2013 TASO Chapter Online Meeting

2013 TASO Chapter Online Meeting

December 21, 2013

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UIL Regional/State Tournament Observation

– Match Control/Foul Recognition 8

– Knowledge of the NFHS Rules 7

– Fitness 6

– High Profile Game Experience 7


From UIL:

– Regional/State Tournament is not a training ground

• No up and coming referees– Only the best referees should be nominated


UIL Regional/State Tournament Selection Process

– UIL makes selection

– TASO submits recommendations

– List to TASO by Feb 1

– List to UIL by Mar 1


UIL Regional/State Tournament Nomination

– Written Test Score >90, correct to 100

– Physical Test – USSF 07 or NISOA Nat after June 1st

– Experience

– Assessment (recommended)

– Thinks like an USSF 05 and above


NFHS Rules Specifics

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Interpretations

Every District, Play-off, Regional game

Is road to

State Tournament

We must apply the rules correctly


NFHS Rules = Laws of the Game + Rules of Competition


Rule 1 – The Field of Play

– Penalty Mark

• Two-foot line

• 9-in spot

– Goal must have net

– Goal post may be padded

• White

• Padding at least 1” thick

• At least 72” high



– When benches are on opposite sides

• Shall be placed diagonally

– No one is permitted directly behind either goal unless seated in bleachers

– Field conditions, weather, safety etc.

• Before game begins – host institution decides

• Once game begins – we decide



Interpretation:

1.2.1 Situation B: A game is to be played on a field where the home team's log obscures the halfway line and center circle. Ruling: Illegal. The game may be played.

Must file UIL incident report


Rule 2 – The Ball– Ball becomes deflated

• Stop game

• Drop ball

• Only two opposing players can take part

– Balls shall include the NFHS Authenticating mark

• 3 or more

– At least 2 ball holders

Must file UIL Incident Report for non compliance


Rule 3 – The Players and Substitutes

– Each team shall designate a team captain

• Is the team's representative

• May address an official on matters of interpretation

• May address an official to obtain essential information

– Roster must be given to referee 5 mins before game time

• Game shall not begin until this is complete



– Players, coaches, bench personnel may be added to roster after the start of play

– Winner of coin toss

• Kick-off or which end to defend

– Once beckoned substitute becomes a player and must enter the game



Substitution:

– Either team – unlimited

• Between periods

– Either team – unlimited, can be directly from bench provided they report to score table and beckoned by referee

• When a goal is scored

• When a player is injured and removed from the field



Substitution:

– Either team – unlimited, provided they have reported to score table prior to play is stopped and beckoned by the referee

• Goal kick

• When a player from either team is cautioned (substitute for cautioned player can come directly from bench)

• When a player from either team is disqualified (goalkeeper can come directly from bench)

• When a player is required to leave due to communicable disease concerns



Substitution:

– Team possession of ball – unlimited, provided they have reported to score table prior to play is stopped and beckoned by referee

• Throw in

• Corner kick

• Other team may sub – unlimited, provided they have reported to score table prior to play is stopped and beckoned by referee



Injured player:

– Field player

• Once clock is stopped player must leave field

– Goalkeeper

• If a coach or appropriate health-care professional are not permitted on the field GK may stay in the game even if clock is stopped

– If elects to play short

• Can re-enter at next stoppage

• Can not be replaced until next substitution opportunity for that team



Cautioned player:

– Must leave field

– May be replaced immediately with substitute come directly from bench

– May not re-enter until next substitute opportunity for that team

– If elects to play short can not be replaced until next substitute opportunity for that team



A team elects or is required to play short for reasons other than misconduct may have the player(s) re-enter at the next stoppage (Note: An improperly equipped player has not committed misconduct)

Substitute(s) entering during a PK (or KFTM) situation may not take the PK


Rule 3 – The Players and Substitutions

Interpretation:

Coaching during injury situations

Both coaches can give tactical or technical instructions from the touch line

A coach who is permitted to enter the field to attend to player(s) injury may give tactical or technical instructions while on the field


Rule 3 – The Players and Substitutions

Interpretation:

Concussion Management

If you decide that a player shows sign of concussion clearance from a health-care professional is required for the player to continue

Do not get into a debate as to who is “qualified” as a health-care professional

If there is no self-declared health-care professional present and the coach clears the player ask if the coach is acting as a health-care profession. If answer is yes let the player play.


Rule 4 – Player Equipment

Home team:

– Solid white jerseys and solid white socks (Varsity only)

– Shorts can be any color

Visiting team:

– Dark jerseys

– Shorts can be any color

– Both socks shall be the same color (not white) and design

• A single dominant color

• No bumble bee socks



Illegal Equipment

– Preventive refereeing

• Ask coach if players are legally and properly equipped

• Resolve any issues before starting game

– Illegal equipment discovered after game has started

• Caution head coach for the first illegally equipped player

• Caution any subsequent illegally equipped player, not the head coach

– Illegal equipped player(s) must leave field at next stoppage

• If deemed dangerous, stop play and remove player(s)

• May be replaced immediately or at next sub opportunity

• May not re-enter until next sub opportunity



Improper Equipment

– Preventive refereeing

• Ask coach if players are legally and properly equipped

• Resolve any issues before starting game

– Improper equipment discovered after game has started

• No caution should be given

– Improperly equipped player(s) must leave field at next stoppage

• If deemed dangerous, stop play and remove player(s)

• No replacement until next sub opportunity

• May re-enter at next stoppage



Interpretation:

Multiple colored numbers on uniform is legal if clearly visible



Interpretation:

Team A players wear multi-color visible apparel under the jersey

If team is unable to correct the game shall be played

Must file UIL Incident Report



Interpretation:

Tape applied to the socks cannot change the basic color of the socks

Ankle brace is not considered tape

Can be any color

When worn on both ankles they must be the same color


Rule 5 – The Officials

– Authority begins 15mins prior to start of game

• Ends when officials leave the field and its surroundings

– Head coach must attend pre-game conference

– Must use official NFHS soccer signals

– Cards can be shown to players, coaches and bench personnel

– Instruct timer to correct/adjust clock when necessary

– Game report



Interpretations

Arrive game site 30 mins before kick-off (60 mins for play-off games)

Referee Uniform:

– Same color and sleeve length

– No long sleeve undergarment to be worn under short sleeve uniforms

– Shorts and Pants may be mixed as follows

• All shorts or all pants

• Referee - shorts, both ARs - pants

• Referee – pants, both ARs - shorts

• Dual Official – either both shorts or both pants

– Same style socks



Interpretation:

Conflict of Interest

The result of the game you are officiating affects the play-off advancement of another school that you have affiliation with



Interpretation:

A coach is disqualified

– A new “coach” may be added to the roster and continue coaching the team

Disqualified coach must leave “vicinity” of the field

• Stadium confine = vicinity

• Spectator bleachers = vicinity



Interpretation:

When asked by coaches to explain a foul

Use best judgment to accommodate

• If not in dissenting tone

• If not interfere with flow of the game


Rule 6 – Ball Holders, Timer and Scorer

– At least two ball holders provided by home team

• Visiting team may provide ball holders

– Have conference with timer

• When to stop clock

• When to start clock

– Adjust clock if necessary


Rule 6 – Ball Holders, Timer and Scorer

Interpretation:

Must file UIL incidental report if no ball holders from home team

Stop clock if ball holders are slow at critical game situations

Player retrieving ball is not time wasting

• Observe and wait …...........


Rule 7 – Duration of the Game and Length of Periods

– 2 x 40 mins halves

– May be shortened if agreed upon before the game begins by both coaches

– Second half may be shortened if agreed upon before second half begins by both coaches

– An official game if one complete half or more of the game has been played

Must file UIL Incident Report


Rule 7 – Duration of the Game and Length of Periods

Interpretation:

Individual School Districts may adopt overtime to break tie games

• 2 x 10 mins full overtime periods (not sudden victory)


Rule 9 – Ball In and Out of Play

– Whistle is required to restart play after a substitution is made

– Temporary Suspension

• IFK – if one team has clear possession

• Drop ball – if neither team has possession

– Drop ball

• Between two opposing players

• Other players may be positioned anywhere on the field provided they do not interfere with the drop-ball procedure


Rule 9 – Ball In and Out of Play

Interpretation:

Ball is not in play until it is kicked and moved

Merely taps or steps on the top of the ball has not put the ball in play


Rule 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

– Dangerous play

• playing in such a manner that could cause injury to– Opponent– Teammate– Self

– Coach may be cautioned or disqualified for

• Team misconduct

• Bench personnel misconduct where an individual can not be identified


Rule 12 – Fouls and Misconduct– Disqualification (players, substitutes, coaches, bench personnel)

• Violent conduct

• Taunting

• Subsequent caution

• Serious foul play

• Spitting

• Using insulting, offensive or abusive language or gesture

• Leaving the team area to enter the field where a fight or altercation is taking place unless summoned by an official


Rule 12 – Fouls and Misconduct

Interpretation:

Fighting Situation Disqualification

• “Leaving the team area to enter the field” is simply leaving the team area

• Not necessary need to actually enter the field


Rule 14 – Penalty Kick

– Stutter step is not permitted

• Must be continuous forward motion throughout the approach

– Violation by attacking team only

• Ball goes directly out of bounds/crossed goal line – Goal kick

• Rebound into play from goal/goalkeeper - IFK

• Saved and held by goalkeeper – Play continues

• Deflected out of bounds by goalkeeper - IFK



Interpretation:

Referee shall not whistle for the kick until and unless the goalkeeper is standing on the goal line between the goal posts and facing the field of play

The goal keeper is not allowed to come off the goal line by stepping backward or lunging forward until the ball is in play



Interpretation:

When a stutter step occurs before the ball is kicked

• Ball has not been properly put in play

• Referee should whistle as it occurs

• Kick must be re-taken

Kicker

• Verbal warning for first occurrence

• Caution for subsequent occurrence


Rule 15 – Throw-In

– Ball fails to enter the field of play before touching the ground or

– Ball enters field after touching the ground outside the field

• Award throw-in to the other team

– One hand throw-in due to physical impairment is permissible

Interpretation:

“Flip” throw-in is legal as along as it is performed in a manner which meets the requirements of Rule 15


Rule 16 – Goal Kick

– Once ball is placed the ball cannot be moved from one spot to another


Kicks From The Mark

Interpretation:

From the 6th kick on teams will continue to alternate kicks until one team attains one more goal than its opponent after each has had an equal number of kicks

If there is no winner after the 10th kick each coach will select any five eligible players from the roster to continue


UIL Policy

The use of noise makers including the playing of band is allowed in outdoor facilities

– Unless prohibited be individual school districts


UIL Requirements

An Incidental Report must be filed with UIL (every occurrence)

Ejections regarding players, coaches, bench personnel and fans

Use of non NFHS logo balls

Non-conforming player uniform and equipment

Non-conforming field markings including lines obscured by school logo or lines from other sports

No ball handlers

Any other NFHS rule non-conformance where game was played


Local Chapter Training Topics

Rule Changes from Previous Season

NFHS Rule Specifics (Rules of the Competition)

Differences between NFHS Rules and Laws of the Game

Dual System of Officiating

Interpretations

KFTM Procedures

UIL Incident Reports


Documents

2013 TASO Chapter Online Meeting