1. REFEREE NOTES WHAT TO BRING TO THE MATCH ARRIVAL TIME & DUTIES “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY ARRIVAL HOME, AM I FINISHED?

2. WHAT TO BRING: 1-Watch 2-Whistle 3-Water/Drink 4-Coin 5-Report Sheets & Pen/Pencil 6-SMILE & Proper Dress 7-Snack 8-Sun Tan Lotion 9-Rain Gear 10-Dry Shirt (Alternate Color) 11-Chair 12-Cell Phone (if available)

3. ARRIVAL: **NO LESS THAN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO FIRST GAME TIME 1.Properly Dress (Shirt tucked in, socks pulled up & even, badge on). 2.Check Field (Glass, Rocks, Sticks, Dog Mess). 3.Check Goals/Nets & Corner Flags/Cones. 4.Introduce Yourself to Coach(es) – Report Sheet. 5.Check Players Equipment (SAC Uniform, Shin Guards, Shoes) **NO JEWELRY including Starter Posts** 6.Repeat Steps 4 & 5 with Opposing Team. 7.Check Ball(s). 8.Coin Toss (Winner decides which goal to attack, other team gets kick off first half).

4. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 1 – Field of Play: Report any poorly lined fields or dangerous conditions. Report IMMEDIATELY Fields closed due to weather.

5. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 2 – The Ball: Check multiple balls for fields where the ball could get lost or a delay in the match might occur with the ball going out of touch.

6. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 3 – Number of Players: Remember 7 v 7 minimum number is 6. - Substitutions Unlimited on ANY Goal Kick, ANY Kick Off, Own Teams Throw-in, 1 for 1 on ANY Injury or Cautioned Player. - Injuries: Go IMMEDIATELY to injured player and check on welfare (Stop play if player indicates moderate/severe pain. Offer help getting up without pulling player, let them use your arm/hand to pull).

7. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 4 – Players Equipment: - SAC/HC Uniform – Note those not wearing correct shirt. This might be an illegal guest player not allowed in most Leagues.

8. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 5 – Referee: - YOU ARE IN CHARGE! - Act professional! - Blow whistle loud enough so everyone hears and then briefly explain your call.

9. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 6 – Assistant Referee: - Your role and responsibility. –Pre-Game Conference with Referee. - You’re the Referee. –Club Linesmen Only. Talk directly to them and explain what you expect or what. DO NOT have them call “Offside” or “Fouls”.

10. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 7 – Duration of Game: - Varies based on League Rules. Always includes a five (5) minute Half Time Period.

11. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 8, 9, 10: - FIFA.

12. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 11 – Offside: - FIFA. Explain to coaches, position vs. involvement & difficulty to call.

13. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 12- Fouls & Misconducts: - Explain your call briefly and loud enough so everyone hears. Watch for kicking, tripping and elbows even though the player may have been trying to get the ball. - Referee has the Authority to Caution & Send-Off ANY Player, Coach or Spectator/Parent. (Must show card for SAC Rec, NCSL, WAGS, CMSSL)

14. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 13- Free-Kicks: - FIFA. Make sure the kicker gets the required distance unless fast restart.

15. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 14 - Penalty Kicks: - FIFA.

16. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 15 - Throw-Ins: - FIFA. - Don’t be real picky, especially at the younger ages. Lets get the ball back into play.

17. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 16 – Goal Kick: - FIFA. - Move ball forward if they are unable to get out of penalty area, especially at younger ages or if the grass is real tall.

18. “LAWS OF THE GAME” & RULES OF PLAY Law 17 – Corner Kick: - FIFA. - Watch for second touch offside. - No retakes if it goes directly across goal line.

19. ARRIVAL HOME Take off dirty cleats and socks or muddy gear. Put patch, pen/pencil, coin, whistle, and record book into zip lock bag. Complete any required Referee Reports and Send to Proper Authority. Email Craig Proffen or Dan Pannullo with any questions, concerns or problems at you matches.