Issaquah Soccer Club Mod/Micro
Referee Training
Issaquah Parks and
Recreation
Spring Soccer
April 19 – May 31, 2008
Agenda
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Define what age level and club games you may
referee
How to use the website to register and self assign
and report games
What equipment you will need
What to do before a match
How to referee a match for safety and fun
How to handle sideline/coach problems
Whom to contact if there are problems
Additional resources and links
Age and level of games you can
referee as a new referee
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WSYSA>District II>EYSA>ISC
– Only ISC Mod games available to referee
– Spring P&R 3rd thru 6th grade
– Only U8-U11 games
– General age rule: Referee games a
minimum of 3 years younger, i.e. 13 yr old
can do U10 games and younger
See handout for registration instructions and self assign instructions
What equipment do I need?
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Black shirt, shorts, socks, and soccer shoes
Rain jacket
Whistle
Coin to toss
Watch with second hand or digital
Copy of the spring league rules (handout and help
card)
Water resistant bag to hold all your stuff.
Mod Rules Summary Chart
Small-Sided
Level
K
1st/ 2nd
11-a-side
3rd
4th
5
6 th
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h
Ball Size
3
3
4
4
4
5
# Players
3
4
5
7
11
11
Throw-ins
3
3
2
1
1
1
Direct Kicks
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Kick Distance
6
6
6
6
10
10
Penalty Kick
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Offside
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Slide Tackling
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Quarter/Half
10Q
12Q
12Q
25H
30
30H
H
RedYellow Cards?
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Keeper Punt Ball?
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
The day before the match
Does my transportation person know
where and when I need to be at my
game?
 Are my equipment and uniform ready?
 Am I prepared for bad weather?
 Have I reviewed the rules for the age
group I will be covering?
 Have I checked the website to confirm
details?
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The day of the match
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Arrive at least ½ hour ahead of time
Have your head show up for the game at the
same time as you body.
Set the tone with your behavior and dress
Gauge your players and anticipate
– How old are they?
– Boys or girls?
– What is the weather like?
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Inspect the field
– Goals placed correctly? - Lines visible? Is it
safe?
The day of the match
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Informal pre-inspection review
– Shirt-Shorts-Shin guards-Socks (outside shin
guards)-Shoes
– Jewelry
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No jewelry other than medical which must be safe
– Includes piercings, “Armstrong” bracelets, watches,
sunglasses
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No hard hairclips
No hard casts
Weather modifications…keep the players
safe/warm/happy
The day of the match
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Meet with the coaches
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Make eye contact
Introduce yourself
Shake hands
Reinforce the rules
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Match time
Fouls
Substitutions
Questions?
Equipment inspection & introduction to players
– Let the coach handle the problems
The day of the match
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Start on time
Coin toss
– Set the tone, specifics don’t matter
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Game ball
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Right size (#3 or #4)? Too hard? Too soft? Use what
works!
Keeper jersey different?
Use pennies to differentiate color if
necessary.
Be flexible, have fun! Remember the big
picture!
Referee a Match for Safety and Fun!
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Use C.P.R. as a tool to help referee the match
– Coach 60% of the time
– Pal 30% off the time
– Referee 10% of the time
Referee
10%
Pal
30%
Coach
60%
Referee a Match for Safety and Fun!
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Safety, safety, safety!
Throw-in
Goal Kick
Corner Kick
Fouls
– Pushing, tripping, hand-ball
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Every penal foul is indirect
Using the drop ball
Protecting the keeper
– Touching the ball is possession
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Injured player
– Play it safe! Stop play then decide. Let the coach handle it
Managing the sidelines
Managing the sidelines
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The difference between a “normal”
parent/coach and a problem parent/coach
Address the problem right away
– Use the field as your friend
– Find an ally on the sidelines
– Find an adult referee on a nearby field
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Three strikes and you’re out of here!
Abandoning the game
Let’s Review….
Be prepared both mentally and
physically to referee your match
 Plan ahead and keep your head in the
game!
 Use C.P.R. as you call the game
 Keep it safe, keep it fun
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How and how much do I get paid and
who pays me?
•Complete match report online within
24 hours to get paid:
• U8 - $13.00
•U12 -$18.00
•ISC issues check mailed at end of
Fall Season
Whom to contact for problems
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Administrator / website registration:
Angela Jones
Issaquah Soccer Club
Administrator/Registrar
PO BOX 501 Issaquah WA 98027
Phone:
425-391-kick
Fax:
425-642-8182 <<Fax WA State Youth
Employment Authorization Form Signed by School
Officer
Whom to contact for problems
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Field Questions Regarding Game Issues and Misconduct Reporting:
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ISC website contacts eysareferees.org game report write up misconduct report
online.
Ross Hoover Recreation Coordinator, Issaquah P&R 425-837-3346
Email [email protected]
Laws Of The Game questions, training and development guidance:
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Jeff Nichols cell phone: 206-920-1746
Email:
[email protected]
Additional Resources
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EYSA Referee website:
http://www.eysareferees.org/
EYSA Website Handbook: http://eysa.org
WA State Referee website: http://www.wasrc.org/
East King County website: http://ekcsra.org/
USSF Referee:
http://ussoccer.com/referees/refdev/index.jsp.html
Parents Sideline Attitudes*:
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/attitudevideo.html
http://www.mayouthsoccer.org/video/attitudes.wmv
*adults,
Mass Youth Soccer has developed and produced an outstanding video focusing on the issues of sideline behavior of
and specifically on how that behavior is affecting the retention of qualified referees. While many have talked about the
issue of adult sideline behavior, Mass Youth is the only organization to turn the talk into a valuable tool that teams, towns,
clubs and leagues can put into immediate use to help curb unwanted noise along the sidelines.
Referee Gear
•Soccer West –Factoria 425-644-5312
•Soccer Nation – Issaquah (425) 557-9444
Online shops:
•http://www.scoresports.com/
•http://www.officialsports.com/
•http://www.thewhistleline.com/
In Summary
Register
 Lean how to self-assign
 Read the handbook
 Have fun!
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Questions?