading to dissent. Although we may believe the players should know where they stand with foul count, we can not expect that they do. We must use the ideas in the other videos to help us indicate that we are on the verge of producing a card for PO if at all possible should we be approaching that point.

4 - Bench Behavior

This is one that starts from the moment you check teams in. You MUST ensure that teams are adhering to rules set out by the leagues they are participating in. The foundation is built on arrival and at first interatction.

Details such as the # of rostered players, which coaches and team officials are allowed in the technical area, where fans are allowed and more are so important to having a successful match. If we want success on the field, we must have our house in order off the field. All crew members MUST participate and be aware of this aspect of our duties. We all must be prepared to not only identify issues or areas of concern administratively, but also being active in correcting those points. Setting the right tone before a game with calm and confident interactions with the teams and administrators as you go through your pre-game procedures will create the best environment for Referees, players, coaches and administrators to work in as you go through the match.

The teamwork must fully kick in to gear when the match starts as there are many things to juggle. Many referees have different standards, however the laws of the game have helped to clarify and standardize our approach to technical / bench area behavior. Take time to deal with aggressive and public dissent from coaches. Yelling and waving arms is not acceptable. Understand that in sport we must have a degree of empath for emotional outbursts at certain moments of the game. HOWEVER, if those in the technical / bench area cross the line from emotional outburst to clear Dissent, it should be dealt with accordingly. We should work with those who are being reasonable, but those showing dissent on the touchlines or acting with improper behavior MUST be warned / cautioned / sent off based on their words and actions. Referees who have fourth officials or ARs working with technical areas can not leave their teammates in the cold. Check in with them, help them and back them when they need your assistance! If we deal with in uniform manner as referees it will become excepted by teams and make all our jobs that much easier.

We are particularly focused on the VISUAL behavior displayed by the coaches and the LANGUAGE they use in the referees direction.

We have a few rules of thumb that have served us well and fall in line with league expectations as well as the Laws of the Game and have listed them below. Please be aware that these are recommendations and do not fit every scenario carbon copy. Do what suits the game and the moment, but also be aware that if you are stopping the game for something caused or created by someone in the technical area more often than not, action must be taken when called for.

If the Center Referee identifies an issue and chooses to address the bench / technical area quickly and in a "Fly-By" manner or play is stopped for a extended period of time (injury / substitution / goal scored / ect.), use your tool kit and address what needs to be addressed in the best way that fits the moment. If a warning or misconduct should be issued, then do so, but if it is a moment you can create report while addressing something with the team coaches, then we 100% encourage that.

If it is administrative - someone warming up with a ball on the side lines, players sitting too close to the touchline, ect. We recommend taking the time at an appropriate stoppage, clearly stating what you need to change in a calm / confident manner both visually and verbally as the referee and then restarting play when addressed. If the 4th official or AR calls the referee over for an administrative type moment, same applies. If there is clear pushback then a warning or Yellow Card could be produced, but we want to see Referees giving the team an opportunity to correct the issue, at the adult amateur level in particular, first and then on second time of coming over and addressing the same issue we would expect a warning or yellow card.

If the Center Referee identifies an issue with behavior and chooses to or is required to address it by stopping the match for the issue, a warning at minimum but are generally expecting to see a Yellow or Red Card to be given to the person or persons creating the disturbance within that moment as it is taking time and attention away from the game and brining attention to the technical / bench area.

If you can wait for a stoppage like a Goal Kick / Free Kick / Throw-in / Ect. and then go to the bench area to address the issue that is always prefered, but if it needs to be immediately addressed then stop the game. These types of stoppages are not stoppages that would take and extended period of time and should not be looked at in the same way as the first point made above.

If the AR or 4th official brings / becons the Referee over to address something in the technical / bench area, the expectation is that the AR or 4th Official has either already provided a warning or in that moment, the behavior displayed by someone in the technical area (Coach, administrator or player) is worthy of a Yellow or Red Card. Referees being called over should be expecting to give a Yellow card or Red Card if being asked to stop the game and address the technical area. Referees should not be caught off guard when asked to deliver this type of punishment for behavior. If the referee needs more information to make a decision AR & 4th officials should be prepared to give the reason and a recommended punishment.

Referees should be fully prepared to support the 4th officials and ARs working with the technical areas as they become powerless to help the Referee if that relationship is undermined, broken, ignored. Referees do not always have to follow the advice given, but they should be ready to back their ARs and 4th officials if they are being asked to issue warnings or misconduct to those in the technical area for sound reason.

4th officials and ARs should have a Reason and recommended punishment for moments they are becoming over a referee. The referee may not have seen or heard what happened as they would be focused mostly on the match and players on the field. Reasons should be delivered with confidences, with use of the considerations or clear language to describe what the person has done and the recommended misconduct. This does not have to be and should not always be a prolonged conversation, Referees should be ready to take on the information, disseminate it and act decisively unless something stands out and should be questioned for clarification or the action described does not match the recommended punishment.

AR's on the side opposite to the bench area are not off the hook. They often have the best view across the field and should they see something that clearly needs to be addressed they should get the attention of the referee, subtly or not based on the moment, and provide the information they have. it is not acceptable that they see something throughout the match and then do not provide the information to their team members. Their team members should note that it is to help, not to undermine that an AR across the field might provide informaiton to the crew on something as it is not always possible for the 4th to see everything to their left and right, particularly at the far end of the benches.

This Type of Behavior is clear and obvious and should immediately be addressed by a Yellow Card. The Visual nature of this is unacceptable and brings disrepute to the game and if it is not dealt with, will erode the referee's credibility and the integrity of the game.

If the coach is using abusive or extremely offensive language along side these gestures, you would be within your right to produce a Red Card should you deem it necessary.

In this moment, whether the Referee is correct or incorrect in issuing a Yellow Card should be set aside for this current topic as that will be covered in a later article and we are focused specifically on the Technical Area Behavior.

We stated above, when emotion crosses in to clear dissent we must act. In this moment, you see that play out. Both the Head Coach and assistant coach have shown clear visual and verbal abuse towards all members of the referee crew after the referee correctly gave a foul, but chose not to issue a Yellow Card. The gesturing and posturing of both coaches is done in an extremely aggressive manner and the words used should only be repeated in the match report for administrative use.

We chose this clips because there will be times at which we may or may be incorrect in our decision on the field and the pressure that coaches and players are under to perform is very real at various levels across the soccer pyramid. However it does not (and we can not) excuse this type of behavior. All persons involved in the match (Referees Included) have a responsibility to remain professional and ensure they are in control of their emotions. This is not the image the sport of soccer wants to see at the park or on TV. We must maintain control of ourselves at all times and it is clear in this moment that both the head coach and assistant coach have stepped over that line and should be Sent Off for using offensive / abusive language and actions towards the referee crew + Deliberately leaving the technical area to dissent and remonstrate towards a match official.

We recommend empathy in all scenarios, but we also must have standards and a firm grasp on what is acceptable and what is not within our sport. The Technical area will remain a focus for us as we work to not only address the topics and issues we referees face, but also how we should take responsibility and ensure we are holding ourselves and our crew members accountable to equal standards we set for the coaches and the players.

THE LEAGUES WANT MISCONDUCT IDENTIFIED AND ADDRESSED ON THE FIELD IN THESE FOUR TOPICS AND DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU AS THE REFEREE DO NOT IDENTIFY AND DEAL WITH IT ON THE FIELD IT, IS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT FOR US TO DEAL WITH IT OFF THE FIELD! WE MUST HAVE A UNITED AND CONSISTENT FRONT ON THESE TOPICS. WE WILL COURSE CORRECT AS NEEDED, BUT FEEL EMPOWERED TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUES YOU FACE AND WE AS ADMINISTRATORS WILL SUPPORT YOU!

We look forward to a successful season and putting these Points of Emphasis in to Practice, More topics and educational instruction will be released throughout the year!

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THE MATCH REPORT - EPISODE 1 - March 18, 2022 - Charlotte Referee Organization

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Welcome to the 2022 Adult / Amatuer Season with CRO. We are excited for what this season is going to offer referees and what can come from this great opportunity. We hope to provide this type of message for you all throughout the season.

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If you are looking for a fitness test for professional level assignment eligibility, please follow the link in the caption to sign up for our upcoming opportunities.

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2022 CRO REFEREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

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2022 CRO REFEREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

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Q: WHAT PROGRAMS AND AREAS DOES CRO COVER? A: Our home base is in Charlotte and Cabarrus County, NC but we assign matches and work with Referees at all levels across North Carolina. If we don't have matches you can work, we know someone who does!! Register and we will get you to where you need to be and who you need to be with!
A: See our League Info Page for full details about leagues and events we are a part of

Q: How do I sign up to work matches once I'm registered?
A: For local organizations fill out the current weeks Assignments Request Forms.

CRO USES ARBITER SPORTS TO SEND YOU YOUR SCHEDULES
Q: What is Arbiter Sports & How to I get an account
A: You must have filled out the CRO Registration Form and we will add you to our Arbiter Sports Group

Q: How do I set up my Arbiter Sports account?
A: Here is a very thorough walkthrough of what you need to do in order to set up your Arbiter Account
- Arbiter Set Up & Instructions

Additional Questions:
Email Directed to our Executive Director, Kevin Broadley & Director of Operations, Colin Ashley
- Email our Staff

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Registration (HOME PAGE) - Charlotte Referee Organization

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Q: WHAT PROGRAMS AND AREAS DOES CRO COVER? A: Our home base is in Charlotte and Cabarrus County, NC but we assign matches and work with Referees at all levels across North Carolina. If we don't have matches you can work, we know someone who does!!

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Read Full Announcement Here

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Congrats to all those on their efforts on the fitness test for the coming summer season! Here are a number of referees who participated in the most recent one.
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We will be holding Bi-Monthly Zoom meetings for referees working or aspiring to work in the  UPSL / FFL / WPSL / USL leagues. Join us next Month
Meeting Dates:
5/10 & 5/24 @ 8:30 - 9:45 PM
Links and more dates at CROReferees.com & on our Google Calendar

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CRO Events - Charlotte Referee Organization

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Last year, over 325 teams participated in our flagship event. We have worked to open up more fields for the event but with great fields, great weather and all that our coastal town has to offer, we anticipate another sell out. Teams are strongly encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment.

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We love soccer, but we love helping our community! 

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We love soccer, but we love helping our community! 

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After 27 years in their home the CRO Staff helped a local family move to a new home last week!

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2.8.21

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Fantastic Weekend at the Queen City Futsal Challenge! Referees learning and growing in a challenging new environment is what its all about! Huge thanks to Keree & the mentors that came down from VA!...

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Had a great day out at the North Carolina ODP event and spending the day with a group of great referees and mentors! We appreciate everyone’s fantastic work out there!
1.9.20

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Day 2   - Bring on the sun!
12.6.2020

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Great set of Site Coordinators and Mentors out at the Past few Events! 

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Great set of Site Coordinators and Mentors out at the Past few Events! 

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Not everyone pictured, but a lot of work went in to the past few weekends and really appreciate all the work from the staff and the Referees at the past few events!

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A new Chapter begins!
There is not better time than now!
Here is tonights Presentation

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Carolina Referee Org (CRO) Webinar - 11.5.20.pdf

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Did someone order some jerseys and T-Shirts?!

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Did someone order some jerseys and T-Shirts?!

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We've been hard at work getting together Jersey orders and our T-Shirts came in today! We can't wait to see our referees walking up to the field in these awesome CRO T-shirts!

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Watching some CRO Members on their USL Championship match! Keep up the great work!

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CRO Participates in Charlotte Jr Coaches Clinic

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CRO Participates in Charlotte Jr Coaches Clinic

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8.31.2020

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10 min warm up / 30 min run / 5 x 200 Meter uphill strides

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Referee Pre-Season Zoom Meeting - 8.23 @ 4:30 PM

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Referee Pre-Season Zoom Meeting - 8.23 @ 4:30 PM

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You will need to complete the following two steps in order to Referee for Fall of 2020. Attending one of our Return To Play Pre-Season Zoom Meetings is required to referee in the following leagues this Season: Step 2) Attend the August 23rd on our Zoom Meeting @ 4:30 PM (Online)Meeting ID: 826 8813 1719
- Charlotte Junior Soccer League
- Mecklenburg County Parks & Rec

Step 1) Complete the Charlotte Referee Org Registration form at: https://forms.gle/cFVnn8epCQMbWwXk6
- If you have issues with the registration link visit our Registration Page on our Website at
https://croreferees.com/registration
CRO Events Page &
- Limited Space meetings offered August 31st & September 8th @ 7PM
- Links will be available on Website - CRO HomePage

8/23 Preseason Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82688131719

**Those who can not attend the meeting MUST still register through the form linked above in order to participate in our Referee Program
If you have any questions Reach out to CROassignor@CROReferees.com

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CRO Pre-Season Referee Zoom Meeting - Aug 23rd @ 4:30 PM

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Pre-Season Planning Webinar for anyone looking to gather the necessary information to start the season with the most up to date info. Follow the link for specific details.

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Sincerely Referees,

What will be discussed during the meeting? EVERYTHING!
- LOTS of updates to Charlotte Referee Organization
- New Resources, Website Updates, Registration, League Updates, New Social Integrations, New Sponsorships, etc.
- Important dates and current date clarifications for all organizations CRO works with
- An opportunity to ask questions and get the latest clarifications on the start of the season
This will be the best opportunity for you to receive and integrate yourself with the everything happening with our organization

Kevin Broadley
NCSRA Assignor # (162)
Executive Director, Charlotte Referee Org

#2. WE ARE GOING TO PLAN AS THOUGH THE SEASON WILL HAPPEN UNTIL OTHERWISE NOTIFIED
- 99% of leagues are still making decisions and that will continue to be adjusted weekly
- The BEST thing for all of us to do as referees is to plan on starting to work matches based on the dates provided to us currently.
- Everything is tentative, our best advice is:Plan for Everything, But Expect Frequent and Last Minute Changes
- Set your Arbiter blocks ahead of time, remember that UNBLOCKED = AVAILABLE
- Assignment Request Links -
I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to get a note out to you on atwo very important notes for the upcoming season. More information to be provided in the scheduled webinar. Meeting link provided below.

#1. CRO ZOOM MEETING INFO - THURSDAY, JULY 30TH @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Meeting ID: 468 704 3617
- Passcode: CROReferee
- CRO Zoom Meeting Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4687043617?pwd=RytmcEx3eER0WnB0SGhnV25BZjNiQT09 https://croreferees.com/assignments
- Arbiter Block Walkthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv8bj1cwTE8

CROReferees.com / Facebook.com/Charlotterefereeorg

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CRO Webinar: Pre-Season Planning - Thursday 7/30/20 @ 7:00 PM

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Sincerely Referees, What will be discussed during the meeting? EVERYTHING! - LOTS of updates to Charlotte Referee Organization - New Resources, Website Updates, Registration, League Updates, New Social Integrations, New Sponsorships, etc.

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Clip 11 - Handling Desicion - Not Handling

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Caught up with one of our staff members training for his first Triathlon!

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CHECK OUT OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER!

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Take a look at our latest newsletter with website updates, latest news, new partnerships and more!

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100 Dumbbell Deadlifts
75 Single Arm Dumbbell Snatch
50 Weighted Squats
25 Burpee to Standing shoulder press

One partner runs on treadmill while other partner does the listed excessive. Rotate once you complete each exercise.

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