Utah Youth Soccer
Policies & Procedures Specific to
Utah Youth Soccer Games
For Referees
To Referee UYSA Games
Must be Certified with
US Soccer for the Current Calendar year
Registered as a Referee on UYSA’s Game
management system (Affinity) to record and
file game reports.
Professionalism
Respect the Game!
Uniform
Interaction with Coaches
Referee Ethics
Fairness
Physical Fitness
Showing Up For A Game
Be at the field and ready
30 minutes prior to game time
Check in Players 15 minutes prior to
kick off, make sure all players and
coaches are listed on Rosters
Start game on time
Officiating Teams
The U-9 division will have one registered
center referee only.
All U10 and above UYSA games will be
officiated using the diagonal system of
control (3- man) system and conform to
US Soccer/FIFA. Use the following order:
Preferred -3 currently registered referees
(1 referee & 2 neutral assistant referees)
2 currently registered referees (1 referee,
1 neutral Assistant & 1 club linesman)
Officiating Teams
2 currently registered referees (1 Referee,
1 Assistant Referee & 1 club linesman)
1 currently registered referee with 2 club
linesmen
1 currently registered referee with no
linesmen
If there is no USSF-certified Referee assigned
by a Certified Referee Assignor, with no
affiliation to either Team, to referee the match,
the game may be cancelled and rescheduled.
(Section 6313.1.f UYSA Bylaws)
Officiating Teams
NO dual system of control!!!
AKA: two center referees or two-man system
You will be liable if anything happens!
Teams can protest the game.
There is no USSOCCER liability coverage
if you referee using the dual system of
control.
Just don’t it!
Law 1 - Field of Play
By the scheduled time of the game, the
field should be appropriately marked per
the laws of the game and should, along
with the goals, meet the size
requirements of these policies.
Law 1 - Field of Play
The field must have nets on both goals
and have corner flags in all four corners.
Failure to have properly sized goals, nets
and corner flags may result in the game
not being played. The visiting Team may
waive this requirement. (see procedure)
Law 1- Field of Play
Procedure for Visiting Team to Document
Non-adherence Field Issues
If there is a field issue:
A) The concerned coach will inform the referee about
non-compliance of UYSA rules concerning no corner
flags, no nets, field markings and goals that do not
meet the size requirements.
B) The referee will advise the home field coach about
the issue and provide an opportunity to fix it, if
possible.
C) Both coaches must sign the signature line on the
bottom of the Game Day Roster and identify the noncompliance.
D) Referee starts the match, keeps the roster, and
includes the non-compliance in the match report
indicating that both coaches signed the roster.
Law 1- Field of Play
Recommended Field Dimensions
UYSA Policy 6327 & 6347
U9
Width: 35 yards - 45 yards.
Length 50 yards - 60 yards.
U10 and U11 Width 45 yards - 55 yards.
Length 70 yards - 80 yards
U12 and U13 Width 55 yards - 70 yards.
Length 90 yards - 110 yards.
U14 thru U19 Width 60 yards - 80 yards.
Length 100 yards - 120 yards.
Law 1- Field of Play
Recommended Goal Dimensions
UYSA Policy 6327 & 6347
U-9
Min: Six feet high by eighteen
feet wide (6’ X 18’)
Max: Seven feet high by twenty-one
feet wide (7’ X 21’)
U-10 Min: Six feet high by eighteen feet wide
(6’ X 18’)
Max: Seven feet high by twenty-one
feet wide (7’ X 21’)
U-11:
Seven feet high by twenty-one
feet wide (7’ X 21’)
U12 & Up: Eight feet high by eight yards wide
(8’ X 24’)
Law 1- Field of Play
Recommended Goal Dimensions;
UYSA Policy 6327 & 6347
ALL GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED
& SECURED no exceptions;
IF NOT Anchored NO GAME
Collect game fee from Home Team (thus ½ total
game fee), abandon the match and include details in
match report. Keep report for at least 30 days.
Law 2 - The Ball
U9 thru U12 = Size 4
U13 thru U19 = Size 5
Law 3 - The Number of
Players
UYSA Policy 6327 & 6347
U9: 6v6 ( 5 field players and a goalie,)
min # to play 5
U10 & U11: 8v8 ( 7 field players and a
goalie,) min # to play 7
U12 & up: 11v11 (10 field players and a
goalie) min # to play 7
In a division where two age groups are
combined, the referee will adhere to the
rules for the older age group.
Law 4 -The Player’s
Equipment
6313 .6 Uniform Policy
The two Teams must wear colors that
distinguish them from each other, including
socks.
Each goalkeeper must wear colors that
distinguish him/her from the other players.
The home team shall wear their darker colored
jerseys and the visiting team shall wear their
lighter colored jerseys.
If there is still a conflict, the home team
must change.
Law 4 -The Player’s Equipment
Home = DARK. Away = LIGHT
The home team should be in their dark colors (jersey only).
The away team must be in their lighter colors (jersey only).
Team colors will be listed on the Game Day Roster
Team’s socks must be a different color than the opponent’s
socks
If there is a conflict with colors (jersey or socks), the home
team shall change
Law 4 -The Player’s Equipment
Home = DARK. Away = LIGHT
A traveling team shall not, out of disrespect
to the opponent, officials, and to the game,
wear their dark uniforms and expect the
home team to change because the traveling
teams don't want to wear their lighter colored
kits or for another reason.
If the visiting team wears their dark uniforms,
as listed on the roster, please indicate this in
the game report.
Law 4 -The Player’s Equipment
A player must wear the same color sock
on both feet, all players on the Team
must have matching socks, and the
Team’s socks must be a different color
than the opponent’s socks.
It is the responsibility of the game
official to enforce this policy
NO Jewelry / visual or taped
All other requirements of Law 4
Reporting Results
UYSA Policy 6314--11e2
Reports: Match Discipline
Game reports are due to the Utah Youth Soccer
Association “On line” reporting system within
twenty-four (24) hours. Preferably sooner!!!
Referees may be sanctioned from being assigned
to any further games from UYSA for failure to
turn in referee reports.
UYSA will be moving to Arbitersports.net for
assigning matches
UYSA will also be paying
Reporting Results
UYSA will be moving to Arbitersports.com for
assigning matches in the Spring of 2014
UYSA will also be paying by Refpay.com in the
Fall of 2014. Until then cash on the field
Turn in your game report or you don’t get paid
ARs—it is always a good idea to keep a record of
the match information. At least the score!
How to Report Cards
• If there is a caution or ejection, it MUST be
reported within 12 hours. If the system is not
accessible, call during business hours and
leave a voicemail if necessary.
• A player gets a red card on Saturday and will
play again on Monday. If not reported on
time, that player WILL play the next game!
• 2nd Caution—ONLY report the red card, with
the reason being 2nd caution. Describe the
cautions in the description area.
Law 7 - Duration of the Match
U9/10 : 25 min halves
U11/12: 30 min halves
U13/14: 35 min halves
U15/16: 40 min halves
U17/18: 45 min halves
(5 minute half-time for all age groups)
Game Day Rosters
USYA Policy 6314.1
A representative of each Team must download
from State Online System and bring at least
one (1) copy of the Team’s roster to the game.
The one copy will be provided to the referee.
It is the responsibility of the referee to compare
rosters from both teams to make sure they
match.
Failure to provide a roster to the referee at the
game will result in No Match being played.
Referee will abandon the match and report that
a team did not provide roster.
Referee should never declare a Forfeit
Game Day Rosters
Policy 6314.1
If there have been changes to the roster within
24 hours of kick-off, the team with the roster
changes must download and bring two (2)
copies of the Team’s roster to the game.
One copy will be provided to the referee and
the second copy will be provided to the
opposing coach.
Failure to provide rosters to both the referee
and the opposing coach will make the players
affected by the roster change ineligible to play
the game.
Game Day Rosters
Policy 6314.1
Failure to have a properly registered and
appropriately licensed coach (in accordance
with UYSA policy) on the game day roster
and present for the duration of the game will
result in the game not being played.
All players/coaches must be designated on
the game day roster to include a photograph.
A player is ineligible to play without a
photo. A coach is ineligible to coach
without a photo.
Game Day Rosters
Policy 6314.1
Electronic versions of the game
day roster are NOT allowed
under any circumstances.
Sideline Policy
Policy 6314.5
Sideline / Benches
Policy 6314.5
The home team shall have first choice of
which touchline to use and should designate
it at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the
scheduled game time.
Coaches must remain within their
respective bench/Technical area during the
game even if not marked
Sideline / Benches
Policy 6314.5
Players on the bench must remain within
their respective bench area during the game
except when being substituted, at which time
the player must remain at the midfield line
until called by the center referee to enter the
game.
Match officials shall enforce these provisions
and may suspend or terminate a game if a
coach, player, or spectator fails to abide by
requests from match officials to comply.
Substitution’s
UYSA Policy 6314.8
With the referee’s permission; teams may
make an unlimited number of substitutions
during a game.
A player who has been substituted may
re-enter the game as a substitute.
Substitution’s
UYSA Policy 6314.8
Subject to the referee’s permission, substitutions may be made at the
following times:
(1)The possessing team may substitute prior to its own throw-in;
(2) The non-possessing team may substitute prior to a throw-in by the
possessing team if the possessing team is also making a substitution
and the non-possessing team’s substitutes are at the halfway line ready
to enter the game;
(3) Either team may substitute an unlimited number of players at the
following times:
- Prior to a goal kick by either team;
- After a goal by either team;
- After an injury to either team when the referee stops play;
- At halftime
A Cautioned player may be substituted, however only that
player may be substituted at that time
Substitution’s
UYSA Policy 6314.8
• Substitutions shall be made in the following
manner:
• (1) The referee must be informed of and acknowledge a
proposed substitution;
• (2) A substitute must be standing at the halfway line prior to the
substitution opportunity;
• (3) A substitute must enter the field of play at the halfway line;
• (4) The substituted player may exit the field of play anywhere;
• (5) A substitute enters the field of play ONLY after the player
being replaced has left, and after receiving a signal from the
referee.
Getting Paid
UYSA Policy 14
You must have and wear a current badge.
If you don’t have a current badge or are not
dressed properly, you will only receive ½ of the
game fee.
If you have lost your badge, contact State
Director of Operations(SDO), Scott Harward
and he will mail you another one.
You will receive a registration card from US
Soccer after registration
If you have not received your card after a few
months, contact the SDO
Getting Paid for a game that
is not played
UYSA Policy’s 6313.4.b and 14
When one team does not show up,
the attending Team shall pay their
half of the referee fees.
The referee will report an abandoned
game in the game report.
Getting Paid for a Game that
is Abandoned
If teams show up to play but the game is not
played, the home team will pay the referees
their portion of the fee.
The referee will effectively receive half
pay for all un-played games the referee
administers.”
Do Not declare Forfeit! However Referee
is still required to submit a Report
indicating why the game was not played.
If a team refuses to pay the
game official...
Failure by a team to pay the referees before
the game, in cash, will result in an
abandoned match. The referee will report the
team that refuses to pay the game officials.
(Refpay starting Fall 2014)
Do Not declare Forfeit! However the
Referee still is required to submit a
Report indicating why the game was
abandoned.
Refunds
If teams pay for all three referees
before all three have arrived, and one
or two of them do not show, refund the
appropriate amount back to the teams
by half time
Once the game has started, teams do
not have the right to demand a refund
of game fees for any reason...
Referee Abuse
If you experience any kind of referee
abuse or you feel threatened by coaches,
team officials or parents:
Remove yourself from the situation as
quickly and safely as possible
Report the incident to your assignor asap
Write down the facts and your feelings and
email it to [email protected] and call Scott
Harward at 801-268-3365