Referee Administration
Area Referee Administrator
John Price
[email protected]
(256) 213-1969
Gene Uhl
Chet Wright
Referee Uniform
• Proper Referee Jersey (short or long
sleeve)
• Jersey tucked in
• Black shorts
• Black socks with three white stripes pulled
up
• Proper AYSO badge
• Dark shoes
• Other jersey colors OK
(officials must match)
Youth Referees
• Zero tolerance for harassment
• Must have an authoritatively capable adult at
game
Referee Minimum Age Guidelines
Division
Ref Age
Asst Ref Age
U10
13
12
U12
15
13
U14
17
15
U16
no youth
17
U19
no youth
no youth
Before the Game
• Ensure You Report to Check-In Prior to Start of Games
• Referees must sign up for games in Sportacus – Don’t
just show up at the field
• Game Equipment
– Fields will have
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Balls
Pennies *check-in area
First Aid Kit
Ball Pump *check-in area
– Bring your own flags
Game Cards
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Roll call players from roster during player inspection
Players not on roster do not play
Enter player numbers if not on card
Referee (may delegate to ARs) maintains cards during
game, fill in game info (score, players sitting, etc.)
• Both coaches & all referees should verify game
cards and sign
• Referee brings game cards to soccer central after game
(may delegate to AR or coach)
Start & End On Time
• Start Games on Time
• Sunset Times
– Nov 5, 5:47 PM
– Nov 6, 4:47 PM (daylight savings ends)
• No waiting for teams; forfeit if they don’t have enough to
start on time (forfeits must be verified with Tournament
Director)
• Finish the game on time
• Substitution breaks should be 1 minute
• Halftime should be 5 minutes
Minimum Players
• Each team must have the minimum number of players
ready to field at game start time and to continue playing
• U10 – 5 minimum to play
• U12 – 6 minimum to play
• U14 and higher – 7 minimum to play
Player Equipment
• Regular rules on player equipment
• Should not have duplicate numbers – Report it but let
them play
• Eye glasses and knee braces (allows movement) are OK
• Splints/Casts (immobilizes) are an absolute NO NO
• Cold weather, check the rules, jersey must be showing
• Referee makes final decision as to what equipment is
safe, and therefore allowed
Legal Soccer Cleats
Illegal Cleats
Coaches
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Positive, Instructional, Encouraging
Two coaches max, listed on roster
Should remain in technical area during game
Should not enter field without referee permission
Respect for opponents, officials and all other
volunteers.
• If problems, be calm and BE NICE!
Spectators
• No coaching from the spectators
• Remain behind the spectator control line, between the
penalty areas and not behind or near goals
• Act positively around players
• Respect for opponents, officials and all other
volunteers.
• Noise-makers, air horns, etc. – Law 5
– If having a negative effect on the game, they are outside
interference and may be disallowed
• If problems, allow coaches to address the issue. BE
NICE!
Misconduct
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Coach Sendoff – Minus 3 Points
Player Sendoff – Minus 2 Point
Player Caution – No Points
Sendoff’s carry over to the State Tournament
OT and KFPM
• Indicated by “Semi-final”, “Consolation” and “Championship”
on Sportacus.
• Two 5 minute overtime (OT) periods (no golden goal) followed
by KFPM if needed
• OT: coin toss, kick off, no substitution breaks, kick off after the
first “half”, swap sides, etc.
• Only players (not subs) at the end of OT will be eligible to
participate in KFPM
• Reduce to equate before and during kicks
• Coin toss 1: winner picks goal to use (unless Ref decides to
override: ground conditions, safety, etc.)
• Coin toss 2: winner chooses first or second kick
• Review KFPM in the LOTG 2016-2017, Law 10
Assignments
• Self assign games using Sportacus
• ARA reserves the right to unassign or reassign as needed
• Guidelines
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Coaches: Do not officiate your team's division
Do not officiate your child's games
Don’t CR and prefer that you don’t AR your child's division
Don’t CR and prefer that you don’t AR your own region
Don’t referee beyond your experience level
• If we get desperate, “don’t” in #3 and #4 may change to
“avoid” for games that are not finals and semifinals.
• Instruct Club Linemen to ONLY INDICATE IN AND OUT
OF PLAY.
Assignments (cont)
• Use good judgment for assignments as well as on the
pitch
• Changes in game status, location, time, etc. will be
emailed and texted to you automatically by Sportacus
(if enabled in your profile settings)
• The prudent referee will check texts, email and
Sportacus (http://sportac.us) before heading to the field.
Sportacus Settings
1. User actions
2. User Profile Page
Sportacus Settings
Click here to
edit profile
Enter password
if you make a change
Change email or text
notify settings
Tournament Safety
• Injury or Incident Requirements
– Injury / Incident Report Completed and Turned into
Tournament/Venue HQ
– Blank AYSO Incident Form at Tournament/Venue HQ
• If Player is Hurt and You Think They Need Medical
Attention Don’t Hesitate To Call 911
• After Taking Care of Emergency
– Notify Tournament/Venue HQ and/or the Tournament
Director
Law Changes
• No Heading U10-U12
– http://ayso894.us/files/Referees/Heading_U8_U10_U12.pdf
• Match can’t start or continue without minimum players
• Player can be beckoned on without stoppage for
equipment correction or minor injury – does not apply if
player was substituted (U10-U14)
• Referee decisions stand once referee leaves field for
halftime or end of game
• If several offenses occur at the same time, the most
serious offense is punished – no drop ball
Law Changes (cont)
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Advantage signal can be one or two arms
Kick-off can go in any direction
Ball must clearly move on restarts
Drop ball must touch two players before goal
Offside:
– Half line is neutral
– Arms not considered
– IFK where offence occurred (i.e. touched ball, interfered,
involved)
Law Changes (cont)
• Fouls
– If an offense involves contact it is always a DFK
– An offence against someone who is not an opponent is now a
DFK (teammate, substitute, team official, referee)
– Fouls off the field as the part of normal play will now be
restarted with a DFK or PK on the boundary line closest to the
offence
– Some DOGSO in the penalty area are now punished by a
caution and not send off (read LOTG)
Law Changes (cont)
• Penalty Kick changes – Read LOTG Law 14
• Some offences are ALWAYS an IFK regardless if a goal
is scored
– Wrong player takes PK, plus a caution to player who took kick
– Ball kicked backwards
– Illegal Feinting plus caution to player
• If the Goalkeeper infringes and the PK is missed/retaken,
the keeper will receive a caution
Law Changes (cont)
• Throw in: Must be thrown in with both hands, not one
hand throwing and one guiding.
• An opponent who unfairly distracts or impedes the
thrower, including moving closer than 2yds is cautioned
for Unsporting Behavior and if the throw in has been
taken an IFK is awarded.
• Goal Kick: An opponent in the penalty area while the goal
kick is taken cannot play the ball unless touched by
another player (if there was a quick GK and the ball
deflected back into the penalty area and the player did not
have enough time to get out)
Referee Reminders
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Fun, Fair, Safe
Avoid trifling stoppages
What you don’t call you encourage
Referee has the whistle, don’t argue
No coaching from the spectators
Area staff will not overrule the referee
Alabama Code - Section 13A-11-144
– Harassment of a sports official is a Class B misdemeanor
• Enjoy meeting referees from other regions
U16 & U19
Additional Information
4th Official
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Fill Out Monitored Substitution Form
Control coaches (keep in Technical Area)
Back Up Referee on Book and Time
If member of Referee crew is injured, 4th Official fills
vacant position
• Oversee Correct Substitution Procedure
• Follow additional instructions given by Referee
• May not have a 4th Official
FIFA Substitution Law
• Either team may request to sub at ANY stoppage
• Sub is allowed prior to a PK, but the substitute cannot
take the kick or replace the goalkeeper
• Procedure:
– The substitute(s) must line-up at the halfway line
– At the next stoppage, a substitution can be requested
– The Referee determines if the substitution will be allowed
– The players being replaced leave the field
– The subs wait to be beckoned on the field by the Referee
Substitution Advice
• Understand the “Player” vs. “Substitute” Distinction
• Substitute becomes a Player when beckoned, and the
Player becomes the Substitute
• Wait for the Player to pass opponents before
beckoning
• Critical for Misconduct Issues
– AR1 & 4th Official Assists with Counting Players
– Review Law 3, The Number of Players
Advice to Referees
• Use Time Monitor Worksheets
– Coaches pick up from check-in area prior to the match
– Only Tournament issued is allowed.
• Center Referees are Responsible for the Time Monitor
– Locate the Time Monitor (4th Official or coach-provided) before
the match starts
– Check at Half Time for Playing Time
• Avoid Unnecessary Delays in the Substitution Process
– Defer to the next opportunity if the sub is not at the halfway line
– Defer to the next opportunity if there’s a quick restart or the ball
is about to be put into play
• Take Appropriate action for Time-Wasting