Ref should be 12, or turn 12 during the season.

12 year olds will ref the 6-11 leagues, depending on experience. We generally try to have the refs an age group older than the teams playing.

The one ref clinic is mandatory.

Refs usually have 2 games per week and then 2-4 on the weekend.

It is based on the age of the teams playing. between $6 and $12 per game. We pay in cash, the following week.

On game day refs must report 15 minutes before game time, sign in, get a shirt and ball.  All refs should have their own whistle.

Time: 20 minute halves, many coaches prefer to play 10 minute quarters. This is perfectly acceptable as many coaches find it easier to substitute.

Throw-ins: The child is given three tries, on the third try, play continues regardless of the throw-in.

Unlimited Substitutions

No offsides in 6/7.

Time: Two 25 Minute Halves

Throw-ins: Prior to the Tournament, if a player performs an incorrect throw-in, they get one more try. After a second incorrect throw-in, the ball is awarded to the other team. During the tournament, the player does not get a second chance.

Substitutions:

Allowed on goal kicks, corner kicks, scores and injuries.

Allowed on your throw-in.

Allowed on the other team’s throw-in if they have initiated a substitution.

Time: Two Thirty Minute Halves

Substitutions: (Copied from Rule 11 on our website)

a.  Only on your throw-in, or you may substitute if the other team has stopped play to substitute.

b.  After a goal is scored

c.  Injury - the injured player must be substituted and the other team may substitute one for one

d.  Goal kick - either team may sub

e.  Yellow card - carded player must have a sub, and the other team may substitute one for one

Blow those whistles with enthusiasm and energy!! It is quite hard to hear the whistles from the sidelines.

Positioning: Just as each team has a game plan, the referees need a game plan and need to communicate with each other. Before the game, the refs should discuss their positions when the ball is on each end of the field. There is NEVER an excuse to be out of position!!!

Penalty Kicks : Ensure the goalie and both teams are ready before you blow your whistle to start a penalty kick. It is a good idea to stand next to the ball until you blow your whistle. Especially at the young ages, the players are really fast to kick the ball and you need to make sure both teams are ready.

Yellow Cards/Red Cards : On a yellow card, the player MUST leave the field and may return on the next substitution. On a red card, the player is out for the duration of the game and the next game. A yellow card given to a coach is a warning and the coach does not need to leave the park. On a red card, the coach must leave the vicinity of game.

Playing Down: If one team has too few players to field an entire team, the other team is expected to play a man down also. The team with too few players is expected to play everyone; a team cannot choose to play with fewer players so they have substitutes available. This is a courtesy in our league, the refs are expected to inform the other coach, but then it is up to the coach, not the refs to play with fewer players.

BE ASSERTIVE and CONFIDENT!!!