Individuals interested in refereeing for the 2020 season should. Forms national intercollegiate soccer officials association. Rules of the game coaching resources us youth soccer. Kentucky soccer referee association welcome to the kentucky. Sometimes as was the case in 19971998, they are major. If a conflict arises, the second choice is yellow, followed by red and then blue. The assistant referees also assist the referee in controlling the match in accordance with the laws of the game. American youth soccer organization is governed by its members the governing documents of the american youth soccer organization ayso provide direction and organization in the operation of ayso programs everywhere. The referee should block those schools in arbitersports, andor notify the assignor of restrictions. Apr 23, 2019 every year, soccers international governing body revises and updates their rule book, known as the laws of the game. Our association is responsible for promoting and implementing u. There are very few fixed dimensions for soccer fields, even at the highest level. Fifa therefore has a policy of ongoing training for its referees to. Currently, soccer is governed by the 20182019 laws of the game and the board has recently announced its 20192020 law modifications.
Please note this is a new process for collecting clearances and required for all referees and field generals. Soccers initiatives and programs in support of all affiliated members and competitions within the. Matches may be played on natural or artificial surfaces, according to the rules. Scmaf 7on7 soccer is a game between two teams, under the direction and control of a manager, played on a suitable field in accordance with these rules, under the jurisdiction of one or more referees. The laws mention the number of players a team should have, the game length, the size of the field and ball, the type and nature of fouls that referees may penalise, the frequently misinterpreted offside law, and many other laws that define the sport. Obtain clearances and submit copies to eysa by may 15. Football is a global sport and its rules must be interpreted and applied with absolute consistency wherever the game is played. All referees must attend a preseason chatham soccer league referee training in. Soccer federation referee program at the local level.
If you or your child, minimum 12 years of age, are interested in becoming a referee please see the important referee information below. For these reasons a study guide is needed for the officials to have easy references to the differences between ncaa, high school federation rules and ifab laws of the game. The field player may be replaced, and the goalkeeper must be replaced. Fifas most recently published rule book is 140 pages long, which is a bit ambitious for the casual. The referee administrative handbook tells you what you need to do to recertify. Ncaa soccer rules and interpretations 20182019 and midyear changes national federation soccer rules book 20192020. The laws of the game are authorized on an annual basis by the international football association board ifab and provided by the. Concussions continue to be a focus in soccer at all levels of competition. Length of games, overtime periods and ball specifications. Soccer s initiatives and programs in support of all affiliated members and competitions within the. The above bc soccer referee rules and regulations comply with the canadian soccer associations regulations for the registration and control of referees. The decisions of the referee, and all other match officials, must always be respected.
All officials are required to view an online rules interpretation meeting pertaining to their sports before the season begins. Unless otherwise specified in scmaf soccer rules, cif. Coaches in the lead will make multiple substitutions in the later stages of the match. The board consists of eight members, four of which come from fifa, and the other four coming from england, scotland, northern ireland, and wales all countries that contributed to the development of the sport. Fifa writes the rules of the game, published each year as the laws of the game.
The 17 laws of soccer explained soccer s rules and regulations are maintained and updated annually by the international football association board ifab. This book is a good practical manual on the rules and interpretation. To promote and maintain the highest degree of soccer officiating by following a standard set of mechanics, a uniform interpretation, and a consistent administration of the rules of soccer as set forth on the collegiate and high school levels. All officials should have the approved bcsa soccer referee kit set out in the rules and regulations governing referees in bc. Among other things, the official rules intent is to promote the adoption of standards for indoor soccer. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area. A referee may also book a player for a malicious foul by awarding a yellow card a caution, or a red card for more serious offenses or two yellow cards a red card results in the players expulsion from the game, in which case the ejected player cannot be replaced. Its the most popular team sport on the planet, a fastpaced game with few breaks and one simple aim to score a goal.
All of our referees are fifa certified and must renew their certification every year. Laws of the game referee get involved the football. This book is in accordance with those rules and is the essential resource for serious fans and players. Soccer rules are simple but sometimes difficult to interpret and there is a body of knowledge about interpretation that is not found in the official rule book. Soccer state that a referee must be registered for the current year to referee games affiliated with u. The fa have developed laws of mini soccer to facilitate a framework to enable this format of football to be played. Supplemental publications include the fhsaa member school directory. All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Norcal premier league team handbook nor cal premier league and state cup substitutions norcal u9u19 fallwinterspring league handbook, section 1. As is to be expected, officials on occasion have some confusion regarding a specific rule or interpretation. The rules of competition follow us soccer laws of the game and us soccer rule interpretations. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program.
Referee 20182019 ncaa soccer rules book download jun 2018 2019 hydration break faq updated 82719 aug 2019 2019 ncaa major rule changes apr 2019 2019 nisoa soccer rules comparison guide official document aug 2019 alternate official game log jul 2018 instructions for timekeepers mar 2015 interscholastic registration form jan 20 member chapter transfer form. Minisoccer is a form of football that allows young players to play football in a supportive, fun and learning environment. The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned onto the field in the final five minutes of the second period only. Use this tutorial to view or print you registration card andor history.
The official rules, now in its fifth printing fourth edition for amateurs and youth, are the result of a concerted effort thought the years of indoor soccer leaders and referees. Ontario soccer offers three courses for clubs looking to host clinics and enable individuals in the area to become an accredited match officials. All or portions of each publication are made available as they are published as portable document format pdf files for download into your computer. Whether its training as an official, learning where to be on the field, how to handle crowds and players, or applying the rules in a. Selected candidates will receive a referee shirt, whistle and cards. There are 55 state referee associations that support the u. The rules and notes are listed in this handbook and are also posted on the.
All officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Adventist youth honors answer bookrecreationsoccer. Fhsaa rules and policies are published annually in the fhsaa handbook, fhsaa sports manuals and the fhsaa officials guidebook. Soccer learning center is a stateofthe art online educational platform. Address 210 thomas raddall drive halifax, ns b3s 0j2 view map phone. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. Applicants must attend a ussf certified referee clinic and pass an exam with an 75% or better. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 16. Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 16. Mini soccer is a form of football that allows young players to play football in a supportive, fun and learning environment.
Clearly written and easy to understand, the referee s survival guide explains many of the whats, hows, whos, and whys of life on the soccer field, as well as many of the things for a referee to avoid. The laws mention the number of players a team should have, the game length, the size of the field and ball, the type and nature of fouls that referees may penalise, the frequently misinterpreted offside law. The rules for soccer are contained in the seventeen laws of the game. The referee is the authority on the field, and his word is law. Play is stopped if the ball makes contact with the referee or an ar and a the ball remains on the field and b1 a team takes control of the ball and starts a promising attack or b2 the ball goes directly into the net or b3 possession of the ball goes to the opposing team. Every referee must apply the laws of the game in every game of 11v11 football that is played. Clearly written and easy to understand, the referees survival guide explains many of the whats, hows, whos, and whys of life on the soccer field, as well as many of the things for a referee to avoid. It allows coaches to create a personal profile, register for courses, communicate with technical staff, take part in online courses, create session plans with an online graphics tool, access an archive of u. Many soccer officials officiate soccer matches using several sets of rules and laws of different soccer organizations and rulemaking bodies. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. This guidance is in addition to the current fifa laws of the game, ayso national rules and regulations and section 1 rules and regulations. If the referee stops the clock for an apparent injury to a field player or goalkeeper, the field player or goalkeeper will have to leave the field. The worst call ever the most infamous calls ever blown by referees, umpires, and other blind. Small sided clinics, entry level and futsal match official clinics.
The us soccer federation, ussf, governs soccer in this country. These 17 rules govern everything from how fouls are defined to the type of uniforms that players may wear. Every year, soccers international governing body revises and updates their rule book, known as the laws of the game. It also includes explanatory material, examples, pictures and advice to referees. Welcome to the kentucky soccer referee association website. The laws of the game lotg are the codified rules of association football. National intercollegiate soccer officials association. Soccer is committed to producing referee education aimed at supporting the nearly 140,00 officials across the country regularly working amateur games at the youth and adult levels. Soccers rules and regulations are maintained and updated annually by the international football association board ifab.