[theboys]

My response to the legitimate requests to what refs can do to improve fans behavior, etc: Every season, regardless of level, should start with a formal parents/players/coaches discussion with referee association representatives. The discussions should cover all the basic rule misconceptions (e.g., "over the back", carry, traveling, etc), and an explanation of the idea of ad/disad. Part of the discussion should be the admission that, while all refs follow the same rule book, interpretation of rules sometimes makes for a little difference in the calling of a game. Discussion participants need to understand ahead of time the meeting is not a vent session, just an opportunity to understand the game better.

Have some rule and casebooks on-hand. Sell them.

As in any situation, you won't get 100% buy-in. But, chances are, you'll reach a few people in each of those discussions. Those people will gain a better understanding of the game, and pass that along to the people around them at the games. Heck, you might even recruit a couple of referees.