THE GLENGARRY SOCCER LEAGUE
Referee Package – 2010
Referee-In-Chief
Marc DeRepentigny 613-527-1568
REFEREE CHECKLIST
1. U16, U19 and Senior REFS MUST GIVE 24 HOURS NOTICE IF THEY CANNOT MAKE A GAME TO TAMMY MACSWEYN at 613-880-2065. If a ref doesn’t show up to a schedule game he or she will be fined the game fee. Please be aware that we are keeping track of games missed and deductions will be taken away at the end of the season.
2. You must dress in black and have a whistle, a stopwatch, caution cards (red & yellow), coin, pen and paper (to take down goal scorers and discipline). Note: sunglasses, earrings, necklaces or any kind of hat are not to be worn while officiating a game. If a referee doesn’t wear the proper attire, a fine, of amount to be determined, will be taken from the referee’s earnings. Make sure to bring another referee jersey of different color in case of matching with a team. For example, when Laggan is one of the teams, at any age, they usually wear black jerseys, which is the same as most ref jerseys.
3. All referees must be certified (excluding referees for U8 & under). If you have a level 4 certificate you must re-certify every year. The registration is now online. Once you have re-certified you will be eligible to referee. If you referee/line 5 or more games you will be reimbursed for ½ that amount. Should you re-certify late, there is a late fee and the GSL will not reimburse you for the late fee only the re-certification fee. Same applies for new referees taking the level 4 course for the first time. If you referee/line 5 or more games for the GSL you will be reimbursed for the course.
4. Arrive for your game 10 minutes early to make sure score sheets are completed. Players may arrive after the second half starts and still play providing their name is on the score sheet before half time. No names can be added after the second half starts; therefore the score sheet should be in your possession by half time.
5. Game Lengths: U6 2 x 20 minute halves
U8 2 x 25 minute halves
U10, U12 & U14 2 x 30 minute halves
U16 2 x 35 minute halves
U19 2 x 35 minute halves
Tier W 2 x 40 minute halves
Tier M 2 x 45 minute halves
Senior M & W 2 x 45 minute halves
Referees must deal with extreme fouls or repeated rule violations, including abuse of officials by players or coaches, with red and yellow cards as applicable and record these on the score sheet. Also referees are responsible in filling the proper incident sheet for each red card given. The report must contain all information pertaining to the incident so the Disciplinary committee can take proper retroaction. Allowing such play to go unpunished will lead to a more serious incident later.
6. After the game, record the score, goal scorers, and disciplinary cards on the score sheet. Have the coaches remove the names of any players not there, and ask them to sign the score sheet verifying that they agree with all the info. If you turn in a score sheet with out both coaches signatures on it, you will not be paid for the game. The ref keeps the original copy (top sheet) and leaves it in the mailbox of the GSL office (at Manulife Securities). This is imperative both for stats and for payment. If your score-sheet is not handed in you will not be paid.
7. Phone in all yellow and red cards given, within 48 hours, to players or coaches immediately following the game to Vivian Franklin (Discipline) at gsldiscipline@bellnet.ca or if necessary, at 527-3242. Make sure you have the proper name, number, team, division and date for the cards given.
Leave a message with all the details including your phone number in case he has any questions for you.
8. Referees are paid by mail or in person at the end of the season or on request with advance notice.
9. The league will not tolerate any abuse towards their officials by team officials, players, coaches or spectators!! If you are subjected to such abuse, note it on the score-sheet along with the name(s) of the individual(s), if possible, or at least the team for whom the spectator was supporting, and the league will investigate and address the problem with that team if applicable! Repeated offenses may result in the league authorizing the referee to eject the coach of the offending team from the game in future games in an effort to stop such abusive conduct!
10. Remind coaches to note any call-ups on the score-sheet.
11. Be open to pointers or suggestions that are made to you… these will help you to become a better referee. Remember, to be a referee sometime takes skin of stone but don’t be scared to make or admit mistakes. How else gain experience, if not learning from one’s mistake.
Rules Of The Game
The Number Of Players: U6, U8, U10 games are played by two teams, each consisting of not more than 7 players (one of which is a goaltender).
A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than 5 players.
Divisions U12, U14, U16, U19, Senior, and Tier II are played by two teams, each consisting of no more than 11 players (one of which is a goaltender).
A match may not start if either team consists of fewer than 7 players.
Substitution Procedure: To replace a player by a substitute, the following conditions should be observed:
1. The referee is informed before any proposed substitution is made.
2. A substitute should only enter the field to play after the player being replaced has left the field and after receiving a signal from the referee.
3. A substitution is completed when a substitute enters the field of play.
4. Own team throws –ins (the opposing team may substitute as well, but only if the team with the throw-in, calls a substitution first. However, both Men and Women at the Senior division, don’t have subs on throws), and all center kicks and all goals kicks.
Any of the other players may change places with the goaltender, provided that:
1. The referee is informed before change is made.
2. The change is made during a stoppage in the play.
If a substitute enters the field of play without permission of the referee:
1. Play has stopped.
2. The substitute is cautioned, shown the yellow card and required to leave the field of play.
3. Play is restarted with a drop ball at the place it was located when play was stopped.
If a player changes places with the goaltender without the permission of the referee:
1. Play continues.
2. The players involved in the change are cautioned and shown a yellow card.
If play is stopped to administer a yellow card, the match is restarted by an indirect kick, to be taken by a player of the opposing team from the place where the ball was located when play has stopped.
Players’ Equipment: A player must NOT use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to
himself or another player (this includes jewelry, hair clips, and watches).
The basic equipment of a player is: a jersey/shirt, short, socks, SHINPADS and running shoes/cleats. Shinpads are ABSOLUTELY MANDITORY…no child may be permitted on the field without PROPER shinpads! Players without shinpads are not allowed to participate in the game until proper shin protection is put on.
The goaltenders must wear a color that distinguishes him from his
teammates, the referee and the other team.
To Start And The Restart Of The Play: Team captains are called to the center, where a coin is
tossed. The team that wins the toss will decide which
goal they will defend in the first half of the match. The
team that loses the toss will take the kick off to start the
games.
A kick-off is a way of starting and restarting play:
1. At the start of the game.
2. After a goal is scored.
3. At the start of the second half.
A goal MAY be scored directly from the kick-off.
All players are on their own half of the field. The opponents of the team taking the kick-off are at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in the play. The ball is stationary on the center mark. The ball is kicked and moves forward. The kicker does NOT touch the ball a second time until it is touched by another player.
If a player touches the ball a second time before it has been touched by another player, an indirect kick is awarded to the opposing team to be taken from the place where the violation occurred.
A drop ball is a way of restarting the game after a temporary stoppage that becomes necessary, while the ball is in play, for injuries. The referee drops the ball at the place where it was located at the stoppage of the play. Play restarts when the ball touches the ground. The ball is dropped again, if:
1. It is touched by a player before it makes contact with the ground.
2. The ball leaves the field of play after the ball comes in contact with the ground, without a player touching it.
A free kick awarded to the defending team inside its
own goal area (6 yard box) is taken from any point within the goal area.
To Start And The Restart Of The Play Cont’d…….
An indirect kick awarded to the attacking team in its opponents’ goal area (6 yard box) is taken from the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the foul occurred.
A drop ball to restart the match after play has been temporarily stopped inside the goal area (6 yard box) takes place on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play has stopped.
Ball In And Out Of Play: The ball is out of play when:
1. It has entirely crossed the goal line or sideline whether on the ground or in the air.
2. Play has been stopped by the referee.
The ball is in play at all other times, including when:
1. It rebounds from a goalpost, crossbar or corner flag post and remains in the field of play.
2. It rebounds from the referee when he is in the field of play.
Offside: Will be called for U8 and up.
The player does not have to touch the ball to be offside. The player is penalized for being offside when there is an attempt to play the ball.
A player is in an offside position, if he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the SECOND LAST opponent (the goaltender is considered to be LAST opponent).
A player is NOT in an offside position, if:
1. He is in his own half of the field.
2. He is EVEN with the second last defender.
3. He is EVEN with the last two opponents.
A player in an offside position is only penalized if, at the moment the ball touches or is played by one of his teammates, he is, in the opinion of the referee, involved in the play by:
1. Interfering with the play.
2. Interfering with the opponent.
3. Gaining advantage by being in the position.
There is no offside offense, if a player receives the ball directly from :
1. A goal kick.
2. A throw in.
3. A corner kick.
For any offside offence, the referee awards an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken from where the offside occurred.
Fouls and Misconducts: A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team, if a player commits any of the following six offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
1. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.
2. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent.
3. Jumps at an opponent.
4. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent.
5. Pushes an opponent.
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team, if a player commits any of the following four offences:
1. Tackles an opponent to gain possession team, making contact with the opponent before touching the ball.
2. Holds an opponent.
3. Spits at an opponent.
4. Handles the ball with their hands deliberately (with the exception of the goaltender within his own penalty area --18 yard box).
A direct free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.
A penalty shot is awarded, if any of the above direct kick offences are committed by a player inside his own penalty area (18 yard box), provided that the ball is in play.
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, if a goaltender, inside his own penalty area (18 yard box), commits any of the following five offences:
1. Takes longer than 6 seconds to release the ball from his hands.
2. Touches the ball with his hands after it has been released from his possession and has not touched any other player (this is mainly when a goaltender bounces a ball while walking to gain more yards).
3. Picks up a ball that has been DELIBERATELY kicked, by the foot only, to him by a teammate.
4. Picks up a ball that has been thrown to him from a throw-in taken by a teammate, provided that it has not touched any other player.
5. Wastes too much time.
An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team, if a player, in the opinion of the referee:
1. Plays in a dangerous manner.
2. Impedes the progress of an opponent (obstruction).
3. Prevents the goaltender from releasing the ball from his hands (walks in front of the goaltender when he is about to kick or throw the ball).
4. Commits any other offence, which is not listed in the direct free kick list, for which play is stopped to caution of dismiss a player.
The indirect free kick is taken from where the offence occurred.
Disciplinary Offences: For a cautionable offence, a player is cautioned and shown a yellow card, if he commits any of the following seven offences:
1. Is guilty of unsporting behavior.
2. Shows objection by word or action.
3. Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game.
4. Delays the restart of play (walks in front of the ball when a free kick is being taken, kicks the ball away when the opponent goes to get it...).
5. Fails to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick or free kick (closer to the ball than 10 yards).
6. Enters or re-enters the field of play without permission of the referee.
7. Deliberately leaves the field of play without the permission of the referee.
For a dismissal offence, a player is sent off and shown the red card, if he commits any of the following seven offences:
1. Is guilty of a serious foul play.
2. Is guilty of violent conduct.
3. Spits at an opponent or any other person.
4. Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or penalty shot (taking a player down on a breakaway…).
5. Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent by deliberately handling the ball (stopping goal…).
6. Uses offensive, insulting or abusive language.
7. Receives a second caution (yellow card) in the same game.
Free Kicks: For both direct and indirect free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick
is taken and the kicker does not touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player.
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the opponent’s goal, a goal is awarded.
If a direct free kick is kicked directly into the teams’ own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team.
The referee indicates an indirect free kick by raising his arm above his head. He keeps his arm above his head until the kick has been taken and the ball is touched by another player or goes out of the play. A goal can only be scored, if the ball touches a second player before it enters the net (the second player can be any player on either team).
If an indirect kick is kicked directly into the opponent’s goal, a goal kick is awarded.
If an indirect kick is kicked directly into the teams’ own goal, a corner kick is awarded to the opposing team.
Direct or Indirect free kicks to the defending team:
1. All opponents must be at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in play. Also, a player that wasn’t originally in front of the ball when the call was made, cannot stand in front of the ball when it is placed and ready to be kicked. This player should be cautioned if he/she were to do so for delay of game. Same applies if the ball is kicked away deliberately after a call is made, should also be cautioned
2. All opponents remain outside the penalty area (18 yards box) until the ball is in play (when the free kick is to be taken from inside the penalty area --- 18 yard box).
3. The ball is in play when it is kicked directly beyond the penalty area (18 yard box).
4. A free kick is awarded in the goal area (6 yard box) is taken from any point inside that area (6 yard box).
Indirect free kicks to the attacking team:
1. All opponents must be at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in play.
2. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves.
3. An indirect free kick is awarded inside the goal area (6 yard box) is taken from that part of the goal area line (6 yard line) which runs parallel to the goal line, at the point nearest to where the foul occurred (all players that are positioned in front of the ball on the defending team must be lines up on the goal line if the ball is positioned closer to the goal line than 10 yards).
If, when a free kick is taken by the defending team from inside its own penalty area (18 yard box), the ball is not kicked directly into play, the kick is retaken.
If, after the ball is in play, the kicker touches the ball a second time before it has touched another player, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, the kick to be taken from the place where the foul occurred.
Handball results in the opposing team being awarded a direct free kick from where the handball occurred (unless it occurs in the penalty area ---18 yard box--- then a penalty shot is awarded).
If the goaltender picks up a ball that has been thrown-in or passed back to them (from the foot only) by a teammate, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team at the point where the goaltender picked up the ball (unless the goaltender picks the ball up outside of the penalty area --- 18 yard box --- then a direct free kick is awarded.
Penalty Shots: A penalty shot is awarded against a team which commits one of the ten offences for which a direct free kick is awarded, inside its own penalty area (18 yard box) and while the ball is in play.
A goal may be scored directly from a penalty shot.
The ball is placed 12 yards away from the goal line centered with the net.
The defending goaltender remains on his line, facing the kicker, between the goal posts until the ball has been touched.
The players other than the kicker are located outside the penalty are (18 yard box), behind the penalty mark and at least 10 yards away from the ball.
The player taking the penalty shot can NOT touch the ball a second time until it has touched another player (the goal posts and cross bar do NOT count as a second player… therefore the kicker can NOT score off of a rebound from any post, unless the goaltender or another player has touched the ball).
The ball is in play when the ball is touched and moves forward.
The referee asks the goaltender as to when they are ready, then signals for the kick by blowing the whistle.
If the kicker does not take the kick properly (kicks before the whistle) and a goal is scored, then the kick is retaken. However, if the ball does not go in, then a goal kick is taken.
If the goaltender does not take the kick properly (leaves the line before the ball is touched) and a goal is scored, the goal is awarded. However, if the ball does not go in, then the kick is retaken.
If a teammate of the kicker enters the penalty area (18 yard box) or moves in front or within 10 yards of the ball and a goal is scored, the kick is retaken. However, if the ball does not go in, then a goal kick is awarded. If the kicker touches the ball a second time before another player has touched it (or plays the ball on a rebound from any of the posts), then the play is stopped and restarted with an indirect free kick awarded to the defending team.
If a teammate of the goaltender enters the penalty area (18 yard box) or moves in front or within 10 yards of the ball and a goal is scored, then the goal is awarded. However, if the ball does not go in, then the kick is retaken.
If a player from both teams violates the rules (at the same time) during a penalty kick, the kick is retaken.
Throw-Ins: A goal can NOT be scored directly from a throw-in.
A throw-in is awarded when the entire ball passes over the sideline, either in the air or on the ground.
The throw-in is taken from the point that the ball left the field of play.
The player must face the field of play, have both feet touching the ground behind the line, use both hands and deliver the ball from behind and over his head.
The thrower may NOT touch the ball again until it has been touched by another player.
The ball is in play immediately when it enters the field of play.
If the thrower touches the ball again before another player has touched it, then an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team, to be taken from the point where the foul occurred.
If the goaltender picks up the ball thrown to him directly from his teammate, then an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team where the goaltender touched the ball (unless he is outside of the penalty area --- 18 yard box --- then a direct free kick is awarded).
If a player unfairly distracts or impedes the thrower, he is cautioned and shown a yellow card for delay of game.
If the throw is not taken properly, then a throw-in is awarded to the opposing team from the same point.
A player may NOT be called offside on a throw-in, but if the ball is deflected, tipped or passed to a player in an offside position, by a teammate, from a throw-in, then the offside is called.
Goal Kicks: A goal MAY be scored directly form a goal kick, but only against an opposing team.
A goal kick is awarded when the whole ball, having last touched a player of the attacking team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored.
The goal kick may be taken from any point within the goal area (6 yard box).
Opponents must remain outside of the penalty area (18 yard box) until the ball is in play. No player may touch the ball until it has left the penalty area (18 yard box). The kicker can NOT touch the ball a second time until it has been played by another player.
If the ball does not leave the penalty area (18 yard box), then the kick is retaken.
Goal Kicks Cont’d….
If a player plays the ball a second time before another player has touched the ball outside of the penalty area (18 yard box), then an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the point of the foul.
A goaltender is allowed unlimited steps while carrying the ball, but must release the ball 6 seconds after having picked it up. The goaltender still may NOT bounce the ball, or put it down and pick it up again.
Corner Kicks: A goal MAY be scored directly from a corner kick, but only against the opposing team.
A corner kick is awarded when the whole ball, having last touched a player of the defending team, passes over the goal line, either on the ground or in the air, and a goal is not scored.
The ball is placed inside the corner arc at the nearest corner flag. The corner flag is NOT moved. The opponents must remain at least 10 yards from the ball until it is in play. The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves. The kicker may NOT play the ball a second time, until another player has touched it.
If the kicker touches the ball a second time before another player plays it, then an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team where the foul occurred.
A player can NOT be offside on a corner kick.
Mercy Rule: (For Minors Only)
Once there is an 8-goal difference (5 goals for Micro) the game is officially over. At this point the coaches agree to either turn the game into a practice or end the game. NO other goals will counted after the 8/5 goal difference. However discipline will continue to be recorded. This rule applies to all micro and minor divisions.
Note: For all U19 and up games, only certified C4 or C3 officials will be able to referee and line any of these games. For assigning of the referees for these matches is done by the Referee in Chief, all lower divisions, the home coach assigns for their own game. As for linesmen, use them, the respective referee is responsible to make that there are two certified linesmen officiating. Otherwise, disciplinary action will be taken for those who do not show up prepared or who do not show up at all.
Play Off Format for Minors
Ø If no team has a leading score at the end of regulation time, all minor play off games will be decided by two 10 minutes sudden death. If the full 20 minutes are played, penalty shots will be used to decide the winner.
Ø For penalty shots, five shooters are chosen from the players on the field. If there is still a tie, then the shooters go one and one, with the players on the field until someone wins.
Ø Playoff games are on a one game knock-out basis. Those teams that move on will play a final championship game at the Alexandria Park.
Ø The league is responsible for assigning refs for all playoff games.
Rule modifications for G.S.L. only:
Sliding In both Tier II divisions, slide tackling an opposing player is not permitted. Referee’s discretion, to caution or send off the player punishable for the foul depending on its severity. However, players are allowed to slide to save the ball from going out, putting it or stopping it from going into the net, as long as no player challenges or is near the slider. Also both teams can substitute on their own throw-ins and only on the opposing one if that team first decided to substitute. U10 and lower, no sliding is permitted! Unless to save a ball from passing a line with no one around challenging it.
All divisions In the G.S.L., a player must clearly identify himself when calling for a ball using non general terms such as “I got it!”, “Mine”, etc.
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