Cal South Referee Disciplinary Committee

This committee was established to meet the criteria set by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in Policy 531-10, Misconduct of Game Officials.  The policy assigns our committee the responsibility and authority to investigate, confirm and adjudicate valid claims of misconduct or conflict of interest by game officials at any sanctioned activity within the jurisdiction of Cal-South.

The referee complaint must fall into one or more of the following categories:

1. Misconduct or unethical conduct by a referee during a sanctioned event

2. Misuse or abuse of authority during a sanctioned event

3. Conflict of interest during a sanctioned event

4. Abuse or assault of an official, administrator, player, parent or spectator

The process begins with a written complaint (mail or e-mail) that includes the following:

A clear statement of fact defining the misconduct by an official

A description of the event that includes the date, time and location where the alleged misconduct took place

The name, address and contact information of the person filing the complaint

Send the complaint to:

                              Paul J. Doty, Chairman

                                    Cal South Referee Committee

                                    1029 S. Placentia Avenue

                                    Fullerton, CA 92831

pjdoty@calsouth.com

Following receipt of a complaint, we often contact the sender for names and addresses of other individuals who may have witnessed the same event.  We ask for first hand, eye witness accounts only, hearsay and third party communications cannot be considered. 

The committee will contact the official/officials in question and request copies of their match reports and any other documentation (line up sheets, personal game records or supplemental data) that may be available.  We work closely with the leagues, gaming circuits and tournament directors for access to their records as well.  If required, the referee association and the assignor will be asked to supply their input and evaluation of the referee and the event in question.

The data will be reviewed and we may elect to hold an open hearing to adjudicate the matter.  We also evaluate cause, appropriate disciplinary or remedial action and preventative measures. Often, conflict resolution can be achieved through a process that includes listening, learning and sharing communication between the parties involved. 

Thank you,

Paul J. Doty

Committee Chair