South Pasadena • San marino AYSO REGION 214 Referee resources & info Annual General Referee Meeting Wed, August 25 6:00-7:00 pm: Unform & referee Supply Pick-Up 7:00-8:30 pm: Annual General referee Mtg. Region 214's General Referee Meeting @ the South Pas Library Community Room, will include: Uniform & Referee Supply Pick-Up, Info on signing up for games on www.Arbitersports.com , Law Changes Refresher, Ref Resources, Information on Mentorship & More ! Questions???? Contact Scott Corr-Robinett@ coachscott@valleyraiders.com ► 1115 El Centro St on the North side of the library  on El Centro St. - click for map to the library Weeknight Workshops Sept 21, 7-9 pm Sept 28, 7-9 pm Oct 5, 7-9 pm Join us for presentations & discusssion of the Laws of the Game & game management technique/ strategy. Check back for the agenda! @ the So. Pasadena Senior Center ►1102 Oxley St. click for map Open Observations beginning in Sept.   Open observations will feature National, Advanced & Intermediate Refs at work with Mentor led discussions on the touchline. Check the ref page & weekly newsletter for the schedule ! Leo Nedeff Referee Camp December 2010   For all referee training beyond the Regional Referee. Upgrade your training in preparation for the All-Star Season @ Area 1C's Leo Nedeff Referee Camp, hosted by Region 214 @ South Pasadena High School!		CONTACT US:     REGIONAL REFEREE  ADMINISTRATOR   Scott-Corr Robinett:   coachscott@valleyraiders.com      REGIONAL REFEREE  ADMINISTRATORS Ref Scheduling: Anne Louit anneayso@earthlink.net   Ref Instruction: Don Gibbs dgibbs@socal.rr.com    Ref  Assessment & Mentoring : Jordan Nedeff  jordannedeff@yahoo.com    Team Refs: Bill Ketel bketel@msn.com      PRO-Referees: Leo Parker leo.parker@parkerresnick.com  ♦  LINKS: www.ARBITERSPORTS.com  -Region 214's on-line Ref scheduling tool Region 214 Special Rules -U6-U8  & U10-U12-U14 Divisions (click TABS above) Laws of the Game 2010/2011[pdf] +2010 changes the the Laws Advice to Referees on the Laws of the Game 2009-2010 USSF USSF 2008-09 Guide to Procedures [pdf] +  2009-10 Updates [pdf] *new Memorandum: Managing Feinting by the Kicker @  a Penalty Kick USSF's Week in Review & USSF Ref News -includes video highlights & management techniques FIFA interactive guide to OFFSIDE U.S. Soccer Referee Directives USSF Position Papers USSF 7+7: Sending Off & Cautionable Offenses [pdf] 7+7 Cautionable Sending Off Offences 2010 USSF pdf AYSO Guidance for Referees & Coaches 2009 [pdf] AYSO National Referee Program Manual 2009 [pdf]

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South Pasadena • San Marino
AYSO Region 214

Highlights of Special Rules for U6 &U8 matches
Fall 2010

• These games not competitive; game scores are not kept and there are no league champions.
•  All free kicks are INDIRECT: goals are not allowed directly from a free kick.
•  There are no penalty kicks.
•  If an attacking team is awarded a foul in the defending team’s goal area, the ball is moved just outside the goal area, close to the point of infraction. (Actually, this is not a special law, it is standard FIFA.)
•  No offside calls.
•  No red or yellow cards.
•  On throw-ins, all opposing team members must be at least 5 yards away from the ball.

• 15 minute half (5-10 minute break at half-time)
• Number of players during play - Max: 6 Min: 5
• No goal keepers.
• No corner kicks: no matter who kicks the ball over the goal line, if no goal is scored, the defending team puts the ball back into play with an indirect free kick from anywhere within its own goal area, ie, a goal kick.
• For all free kicks, the opposing team must be at least 5 yards away.

• 20 minute half (5-10 minute break at half-time)
• Number of players during play - Max: 7 Min: 5
•  Goal keepers are introduced in U8, but no player may be a keeper for more than 2 quarters.
• Corner kicks are awarded (to attackers when a defender kicks the ball across the goal line but no goal is scored).
• Coaches are not allowed on field during play (unless requested by the referee).
• For all free kicks, the opposing team must be at least 8 yards away.

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2.1	Player Eligibility. In order to comply with AYSO rules regarding balanced teams, only eligible players assigned to a team can participate in that team’s games. The assignment of players to a team can only be done by the Team Formation Committee. No players may be transferred or traded without the written approval of the Team Formation Committee AND Commissioner.
2.2	Player Registration Forms. Each coach must have in his or her possession at all games (both regional and inter-regional), practices, scrimmages, and at all other team gatherings, a registration/medical release form, as provided by the region, with the original signature of the player’s parent or guardian.

3.1	Minimum Number of Players. Except for divisions U6, U8 and U10, a minimum of 7 players shall constitute a team. A scheduled game shall not begin or be continued if one or both teams cannot field 7 eligible players. U6 will play 6-a-side with a minimum of 5 players constituting a team. Players from the opposing team may be used for this purpose. U8 will play 7-a-side with 5 players constituting a team. U10 teams will play 7-a-side with a minimum of 5 players constituting a team.
3.2	Lineup Cards. At least 5 minutes before the scheduled starting time, the coach shall provide the referee with a completed lineup card for the game. The card shall list each player on the team in numerical order by jersey number. Absent players shall be noted on the card, along with the reason for their absence. The card should also show the team number, the division, the name of the coach and assistant coach, the game date, the game time and the game site. Divisions U8 will use lineup cards beginning the third game of the season. Divisions U6 will use lineup cards in the second half of the season.   After the completion of a game, the referee shall complete the lineup cards, noting thereon the final score and the number of the winning team. The referee shall also complete the “sportsmanship” section on the reverse side of the card. The card shall be signed by the referee and the assistant referees and deposited by the referee in the appropriate box provided at the field.
3.3	Starting Time and Game Forfeitures. Teams must be present and ready for an equipment check by the referee at least 5 minutes before the scheduled starting time. At that time, the captain of each team should present to the referee a properly inflated game ball from which the referee may choose. If a team is not ready to play within 5 minutes after the scheduled starting time with at least 7 players for Divisions U12-U14 and with at least five players for Divisions U6, U8 & U10, the referee shall declare a game forfeiture with the team that is ready to play being declared the winner by a score of 1-0.
3.4	Commencement of Game without Referee. If the scheduled referee has not appeared by the scheduled starting time, and if a substitute cannot be found, each coach, or his or her designee, shall referee the game using a two-referee system. If the coaches agree, a single referee may be designated by the coaches, in which event each team shall provide a club assistant referee.
3.5	Cancellation of Game Due to Weather. Unless previously notified by the Commissioner or his designee, all teams must appear and be ready to play at the scheduled time. The referee shall have discretion to determine whether a scheduled game should be canceled (or terminated during play) due to weather or other conditions affecting the safety of the players. Rescheduling of canceled games shall be at the discretion of the Commissioner.

4.1	Division U6   (Under 6) U8   (Under 8) U10 (Under 10) U12 (Under 12) U14 (Under 14) U16 (Under 16) U19 (Under 19)	Duration of Games Two halves, not to exceed 16 minutes each Two halves, not to exceed 20 minute each. Two halves, not to exceed 25 minute each. Two halves, not to exceed 30 minute each. Two halves, not to exceed 35 minute each. Two halves, not to exceed 40 minute each. Two halves, not to exceed 45 minute each.
4.2.	Quarter Breaks. Approximately midway through each half the referee shall stop the game in order to permit substitutions to be made. The stoppage shall be made when the ball is not-in-play and prior to the appropriate restart (i.e., throw-in, goal-kick, corner-kick, kick-off, free-kick, penalty-kick or dropped ball). This stoppage of play is referred to as the “quarter break.”   The quarter break is only for the purpose of substituting players. No player is allowed to leave the field during the quarter break except for substitution purposes. Players may come to the touchline for water and coaches instructions. Coaches and spectators are not allowed on the field at quarter breaks.   The quarter break shall be approximately one minute and shall end when the referee signals to resume play. Unless the referee notifies the coaches in advance of the game (and due to time constraints) the referee shall not stop the clock during the quarter breaks. There are no quarter breaks for division U16 and U19 games, where the free substitution rule applies.
4.3.	Shortened Games. Prior to the start of a game, and after advising the coaches for both teams, the referee shall have the discretion to shorten the duration of the game if the referee believes that it is necessary in order to comply with the time schedule for games to be played on that field. This discretion should only be exercised in unusual cases where the game cannot be started any earlier than 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time due to no fault of either team (see “Game Forfeit” for the rule which applies when a team is not ready to play within 5 minutes after the scheduled starting time). This includes, but is not limited to, delays caused by serious injury.

5.1	Three-Quarter Rule. Except for divisions U16 and U19 and late arriving players (see below), each player present at the start of the game must play at least three-quarters of the game. This rule applies to all Region 214 games. A two-quarter rule applies to games played between regions. The three-quarter rule does not apply to overtime periods during playoff games.
5.2	Substitutes Reporting to Referee. All substituting players must report to the referee at the halfway line before being substituted. No player may be substituted without recognition of the referee. The referee shall note all substitutions on the lineup cards.
5.3	Divisions U6 - U14 Substitutions. For divisions U6 through U14 games, substitutions may only be made at the quarter break and at half-time.
5.4	Substitution for Injuries. A coach may substitute for an injured player, in which case the injured player may not return until the start of the next quarter. Only the injured player is credited with play during that quarter regardless of the actual time played. The coach may choose to play short, in which case the injured player shall be allowed to return during the quarter in which he or she was injured. Returning injured players will only be allowed to enter the game during a stoppage of play when that player’s team has possession of the ball. No player is permitted to return without recognition and authorization by the referee.
5.5	Late Arriving Players. Except for division U16 and U19 games, if a player arrives during, but before the end of the first quarter, the player must play all of the remaining three quarters of the game. If the player arrives after the start of the second quarter, the player must play all of the remaining quarters of the game (beginning with the next quarter after the player arrives). For division U16 and U19 games, a player who arrives before the end of the first half must play a minimum of one-half of the remainder of the game; a player arriving after the start of the second half must play at least one half of the remaining game after the player arrives.
5.6	15 Player Rule U14 and U12. All players play 3 quarters when teams have 14 or 13 players at the start of play. If all 15 players show up at the start of play, one player is designated to play two quarters. Once a player plays two quarters they must play at least 3 quarters for the remainder of the season.
5.7	Time in Goal. Except for divisions U6 and U8, there are no limitations on how many quarters a player may play in goal. For division U8, no player may play goal for more than half the game. There are no goalkeepers for division U6.

6.1	Division U6 and U8     U10 and U12     U14, U16, U19	Ball Size Size 3. 23.0 to 25.0 inches in circumference and between 10 and 12 ounces in weight   Size 4. 25.0 to 26.5 inches in circumference and between 12 and 14 ounces in weight   Size 5. 26.5 to 28.0 inches in circumference and between 14 and 16 ounces in weight.
6.2	Uniforms. At all games players shall wear the uniforms given to their teams by the region. For Region 214 games only, the referee shall have discretion to permit a player to wear different colored socks and non-regulation shorts. The referee shall be liberal in allowing such differences provided that they will not cause any confusion in identifying players.   Goalkeepers may wear different colored socks provided that if they play on the field the referee must approve the use of different colored socks in accordance with the rule above. The goalkeeper must wear a jersey that is a different color from that worn by his or her team, from the color jersey of the other team, and from the color of the referees’ jerseys.   In the event that the uniforms of both teams are similar in color, the referee shall have the discretion to require that the home team (first team listed on the schedule) wear pennies over their uniform jersey.
6.3	Shoes. Regulation soccer shoes (no toe cleat), gym shoes, or sneakers (with or without rubber cleats) are permissible in all AYSO games.
6.4	Shinguards. No player is permitted to participate in any game, practice or scrimmage unless the player is wearing shinguards.
6.5	Casts and Splints. Players are not permitted to participate in any games, practices, or scrimmages if the player is wearing a cast or splint, regardless of whether the cast or splint is hard, soft, or wrapped.
6.6	Other Items. Players may not wear any type of jewelry during games, practices and scrimmages. Players may not wear during games, practices, and scrimmages anything which may be dangerous to either themselves or other players. The referee has the discretion to determine whether an item that a player may be wearing must be removed before that player is permitted to play. Although the region encourages the use of safety glasses (i.e., sports goggles), there is no rule precluding a player from playing with regular prescription glasses (non-prescription sun-glasses are not, however, permitted). Goal keepers may, with the referee’s permission, be permitted to wear baseball type hats.

7.1	Sideline Participation. Coaches shall limit their sideline participation during games to positive instruction and encouragement. Sideline participation shall be limited to 2 coaches from each team who shall remain on the same side of the field. Except for Division U6, no coach shall be permitted to coach except within the coaches’ area, whether or not the field is marked with a coaches’ area. This area is defined as follows: one yard back from the touch-line and extending 10 yards on both sides of the halfway line,
7.2	Negative Comments. Negative comments and complaints about refereeing are not permitted and the coach is subject to disciplinary action for violations of this rule.
7.3	Field of Play. Coaches, other game officials, spectators, and players who are not currently playing shall not enter the field of play unless requested by the referee.
7.4	Spectator Control. The team coach is responsible for controlling the spectators on his or her team’s side of the field. The referee has the power to caution or eject a coach for failure or refusal to control the actions of spectators after the coach has been requested to do so by the referee.   It is not the referee’s responsibility to deal with spectator problems – that is the coach’s responsibility. In addition to cautioning or ejecting the coach, the referee has discretion to either suspend or terminate the game if in his or her discretion such stoppage is necessary due to the misconduct of spectators and the failure or refusal of the coach to effectively control that misconduct. The referee’s decision to caution or eject the coach, or to suspend or terminate the game is final and is not subject to protest.
7.5	Discipline. The Laws of the Game do not provide that coaches may be carded. Only players may be issued yellow or red cards by the referee.  Players Referees are strongly discouraged from issuing yellow or red cards to U10 players. Coaches need to cooperate with referees to curtail any behavior that would warrant a yellow/red card. If any player in U10-U12-U14 receives 4 yellow cards it shall equal a red card for that player and he/she will be restricted from playing in the following game in addition to any penalties that result from receiving a red card. There will be no exceptions. Coaches/Spectators While cards may not be shown to Coaches/ Spectators, the Laws permit the referee to deal with misconduct by coaches and spectators. In the event of such misconduct, such as, for example, the expression of negative comments or dissent, entering the field of play without the referee’s permission, coaching outside the coaches’ area, using foul or abusive language, or engaging in violent conduct, the referee has discretion to eject the coach from the game, and/or to suspend or terminate the game and declare a forfeiture.   In most instances, except in the case of violent conduct or the use of foul or abusive language, the referee is requested to warn the coach that continuation of such conduct may result in ejection, suspension or termination of the game. However, the referee’s decision to eject a coach, or to suspend or terminate a game is final and is not subject to protest.   If a coach is ejected from a game, or if the game is terminated as a result of the misconduct of a coach, the coach is automatically ineligible from coaching the team’s next scheduled game. In addition, the coach may be subject to further disciplinary action at the discretion of the Regional Coach Administrator and Commissioner.

South Pasadena • San marino AYSO REGION 214 Referee TRAINING   Region 13 Pasadena  @ the R13 Club House ►click for directions/map    711 West Woodbury Rd., Altadena * Saturday, July 31, 2010 * Saturday, August 7, 2010 * Saturday, August 21, 2010 * Saturday, August 28, 2010 U8 Official 8:00 am to 12:00 noon -for U6-U8 divisions Upgrade Course 11:00 am to 6:00 pm  -for currently certified U8 Officials that are ready to upgrade to Regional Referee Regional Referee  8:00 am to 6:00 pm -for new Refs in the U10 or above divisions with no prior Ref training   Leo Nedeff Referee Camp December 2010 -For all referee training beyond the Regional Referee. Upgrade your training in preparation for the All-Star Season @ Area 1C's Leo Nedeff Referee Camp, hosted by Region 214 @ South Pasadena High School! INSTRUCTIONS TO SIGN-UP FOR REFEREE TRAINING COURSES & AS AN AYSO VOLUNTEER ON: www.eayso.org     1.     Log-on to www.eayso.org using your Email and Password 2.     If you have not already done so, Apply as a NEW volunteer or CONTINUING volunteer for this year  and be sure to sign up as a referee or coach. 3.     Click on “Enroll to take a class” 5.     On the Course Signup Screen enter  for State enter "CA" and  for Section  enter "1".  Choose the type of course you want to take from the dropdown menu and click “search” 6.     Click the dot next to the course you wish to take, then click “Course Signup” 7.     Your name should appear under the “Volunteers”. Click the box next to your name then click “Add Attendee to Program Roster”   You can also sign up for courses in any of the regions if you are unable to attend on the dates offered in Region 214.  Regions in our Area include: 2-Arcadia 13-Pasadena 40-San Gabriel 60-Alhambra 88-Glendale 98-Temple City 908-South El Monte 1304-Boyle Heights   **Send TWO (2)** copies of your ***SIGNED*** VOLUNTEER FORM to AYSO Region 214's PO Box: Attn: CVPA AYSO Region 214 PO BOX 214 South Pasadena, CA 91031   i.am.ayso		Annual General Referee Meeting Wed, August 25 6:00-7:00 pm: Unform & referee Supply Pick-Up 7:00-8:30 pm: Annual General referee Mtg. Region 214's General Referee Meeting @ the South Pas Library Community Room, will include: Uniform & Referee Supply Pick-Up, Info on signing up for games on www.Arbitersports.com , Law Changes Refresher, Infoormation on Ref Resources, Mentorship & More ! Questions ???? Contact Scott Corr-Robinett@ coachscott@valleyraiders.com ► 1115 El Centro St on the North side of the library  on El Centro St. - click for map to the library Weeknight Workshops Sept 21, 7-9 pm Sept 28, 7-9 pm Oct 5, 7-9 pm Join us for presentations & discusssion of the Laws of the Game & game management technique/ strategy. Check back for the agenda! @ the So. Pasadena Senior Center ►1102 Oxley St. click for map Open Observations beginning in Sept.   Open observations will feature National, Advanced & Intermediate Refs at work with Mentor led discussions on the touchline. Check the ref page & weekly newsletter for the schedule ! Team Referee      U6 & U8: referee your own child's game. (non-competitive) - U10-U12: referee the game before your child's game. -U10-U12: start out as an AR-move to the center later  -U10-U12: 1st or 2nd year Regional Referee in Region 214; since every Team Referee has no game on those weeks when his/her child plays in the first game of the day,Team Referees are expected to “make up” those games during the season, such as at playoffs.    ArbiterSports.com Program   -a web based scheduling tool used in Region 214 that allows each referee to“log in” and select the games that best fit an individual’s skill and calendar.    ArbiterSports.com Referee   -a Regional or higher level Referee using the ArbiterSports.com Program to self-select games that fit her/his schedule.   Pro-Referee -A youth referee. CONTACT US:     REGIONAL REFEREE  ADMINISTRATOR   Scott-Corr Robinett:   coachscott@valleyraiders.com      REGIONAL REFEREE  ADMINISTRATORS Ref Scheduling: Anne Louit anneayso@earthlink.net   Ref Instruction: Don Gibbs dgibbs@socal.rr.com       Team Refs: Bill Ketel bketel@msn.com      PRO-Referees: Leo Parker leo.parker@parkerresnick.com

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what does it take to be a Referee?
AYSO Region 214, South Pasadena • San Marino is committed to a friendly atmosphere! No experience necessary ! We’ll train you, mentor you and support you. Most Moms & Dads make fine referees  • Occasional short sprints • Common Sense Volunteer this season & your child will remember it for a lifetime ! 1. Register as an AYSO Volunteer @ www.eayso.org ►instructions; click & scroll down 2. Submit 2 copies of your signed volunteer form ►address @bottom of this page 3. Sign-up for & complete a half-day or day long course: REFEREE TRAINING:   Region 13 Pasadena  @ the R13 Club House ►click for directions/map    711 West Woodbury Rd., Altadena * Saturday, July 31 * Saturday, August 7 * Saturday, August 21 * Saturday, August 28 U8 Official: 8:00 am to 12:00 noon (for U6-U8 divisions) Upgrade Course: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm  (for currently certified U8 Officials that are ready to upgrade to Regional Referee) Regional Referee Course: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm  (for new Refs in the U10 or above divisions with no prior Ref training) Region 214 will reimburse/cover any training fees and will provide  all your equipment free of charge you can pick your uniform up @ our General Ref Mtg : August 25 ►click here more Info & More Ref Training		Becoming a Referee... Referees are as critical to soccer as players and coaches. In AYSO, the game can’t be played if there aren’t enough referees. If Regions don't have enough refs,registration is scaled back and kids who want to play in AYSO are turned away. It’s most common for a volunteer to begin their AYSO referee career by refereeing their own child’s game or at the lowr levels learnining along with their players. As they learn the rules, develop their own techniques for managing players, coaches and fans and gain an appreciation for how important the role of the referee is to a fun, fair and safe soccer experience, they often find it very rewarding to expand their knowledge and experience through AYSO’s advanced training and certification process. AYSO’s referee training is considered some of the best in the U.S. and includes both in-person courses in your community and online opportunities. Soccer knowledge is a plus, but is certainly not required. The AYSO referee training will give you all you need to know to have a terrific experience on the field! You referee one game each week; the season is 11 weeks. - U6 & U8: referee your own child's game. (non-competitive) - U10-U12: referee the game before your child's game. -for U10-U12, start out as an AR-move to the center later  CONTACT US: Region 214’s Assistant Ref Administrator: Anne Louit @: anneayso@earthlink.net   ♦ **Send TWO (2)** copies of your ***SIGNED*** VOLUNTEER FORM to AYSO Region 214's PO Box: Attn: CVPA AYSO Region 214 PO BOX 214 South Pasadena, CA 91031

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