This checklist primarily addresses center referee duties. However, we use a team approach, so share responsibilities and share the fun!
WHEN YOU HAVE FREE TIME Read the Region Rules
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This checklist primarily addresses center referee duties. However, we use a team approach, so share responsibilities and share the fun! WHEN YOU HAVE FREE TIME Read the Region Rules Plan to arrive 20-30 minutes early Allow time for parking and coffee Bring uniform, watch, whistle, coin, red & yellow cards, pen or pencil BEFORE THE GAME Stop at the shed Check day’s schedule, next week’s schedule, announcements Inspect Field Check nets, sidelines, corner flags, scan pitch Meet with Referee Team Discuss positioning, signaling, and questions Scorecards from coaches Game ball Referee Flags Equipment check/quick talk for each team Look for shin guards (required), jewelry (none), casts (none), dangerous cleats Discuss expectations and encourage fair play Meet captains for coin toss & introductions (winning call chooses direction, other kicks-off) START OF THE GAME Count players on field AR’s and Goalkeepers ready? Check watch U8: 20 minute halves U10-U12: 25 minute halves U14: 30 minute halves Teams positioned for kick-off 10 yards, all players on own half Whistle to start half (doesn’t actually begin until ball is put into play) Ball played forward (even the slightest tap will do) HALF-TIME 5 minutes Referee Team meets to review and check-in Notify teams at 4 minutes that start will be in 1 minute END OF GAME Referee Team meets at center then moves to sideline and review game Sign scorecards. Note situations requiring follow-up Overly rough play, ref no-show, field maintenance required, sideline problems. Assure that teams respectfully congratulate each other Turn scorecards in at shed (white box on side of shed) |
| Last Updated on Friday, 23 January 2009 10:45 |
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