Starting in July, there will be tournaments every weekend and based on what I have seen the past three tournaments, it's time for Helwig's......DO'S and DONT"S OF TOURNAMENTS

ASSIGNMENTS:
   All Tournament assignments are done by Jerry Sullivan. You can contact him at Sportsplex 694-8877. His assignments are based on your Arbiter availability, which Mr Kramer sends out instructions on how to make yourself available for each tournament. Please keep in mind that the size of each tournament affects the number of Referees needed. 
  If you receive tournament assignments, they will be on a paper schedule, as Mr Sullivan does not use Arbiter to assign. If you receive a schedule from Mr Sullivan, make sure you are at the Referee's tent at least 30 minutes before your first game to check in. Tournament schedules can change at the last minute, so you need to check in with him first. Any turn backs must go back to Mr Sullivan.

UNIFORMS:
  If you are planning to work tournaments, you must have the different color shirts. The excuse that I'm just a AR, so it doesn't matter is not acceptable. The entire crew needs to be wearing the same color. You will need at least three of the five different colors to get by. You should be wearing your Unit supplied back t-shirt and black shoes, colored markings are ok. Black Referee shorts with no stripes and the correct socks. While wearing your Referee shirt and socks, your socks must be up. Even if you are wearing just the black t-shirt and shorts, your socks must be up. The only time your socks are not up is when you are IN the Referee tent or you take off your uniform shirt and socks. In fact what I just described is the way you should look for every game you work as a Referee.  

FITNESS:
  Make sure you are in shape to run. Your are expected to be able to cover the entire field if you are in the middle. If you are working as a AR, you must be able to stay with play and be able to follow the ball to the goal line. Remember, one bad apple can spoil the whole basket, make sure you are not the one......