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===Reporting===
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|answer=Yes, they can and should be reported by anyone witnessing such behavior using an [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Fill_Out_an_Incident_Report Incident Report].
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|answer=In most cases, incidents not involving the referee are not a RAP situation but should be reported either by the referee on a [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Fill_out_a_Match_Report match report] or by another witness on an [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Fill_Out_an_Incident_Report Incident Report].
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|question=Is there a difference in reporting based on game level and referee certification?
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|answer=New referees may be taken unawares by confrontational abusive behavior by coaches or spectators. This does not mitigate such behavior and should be reported to the Referee Administrator who can provide council on the most appropriate response.
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===On the Process===
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disciplined in accordance with U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 Misconduct Toward Game Officials in
disciplined in accordance with U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 Misconduct Toward Game Officials in
Amateur Matches, which policy is effective March, 2025. Physical assault could also result in criminal action.
Amateur Matches, which policy is effective March, 2025. Physical assault could also result in criminal action.
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|question=How is this information flowing with club soccer?
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|answer=The final disposition of RAP sanctions as determined by the RAP Disciplinary Board are reported to the AYSO National Referee Program Administrator who, in turn, communicates that sanction with US Soccer Clubs.
|answer=The final disposition of RAP sanctions as determined by the RAP Disciplinary Board are reported to the AYSO National Referee Program Administrator who, in turn, communicates that sanction with US Soccer Clubs.
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|answer=In most cases, incidents not involving the referee are not a RAP situation but should be reported either by the referee on a [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Fill_out_a_Match_Report match report] or by another witness on an [https://wiki.ayso.org/wiki/Fill_Out_an_Incident_Report Incident Report].
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|question=Does a card have to be shown to pursue a RAP violation?
|question=Does a card have to be shown to pursue a RAP violation?
|answer=Behavior that is abuse has gone beyond dissent (a cautionable event) and abusive languange and behavior (a send-off event) so a card should be shown for such behavior. That notwithstanding, RAP sanctions can be pursued even if a caution or send-off has not occured.
|answer=Behavior that is abuse has gone beyond dissent (a cautionable event) and abusive languange and behavior (a send-off event) so a card should be shown for such behavior. That notwithstanding, RAP sanctions can be pursued even if a caution or send-off has not occured.
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===Training===
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|answer=Training is available at [https://www.ussoccer.com/rap https://www.ussoccer.com/rap]
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Revision as of 01:47, 31 March 2026

Reporting

Can anyone report?

Yes, anyone can report. Referees report potential abuse by players or team officials on on a match report. Incidents involving anyone other than players or team officials are reported on an Incident Report.

Is the referee asked for witnesses?

The RAP Program Administrator conducts an investigation based upon the materials provided by the referee(s) and witnesses. As needed, has conversations with the referee(s) and/or witnesses to gather additional details and clearly understand the incident.

Can incidents of RAP occur off the field?

Yes, they can and should be reported by anyone witnessing such behavior using an Incident Report.

How do we deal with incidents not involving the referee?

In most cases, incidents not involving the referee are not a RAP situation but should be reported either by the referee on a match report or by another witness on an Incident Report.

Is there a difference in reporting based on game level and referee certification?

New referees may be taken unawares by confrontational abusive behavior by coaches or spectators. This does not mitigate such behavior and should be reported to the Referee Administrator who can provide council on the most appropriate response.

On the Process

What is the investigation cycle time?

The Disciplinary Board should meet within 3 days of the incident to ensure sanctions are in effect for participation in the matches the following week.

How do the referees get notificated of results?

After the sanctions are final, The RRA or ARA may, at their discretion, provide verbal feedback to the Referee involved in the RAPP violation regarding the imposed sanctions. This also provides an opportunity to coach the Referee on game management tactics used to de-escalate a challenging and/or abusive incident.

How do we communicate to spectators that sanctions are happening?

Sanctions taken against spectators are communicated to them through the Regional Commissioner.

Are multiple violators treated together?

Each violator's actions are treated separately.

What happens when physical assault could also be a criminal case?

Any abuse, assault and/or gross misconduct directed at any match official is subject to being disciplined in accordance with U.S. Soccer Policy 531-9 Misconduct Toward Game Officials in Amateur Matches, which policy is effective March, 2025. Physical assault could also result in criminal action.

How is this information flowing with club soccer?

The final disposition of RAP sanctions as determined by the RAP Disciplinary Board are reported to the AYSO National Referee Program Administrator who, in turn, communicates that sanction with US Soccer Clubs.

Is there a difference between youth and adult referee abuse?

The penalties for abuse of a youth referee are multiplied as shown in the Penalty Summary

Does a card have to be shown to pursue a RAP violation?

Behavior that is abuse has gone beyond dissent (a cautionable event) and abusive languange and behavior (a send-off event) so a card should be shown for such behavior. That notwithstanding, RAP sanctions can be pursued even if a caution or send-off has not occured.

Are suspensions applied to all AYSO events or just the team involved?

Suspension apply to all AYSO events. For example, a 4 week suspension bars an indiviual from any particiaption in AYSO events for 4 weeks, regardless of the team involved.

Training

Where do coaches get training on RAP?

Training is available at https://www.ussoccer.com/rap

How do we encouraging reports from new Regional referees?

Education and mentoring...abusive behavior is not to be tolerated. Anyone can report such misbehavior.

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