Officers Helen Plumley-Rose… Ref Liaison Officer TEL: Ian Jeffs-Watts… Ref Liaison Officer, L7 referee, Fixtures co-ordinator TEL:

The Stourbridge Referee Welcome to The Stourbridge League You are the person who helps the games go ahead. You are the sole time keeper. You are the person in charge. Tonight we will go over a few things that you WILL KNOW and some you MAY NOT. Feel free to ask questions and share your experiences…good or bad. It’s good to talk

Your equipment

The Call We ask ALL our managers / secretaries to CALL YOU, NOT just TEXT, to first check that YOU are ok for the game allocated to you. Please check… Teams… Venue…(post code) Time… Age group… Kit colours… Take a telephone number to contact the manager in case of an emergency If there is a time clash please contact the ref secs. DO NOT turn down the games until you have spoken to us.

Venue and Times Managers are at present deciding to change the venue and kick off times without telling us This isn’t the correct way to do it. If your game has been changed please notify Helen or Lisa or Ian so we can ask the managers what’s going on and why is there changes. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.

Arrival At The Venue Please arrive at the venue about 30 minutes before the game. Introduce yourself to the management of both teams. Check… Pitch…..Nets… Corner Flags… Studs… Jewellery… etc. Check the TWO match balls Get ready to start the game

Correct Kit and Pitch Please make sure ALL jewellery is removed (inc yours) All scarves including snoods are removed Religious jewellery covered securely No bangles No grips either metal or plastic Dredd's, plats, Braids etc. MUST be tied back, long hair and fringes must be held back with a scrunchie / headband (cloth) or gel, for Boys and Girls. Ankle Guards are NOT to be worn outside the socks unless the same colour, they must be under the socks. All players CAN wear BLACK TIGHTS, Gloves and woolly hat (no peak)

Spectacles Players who wear glasses should be asked these questions (to ensure their safety) Can you see without them? Have you got sports goggles? Have you got flexi frames which surround the whole frame? No frame on glasses is a NO on the pitch

Times and Rules Before you leave for the game make sure you read up on the rules for the age group you are going to referee that day. Remember Mini Soccer… Times… 20 mins each way… don’t have to drop in number of players 9 aside … IS OFF SIDE RULE 11 aside … ALL roll on roll off subs Size of Ball… size 3 u7-u9… size 4 u10-u14… Size 5 upwards

Length Of Play U7-U10 …………20 mins each way U11 & U12…… 30 mins each way U13 & U14…… 35 mins each way U15 &U16 … …40 mins each way U17 & U18…….45 mins each way Remember….. A game consists of two equal periods. (both halves having the same duration) Playing time can be reduced to a minimum of 20 minutes each half up to Under 14s and 25 minutes each half for 15s to 18s.

Cup and Mini Soccer Games Please check in the RULE BOOK and on the website for length of play and extra time and penalty rules. DO NOT ask the managers the rules, this doesn’t make you look very professional. Mini Soccer Rules… Look in your rule book and on website, there will be a short meeting after to go through the few mini soccer rules for ALL mini soccer refs.

The Game Talk to both YOUR assistants at the same time … give them YOUR instructions … ensure both assistants understand what you want Tell Both teams what you expect of them (can be done at same time as stud check) Before you start… Check amount of players on the pitch before you blow your whistle. Flip a coin with Captain’s... decide ends

The Game

Throw In’s Throw in’s CAN be retaken at Mini-Soccer, including roll in’s Throw in’s for the Older age group will NOT be retaken. Foul throws are to be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the game. Let the teams know what you expect if necessary show them how to take a throw in.

Injuries

Injuries and Subs If a player is seen by a first aider / manager on the field of play then that player MUST leave the pitch until YOU call them back on after re start of play. If the Goal Keeper gets treatment he doesn’t have to leave the pitch, unless seriously injured or the manager subs him off. All Sub request MUST be made aware to you. Subs Must be on the managers side with bibs or jackets on to cover their tops and to keep warm.

Cautions Make sure you BLOW YOUR WHISTLE LOUDLY, sort out the incident, SHOW THE CARD FOR ALL TO SEE, Hold above your head if needed. If you get surrounded by players, Send the players away that you don’t want to talk to. Use Your Assistants if you need to gain any more information.

Cautions and Sending’s Off ALL CAUTIONS, DISMISSALS AND ABANDONMENTS MUST BE SENT TO COUNTY WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE MATCH. These forms are online on the BCFA website If you do not have access please contact David Nixon to find ways how to send them in. Please send me a copy for my records

MRF and Score Card At present information we need is gleaned from the MRF. During the course of the season I hope to have a NEW score card for you to fill in and to me each week. This will not replace you completing the MRF. If there are any issues at the game and you can’t fill in the MRF … let me know

OFFSIDE REFRESHER

Thank you for coming Thanks for attending, if you have any issues throughout the season please contact myself or Ian Jeffs-Watts Helen Plumley-Rose…. Ref allocations Lisa Gee…. Ref allocations 7 – Ian Grove….. Girls Ref allocations Please collect Directories and SDYFL number