WELCOME

1. WELCOME AYSO Referee Training 6U, 7U, 8U Divisions

2. San Mateo AYSO 6U, 7U, 8U Referee Course Bruce Beery • AYSO Regional Referee Instructor • AYSO National Referee • AYSO Regional Referee Assessor • AYSO TEAM PLAYER!

3. U6-U8 Official Course OBJECTIVES AYSO Ambassador Learn how to run a 6U, 7U, or 8U game Pre game and Post game That dreaded paperwork!

4. AYSO Philosophies Open Registration Balanced Teams Everyone Plays Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development

5. AYSO Philosophies • Positive Coaching OSITIVE P I E NSTRUCTIONAL NCOURAGING

6. AYSO Team PARENTS REFEREES KIDS COACHES

7. AYSO Team AYSO Team “Rules” • Work Together • Help Each Other • Protect Each Other • Do Our Best

8. Spirit of the Game Three Simple Words Fun Fair Safe

9. Philosophy of Refereeing Interfere as little as possible. Don’t whistle for trifling or doubtful breaches of the laws. The game is for the players (not coaches, not parents and not referees)

10. Philosophy of Refereeing At 6U, 7U, and U8 Referee is more of a friendly guide than policeman. Allow players that commit technical errors (like taking a restart improperly) a second chance. Never subject players to public humiliation.

11. Pre-game Duties and Activities Arrive early At least 15 minutes prior to game time (20-30 mins if first game of the day) In proper uniform

12. Pre-game Duties and Activities With required equipment

13. Pre-game Duties and Activities Check Field and Equipment Markings Holes, glass, rocks, debris, etc. Goals (properly secured) Ball

14. Halfway Line Goal Line Goal Center Circle Field of Play for 6U Games Touch Line

15. Halfway Line Goal Line Goal Area Goal Center Circle Corner Area Field of Play for 7U-8U Games Touch Line

16. Pre-Game • Coach Check-In and Reminders • Introductions • Badge and ID? • Medical Release Forms? No forms, no game. • Ask for pre-filled game card (1 from each team) • Stay in technical area, at least 1 yard behind the touchline • Ask that substitutions be efficient (under 1 minute) • Team Check-In • Equipment and Safety • Ask home team coach for ball (and check ball for proper inflation) 1/6/2020 16

17. Pre-game Duties and Activities Check players equipment Team Uniform: Shirt, Shorts, Shoes, Socks, Shin-guards Shin-guards must be under the socks

18. Pre-game Duties and Activities • Check players equipment • Nothing dangerous • No jewelry, watches, earrings • No casts or splints (even if padded) • Soft knee braces are okay • Medical alert bracelets

19. Game Card at Start of Game Filled in by Referee Team Sep 12, 2015 8:00 AM Bay Meadows South X GU10-3 Blue Blue Dolphins Alice Waters Jeremiah Tower Thomas Keller Lorrie Fair Christine Rampone Carla Overbeck Tiffany Roberts Brandi Chastain Sara Whalen Shannon MacMillan Mia Hamm Brianna Scurry Filled in by Coach Before Game Filled in by Coach Before Game, by player number Filled in by Referee Team 1/6/2020 19

20. Now that we’ve finished our pre-game activities.... How do we start the game?

21. Starting the Game Conduct coin toss Brief introduction (no long lectures) Doesn’t matter who tosses the coin or who calls it Winner of the coin toss chooses which goal to attack The other team takes the kick-off

22. Kick-Off Verify the correct number of players on the field (no visible or audible counting). 7U & 8U Games 5v5 No goalkeeper 6U Games 4v4 No goalkeeper

23. In an U6/U8 games, defenders must be 6 yards from the ball All players must be on their own side A D D A D A A A D D

24. Kick-Off The ball is stationary in the center of the field. Referee blows whistle to start play. Ball is in play when kicked and moves forward, backward, or sideways.

25. Keeping Time Time starts when the ball has been put into play (kicked and moves). The match consists of two equal 20 minute periods. The clock in San Mateo is NOT STOPPED during substitutions

26. During the Game Stop Play Restart Play

27. Stopping the Game There are seven reasons to stop play: Ball goes out of play The referee deems it necessary Goal is scored Foul is committed Injury Substitution Halftime / End of Game

28. The lines of the field are part of the area they define: In Play In Play IN OUT In Play Either in the air or on the ground Out of Play

29. The ball’s position determines whether it is in or out of play; Not the player’s position

30. 2) Play is stopped when the referee deems it necessary Sometimes there are outside influences that make it necessary to stop play.

31. 3) Play is stopped when a goal is scored When the ball crosses wholly over the goal line, between the goalposts and beneath the crossbar. It does not matter which team put it there.

32. 4) Play is stopped when a foul is committed This is something that is unfair or unsafe.

33. The fouls that most commonly occur in 8U and younger age groups include: • Kicks an opponent • Trips an opponent • Pushes an opponent • Holds an opponent • Handles the ball deliberately • Plays in a dangerous manner

34. 5) Play is stopped for injuries ANYTIME IMMEDIATELY In younger players’ games it’s better to err on the side of caution Collisions/ Concussions

35. Play is stopped for injuries Blood on clothing must be neutralized. Blood on the body must be removed. This is the coach’s responsibility

36. 6) Play is stopped for substitutions There are four opportunities for substitutions during a regulation match: Injury Approx. midway through the 1st half Halftime 20 minute halves Approx. midway through the 2nd half

37. Game Card During Game Filled in by Referee Team Sep 12, 2015 8:00 AM Bay Meadows South X GU10-3 GU10-7 GU10-3 Blue Pink Blue Blue Dolphins Alice Waters Jeremiah Tower Thomas Keller Filled in by Assistant Referee #1 Lorrie Fair Christine Rampone Carla Overbeck Tiffany Roberts Brandi Chastain Sara Whalen Shannon MacMillan Mia Hamm Brianna Scurry O O O O K K K = Keeper O = Substitute A = Absent I = Injured Filled in by Assistant Referee #1 N. Petignat J. Hansen GU10-7 B. Hamm GU10-3 1/6/2020 37

38. 7) Play is stopped at the end of the first half and at the end of the game

39. Restarting the Game For some reason, the game has been stopped. (Injury, goal, foul, ball out of play, etc.) How do we restart play? U-8 Official Course 1.1 - Lesson 6

40. Restarting the Game THROW-IN FOR 8U ONLY When the ball passes out of play over a touch line, play is restarted with a Throw-in. The throw is taken by the opponents of the team that last touched the ball. The throw is taken from the approximate point on the line where the ball left the field.

41. Restarting the Game • THROW-IN • The thrower must: • Face the field of play; • Have part of each foot touching the ground either on or behind the line; and • Use both hands to deliver the ball from behind and over the head.

42. Restarting the Game • THROW-IN • The ball is in play as soon as released and any portion of it is on or over the outside edge of the touchline. • Opposing players must be • at least 2 yards away. • A goal may not be scored • directly from a throw-in.

44. Restarting the Game KICK-IN FOR 6U & 7U When the ball passes out of play over a touch line, play is restarted with a Kick-in. The kick is taken by the opponents of the team that last touched the ball. The kick is taken from the approximate point on the line where the ball left the field.

45. Restarting the Game – Goal Kick Ball over the goal line & not a goal Last touched by: Attacker Restart with a Goal Kick. Ball placed anywhere in goal area. The opposing team must move to midfield

46. 7U & 8U GOAL KICK All of these balls are legally placed within the goal area.

47. Goal Kick - San Mateo 6U Ball over the goal line (not a goal) Restart with a Goal Kick for defending team. Ball is placed anywhere on the goal line. Opposing team moves to midfield.

48. 6U GOAL KICK Place the ball anywhere on the goal line. Goal

49. Restarting the Game GOAL KICK The ball is in play when it has been kicked 5-10 yards from goal area No second touch Goal can be scored against opponents, (no own goal).

50. Restarting the Game CORNER KICK Ball passes over the goal line, last touched by a defender (not a goal) Restart with a Corner Kick for other team