Intermediate Referee Training AYSO Region 104/1447

Intermediate Referee TrainingAYSO Region 104/1447 Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Agenda Friday 6:15 Introduction 6:30 - 7:00 Review Sample Test 7:00 - 8:00 The Referee Team Break 8:15 - 10:00 Fouls, Misconduct & Foul Play Saturday 9:00-11:00 Field Session at Montgomery Park - Diagonal System of Control - Offside & How to be an AR 11:00-12:00 Lunch 12:00-1:00 Diagonal System of Control, Offside & How to be an AR (classroom) 1:00-2:00 Interactions with Coaches, Players & Spectators Break 2:10-2:50 AYSO National Referee program 3:00 Exam Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

AYSO Region 104 Intermediate Referee Course • This clinic provides additional training for the Regional Referee and is oriented toward U-11+ matches • Please legibly fill out: • The attendance roster (left side info only), • The Referee Contact Information card, • A volunteer application, and • An Application for Referee Certification form (top part) • Volunteer application must be completed by every volunteer, every year • Not needed if you’ve completed it since start of season (Aug 1st) • If you’re from another region, please indicate your region on the sign-in roster Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Intermediate Referee Certification Requirements • CR 25 or more games, with at least 5 games in U11+ • Attend the Intermediate Referee Course • Modules 14 through 19 • Pass the Intermediate Ref. Exam (min score of 90%) • Receive a mentoring observation as a CR • Must be done by a certified assessor • Get recommendation for upgrade by your Regional Ref. Administrator or Regional Director of Ref. Assessment • For Region 104 that’s Dave Lauben or Cynthia Nuttall, respectively • Complete the AYSO Application for Referee Certification and have it signed by Area Referee Administrator (Jon Rogers) • Send completed application to AYSO National (NTSC) • AYSO National will mail the Intermediate Referee Badge to you Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Benefits and Expectations as anIntermediate Referee • At the end of this clinic, students from Region 104 will receive a gold (yellow) referee jersey • If needed, additional referee supplies are available for Region 104 referees for the new season • Referees are requested to center at least 8 games over the next year • Typically 8 over next 12 months • Games should be: • At the U-11 or higher level • In Region 104 regular season play Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam (continued) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam (continued) Midway through the 1st half (or end of 1st qtr) Halftime Midway through the 2nd half (or end of 3rd qtr) For an injured player The moment the ball is played (or touched) by a teammate. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Intermediate Ref. Exam (con’t) IFK RED KO BLUE Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Review of the Sample Intermediate Referee Exam (continued) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Module 14 The Referee Team Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

The Referee Team • The Referee Team evolved with the game • Officials originally introduced in soccer as representatives of teams • Teams demanded a neutral opinion and the official stood on the side of the field • The official eventually was brought onto the field and 2 assistants added on the touchline • As more unsporting acts were committed by players, the diagonal system was developed to have 2 sets of eyes on the players and facilitate game control • The Diagonal System of Control is the most widely used system and is the only system recognized by FIFA and AYSO Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Referee • Laws 5 and 6 (The Referee and Assistant Referee, respectively) Duties of the Referee • Enforces the Laws of the Game • Controls the match in cooperation with the assistant referees and where applicable, with the fourth official - They are a team! • Ensures that any ball used meets the requirements of Law 2 • Ensures that the players’ equipment meets the requirements of Law 4 • Acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the match Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Referee (cont.) • Has discretionary power to stop, suspend, or terminate play for any infringement of the Laws • Stop: Play will continue as soon as a restart is given. • Suspend: Play will not continue until conditions the referee has stipulated have been satisfied. • Terminate: Play will not continue under any conditions • Has discretionary power to stop, suspend, or terminate play because of outside interference of any kind • Stops for injury. • In AYSO this means at any time Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Referee (cont.) • Ensures that any player that is bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play • Allows play to continue when the team against which an offense has been committed will benefit from such an advantage but penalizes the original offense if the anticipated advantage is not gained or maintained at that time (Advantage) • Punishes the more serious offense when a player commits more than one offense at the same time Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Referee (cont.) • Takes disciplinary action against players guilty of cautionable and sending-off offenses. He is not obliged to take this action immediately but must do so when the ball next goes out of play • Takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may at his discretion dismiss them from the field of play and its immediate area • Acts on the advice of (neutral) assistant referees regarding incidents which he has not seen • Ensures that no unauthorized persons enter the field of play Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Referee (cont.) • Restarts the match after it has been stopped • Provides the appropriate authorities with a match report which includes information on any disciplinary action taken against players and/or team officials and any other incidents which occurred before, during or after the match. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Duties of the Assistant Referee Duties of the Assistant Referee • Indicates when a player may be penalized for being in an offside position • Indicates when misconduct or other incident has occurred out of sight of the referee • Indicates when a substitution is requested • Assists the referee to control the game. Most commonly, this includes helping with pre-game duties and confirming goals When supplying information to the referee, assistant referees simply report; the referee decides. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Referee and AR Positioning • Dynamic play • Right or left diagonal • Referee position • AR position • Ball over touchline (AR quadrant) • Throw In across halfway line • Goal scored • Set plays • Goal kicks • Corner kicks • Kick off Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

The Referee Team • Pre-game meeting • Indicate diagonal (R/L) to be used • Offside • Fouls seen by AR • Timekeeping and score keeping • Substitution control • Set plays: Goal Kick, Corner Kick, Kick-off • Half-time & post game • Enter/leave field together • Discuss game issues, changes • Complete paperwork Communication is key for effective game control by the Referee Team Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

The Referee Team Philosophy AYSO Rules & Regulations 1.D.5 • The Laws of the game are intended to provide that games should be played with as little interference as possible, and in this view it is the duty of the referees to penalize only deliberate breaches of the Law. Constant whistling for trifling and doubtful breaches produces bad feelings and loss of temper on the part of the players and spoils the pleasure of spectators. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

>> Break Time << 10 Minutes Please Instructors will collect your Volunteer Application Form (if needed) and Referee Contact Information Card Please fill out the Referee Attendance Roster form is you have done so already. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Module 15Fouls, Misconduct and Foul Play, Intermediate(Law 12) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Fouls and Misconduct • Law 12 is divided into Fouls & Misconduct • Fouls are committed by players, on the field of play when the ball is in play against an opponent. The referee stops play. • Misconduct may be committed by any player or substitute, can occur before, during or after the game, with the ball in or out of play, anywhere on or off the field. • There are two types of fouls, direct free kick offenses (penal) and indirect free kick offenses (non-penal). Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

What is a Foul? An unfair or unsafe act: by a player, against an opponent (or the opposing team), on the field of play, and while the ball is in play. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Direct Free Kick Offenses • There are ten direct free kick (penal) offenses • Six of these apply when players commit acts in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force. • The other four are based on if the act occurred Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Six actions based on the act involving careless, reckless or using excessive force: Kicking an opponent * Tripping an opponent * Jumping at an opponent Charging an opponent Striking an opponent * Pushing an opponent * May also include the attempt of the act Four actions based on if the act occurred: Making contact with an opponent prior to contacting the ball Holding an opponent Spitting at an opponent Deliberately handling the ball DFK Offenses (cont.) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

DFK Offenses: Careless, Reckless & Excessive Force • “Careless” - The player did not exercise due caution in making a play. “Careless” = “regular” foul • “Reckless” – The player’s actions were unnatural (to fair play) and designed to intimidate an opponent, gain unfair advantage, or unreasonable risk of injury to opponent. “Reckless” = “Caution” • “Excess force”: player far exceeded the use of force necessary to make a fair play for the ball and created considerable danger of bodily harm to opponent “Excessive Force” = “Send Off” Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Striking an Opponent • Direct contact using hand, arm, elbow, head, knee, or by throwing and object (including the ball). • Occurs where contact is made or attempted with the opponent. • Striking (as with kicking and spitting) should normally be considered misconduct. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Fair Charging • Fair charge usually means “shoulder to shoulder”, but not a requirement. • When heights & weights vary greatly, a fair charge may not be possible. • Fair charge can result in charged player falling to the ground. • Fair charge must be directed toward the area of the shoulder and not the center of the opponent’s back (the spinal area). • Not a violation of Law 12 for two players to charge the same opponent simultaneously, though each charge must be considered individually, and is conducted fairly and legally. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Charging the Goalkeeper • Referees must carefully observe any charge against the goalkeeper (not in possession of the ball) if the charge is: • Careless, reckless, or with excessive force (direct free kick) • Performed in a dangerous manner (indirect free kick) • Prevent the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from the hands (indirect free kick). • Charging the keeper who is in possession (with hands) of the ball is prohibited. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Charging an Opponent Away From the Ball • A player who charges an opponent in an otherwise legal manner, (not carelessly, recklessly, nor with excessive force) but with the ball not within playing distance has infringed the law. • Such an “off the ball” charge is considered a form of impeding the progress of an opponent (though contact has occurred) and is penalized with an indirect free kick restart for the opposing team. • If the referee considers the charge to be careless, recklessly, or involving excessive force, the restart is a direct free kick. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Tripping an Opponent • Includes moving under the opponent using the body to upset or upend the opponent. Also known as “bridging.” • Referee must distinguish act of tripping from trip resulting from fair play • Players may trip over or fall over an opponent as a result of natural play; no foul. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

DFK Offenses – The Four Based on Committing the Act A direct free kick is also awarded if a player commits any of the following fouroffenses: • Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ballmaking contact with the opponent before touching the ball • Holds an opponent • Spits at an opponent • Handles the ball deliberately • Exception: for the goalkeeper within her own penalty area) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Contact with the OpponentBefore Touching the Ball • Making contact with the opponent before the ball when making a tackle is unfair and should be penalized. • Contact with the ball first does not automatically mean the tackle is fair. • Declaration by a player (or coach/spectator) that he/she was “playing the ball” is irrelevant. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Holding an Opponent • Includes stretching out the arms to prevent and opponent form moving past or around. (under recognized) • A player who blatantly holds onto or pulls an opponent or and opponent’s clothing to…. • Play the ball, • Gain possession of the ball • Prevent an opponent form playing the ball …should be cautioned and shown the yellow card for unsporting behavior. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Deliberately Handling the Ball • “Handling the Ball”: Deliberate contact with the ball by a player’s hand or arm (fingertips, upper arm, and outer shoulder included) to direct the ball. • Deliberate Contact – The player could have avoided the touch but chose not to. • Moving hands or arms instinctively to protect the face or body does not constitute deliberate contact. • Placing the hands or arms to protect the body at a free kick (in a wall) allowed. Subsequent action to direct or control the ball is a foul. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

The Restart After a DFK Offense • The restart from a DFK (penal)offense will be a Direct Free Kick. • If thatoffense was committed by a defender inside her own penalty area, a Penalty Kick for the attackers is awarded. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Indirect Free Kick Offenses:Goalkeeper Restrictions There are four IFK offenses for a goalkeeper inside his own penalty area: • Takes more than six seconds while controlling the ball with his hands before releasing it from his possession. • Touches the ball again with his hands after releasing it from his possession and before it has been touched by any other player. • Touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team‑mate. • Touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw‑in taken by a team‑mate. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Second Handling Touch by the Goalkeeper • A goalkeeper who has taken hand control of the ball then released ball back into play, may not handle the ball again until it has been played by: 1) an opponent anywhere on the field, or 2) by a teammate who is outside the penalty area. • This includes parrying the ball, but excludes an accidental rebound or a save. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Ball Played to the Goalkeeper from Teammate • Occurs when a goalkeeper touches the ball with his hands directly after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a teammate. Also applies to when the goalkeeper receives the ball from a throw in by a teammate. • Does not include situations in which the ball has been accidentally deflected or misdirected. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Indirect Free Kick OffensesApplying to Any Player The following three IFK offensesapply to any player: • Plays in a dangerous manner • Impedes the progress of an opponent • Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands Also, an IFK results from any other offense for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Dangerous Play • The act, in the opinion of the referee, meets three criteria: • Dangerous to someone (including player who commit the act) • Committed with an opponent close by • The action caused the opponent to cease active play for the ball or to be otherwise disadvantaged by the attempt not to participate in the dangerous play. • It is an offense only when an opponent is adversely affected, usually because the opponent can’t fairly (safely) challenge for the ball as a direct result of the player’s act. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Dangerous Play (cont.) • A player playing in a dangerous manner has not committed a foul if there was no opponent is nearby (e.g. near only teammates). • Remember, fouls can only be committed against opponents or the opposing team. • Take into account the experience and skill level of the players • Playing with cleats up in a threatening or intimidating manner is more likely to be judged as a dangerous play in youth matches, without regard to the reaction of the opponents. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Goalkeeper Possession of the Ball • The goalkeeper is in possession of the ball while bouncing it on the ground or while throwing it into the air. • Means possession in the keeper’s hands. Keeper may be challenged while dribbling. • While the ball is in possession of the keeper, opponent may not play or challenge for the ball. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Preventing the Goalkeeper fromReleasing the Ball into Play • An opponent may not interfere with or block the goalkeeper’s release of the ball into play. • Cannot try to block the goalkeeper’s movement while he/she is holding the ball or do anything which hinders, interferes with, or blocks the goalkeeper who is throwing or punting the ball back into play. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

IFK Foul Restart • The restart from a IFK offense is an Indirect Free Kick. • If the offense was committed by a defender inside goal area, the ball is positioned on the goal area line parallel to the goal line (the 6 yard line) at the point nearest to where the infraction occurred. Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Advantage Clause Advantage(Law 5) - The referee “allows play to continue when the teamagainst which an offense has been committed will benefit from such anadvantage…” • Referees must avoid stopping play if doing so would take away a benefitfrom the team against which the offense was committed. • Referee Signals by raising both arms and calling out “Advantage” or “Play On” Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

General Guidelines for Advantage • Applies mainly to older ages in AYSO • Doesn’t apply when a serious physical foul occurs • Generally appropriate in attacking 1/3 of field • Rarely applies in the defensive 1/3 of the field and only occasionally in middle 1/3 of field Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Module 15Fouls, Misconduct and Foul Play - Misconduct (Law 12) Region 104-Intermediate Referee Course

Intermediate Referee Training AYSO Region 104/1447