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==Respect the Call==

Referee Abuse Prevention Policy ([https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/1b81f46d14aed6c952a0286ad561fea6eb80e5a5.pdf US Soccer Policy 531-9] and [https://online.fliphtml5.com/lchtd/wjvz/#p=113 AYSO National Policy Article Nine, I.]) is designed to make youth and amateur matches 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.

* [https://www.ussoccer.com/rap US Soccer: Respect the Call]

*Penalty Summary for RAP sanctions under Policy 531.9 > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:Referee_Abuse_Policy_531-9_Penalty_Summary_2122025.pdf#file Referee_Abuse_Policy_531-9_Penalty Summary_2122025.pdf]

* [https://www.ussoccer.com/respect-the-call Additional Videos]

** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrDq5C-HCyU&list=PL-dA1IGtnPyFVSvLE2_BtXy0t4Zs05euR&index=6&pp=iAQB Part I: Knowing the Line – Emotional Outburst vs. Dissent]

** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SvqRa6QSzo&list=PL-dA1IGtnPyFVSvLE2_BtXy0t4Zs05euR&index=5 Part II: Step In With Confidence – Responding to dissent with clarity]

** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6c9nJriBjY&list=PL-dA1IGtnPyFVSvLE2_BtXy0t4Zs05euR&index=4&pp=iAQB Part III: When It Crosses the Line – Dissent vs. Abusive or Offensive Behavior]

* [https://cdn.sanity.io/files/oyf3dba6/production/2e5c0d1a6efba6244230e5f42670be43018dd00e.pdf Penalty Summary]

==Referee Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) : A How-To Guide for Policy, People, Process, Procedures & Protocols==

*[https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:RAPP_How-To_260330.pdf Referee Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP) : A How-To Guide for Policy, People, Process, Procedures & Protocols]

*Email from Doug Ryan, AYSO National President, communicating interim guidance for implementing the US Soccer RAP policy > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:AYSO_National_President%27s_communication_on_referee_abuse_prevention_update_and_interim_guidance.20250410.pdf#file AYSO_National_President's_communication_on_referee_abuse_prevention_update_and_interim_guidance.20250410.pdf]

*A document outlining the expected standards of behavior towards referees in accordance with the U.S. Soccer Referee Abuse Prevention policy, as adopted by AYSO. > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:Respecting_Our_Referees.20250908.pdf#file Respecting_Our_Referees.20250908.pdf]

*An email template to introduce the RAPP program implementation to Board members > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:AYSO_RAP_program_proposal_template.docx#file AYSO_RAP_program_proposal_template.docx]

*A short video which can be used to communicate the RAPP program implementation to coaches, referees, parents and spectators > [https://www.ayso1ref.com/rapp-video-for-spectators AYSO꞉_Referee_Abuse_Prevention_Video]

*A template to define roles and responsibilities to implement the RAPP program in your Area > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:RAP_Program_Area_XX_Implementation_Protocols.docx#file RAP_Program_Area_XX_Implementation_Protocols.docx]

*A sample RAP report to the Executive Member > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:RAP_Sample_Investigatory_Report_and_Recommendations.docx#file RAP_Sample_Investigatory_Report_and_Recommendations.docx]

*Contact information for the 1/10/11 EXPO RAPP workshop instructors > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:RAPP_How-To_260328.Instructors.pdf#file RAPP How-To_260207.Instructors.pdf]

*Contact information for the AYSO Referee Administrators > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Category:Referee/SRA_List AYSO National and Section Referee Administrators]

*Online resources for information and forms for Reporting potential RAP violations > [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/File:RAPP_How-To_260328.web_links.pdf#file RAPP How-To_260207.web_links.pdf]