1. RECREATIONAL YOUTH REFEREE COURSE Unit 5 Being a Referee or Assistant Referee Referee Assistant Referee Diagonal System of Control Uniform & Equipment USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course Unit 5, Referee, V-1

2. Unit 5, Referee, V-2 Objective: 1. The students will identify the duties and powers of the Referee 2. The students will identify the duties of the Assistant Referee 3. The students will identify the basic concepts of the Diagonal System of Control 4. The students will identify the proper uniform and equipment of the Referee Being a Referee or Assistant Refereec USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

3. Unit 5, Referee, V-3 Referees authority: begins upon arrival at field until leaving field after end of match Approve the ball Ensure players equipment meets Law 4 Keep record of game and time Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

4. Unit 5, Referee, V-4 Stop, suspend, terminate game for: Infringements of the Laws Outside interference Stop play for serious injury Allow play to continue for slight injury Have player bleeding leave the field Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

5. Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee

6. Unit 5, Referee, V-5 Give advantage if offended team will benefit Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

7. Unit 5, Referee, V-5 Give advantage if offended team will benefit Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

8. Unit 5, Referee, V-5 Give advantage if offended team will benefit Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct Take action against team officials who misbehave Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

9. Unit 5, Referee, V-5 Give advantage if offended team will benefit Caution or send off players guilty of misconduct Take action against team officials who misbehave Act on advice of Assistant Referee when… Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

10. Unit 5, Referee, V-6 Not allow unauthorized persons on the field Match report: Disciplinary action against players or team officials Other incidents May change decision if play has not been restarted Referees Powers & Duties: Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

11. Unit 5, Referee, V-7 Referee may terminate a match for reasons of: safety (weather, darkness) Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

12. Unit 5, Referee, V-7 Referee may terminate a match for reasons of: safety (weather, darkness) team not appear or leave before match ends interference by spectators But: may not declare a winner or loser Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

13. Unit 5, Referee, V-8 Records to keep: Start time End time Goals as they are scored Players cautioned or sent off Team officials misconduct and action taken Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

14. Being a Referee or Assistant Referee

15. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-1 Types of Assistants: Neutral: Referees serving as Assistant Referee Linesmen (USSF grade 10) Not neutral: Club Linesmen Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

16. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2 Duties of Assistant Referee: 1.Ball out of play 2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

17. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2 Duties of Assistant Referee: 1.Ball out of play 2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick 3.Offside Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

18. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2 Duties of Assistant Referee: 1.Ball out of play 2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick 3.Offside 4.Substitution requested Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

19. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-2 Duties of Assistant Referee: 1.Ball out of play 2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick 3.Offside 4.Substitution requested 5.Misconduct not seen by referee 6.Assist Referee to control the game Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

20. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-3 Duties of Linesman (Grade 10): 1.Ball out of play 2. Which side entitled to throw-in, goal kick or corner kick 3.Offside 4.Substitution requested (May not indicate fouls and misconduct) Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

21. Unit 5, Assistant Referee, V-4 Duties of Club Linesman: 1.Ball out of play Being a Referee or Assistant Referee USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

22. Diagonal System of Control Unit 5, DSC, V-1 3 Officials: 1 Referee 2 Assistant Referees AR1 AR2 Referees Diagonal Assistant Referees Patrol Diagonal Can Be Reversed USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

23. AR1 AR2 Ref At least two officials observe play at all times OR, AR1 AR2 Ref Third Official observes behind back of referee, is ready for counter attack Unit 5, DSC, V-2 Diagonal System of Control USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

24. Unit 5, DSC, V-3 Diagonal System of Control Understanding of responsibilities Procedures for Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials Pre-game instructions from Referee to Assistant Referees Proper positioning and communication Referee Near play Diagonal path Diagonal not rigid Assistant Referee Outside touch line Between Halfway and Touch Lines Even with 2nd last defender Follow all balls to goal line USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

25. ASSISTANT REFEREE EVEN WITH..... SECOND- LAST DEFENDER THE BALL OR Unit 5, DSC, V-4 Diagonal System of Control USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

26. Responsibilities of the Assistant Referees To Understand Their Duties Clearly Indicate when ball is out over entire touch line or goal line Indicate which side is entitled to goal kick, corner kick or throw-in (unless Referee has made decision) Indicate Offside that should be penalized Assist Referee on misconduct & fouls out of the view of the referee Assist on substitutions Unit 5, DSC, V-5 Diagonal System of Control USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

27. Unit 5, DSC, V-6 Diagonal System of Control Game Mechanics : Prior to kick-off Kick-off During play Ball in touch Referees section Assistants section Goal Goal, ball rebounds into play Goal disallowed Offside USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

28. Substitutions Give signal when referee looks When recognized, lower flag Supervise at halfway line Ensure substitute enters field after replaced player has left field Unit 5, DSC, V-7

29. Prior to the Game Arrival at the field –Referee and linesmen/AR Inspection of the field –Referee and linesmen/AR Pre-game instructions –Referee and linesmen/AR 15 min. Before kick-off –Check players Unit 5, DSC, V-8

30. Prior to the Game Prior to kick-off –Referee and linesmen/AR –Referee –Linesmen/AR 1 minute before kickoff –Linesmen/AR 30 seconds before kick-off –Referee Unit 5, DSC, V-9

31. Law 10 - Method of Scoring Goal - ball back into play – Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-10

32. Shooter was offside Any other reason OR Law 10 - Method of Scoring Goal Disallowed –Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-11

33. To indicate offside Linesmen/AR Referee Law 11 – Offside (Except U6/U8) Unit 5, DSC, V-12

34. Law 11 – Offside (Except U6/U8) To indicate position Linesmen/AR Far side Center Near side Unit 5, DSC, V-13

35. L Law 14 - Penalty Kick (Except U6/U8) Unit 5, DSC, V-14

36. Law 15 - Throw-in Throw-in - referees side –Referee –Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-15

37. Law 15 - Throw-in Throw-in - AR/Linesmans side –Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-16

38. Law 16 - Goal Kick GOAL KICK –Referee –Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-17

39. 17 L1/AR L2/AR R Law 16 - Goal Kick Unit 5, DSC, V-18

40. 20 AR/L Law 17 - Corner Kick Unit 5, DSC, V-19

41. Corner Kick - AR/Linesmans Side Referee Linesman/AR Unit 5, DSC, V-20

42. Corner Kick - Referees Side RefereeLinesman/AR (Ball clearly out) Linesman/AR (Ball out and back in) Unit 5, DSC, V-21

43. Diagonal System of Control USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course Unit 5, DSC, V-22

44. Timing Last 5 minutes, appropriate number of fingers on shorts pointing down Time expired, closed fingers into fist on shorts If referee has difficulty seeing this signal, move the fist to the chest (arm across chest) Unit 5, DSC, V-23

45. End of the Game Secure the game ball Join the referee on the field Flag is furled Supervise the handshake Leave the field as a team after teams have left the field Unit 5, DSC, V-24

46. Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-1 Referee Uniform Gold Shirt, black pin stripes Black Collar Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt Black Shorts Black Socks, 3 white stripes (no emblem) Black Shoes, black laces, white manufacturer logo USSF Badge with current grade & year USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

47. Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-2 Referee Uniform Alternate Shirt: Black Shirt, white pin stripes Black collar Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt Alternate Shirt: Red Shirt, black pin stripes Black collar Black Cuffs on long sleeve shirt USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

48. Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-3 Referee Equipment Ideal Essential Equipment: Two whistles Two watches Game record forms Two pencils or pens Red & Yellow cards Assistant Referees flags Tossing coin USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course

49. Unit 5, Uniform & Equipment, V-4 Referee Equipment Optional Equipment: Water Air pump and needles Air pressure gauge Tape for measuring ball Pre-game checklist Extra shoes / laces Shoe polish or cleaner Sun block Waterproof enclosure for forms USSF, Recreational Youth Referee Course