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SABR Soccer Playoff SABR Soccer Playoff Overview for RefereesOverview for Referees

Sunday, February 8, 2009Sunday, February 8, 2009

Sugar Sand ParkSugar Sand Park

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Meeting AgendaMeeting Agenda

Playoff SchedulePlayoff Schedule ARs for U9 & U10 ARs for U9 & U10 Length of Games & OvertimeLength of Games & Overtime Golden Goal RuleGolden Goal Rule FIFA Kicks from the Penalty MarkFIFA Kicks from the Penalty Mark Observations & RemindersObservations & Reminders End of Season Awards Party End of Season Awards Party Questions Questions AssignmentsAssignments

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Playoff SchedulePlayoff Schedule

Monday, February 16 through Monday, February 16 through Monday, February 23Monday, February 23rdrd

Tom Cup Finals – Patch Reef Park – Tom Cup Finals – Patch Reef Park – Saturday, February 28Saturday, February 28thth

Playoff Schedule Posted on Playoff Schedule Posted on www.Refjournal.comwww.Refjournal.com

Payment will be made at the End of Payment will be made at the End of Year Referee PartyYear Referee Party

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ARs Added to U9 & U10ARs Added to U9 & U10

Age Group Referee Assistant Referee

U9, U10 $20 $10*

U11, U12 $28 $16

U14 $34 $18

U16, U18, U19 $40 $22

*Semi-finals and finals ONLYFor Recreational Games collect all money even if an AR is missing &

contact and turn in to Mr. Behrman (see Contacts for Referees)

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Length of Games & Length of Games & Overtime PeriodsOvertime Periods

Age GroupAge Group Game Game LengthLength

Overtime Overtime PeriodsPeriods

U9 & U10U9 & U10 Two 25-min Two 25-min halveshalves

Two 10-min Two 10-min halveshalves

U11 & U12U11 & U12 Two 30-min Two 30-min halveshalves

Two 10-min Two 10-min halveshalves

U14U14 Two 35-min Two 35-min halveshalves

Two 10-min Two 10-min halveshalves

U16 & U18U16 & U18 Two 40-min Two 40-min halveshalves

Two 15-min Two 15-min halveshalves

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Golden Goal RuleGolden Goal Rule

The first team to score in any The first team to score in any overtime period will be overtime period will be declared the winner.declared the winner.

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Kicks from the Penalty MarkKicks from the Penalty Mark

If after overtime period has expired If after overtime period has expired in the playoffs or Tom Cup finals, in the playoffs or Tom Cup finals, FIFA “kicks from the penalty mark” FIFA “kicks from the penalty mark” rules will apply.rules will apply.

See See Instructions for the taking of Instructions for the taking of kicks from the penalty markkicks from the penalty mark

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Observations & RemindersObservations & Reminders

AttendanceAttendance PreparednessPreparedness AttireAttire Time ManagementTime Management Fouls, Yellow & Red CardsFouls, Yellow & Red Cards BehaviorBehavior Non FIFA RulesNon FIFA Rules

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ON TIME, BEING PREPARED and ON TIME, BEING PREPARED and LOOKING PROFESSIONALLOOKING PROFESSIONAL

Attributes of a Attributes of a SABR RefereeSABR Referee

Keys to gaining the Keys to gaining the respect of the respect of the coaches, players coaches, players and spectatorsand spectators

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AttendanceAttendance Arrive 20-30 minutes earlyArrive 20-30 minutes early before each game before each game If a If a referee does not show up,referee does not show up, then please follow these then please follow these

procedures:procedures:• Try to Try to contact either Mr. Brian Behrman (Recreational)contact either Mr. Brian Behrman (Recreational)• If you cannot contact Mr. Behrman or if he does not have a If you cannot contact Mr. Behrman or if he does not have a

substitute available, you should see if there is substitute available, you should see if there is another licensed another licensed refereereferee in the area who can act as a linesman. in the area who can act as a linesman.

• Unless that referee just finished a game at the same levelUnless that referee just finished a game at the same level, you , you should still try to should still try to contact Mr. Behrman contact Mr. Behrman before having that before having that person step in. person step in.

• Any such Any such tardiness should be reported to Mr. Behrman tardiness should be reported to Mr. Behrman (see (see Contacts).Contacts).

• If you cannot find a suitable linesman, then you can use a If you cannot find a suitable linesman, then you can use a “club linesman”“club linesman” if the coaches agree. if the coaches agree.

• If the If the scheduled linesman shows up after the game has scheduled linesman shows up after the game has started, they may take over for the “club linesman”started, they may take over for the “club linesman” with the with the referee’s permission. referee’s permission.

Games should not start without the FIFA prescribed three Games should not start without the FIFA prescribed three referees.referees.

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PreparednessPreparedness

Head RefereeHead Referee• Coin for starting gameCoin for starting game• Working whistle Working whistle • Watch or stop watch Watch or stop watch • Game report and pen or pencil Game report and pen or pencil • Your red and yellow cards. Your red and yellow cards.

Assistant Referee (Linesman)Assistant Referee (Linesman)• FlagFlag• All the above for Head Referee in the event All the above for Head Referee in the event

you need to step in if the head referee does you need to step in if the head referee does not show. not show.

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AttireAttire

Wearing the proper Wearing the proper Referee UniformReferee Uniform• Yellow shirt Yellow shirt • Black shorts Black shorts • Long black socks Long black socks

Shirt must be tucked inShirt must be tucked in for the entire for the entire duration of the game. duration of the game.

We need to We need to set an exampleset an example for the for the coaches and playerscoaches and players

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Time ManagementTime Management Time managementTime management of the soccer game of the soccer game ISIS the the

responsibility of the refereeresponsibility of the referee NOTNOT the coaches… the coaches… NOTNOT the players and… the players and… NOT NOT the administrators. the administrators. SABR works very hard to schedule as many SABR works very hard to schedule as many

games as possible to optimize the limited number games as possible to optimize the limited number of soccer fields, thus it is extremely important of soccer fields, thus it is extremely important that you keep the games on time. that you keep the games on time.

Delays due to injury, weather or other reason you Delays due to injury, weather or other reason you deem appropriate can be made up by adding deem appropriate can be made up by adding time at the end of the game.time at the end of the game.

BOTTOM LINE: TRY KEEP ALL GAMES ON BOTTOM LINE: TRY KEEP ALL GAMES ON SCHEDULE.SCHEDULE.

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Behavior On the FieldBehavior On the Field

Be decisive in your decisions Be decisive in your decisions Blow your whistle loud Blow your whistle loud Signal your calls correctly Signal your calls correctly Be consistent in your callsBe consistent in your calls

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FoulsFouls Call fouls based on the age group and Call fouls based on the age group and

level of playlevel of play Hand balls need to appear to be Hand balls need to appear to be

deliberate, not accidentaldeliberate, not accidental IDF awarded to attacking team if a IDF awarded to attacking team if a

teammate of the goalie passes back to teammate of the goalie passes back to goalie and they pick it upgoalie and they pick it up

If a goalie touches the ball, it is considered If a goalie touches the ball, it is considered their ball and thus running into the goalie their ball and thus running into the goalie or kicking it out of their hands.or kicking it out of their hands.

Be careful in the last few minutes of a Be careful in the last few minutes of a close game with your callsclose game with your calls

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Yellow CardsYellow Cards

When a player is issued a When a player is issued a YELLOW YELLOW CARDCARD the player must be substituted the player must be substituted to allow for a “cool down” periodto allow for a “cool down” period

Player may re-enter game at the Player may re-enter game at the next opportunity the team can next opportunity the team can substitutesubstitute

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Red CardsRed Cards

If you issue a If you issue a RED CARDRED CARD, be sure to report , be sure to report the incident via e-mail to the incident via e-mail to your Assignor your Assignor and the and the SABR Director of Referees.SABR Director of Referees.

Include in your report the following Include in your report the following information:information:• DateDate• Team Gender, Age Group and Team Name Team Gender, Age Group and Team Name

(e.g., GU14 Revolution)(e.g., GU14 Revolution)• First and Last Name of the Player, Coach or First and Last Name of the Player, Coach or

SpectatorSpectator• Nature of the Misconduct or Red Card Nature of the Misconduct or Red Card

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Non FIFA RulesNon FIFA Rules

Many are covered in Many are covered in your SABR Handbookyour SABR Handbook

Read the Handbook Read the Handbook and print pages from and print pages from the SABR Web Site – the SABR Web Site – “Referee’s Corner”“Referee’s Corner”

Keep this information Keep this information handy as a guidehandy as a guide

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Number of Players, Length of Games, Off Number of Players, Length of Games, Off

Sides, and Free KicksSides, and Free Kicks Description U9 & U10 U11 & U12 U14 U16, U18 & U19

Ball Size 4 4 5 5

Max No. Players 6 8 11 11

Min. No. Players 5 6 7 7

Length of Halves 25 Minutes 30 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes

Free Kicks Indirect & Direct Indirect & Direct Indirect & Direct Indirect & Direct

Opponents Distance on Free Kicks

6 Yards 10 Yards 10 Yards 10 Yards

Penalty Kicks Yes Yes Yes Yes

Referee Explains Foul to Player

Yes No No No

Retake Throw Ins (1) Yes No No No

Off Sides No Yes Yes Yes

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Location for Taking Penalty KicksLocation for Taking Penalty Kicks

Should be markedShould be marked Full size field – 12 yards from the goal Full size field – 12 yards from the goal Smaller fields – halfway between the goal Smaller fields – halfway between the goal

area and the penalty area linesarea and the penalty area lines If the goal area is not marked, pace off the If the goal area is not marked, pace off the

penalty area and place ball 2/3s the penalty area and place ball 2/3s the number of paces. For example:number of paces. For example:• Penalty area = 12 pacesPenalty area = 12 paces• Penalty mark = 8 pacesPenalty mark = 8 paces

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SubstitutesSubstitutes A team A team CAN CAN substitute on their substitute on their OWNOWN throw in, throw in, NOT NOT

on the opponent’s throw in.on the opponent’s throw in. All teams MAYAll teams MAY substitute: substitute:

• On either team's goal kick, On either team's goal kick, • After a goal, After a goal, • After a halfAfter a half• After you stop the game due to injury (either team)After you stop the game due to injury (either team)• Water breaksWater breaks• After the regular time of the game has expired if an After the regular time of the game has expired if an

overtime period is provided.  overtime period is provided.  Players must be ready at the halfway line – please Players must be ready at the halfway line – please

explain this to the coachesexplain this to the coaches You You maymay use discretion to not allow a substitution if use discretion to not allow a substitution if

the substitute is not ready to come onto the fieldthe substitute is not ready to come onto the field

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Water BreaksWater Breaks

Water breaks are Water breaks are REQUIREDREQUIRED Approximately mid-way through each halfApproximately mid-way through each half No more 1-2 minutesNo more 1-2 minutes to allow players to to allow players to

get a drinkget a drink Game clock is Game clock is NOTNOT stopped stopped Players must Players must stay in the field of playstay in the field of play Encourage players to get back on the fieldEncourage players to get back on the field No coachingNo coaching

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InjuriesInjuries

Both teams may substituteBoth teams may substitute following an following an injury injury

Only coachesOnly coaches allowed to attend to an allowed to attend to an injured player on the fieldinjured player on the field

If a player is injured and cannot return, e-If a player is injured and cannot return, e-mail the Director of Referees:mail the Director of Referees:• DateDate• Team Gender, Age Group and Team Name Team Gender, Age Group and Team Name

(e.g., GU14 Revolution)(e.g., GU14 Revolution)• First and Last Name of the PlayerFirst and Last Name of the Player• Nature of the InjuryNature of the Injury

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Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations

Be sure to Be sure to enforce the Technical Areaenforce the Technical Area with with the coaches at the beginningthe coaches at the beginning• ~10 yards on either side of the centerline~10 yards on either side of the centerline• ~ 1 yard behind the touch line~ 1 yard behind the touch line

Ask the coaches or SABR Administrators to Ask the coaches or SABR Administrators to ask their ask their spectators to sit on the opposite spectators to sit on the opposite side of the fieldside of the field

Do NotDo Not engage with the spectators engage with the spectators Ask the coaches or SABR Administrators to Ask the coaches or SABR Administrators to

help you manage the spectatorshelp you manage the spectators

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Lightning SafetyLightning Safety

1.1. Use the Use the “30-30 Rule”“30-30 Rule” and and Common SenseCommon Sense• If you see lighting, check your watchIf you see lighting, check your watch• If thunder occurs before 30 seconds, you need to have If thunder occurs before 30 seconds, you need to have

everyone get off the field and into a sheltered areaeveryone get off the field and into a sheltered area• Wait 30 minutes following the same 30 second rule Wait 30 minutes following the same 30 second rule

before allowing players coaches and spectators back before allowing players coaches and spectators back onto the field onto the field

2.2. Most fields have Most fields have lighting detectors (except lighting detectors (except FAU/Henderson)FAU/Henderson)• When you hear the detector sound, have everyone get When you hear the detector sound, have everyone get

off the fieldoff the field• Safe to return when you hear 3 short blastsSafe to return when you hear 3 short blasts

NOTE: LIGHTING DECTECTORS HAVE BEEN KNOWN NOTE: LIGHTING DECTECTORS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL – IF IN DOUBT REFER TO NO. 1TO FAIL – IF IN DOUBT REFER TO NO. 1

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Referees Need to Set the Tone for Referees Need to Set the Tone for the Gamesthe Games

CONSISTENTLYCONSISTENTLY enforce the “Rules of enforce the “Rules of the Game”, “Non-FIFA Rules”, and the Game”, “Non-FIFA Rules”, and “Other Considerations”“Other Considerations”

Establish themselves with the Establish themselves with the coaches, players and spectators as coaches, players and spectators as “In Charge”“In Charge”

Be decisiveBe decisive and and blow your whistle blow your whistle loudloud so everyone can hear it so everyone can hear it

Have fun and let the players play!Have fun and let the players play!

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SABR Web Site SABR Web Site www.bocasoccer.com

– Referees’ Corner– Referees’ Corner Message from DirectorMessage from Director Contacts for Referees, Web Sites and Contacts for Referees, Web Sites and

Information Updates - Information Updates - Copies of Referee Copies of Referee PresentationsPresentations

2009 Certification and Recertification 2009 Certification and Recertification ClassesClasses

Payment SchedulesPayment Schedules Attendance, Preparation, and AttireAttendance, Preparation, and Attire Game Management and Unpaid MoniesGame Management and Unpaid Monies Some Non-FIFA RulesSome Non-FIFA Rules Lightning Safety Lightning Safety

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End of Season Referee PartyEnd of Season Referee Party

Referee Party after the East-West Referee Party after the East-West GameGame

Payment for Playoffs & Tom Cup Payment for Playoffs & Tom Cup Awards for Referees & MentorsAwards for Referees & Mentors Raffle for Prizes Raffle for Prizes Food and DrinkFood and Drink Date and Time TBADate and Time TBA

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Questions?Questions?

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AssignmentsAssignments

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