STATE

Enrico Romano - ENYSRA State Referees Administrator

Eastern New York State Referees Association is proud to announce that we have a new State Referees Administrator. Enrico Romano will be the temporary SRA to fulfil the position previously held by the remarkable Howard Rubenstein.

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NATIONAL

Referee dies after being punched by a player

A Utah teen playing goalkeeper was given a yellow card by Ricardo Portillo, a soccer referee, for pushing an opponent. The Goalkeeper who allegedy then punched the 46yo referee who later died in hospital is now charged with homicide by assault.

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PROFESSIONAL

Consistency is crucial for Referees

The next step in developing the class of 2014 is building a level of equality and consistency in on-field decision-making. “We are looking for uniformity and consistency for the future, this is key for us,” says the vastly experienced Swiss FIFA’s Head of Refereeing, Massimo Busacca.

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INTERNATIONAL

FIFA acts over racism

FIFA has proposed the introduction of extra officials in stadiums to watch out for incidents of racism, plus a two-tier system of sanctions for teams whose followers indulge in discriminatory behavior.

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MEET OUR REFEREES

  • ALBERT CALISE

    I have been a referee in Eastern New York and member of the Staten Island Soccer Referee Association since 1993, when I was a High School Freshman and wanted to referee to help me become a better player. 

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  • ERNIE CONSTANTINE

    Being a soccer referee has truly shaped me into the person I am today. 

    There are so many lessons to be learned on and off the field including respect, professionalism, patience, and confidence...

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  • BRIAN DUNN

    I took the course in 2001 when a friend’s son could not take the course so I filled in for him during the course.

    I met and became friends with several referees that helped shaped my career. Those referees were Steve Karaducovic, Jorge Gonzalez, Richard Sanchez, Lee Suckle, Brendan Mullarkey, and Bill Renderos....

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