AYSO Region 43 () 2014 Referee Refresher Meeting

AYSO Region 43 (http://www.ayso43.org) 2014 Referee Refresher Meeting

Agenda Region 43 Update for 2014 Division Structure Referee to-do List Laws of the Game - Refresher Quiz AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher2

Region 43 Board Members Commissioner Rajesh Manglore Registrar Jessica Speiser Treasurer Ian Loughran Division Commissioner Cheryl House, Lorie Boyd Referee Administrator Ben Loebner, Brent Rolland Referee Director of Instruction Laurent Delamare Coach Administrator Chuck Yort, Vladimir Ivanovic Coach Director of Instruction Chuck Yort CVPA Joanne Mungall Safety Director/Fields Commissioner Steve Brocksen Scheduling/Marketing Jon Jacob AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher3 For contact information, check the Board List on WebYouthSoccer

Referee Support Team for 2014 Referee Administrator: Ben Loebner, Brent Rolland Director of Instruction: Laurent Delamare Scheduler: Ben Loebner, Brent Rolland Referee Equipment: Laurent Delamare Area 2A Staff (ayso2a.org) (Portola Valley - 25, Palo Alto 26, Los Altos 43, Sunnyvale 44, Mountain View 45, Menlo Park/Atherton 109) Area 2A Director: J. Drew Van Horne Area Dir. of Ref. Assessment: Lowell Sears Area Referee Administrator: Beau James Area Referee Instructor: Stephen Hansen Area Assignor (U16/19): Tapas Majumdar AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher4

Region 43 Referees ~60 active referees For ~650 players and ~50 teams above U6 Hopefully +30 referees after fall training. ~20 training sessions! Training in other regions too Youth referees program continues Community service points + Goodies ~ 14 active senior refs Many refs can be mentors for new parents/youth Areas Intermediate Ref training in October AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher5

To all of you for volunteering your time for the kids! AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher6

Referee Recruitment & Retention You can help recruit: Share your AYSO experience w/ people Explain that its easy and fun Not very time consuming compared to You can help with retention: Help mentor a new referee in U8/U10 Tuesday Pizza Nights @ Mountain Mikes Help new parents on the same field Dont hesitate to ask for support for yourself AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher7

Refs Helping Refs Each season is an opportunity to gain more experience Learn from other refs at each game Dont be shy -- ask questions Report problems as soon as they occur Tuesdays pizza night every other week Talk it out sessions to share your experience with other refs and coaches + some presentations AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher8

Referee Toolbox Navigation AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher9 http://www.ayso43.org/referees/more-resources/referees-toolbox/

U8 Divisions Teams: 8x U8G, 10x U8B Still at Rosita this year! 2 teams 5v5 on parallel fields (min 4, max 6) Try to synchronize start/stop with other field No goal keeper, and no planting defender in goal Each team provides a ref (i.e. self-scheduled) Important to enter game cards in WebYouthSoccer AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher11

U8 Divisions AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher12 http://www.ayso43.org/referees/more-resources/u7-u8-procedures/

U10 Divisions Teams: 8x U10B, 8x U10G Games at Almond U10 is 7v7 (min 5) 9-10 players on team No misconduct cards (mental injury) 1 AR from each team (only CR will be scheduled) No trained AR on the line? Dont worry about offside Gain experience/confidence with more games AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher13

U10 Divisions AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher14 http://www.ayso43.org/referees/more-resources/referee-help/

U12 Divisions Teams: 4x U12B, 4x U12G All games at Santa Rita except for some away games Interlock with Sunnyvale and Portola Valley 9v9 play (7 min, 9 max) (~11 on a team) Identical fielded team sizes (within 1 player) Less than 7 = forfeit (swap players = scrimmage) Rare if ever misconduct cards Season ends with Area tournament if qualified CR is neutral (Intermediate badge is desired) AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher15

Player Cards Personal Interaction Between Referees, Coaches, & Players Fun Pride AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher16 http://www.aysostore.com/AYSO-PLAYER- ID-CARDS/productinfo/AY%2DCS003/

Coaches Referees introduction to Coaches Obtain player card ring Player line-up Referees introduction to players One Referee calls players via card ring Another Referee checks player equipment AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher17 Check-in Process Fun Pride

U14 Divisions Teams: 2x U14B, 1x U14G Boys games at Hillview, Girls games at Egan (track). Interlocked with neighboring regions Standard FIFA rules with AYSO sub and times 11v11 play (7 min, 11 max) (between 15 20 players per team!) Less than 7 = forfeit. (swap players => scrimmage) Misconduct cards as needed Area tournament play possible; standings kept Only experienced referees You represent region 43 referees for other teams AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher18

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher19 U16/U19 Divisions Teams one U19B, zero U16B, U16G and U19G Play on Sunday at Rosita for home games Referee scheduling handled by the Area assignor (need Intermediate badge or higher) Pre-season meeting on TO BE ANNOUNCED. Standard FIFA rules with AYSO subs and time See Area 2A doc at ayso2a.org 11v11 play (7 min, 11 max) 3 Referees; all neutral; 40 or 45 minute half Free substitution rules Misconduct cards as needed

Region 43 Calendar (2014 Season) Sun, Aug 24 Mandatory referees meeting Mon, Aug 25Fields available and practices can begin (NOTE: U6 does not hold practices) Sat, Sept 6Opening games (U6 U14) Sun, Sept 7Opening games (U16 & U19) TBD Referee appreciation day AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher20

Region 43 Calendar (2014 Season) TBDPicture day at Santa Rita School TBDLASD walk-a-thon (U10/U12 games moved to Sun) TBDMake-up picture day Sat, Nov 8U6 U14 regular season ends Sun, Nov 9 U16/U19 season ends (including playoffs) Sat/Sun, Nov 15/16U10/U12/U14 regional tournaments Fri, Nov 14Volunteer appreciation party (families included) Sat/Sun, Dec 6-7U12-14 area tournament Sat/Sun, Dec 13-14U12-14 section tournament AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher21

Season check-list eAYSO.org volunteer registration is an annual requirement Contact [email protected] for questions, ID check, etc. AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher23

Season check-list AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher24

Season check-list (contd) Update your WYS preferences Make sure youre subscribed to our Yahoo group with a current email Review laws + AYSO 43 policy of play Check your equipment Get in shape! First games in 2 weeks, Sept 6 AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher25

WYS Referee Preferences Page AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher26

Field Instructions Same combo for goals and field boxes (6778) Always check that goals are anchored Check that goals are put away correctly after the last game of the day Remember to put the flags in the field box! Remind teams to leave the fields clean Report equipment problems a.s.a.p. AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher27

Game Assignments Scheduling done on WebYouthSoccer (except U8 games, and U10 ARs) Keep your availability up-to-date Check and reply to assignments early each week Tell scheduler if youd like more CR assignments Problems or questions? Call or send email, but dont wait until the last minute. Thanks! Arrive 20 minutes before your game Contact other referees in advance if your schedule is tight AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher 28

Game Assignments We wont always have 3 refs per games Consider helping before or after your childs game Check Region Game grid to see where else you can help AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher29

Game Assignments Print your own line-up cards Coaches pre-filled cards may not match reality ARs mark playing times CR enters game record online after the game AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher30

FIFA Laws Law 3 : Maximum number of substitutes changed in 2013 from 7 to 12. (no impact on AYSO because subs are not limited) Law 11-Offside: Additional clarification last year of definitions of what constitutes interfering with an opponent and a rebound Law 11 has not changed - Continue to call as usual Interfering with an opponent includes: Obstructs an opponents vision Arrives at the ball at the same time as opponent 50-50 ball with goalkeeper to prevent collision A rebound does not constitute control of the ball and does not reset the offside condition AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher32

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher33 Law 5. the referee FIFA: The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are nal. The referee may only change a decision on realizing that it is incorrect or on the advice of an assistant referee provided that he has not restarted play or terminated the match. AYSO: Its OK to make mistakes, you wont be fired. Move on and focus on the game. (If you blow your whistle you always need a restart: dropped ball, etc.)

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher34 Law 6. the assistant referee FIFA: In the event of undue interference or improper conduct, the referee will relieve an assistant referee of his duties and make a report to the appropriate authorities. AYSO: Remember to talk to ARs before and after the game. Work as a team! If you need to use a club linesman, ask him/her for 2 things (1)Stay on your 1/2 of the field (2)Only call balls in & out. No direction necessary. Dont try to call offside! AYSO: Remember to talk to ARs before and after the game. Work as a team! If you need to use a club linesman, ask him/her for 2 things (1)Stay on your 1/2 of the field (2)Only call balls in & out. No direction necessary. Dont try to call offside!

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher35 FIFA A goal is scored when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar, Law 10. the method of scoring AYSO: always run to the goal line to catch those in & out balls!

Referee Quiz In a U-8 boys game, red player #10 removes his shin guards because they bother him and throws them out of the field of play. Immediately after he receives a pass, shoots and scores a goal without the shin guards. Removing the shin guards is an infringement which does not require play to be stopped, so in this scenario the goal counts. The referee should ask the player to leave the field of play to correct his equipment and restart the game with a kickoff for the blue team. Also a good teaching moment to explain to kids why shin guards are required. AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher37

Referee Quiz In a U-12B game, red #9 is dribbling the ball inside the blue team's penalty area with just the goalkeeper between him and the goal. Blue #3 catches up and challenges red #9 in a dangerous manner, causing him to stumble. Red #9 continues to control the ball. The CR signals advantage and #9 takes a shot, kicking the ball over the crossbar. Red #9 controlled the ball and took a shot on goal eliminating the obvious goal scoring opportunity condition. The referee should verbally admonish blue #3 for playing dangerously and restart the game with a goal kick for the blue team. USSF says to award the PK AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher38

Referee Quiz (contd) In a U-14 girls game, red #6 takes a throw-in, sending the ball in the direction of the blue team's goal. The blue team's goalkeeper runs to catch the ball but misses it as it bounces over her head. Blue defender #3 reaches out and punches the ball over the crossbar while she is inside her goal area. The referee should stop play, show the yellow card to blue #3, caution her for unsporting behavior (blatantly handling the ball), and restart the game with a penalty kick for the red team. Blue #3 did not deny a goal scoring opportunity because a goal cannot be scored directly against the opponent from a throw-in. AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher39

What People Don't Get About My Job: The Referee So when you tell me that I've made three calls against your team and none against the other team, you need to know some things: 1) I probably don't even know because I don't keep track 2) Fair doesn't mean everyone gets the same number of penalties or fouls called against them 3) Your team needs to make some adjustments I know you want me to care like you care about your team winning. That's why there are referees - you can't be trusted to know what is fair. That is why you can't imagine that I don't care who wins. But I really don't. AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher40

Thank You for Coming! Enjoy yourself on the pitch Ask for help/send feedback anytime Slides will be online at ayso43.org Have a great season!! AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher41

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher42 Appendix Useful Links More Information about the Web Youth Soccer Site (WYS)

Useful Links http://www.ayso.org/For_Volunteers/referees.htm www.ayso.org/For_Volunteers/referees/Whistle_ Stop.htm www.ayso.org/For_Volunteers/referees/Whistle_ Stop.htm http://www.kenaston.org/the-pitch/quizzes-for- referees.htm http://www.kenaston.org/the-pitch/quizzes-for- referees.htm http://www.askasoccerreferee.com/ http://www.ussoccer.com/referees AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher43

Web Youth Soccer (WYS) (formerly known as WebAYSO) Built over last 8 years by Bob Arasmith, Region 44 (Sunnyvale) Originally started as a referee assignment program Expanded to complete game and roster management Access via Region home page: http://www.ayso43.org/ As parent, logon to get username / password If not a parent, contact board member AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher44

WYS Main Referee Page AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher45

WYS Referee Preferences Page AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher46

WYS Selecting a Game to Enter AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher47

WYS Entered Game Record AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher48 Properly entered game card: - Notice ref team of Center, Asst Ref (Club Linesman not listed), and Mentor - Enter missing players (Abs), Keepers (GK), who scored, and those players out during a period (X). - Edit each section by clicking the edit/add button

WYS Editing Game Card AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher49

AYSO Reg 43 Referee Refresher50 WYS Game Summary Page

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