Observed Points of Concern
Game Management
Ohio South 2015
Advanced Referee Recertification
Mod “C” Training
Slide 1
GAME MANAGEMENT
ADDING TIME
It is the DUTY of the Referee to:
• act as the timekeeper of the match
• add appropriate time for all delays
It is the POWER of the Referee to:
• determine at his discretion the
amount of time to be added
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GAME MANAGEMENT
ADDING TIME
ADD Time – FIFA:
• The announcement of additional time
is not an indication of the exact
amount of time left in the match
• The time may be increased if the
referee considers it appropriate, but it
can never be reduced
Example: If add time is three minutes, then
it is not appropriate for the referee to
declare the match over at 2-1/2 minutes.
Slide 3
GAME MANAGEMENT
ADDING TIME
ADD Time – Minimum:
• Referees MUST add time for all youth games be it a few seconds or a
few minutes.
• Every game MUST be extended to at least allow an attack-on-goal play
to come to its natural conclusion.
 Typically youth tournaments have in their rules that no time is to
be added to a game … this is contrary to the Laws when rigidly
applied to the split second. The intent of the tournament rule is
not to add minutes to the match because of its tight schedule of
games. The addition of a few seconds to allow play to come to a
natural conclusion will not adversely effect tournament game
schedules.
 In tournament games where goal differential is a tie-breaker the
score of the game, be it 1-0 or 8-0, should not matter … at least
extend the game so as to allow play to come to its natural
conclusion.
Slide 4
Game Management
Responsibilities
First Priority
Keep the Game
SAFE
Slide 5
Game Management
Injuries
• When a player is
injured, assess the
severity of the injury.
• Call for help if
needed, and then get
away from the area.
If the game is stopped for an injury
(not a hurt) the player must be
removed from the game, but may
return with Referee’s approval.
Slide 6
Game Management
Injuries
Be especially aware of
head injuries …
implement Concussion
protocol if necessary
Remember: If a player exhibits signs of a
concussion (in your opinion), that player must
be removed from the game and may not return
… team is free to substitute and shall not play
short because player has been removed.
Slide 7
Game Management
Referee Decisions
NOT making a decision IS making a decision
Not blowing the whistle or not raising the flag is
in effect making a decision by default … whether
the result ends up being correct or not
What you allow you encourage
Players will continue to try and raise the bar
until the referee intervenes
Whistle “takes something away” from one team
Cannot be taken back
Game must stop whether decision is “right or wrong”
Slide 8
Game Management
Player Dissent
• Know the difference between emotion and
dissent.
• Don’t be afraid to listen to their complaints.
You do not have to agree, but often they just
want to be heard.
• Do not make threats like “One more word and
you’re gone!”
• During a blow-out, keep your focus and do
not allow misconduct.
Slide 9
Game Management
Player Dissent
What is Player Dissent???
When a player does not agree with your decision
Regarding…
Any decision of the game officials
How??
By word or action
It could be…
 Disrespectful
 Abusive
 Personal
 Threatening
Slide 10
Game Management
Player Dissent
Reasons for Dissent by Players:
• Slow whistle in upper level games will create
problems
• Not keeping up with play
• Continually out of position
• Poor communication and signaling
• Lack of professionalism
• Inconsistent decision making
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Game Management
Player Dissent
Types of Player Dissent:
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Human reaction
Emotional reaction
Quiet comment or reaction
Continual complaining
Demonstrative dissent
Foul and abusive language or gestures
Threatening behavior
Slide 12
Game Management
Player Dissent
Player dissent crosses the line and
must be dealt with when it is…
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directed at the officials
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effects play
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effects referee team concentration
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Personal
IFK restart if play is stopped for player’s
dissent
Slide 13
Game Management
Player Dissent
Your Reactions
• Be Calm
• Be Firm
• Be Positive
• Keep It Short
Slide 14
Game Management
Player Dissent
WATCH-OUTS…
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Rabbit Ears (over sensitive)
Avoidance
Not Following Thru
Over-Reaction
Slide 15
Game Management
Player Dissent
How to Handle …
Deal With It Early
Keep a Safe Distance
Do Not Add Fuel to the Fire
Do Not Shout
Do Not Threaten
Slide 16
Game Management
Player Dissent
If there’s DISSENT –
DEAL with IT !!!
Slide 17
Dissenr – BT #12
During the game a BU16 player, A5, is being taunted and
verbally chastised by several spectators on the sideline.
Finally after several comments from the sideline, player
A5 flips them the bird.
The referee should send off player A5 for using offensive,
insulting or abusive language and/or gestures.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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