1. Soccer Officiating Clinic Spring 2009 Intramural Sports

2. PARTICIPANT POLICIES Z

3. Pre-Game Conference and Duties Officials/Team Uniforms Officials/Team Uniforms Field Inspection Field Inspection Table - Duties (Subs, clock, etc.) Table - Duties (Subs, clock, etc.) Captains/Coaches Meeting Captains/Coaches Meeting Beginning the Game Beginning the Game W

4. Officials Pre-Game Conference Essential in order to establish a good working relationship between officials Essential in order to establish a good working relationship between officials Establishes a team approach to the game Establishes a team approach to the game Comfort Level Comfort Level Helps to cover potential problems Helps to cover potential problems Review of rules and difficult situations Review of rules and difficult situations W

5. Pre-Game Conference Checklist EQUIPMENT: EQUIPMENT: Whistle Whistle Coin (optional) Coin (optional) Yellow/Red Cards Yellow/Red Cards Stop Watch Stop Watch KNOW YOUR POSITIONS FOR CAPTAINS MEETING KNOW YOUR POSITIONS FOR CAPTAINS MEETING W

6. Pre-Game Conference Checklist Be aware of teams sportsmanship history: Be aware of teams sportsmanship history: Have you/your partner had this team before? Have you/your partner had this team before? Pass along info you know Pass along info you know SUBSTITUTIONS: SUBSTITUTIONS: Who is responsible for subs? Who is responsible for subs? Who signals play is ready to resume? Who signals play is ready to resume? Be alert to help out any unusual game conditions. Be alert to help out any unusual game conditions. W

7. Officials/Team Uniform Be aware of team colors Be aware of team colors Make sure team colors are distinguishable from each other Make sure team colors are distinguishable from each other Goalkeepers shirts are contrasting to teams and officials Goalkeepers shirts are contrasting to teams and officials Pennies are available Pennies are available W

8. Score Card and Game Card Game score – scorekeeper will need help Game score – scorekeeper will need help Needs to be accurate Needs to be accurate Both who scored and total goals for each team Both who scored and total goals for each team YELLOW OR RED CARD ISSUED YELLOW OR RED CARD ISSUED Jersey number and time of infraction Jersey number and time of infraction Reason for the card Reason for the card Before issuing a card, make sure and check your records to see if they have received prior in your game that would disqualify them for the remainder of the game Before issuing a card, make sure and check your records to see if they have received prior in your game that would disqualify them for the remainder of the game M

9. Captains Meeting Introductions Introductions Sportsmanship emphasis Sportsmanship emphasis Coin Toss (I.e. odd/even, paper-rock- scissors, etc.) Coin Toss (I.e. odd/even, paper-rock- scissors, etc.) Options: Kickoff or side Options: Kickoff or side Switch at the half Switch at the half Review any field conditions that may be a concern Review any field conditions that may be a concern W

10. Beginning the Game Count the players Count the players Assistant officials are responsible for counting players on their side of the field and signaling to the center official the team is legal. Assistant officials are responsible for counting players on their side of the field and signaling to the center official the team is legal. Make sure officials are ready Make sure officials are ready Blow whistle to start game Blow whistle to start game M

11. Accuracy of Decisions Identifying fouls and misconduct Identifying fouls and misconduct Correctness of penalty enforcement: Correctness of penalty enforcement: Appropriate free kick awarded Appropriate free kick awarded Warn or caution as required by rule Warn or caution as required by rule Identify serious disregard for the rules Identify serious disregard for the rules Send the players out of the game when required Send the players out of the game when required Advantage Advantage K

12. Game Control The crux of successful game control is the ability to see the incident, recognize it for what it is and act accordingly to ensure that fairness is served. The crux of successful game control is the ability to see the incident, recognize it for what it is and act accordingly to ensure that fairness is served. All officials need to have game control as a priority throughout any game All officials need to have game control as a priority throughout any game You are the 3 rd team on the field! You are the 3 rd team on the field! K

13. Identifying Fouls and Misconduct Handballs - intentional/unintentional contact Handballs - intentional/unintentional contact Ball to hand OR hand to ball Ball to hand OR hand to ball Shielding/Legal charge from behind Shielding/Legal charge from behind Hooking an opponent to keep them in position Hooking an opponent to keep them in position Obstruction to Holding, Holding to Pushing Obstruction to Holding, Holding to Pushing Identifying over the back as to backing under Identifying over the back as to backing under Attempting to play from the ground Attempting to play from the ground Identifying potentially injury-inflicting fouls Identifying potentially injury-inflicting fouls M

14. GAME CONTROL

15. Management Skills Support/Reinforce other officials decisions Support/Reinforce other officials decisions Off-ball officiating Off-ball officiating Make prompt decisions and encourage quick re-starts Make prompt decisions and encourage quick re-starts Identify game-delays and deal with them appropriately Identify game-delays and deal with them appropriately K

16. Management Skills Manage goalkeeper who is playing in a dangerous manner Manage goalkeeper who is playing in a dangerous manner Injuries - stop game at appropriate time request Site Manager to attend injured player Injuries - stop game at appropriate time request Site Manager to attend injured player Substitutions Substitutions Sidelines Sidelines Dealing with dissent from players Dealing with dissent from players K

17. Recognition Skills Knowledge of rules Knowledge of rules Identify deliberate fouls Identify deliberate fouls Fouls from behind Fouls from behind Sportsmanship Sportsmanship First foul/Immediate retaliation First foul/Immediate retaliation Persistent Infringement Persistent Infringement Identify serious foul and violent contact Identify serious foul and violent contact K

18. Whistle Signals Loud and crisp Loud and crisp Wrap lanyard around your hand Wrap lanyard around your hand Makes you think about call as you bring whistle to your mouth Makes you think about call as you bring whistle to your mouth Use only when necessary Use only when necessary Blow whistle in a timely manner Blow whistle in a timely manner K

19. 2 Man System

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21. Cautions and Ejections Cautions and ejections are properly indicated so that the offender is identified and the appropriate punishment is clearly identified. Cautions and ejections are properly indicated so that the offender is identified and the appropriate punishment is clearly identified. Cautions and ejections are issued in a firm, calm and non-threatening manner. Cautions and ejections are issued in a firm, calm and non-threatening manner. Execute cautions and ejections in the same manner you have been calling fouls the entire game. Execute cautions and ejections in the same manner you have been calling fouls the entire game. i.e. same tone and body language i.e. same tone and body language M

22. Substitutions A1 indicates that the restart will be delayed for a substitution. A1 indicates that the restart will be delayed for a substitution. Through pre-game arrangement with scorekeeper, allow the proper substitution by beckoning the substitute. Through pre-game arrangement with scorekeeper, allow the proper substitution by beckoning the substitute. Center restarts with whistle. Center restarts with whistle. W

23. During Play - Fouls Center and Assistants Center and Assistants Stop the game with a whistle and run to the spot of the foul to control retaliation or misconduct. Stop the game with a whistle and run to the spot of the foul to control retaliation or misconduct. Indicate direction and make sure the ball is properly placed. Indicate direction and make sure the ball is properly placed. Allow either a quick free kick restart or make sure the defenders are at least 10 yards from the spot of the ball. Allow either a quick free kick restart or make sure the defenders are at least 10 yards from the spot of the ball. W

24. During Play - Fouls Center Center If the kick is indirect, give the appropriate hand signal and hold it until the ball has been played by another player or goes out of bounds. If the kick is indirect, give the appropriate hand signal and hold it until the ball has been played by another player or goes out of bounds. W

25. During Play - Goal Kick Assistant 1 or 2 Assistant 1 or 2 Position is near the touchline, near the halfway line and the player taking the kick Position is near the touchline, near the halfway line and the player taking the kick Observe players in the area where the ball will land Observe players in the area where the ball will land Assist Center on ball clearing the penalty area properly Assist Center on ball clearing the penalty area properly Center Center Declare the ball ready to play Declare the ball ready to play Position is at the top of the penalty area, halfway between the touch line and penalty area Position is at the top of the penalty area, halfway between the touch line and penalty area Observe that the ball clears the penalty area and is played by a second player Observe that the ball clears the penalty area and is played by a second player W

26. During Play - Goal Kick Assistants 1 or 2 Assistants 1 or 2 Off-ball officiating Off-ball officiating Help with long passes Help with long passes Be aware of rotations Be aware of rotations Observe players in the area where the ball will land Observe players in the area where the ball will land W

27. During Play – Corner Kicks Assistants 1 or 2 Assistants 1 or 2 Assist with ball being in/out of play Assist with ball being in/out of play Positioned on the goal line between the goal post and the outer edge of the penalty area Positioned on the goal line between the goal post and the outer edge of the penalty area After determining that the ball will land in play, direct attention to players in area where ball lands. After determining that the ball will land in play, direct attention to players in area where ball lands. W

28. During Play – Corner Kicks Center Center Make sure the ball is properly placed and give a whistle when needed. Make sure the ball is properly placed and give a whistle when needed. Positions near the top of the penalty area on his/her side of the field, regardless which side the kick is taken from. Positions near the top of the penalty area on his/her side of the field, regardless which side the kick is taken from. Kicks from the right - observe the action on and around the goal keeper and in the goal area. Kicks from the right - observe the action on and around the goal keeper and in the goal area. Kicks from the left - observe the placement of the ball, gives the signal to restart and watches the action on and around the goalkeeper and in the goal area. Kicks from the left - observe the placement of the ball, gives the signal to restart and watches the action on and around the goalkeeper and in the goal area. W

29. During Play – Throw Ins Assistant nearest the touchline from which the throw will be made is responsible for the throw being properly taken and for observing the players in the area of where the throw will land. Assistant nearest the touchline from which the throw will be made is responsible for the throw being properly taken and for observing the players in the area of where the throw will land. The center will be responsible for play on the ball. The center will be responsible for play on the ball. W

30. During Play - Goal Assistants 1 or 2 Assistants 1 or 2 100% of the ball must cross the goal line 100% of the ball must cross the goal line Visually check with the center making his/her way towards the halfway line and confirm that a goal has been scored. Visually check with the center making his/her way towards the halfway line and confirm that a goal has been scored. Observe player behavior in and around the penalty area Observe player behavior in and around the penalty area Takes up a trail position, keep players under observation Takes up a trail position, keep players under observation W

31. During Play - Goal Center Center Make proper goal signal and point to the center circle with arms fully extended. Make proper goal signal and point to the center circle with arms fully extended. Walk towards the center circle while observing the players and preventing unnecessary celebration. Walk towards the center circle while observing the players and preventing unnecessary celebration. Record the goal when in position for the kick-off. Record the goal when in position for the kick-off. Make eye contact with assistants before signaling for the kick-off to be taken. Make eye contact with assistants before signaling for the kick-off to be taken. Make sure assistants have given you the ready signal for both teams Make sure assistants have given you the ready signal for both teams W

32. Fouls and Violations Not every call warrants a yellow or red card – make sure there is not a doubt in your mind that a card should be issued. Not every call warrants a yellow or red card – make sure there is not a doubt in your mind that a card should be issued. Game management is the key to having a successful and clean game…set the tone early. Game management is the key to having a successful and clean game…set the tone early. K

33. What elevates a foul to misconduct? Point of contact Point of contact Direction of contact Direction of contact Time of contact Time of contact Severity of contact Severity of contact Intent of contact Intent of contact Intimidate Intimidate Retaliate Retaliate Injure Injure Stop the play Stop the play Result of contact Result of contact Triggers retaliation Triggers retaliation Loss of referee control Loss of referee control Stops a goal scoring opportunity Stops a goal scoring opportunity M

34. Direct Kicks A direct kick is awarded to the opponent when: A direct kick is awarded to the opponent when: Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Jumps at an opponent Jumps at an opponent Charges at an opponent Charges at an opponent Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent Pushes an opponent Pushes an opponent Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball Tackles an opponent to gain possession of the ball, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball Holds an opponent Holds an opponent Spits at an opponent – RED CARD AND EJECTION Spits at an opponent – RED CARD AND EJECTION Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area) Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area) M

35. Direct Kicks What is the difference between a Direct and Indirect kick? What is the difference between a Direct and Indirect kick? On a direct kick you can score by kicking the ball directly into the goal. On a direct kick you can score by kicking the ball directly into the goal. AS AN OFFICIAL, YOU MUST SIGNAL PROPERLY AND CLEARLY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SEE…example story AS AN OFFICIAL, YOU MUST SIGNAL PROPERLY AND CLEARLY FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SEE…example story M

36. Indirect Kicks An Indirect Kick is awarded to the opponent if: An Indirect Kick is awarded to the opponent if: Holds the ball for more than six seconds before releasing it from his/her possession Holds the ball for more than six seconds before releasing it from his/her possession Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other player Touches the ball again with his/her hands after it has been released from his/her possession and has not touched any other player Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate Touches the ball with his/her hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate Touches the ball with his/her hands after he/she has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate Wastes time Wastes time Plays in a dangerous manner Plays in a dangerous manner Impedes the progress of an opponent Impedes the progress of an opponent Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball Commits any other offense, not previously mentioned, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player Commits any other offense, not previously mentioned, for which play is stopped to caution or dismiss a player M

37. Indirect Kicks On indirect kicks, a second player must touch the ball before it can be scored. On indirect kicks, a second player must touch the ball before it can be scored. This includes the offensive players and defensive players…any 2 nd player This includes the offensive players and defensive players…any 2 nd player SELL CALL IF NEAR THE PENALTY BOX SELL CALL IF NEAR THE PENALTY BOX Signal properly Signal properly M

38. Penalty Kick A penalty kick is awarded if any of the previous ten offenses is committed by a player inside his or her own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play. A penalty kick is awarded if any of the previous ten offenses is committed by a player inside his or her own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play. All players must remain outside the penalty area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. The goalkeeper must have both feet on the goal line until the ball is kicked. All players must remain outside the penalty area and the penalty arc until the ball is kicked. The goalkeeper must have both feet on the goal line until the ball is kicked. If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the ball is live and anyone can play it. If after the ball is kicked, it rebounds off of the goal or the keeper and stays on the field, the ball is live and anyone can play it. M

39. During Play – Penalty Kick Assistants 1 or 2 Assistants 1 or 2 Points to the penalty mark and moves to the edge of the penalty area near the goal line Points to the penalty mark and moves to the edge of the penalty area near the goal line Positions him/her self to observe movement of both goalkeeper and kicker Positions him/her self to observe movement of both goalkeeper and kicker Observes that the goalkeeper does not move forward before the ball is kicked Observes that the goalkeeper does not move forward before the ball is kicked Acts as goal judge Acts as goal judge Makes sure the goalkeeper is ready Makes sure the goalkeeper is ready W

40. During Play – Penalty Kick Center Center Is positioned at the corner of the penalty area, opposite the lead referee Is positioned at the corner of the penalty area, opposite the lead referee Responsible for infringement of penalty area and semi-circle arc by members of both teams Responsible for infringement of penalty area and semi-circle arc by members of both teams After a penalty kick has been awarded, the trail official will pick up the ball and prepare for the kick After a penalty kick has been awarded, the trail official will pick up the ball and prepare for the kick Will hand the ball to the kicker and instruct the player where to place the ball Will hand the ball to the kicker and instruct the player where to place the ball Declares the ball ready and whistles for the kick to be taken Declares the ball ready and whistles for the kick to be taken W

41. Advantage What is an advantage? What is an advantage? When do we use the advantage clause? When do we use the advantage clause? Can we still call a foul/violation after invoking? Can we still call a foul/violation after invoking? What is the signal? Do we have to give the signal? M

42. Advantage Use advantage in a manner that it has a positive effect on game control. Use advantage in a manner that it has a positive effect on game control. Apply advantage appropriately to the tempo of the game. Apply advantage appropriately to the tempo of the game. Correctly indicate by signal and voice. Correctly indicate by signal and voice. M

43. During Play - Advantage Center and Assistants Center and Assistants Either may shout Play On and move both hands forward in a sweeping action. Either may shout Play On and move both hands forward in a sweeping action. It is recommended that the assistant further away from the play delay his/her whistle in case the center chooses to allow advantage. It is recommended that the assistant further away from the play delay his/her whistle in case the center chooses to allow advantage. W

44. During Play - Injuries Center and Assistants Center and Assistants Stop play by blowing whistle. Stop play by blowing whistle. Check to see if assistance is needed. Check to see if assistance is needed. Stop the clock and request a Site Manager to attend to the injured player. Stop the clock and request a Site Manager to attend to the injured player. Remove from the game any player found to be bleeding and not allow them back in the game until satisfied that the players wound and uniform have been properly cared for. Remove from the game any player found to be bleeding and not allow them back in the game until satisfied that the players wound and uniform have been properly cared for. W

45. During Play - Injuries Assistant 1 Assistant 1 Make sure either coach does not instruct their players during stoppage for injuries. Make sure either coach does not instruct their players during stoppage for injuries. Allow the teams to substitute as specified by the rules. Allow the teams to substitute as specified by the rules. Restart the game as specified by rule. Restart the game as specified by rule. Make sure remaining players do not leave the field of play without permission. Make sure remaining players do not leave the field of play without permission. W

46. Yellow Cards A player shall be cautioned (yellow card) if: A player shall be cautioned (yellow card) if: Demonstrates unsportsmanlike behavior Demonstrates unsportsmanlike behavior Dissents by word or action Dissents by word or action Persistently infringes the law of the game Persistently infringes the law of the game Illegally enters the game Illegally enters the game Illegally exits the game Illegally exits the game Delays the restart of the game Delays the restart of the game Does not assume the 10 yard distance for free kicks Does not assume the 10 yard distance for free kicks Any foul or violation deemed a yellow card violation Any foul or violation deemed a yellow card violation Cursing and drawing attention to themselves or at another player Cursing and drawing attention to themselves or at another player 2 yellow cards = 1 red and ejection 2 yellow cards = 1 red and ejection M

47. Red Cards A player shall be issued a red card (ejection) if: A player shall be issued a red card (ejection) if: Demonstrates violent conduct Demonstrates violent conduct Demonstrates serious foul play Demonstrates serious foul play Uses foul and abusive language Uses foul and abusive language Spits Spits Receives a 2 nd yellow card Receives a 2 nd yellow card Intentionally physically impedes a player with an obvious opportunity to score a goal Intentionally physically impedes a player with an obvious opportunity to score a goal Denies the opponent a goal by intentionally handling the ball Denies the opponent a goal by intentionally handling the ball Anything else the official deems a red card violation Anything else the official deems a red card violation M

48. Issuing Cards DO NOT GET IN THE PLAYERS FACE TO ISSUE CARDS DO NOT GET IN THE PLAYERS FACE TO ISSUE CARDS Call player over and hold the card high over your head, not in their face. Call player over and hold the card high over your head, not in their face. Do not hesitate to pull the card when issuing, be strong and confident when you make the call Do not hesitate to pull the card when issuing, be strong and confident when you make the call M

49. End of the Game Center will signal with a whistle and point to the center circle with arms and fingers extended, declaring the end of the game. Center will signal with a whistle and point to the center circle with arms and fingers extended, declaring the end of the game. Assistant closest to the ball at the end of the game, retrieve it and supervise the departure of teams from the field. Assistant closest to the ball at the end of the game, retrieve it and supervise the departure of teams from the field. Meet at or near midfield. Meet at or near midfield. Leave the field as a team briskly at the completion of the game. Leave the field as a team briskly at the completion of the game. Go to IM supervisor and complete sportsmanship ratings! Go to IM supervisor and complete sportsmanship ratings! W

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53. A knee to the thigh from behind or the side in a feigned attempt to play the ball? Caution for Unsporting behavior M

54. You Make the Call A foot kicking over the ball onto an opponents shin? A foot kicking over the ball onto an opponents shin? Send off for serious foul play. Variation: A player exaggerates follow through after kicking the ball M

55. Thats All Folks Questions? Questions? LAST THOUGHT – Communication and Knowledge go hand in hand. If you dont know something, ask someone, dont just fake it. LAST THOUGHT – Communication and Knowledge go hand in hand. If you dont know something, ask someone, dont just fake it. W