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REFEREE NOTES
WHAT TO BRING:
1- Watch
2- Whistle
3- Water/Drink
4- Coin
5- Report Sheets & Pen/Pencil
6- SMILE & Proper Dress
7- Snack
8- Sun Tan Lotion
9- Rain Gear
10-Dry Shirt (Alternate Color)
11-Chair
12-Cell Phone (if available)
ARRIVAL: **NO LESS THAN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO FIRST GAME TIME
1- Properly Dress (Shirt tucked in, socks pulled up & even, badge on)
2- Check Field (Glass, Rocks, Sticks, Dog Mess)
3- Check Goals/Nets & Corner Flags/Cones
4- Introduce Yourself to Coach(es) – Report Sheet
5- Check Players Equipment (SAC Uniform, Shin Guards, Shoes) **NO JEWELRY including Starter Posts**
6- Repeat Steps 4 & 5 with Opposing Team
7- Check Ball(s)
8- Coin Toss (Winner decides which goal to attack, other team gets kick off first half)
“LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY
Law 1 – Field of Play: - Report any poorly lined fields or dangerous conditions.
- Report IMMEDIATELY Fields closed due to weather.
Law 2 – The Ball: - Check multiple balls for fields where the ball could get lost/delayed.
Law 3 – Number of Players: - Remember 7 v 7 minimum number is 6.
- Substitutions Unlimited on ANY Goal Kick, ANY Kick Off, Own Teams Throw-in, 1 for 1 on ANY Injury or Cautioned Player.
- Injuries: Go IMMEDIATELY to injured player and check on welfare (Stop play if player indicates moderate/severe pain. Offer help getting up without pulling player, let them use your arm/hand to pull).
Law 4 – Players Equipment: - SAC/HC Uniform – Note those not wearing correct shirt (# 5 above).
Law 5 – Referee: - YOU ARE IN CHARGE! Act professional! Blow whistle loud enough so everyone hears and then briefly explain your call.
Law 6 – Assistant Referee: - Club Linesmen Only. Talk directly to them and explain what you expect or what. DO NOT have them call “Offside” or “Fouls”.
Law 7 – Duration of Game: - Varies based on League Rules. Always includes a five (5) minute Half Time Period.
Law 8, 9, 10: - FIFA.
Law 11 – Offside: - FIFA. Explain to coaches, position vs. involvement & difficulty to call.
Law 12- Fouls & Misconducts: - Explain your call briefly and loud enough so everyone hears. Watch for kicking, tripping and elbows even though the player may have been trying to get the ball.
- Referee has the Authority to Caution & Send-Off ANY Player, Coach or Spectator/Parent. (Must show card for SAC Rec, NCSL, WAGS, CMSSL)
Law 13- Free-Kicks: - FIFA. Make sure the kicker gets the required distance unless fast restart.
Law 14 - Penalty Kicks: - FIFA.
Law 15 - Throw-Ins: - Don’t be real picky. Lets get the ball back into play.
Law 16 – Goal Kick: - FIFA. Move ball forward if they are unable to get out of penalty area.
Law 17 – Corner Kick: - FIFA. Watch for second touch offside. No retakes if it goes directly across goal line.
ARRIVAL HOME:
1- Take off dirty cleats and socks or muddy gear.
2- Put patch, pen/pencil, coin, whistle, and record book into zip lock bag.
3- Complete any required Referee Reports and Send to Proper Authority.
4- Email Craig Proffen or Terry Miller with any questions, concerns or problems at you matches.
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