2011 Referee`s Manual - Rochester Referee Unit
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2011 Referee`s Manual - Rochester Referee Unit
Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual RRU 2012 Referee Manual | Complied by Steve Montanino (vp1) Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual The Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual THIS DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED ON: May 9, 2013 1 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual INTRODUCTION Dear Referee, This 2013 Rochester Referee Unit Referee Manual contains all the information you need to know to referee to referee the youth and adult soccer matches around this city. In this manual, you’ll find useful information including contacts, game fees, league specific rules, links to useful websites and more. The manual is brought to you by the Referee Unit’s Executive Committee. We welcome your feedback and encourage you to submit additional information that you feel should be included in this handbook. We hope you find it useful! ~RRU Executive Committee Tony Perdue, President Steve Montanino, Vice President Kevin Barci, Vice President Kip McDowell, Vice President Democratis “Jim” Pashalidis, Secretary Neil Ernenwein, Treasurer 2 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 - Important Contacts & Assignor Info Page 7 - RRU Policies Page 10 - RDSL Policies Page 16 - RDYSL Policies Page 22 - Thruway League Policies Page 25 - MURSL Policies Page 27 - Index 3 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual SECTION ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION, TOURNAMENTS & RRU POLICIES 4 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Important Contacts Executive Committee President 1st VP 2nd VP 3rd VP Treasurer Secretary Tony Perdue Steve Montanino Kevin Barci Kip McDowell Neil Ernenwein Jim Pashalidis Other Rochester Contacts DRA Bill Bianchi Scholarship Chair Mike Smith [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 585-314-6155 585-953-7442 585-265-9493 585-734-9194 585-314-6977 585-414-9633 [email protected] [email protected] 585-301-5353 585- 738-3879 Unit Assignors League RDYSL RDYSL RDYSL RDYSL RDYSL RDYSL RDSL RDSL RDSL RDSL RDSL Thruway League Colonial League Brighton REC Greece REC Irondequoit REC East Roch REC MURSL REC Day Assignor Email RDYSL (youth travel) Monday Frank Marino [email protected] Tuesday Franz Sauer [email protected] Wednesday Paul Tam [email protected] Thursday Franz Sauer [email protected] Friday Bill Engel [email protected] Sat / Sun Tony Perdue [email protected] RDSL (adult soccer) Monday Frank Marino [email protected] Tuesday Franz Sauer [email protected] Wednesday Neil Ernenwein [email protected] Thursday Franz Sauer [email protected] Fri / Sat / Sun Tony Perdue [email protected] REGIONAL LEAGUES All Michael Tata [email protected] All Michael Tata [email protected] RECREATIONAL LEAGUES (HOUSE) All Dave Petri [email protected] All Frank Marino [email protected] All Frank Marino [email protected] All Frank Marino [email protected] All John Winterberger [email protected] 5 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Tournament Assignors (sorted alphabetically by tournament) Tournament Brockport Chili Hot Dog Chili Travel Churchville College Showcase Fairport Gates Invitational Greece Buccaneers Greece Cobras Greece Soccerfest Hilton Heat Irondequoit Spencerport Webster Dates July 20-21 June 22-23 May 31, June 1-2 July 12-14 May 11, 12 June 28-30 July 19-21 May 17-19 July 12-14 July 19-21 May 31, June 1-2 May 17-19 June 22-23 June 14-16 Assignor Frank Marino Paul Tam Paul Tam Tony Perdue Frank Marino Dave Petri Paul Tam Bill Bianchi Bill Bianchi Frank Marino Paul Tam Frank Marino John Winterberger Frank Marino Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] OUT OF AREA ASSIGNOR Chris Chilano is the assignor for RDSL and RDYSL matches in Orleans, Genesee and Livingston Counties, in addition to Genesee Youth Travel [email protected] C : 585-993-0561 Assignor Contact Info Assignor Bill Bianchi Chris Chilano Dave Petri Tony Perdue Frank Marino Franz Sauer John Winterberger Michael Tata Neil Ernenwein Paul Tam Phone Number Email 585-301-5353 585-993-0561 585-233-2156 585-314-6155 585-415-1953 585-544-6756 585-278-0459 585-233-2156 585-314-6977 585-218-0654 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PROBLEMS If you have problems or questions regarding your RDYSL or RDSL soccer assignment, you should contact the day assignor who gave you the game. If you cannot reach that assignor, contact Lead Assignor Bill Bianchi. FINANCIAL CLAIMS If you have a claim to fees from the teams/leagues we service for any reason you must contact the assignor with the information regarding your claim. Also, submit this claim via the new RRU financial claims form at the RRU website. 6 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual RRU Policies General Membership Rules Member in Good Standing In order to remain a member in good standing, the referee must: Pay dues as set by the RRU Executive Committee ($20 for 2012) Recertify with the USSF annually Attend 2 of 3 yearly business meetings (or receive an exemption from the secretary of the executive committee) The 2012 meeting dates are: o March 11 (already held) o June 10 o August 5 (elections) Referees in their first three seasons (who are not refereeing travel leagues) may meet their yearly meeting requirements by attending 2 of 4 mentor zone meetings in place of the general business meetings. Follow other unit policies throughout the season. Refereeing RDYSL/RDSL – League Specific Meetings If you desire to referee in one of the travel/adult soccer leagues, you are required to attend a league specific meeting for the leagues you wish to referee. These meetings are generally held in April of each year. Attending the meeting does not guarantee match assignments in any given league. Match Responsibilities: Prior to Game Day Availability You are responsible for keeping your availability schedule current and accurate through the Arbiter system (or other system if the assignor does not use Arbiter) for the duration of the season. Failure to do this will negatively impact your game assignments. Assignors Know your assignors and how to contact them. If you cannot find a game site, have game-day questions, or any other problem(s) come up, contact the appropriate assignor for additional instructions. Crew Communication Referees working with Assistant Referees should contact their Assistant Referees no later than 72-hours prior to the match to confirm the assignment location, go over any pre-game instructions (e.g. uniforms, car pooling, specific rules, etc) and to establish 7 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual where/when to meet once at the field. If you are unable to contact your crew via e-mail, get their phone number from Arbiter and call them. Assistant referees who have not heard from the referee less than 48-hours prior to the match should contact the referee. Any crew communication made within 24-hours of kick-off should be made by telephone. Match Responsibilities: Day of Game Match Arrival You are required to be at the game site a minimum of thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled kick-off of any game, regardless of your assigned position. WNY Inclement Weather Policy (Applicable to All Matches in WNY) If you see lightning OR hear thunder, you MUST stop the game immediately. Do not allow the game to restart until a minimum of 30 minutes have passed from the last flash of lightning seen or bang of thunder heard. Use your discretion for all other unusual weather conditions (e.g. hail, rain) to maintain player safety accordingly. You MUST seek shelter to set the example for all to follow. Field of Play & Goal Safety Your decision as to the safety of the field of play is final. The use of portable goals has become commonplace. You must ensure that all goals are counterweighted (anchored), if they are not, DO NOT start the game. IF THE GOALS ARE NOT ANCHORED DO NOT START THE GAME! Corrections to the Field If you find that any part of the field does not pass inspection, but could be corrected (i.e. nets not attached, lines missing, goals not anchored), politely ask the home team’s staff to correct the situation. The teams are responsible to have playing fields ready by game time. Always document any problems with the fields you encounter in the match report. Rules of Competition The FIFA Laws of the Game shall be used in all cases, unless modified by a league’s specific rules of competition. If there is a point of law not modified or that is unclear, the Laws of the Game take precedent. If a modification has been clearly made, please enforce it. This manual lists these special rules of competition. If there is a discrepancy between this manual and the leagues rules, please abide by the league’s rules. Match Reports You MUST submit a match report to the league after any match you referee. Reports should be sent within 48 hours of the game’s end. If there is a red card or other unusual circumstance the report, along with seized documents are due within 24 hours. 8 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Referee Assault The procedure in the event of referee assault is clearly outlined on in the USSF Referee Administrative Handbook. First, inform the SRA (Michael Tata) This policy must be followed in the unlikely event of an assault. Further advice on this topic (see: STOP document) is provided in the INDEX section of this handbook. Communication with Leagues & League Officers If one of the leagues we service contacts you directly, do not answer. Instead, contact your league liaison who will follow up through the appropriate channels or provide you instructions on how to answer the league’s query. Social Media Policy With the increasing popularity of Facebook, Twitter, etc, there is a real possibility for the things you post to be read by league officers, team coaches, or players of a given team. Due to this possibility, RRU expects that referees will use good sense and intelligence regarding posts related to matches they referee. RRU prefers that you do not make any public posts/comments about matches you are assigned to or have refereed. UNIT SOCIAL MEDIA Aside from our website located at www.rochester.wnyreferee.org we also have FACEBOOK and TWITTER accounts which will periodically be updated with information at the following handles: Rochester Referee Unit @RocRefUnit 9 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual SECTION TWO: LEAGUE SPECIFIC INFORMATION & POLICIES 10 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual RDSL (Rochester & District Soccer League) Rules of Competition *NOTE: This is for adult soccer, not the youth travel soccer league, for that see: "RDYSL" Rosters Teams are responsible for providing a roster to the referee no later than 15 minutes prior to the match. The home team shall furnish the referee with two line-up sheets for their team. The referee shall give one copy of the line-up sheet to the visiting team who shall also give the referee two copies of their line-up sheet (one of which goes to the home team). No team may list more than twenty-two (22) different players on their official roster. (The Over 50 division may list up to 25 players on their roster.) Players affiliated by club may play on a higher division team and their name shall be written in to the roster prior to the match, in which case the player pass requirement is still enforced. The rosters must: Be legible. Include player names as documented on the player passes. Include player ID numbers as documented on the player pass. Include correct jersey number. Player Passes Only players listed on the roster may play in a match. These players must also turn their player’s pass over the referee for the duration of match. At the conclusion of the match the referee shall return all player passes, except to players who have been sentoff (RED CARD). The referee shall seize the player pass of any player sent-off (or coach’s pass for any dismissed coach) and send it in to the league with the match report within 24 hours of the end of the match. The RDSL strictly enforces the NO PASS, NO PLAY policy with the only exception as noted below. EXCEPTION: Driver License & League E-Mail In the event a player’s pass is lost, a Drivers License may be used in conjunction with a copy of an e-mail from the league registrar (Chris Chilano) stating that the Drivers License may be used. The e-mail will have an expiration date by which the player must have a new player’s pass made. Use of a Drivers License should be noted on the roster along with the Drivers License ID number. The referee shall collect the copy of this e-mail and submit it with the match 11 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual report. No deviation from this policy will be permitted if a pass is missing… Remember NO PASS = NO PLAY. Substitutions Players may be substituted and re-substituted as frequently as desired; only at the following times: Substitution Request Restrictions Who May Sub? When May They Sub? Either Team Prior to Any Goal Kick Either Team Prior to Any Kick-Off / @ Halftime Team in Possession Prior to their own Throw-In Injured Player(s) After Play is Stopped for an Injury Referee Fees & Payments DIVISION Men’s Premier* Men’s First Div. Over 30 Premier Any Other Division Other (If ARs are requested)^ # Refs 3 3 3 1 3 Ref Assignor Fee Fee $68 $3 $68 $3 $68 $3 $62 $3 $62 $3 AR 1 Fee $37 $37 $34 n/a Assignor Fee $1 $1 $1 - AR 2 Fee $37 $37 $34 n/a Assignor Fee $1 $1 $1 - $31 $1 $31 $1 *League Cup matches shall be paid at the same rate as men’s Premier. ^Divisions requesting ARs that usually use a single referee, shall pay these rates. Fees Due Prior to Match Beginning All referee fees and expenses shall be paid by the home team and must be paid promptly before kick-off. Do not start the match until fees are paid in full. Assignors Fee Along with the referee fee, you will collect the Assignor’s fee: Center Referee: $3 per game (If fee is $62, then you collect $65) Assistant Referee $1 per game (If the fee is $37, then you collect $38) At the end of each month, the referee shall send the owed fees to the assignor who gave them the games, so if you received matches on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday in the RDSL, you will send three checks for that month, one check going to each assignor who gave you game assignments. 12 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Travel Fee There will be a $10.00 travel fee for a Referee and a $5.00 fee for each Assistant Referee who lives in Monroe County and must travel outside Monroe County limits for a game. A maximum travel fee of $20.00 per match will be paid. Referees and ARs who live outside of Monroe county and travel to any other county outside their own, excluding Monroe county, are also entitled to a travel fee. This fee is payable at the time the rest of the referee fee is collected. You must inform the team that they owe the travel fee in order to collect on it. Late Start Fee If for any reason a team is not ready to start the game within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, the late start will be noted in the written game report to the league Divisional Organizer. The official(s) will receive a $20.00 (total) late start fee. The referee will inform the teams when the game report will note a late start. The teams may choose to pay the late fee at the field or be billed for it (plus the Administrative fee) by the League. Unplayable Field If a field is not playable and all parties are present at the match site, a $10.00 travel fee will be paid to the referee and $5.00 travel fee to each Assistant Referee. Games outside Monroe County that are cancelled due to unplayable fields shall only pay one travel fee. Missed Assignment Penalty In the event a referee or assistant referee fails to appear and the League has not been notified at least 48 hours before the start of the game of any assigning problems, the Referee will pay the usual game fee to the assignor. Miscellaneous Payment Issues If a match is suspended because of weather and the match had not reached halftime, the referee(s) will receive half of the game fee. The referee(s) will receive full game fee payment for any other reasons of suspension or termination, or if the game reaches its midpoint. Teams will split the half game fee paid to a referee for a game called off before halftime. RDSL Policies The Referee The referee shall be the sole judge on the field of play and his/her decisions on the Laws of the Game shall be final. You must wear the correct USSF referee uniform at all matches. Late Arriving Team – Grace Period / Team Does Not Show If a team is late arriving to the game, they shall be granted a 30-minute grace period to 13 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual arrive. If the team fails to provide the minimum number of players by the end of the grace period, the referee shall leave the field and the match may not be played. The referee shall return the players passes, and note the reason the game was not played in the match report. Claiming Fee for No-Show Team The referee is entitled to collect their full match fee, if it is available at the field, if not it will be paid to them by the assignor by the end of the calendar year after fees are settled with the RDSL. In order to claim this fee, you must file an official USSF match report stating the reasons the match was not played, within 48 hours to the division organizer, the assignor who gave you the appointment, and the RDSL Liaison (Steve Montanino) no later than 48 hours after the scheduled start time of the match. Field of Play – Safety On arrival at the ground, the referee shall inspect the field of play and he/she shall be the sole judge as to its fitness. If the referee finds the field, over which he/she has control, unplayable, the game shall be postponed and the referee shall be entitled to his/her traveling expenses only (per referee contract). Bench Positioning Where practical, team benches must be set up on opposite sides of the field. When official linesmen are used a crowd-control barrier must be in place twelve (12) feet from the touchline. RDSL Hearings When there is a protest or a hearing concerning any game, the referee who officiated the game is obligated to make “responsible effort” to attend such hearing or protest to give evidence in person. Referee Assault If a referee is assaulted and bodily harmed, due to the neglect of a team to provide adequate protection, that team may be fined at the discretion of the League or Cup Competition concerned. Said team may be liable to the referee, upon proven evidence for any consequences of such assault. Match Reporting Following the game, the referee shall fill out his/her Game Report form within 48 hours of the end of the match (24 hours in the event of any send-off or referee assault), with one copy of each team's line-up enclosed and any Player Passes from ejected (red card) players included, mail it promptly to the Divisional Organizer. All RDSL match reports must be submitted on the official USSF Match Report & Supplemental Forms. 14 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual RDSL Division Organizers List Check the RDSL website @ www.rdsl.org for the current D.O. 2013 RDSL Liaison Steve Montanino [email protected] UNDER THE FORMS SECTION OF THE RRU WEBSITE, YOU WILL FIND A LINK CALLED "RDSL RED CARD REPORT." ANY TIME YOU SEND A PLAYER OR SUB OFF (OR EJECT A COACH OR SPECTATOR) YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SEND STEVE MONTANINO THE DETAILS OF EACH EJECTION VIA THIS FORM. IF YOU CANNOT SUBMIT THESE REPORTS WITHIN 48 HRS, OR A SERIOUS VIOLENT INCIDENT HAS OCURRED IN YOUR MATCH... PLEASE CALL STEVE MONTANINO @ 585-953-7442 15 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual RDYSL (Rochester & District Youth Soccer League) RULES OF COMPETITION & FEES Age Group Differences & 2013 Referee Fees Age Half Ball Referee’s Number of Players Maximum Groups Length Size Fee MIN MAX Roster # U08-10 2 x 25’ 4 $30.00 5 7 14 U11-12 2 x 30’ 4 $35.00 6 9 18 U13-14 2 x 35’ 5 $45.00 7 11 22 U15-16 2 x 40’ 5 $55.00 7 11 22 U17-19 2 x 45’ 5 $65.00 7 11 22 Assistant Referee Fee: $30.00* Game Roster # 14 18 18 18 18 *Except games assigned through the mentor program. Fees for ARs through this program are: U12: $15.00 -- U13: $20.00 (See rules regarding payment and rosters below) Substitutions Follow the procedure defined in Law III of the FIFA Laws of the Game with the following modifications: Teams may request an unlimited number of substitutions during a match Players may reenter the game an unlimited number of times. Substitutions may only be requested as outlined in the chart below: Substitution Request Restrictions Who May Sub? When May They Sub? Either Team Prior to Any Goal Kick Either Team Prior to Any Kick-Off Either Team After Play is Stopped for an Injury Either Team During a Mandatory Water Break Team in Possession Prior to their own Throw-In Subs - Under 10 and below ONLY Teams may sub at any stoppage in play regardless of whether or not the other team substitutes. Throw-In - Under 10 and below ONLY If a player takes a throw-in improperly, the referee shall order the throw-in retaken. If the violation is repeated the throw-in shall be given to the other team. 16 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Payment The home team pays all referee crew fees. Payment may be cash ONLY. Cash should be paid with exact change only, but be flexible with this if necessary. Weather Cancellation - Travel Fee If a game is cancelled due to unsafe field conditions or weather PRIOR TO KICK-OFF and each team has the minimum number of players and one risk-management approved adult, each referee/AR is entitled to $12 only. If a game is started and later suspended/terminated, you are entitled to full-fee. Other Cancellation Fees This section applies only when a match is cancelled due to filed closure/"Act-of-God". If you're assigned to a match and it is cancelled for any reason and the assignor is notified more than 6.5 hours before the scheduled match start, you are not entitled to any fee, but you should be reassigned to another game on the same day (if one is open). If the assignor is notified that your match is cancelled with less than 6.5 hours prior to the scheduled kick-off but more than 2.5 hours prior to the scheduled kick-off, you are entitled to one-half of your match fee regardless of whether you are assigned to another match on the same day. If the assignor is notified that your match is cancelled with less than 2.5 hours prior to the scheduled kick-off, you are entitled to FULL match fee regardless of whether you are assigned to another match on the same day. To receive your cancelation fee, you must submit a match report within the normal time frame AND you must directly e-mail the assignor who gave you the match. Failing to do either of these tasks will disqualify you from receiving payment. Travel Fee (> 60 miles round trip) If you travel (30) or more miles, one-way, to any game, you are entitled to a $12.00 travel fee, to be paid by the home club. The maximum travel fee is $24 for a crew of 3. Carpooling is strongly recommended to keep costs low for everyone. Payment form for travel fee, go to: http://www.rdysl.com/forms/RefTravelVoucher.pdf Late Start & No-Show Teams If a team is not present or prepared to play by 30 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time, you are entitled to the full game fee. You will be paid after filing a report online. Payment in these cases is made by no later than six months, but a time table of 6-8 weeks is typical. 17 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Player Eligibility & Call Ups Roster Size A team’s roster may list up to the number of players listed under “Maximum Roster.” “Game Roster” is the number of players who are eligible to participate in a match. Scratches Coaches shall “scratch out” the names of any players on the roster who exceed the game roster limit. This is a team responsibility; the referee shall make no adjustments to the game roster. Check-Ins The referee should only check in players who are present. If a player arrives late they should bring their pass to the referee at a convenient stoppage or halftime and then be checked in on the roster. You may be fined for improperly checking in teams. Call-Ups The referee is not responsible for the age or number of call ups a team nominates. A team must provide the referee with a fully completed call-up form and the player pass for each called up player PRIOR to the start of the game. When dealing with a call-up form, treat the player as any other. It is the coach’s responsibility to correctly document any called up players. Collect the call-up form and include it with the game report you will be mailing to the RDYSL Division Coordinator. You should also collect that player’s pass for the duration of the game. Should a call up player receive a red card, keep the pass and include it in the envelope when mailing in the game report, as usual. Player Passes Each player must present a player pass in order to play in a game. REMEMBER… NO PASS, NO PLAY, NO EXCEPTIONS! RDYSL Policies Zero Tolerance This was adopted to eliminate inappropriate behavior by all spectators and participants. This is NOT a silver bullet for the referee to use indiscriminately. Do NOT tolerate loud or persistent behavior but be understanding of a stray comment. Please use common sense when applying “zero tolerance.” (Read Zero Tolerance in INDEX) Team Benches Team spectators are REQUIRED to sit on opposite sides of the field. The home team has its choice. The referee MUST enforce this by requesting assistance of the head 18 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual coach. If the pitch has stadium seating the teams should sit on opposite sides of the center of the field with reasonable room between the spectators. (2012 game report requires you to report compliance.) Game Ball The home team shall provide a game ball, this must meet the referees approval, above all it must be safe. If the ball becomes defective or lost the home team may replace it. If the home team cannot provide a suitable ball the referee shall ask the visiting team for one. Heat/Humidity Rule If the temperature is higher than 90⁰F or there is very high humidity you are REQUIRED to take a maximum 3 minute water break mid‐way through each half at a convenient stoppage such as a throw in. During the water break: The clock stops (the entire time is added on to the end of the half) Players may leave field Unlimited substitutes are allowed. Inclement Weather Policy Same as WNY (see above). The referee shall abandon game after 60 minutes of wait time or if it will be too dark to resume game after 30 min wait. Risk Management Passes Each team must have at least one adult with a valid, current risk management pass and be present on the team’s sideline during the entire match. (They may be handwritten in.) Should there be no adult with a valid pass present the match shall be abandoned and circumstances reported to the RDYSL Division Coordinator. Team Uniform Color Conflict The home team changes jerseys if there is a conflict. Player Equipment NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED. (Medical warning devices are OK if may be worn only if they can be made safe to the satisfaction of the referee.) Halftime Halftime shall five (5) to ten (10) minutes long. Tied Games No overtime shall be played. Games that end in a tie are reported as such. Added Time Time shall be added to the end of each period consistent with Law VII of the FIFA Laws of the Game. 19 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual After the Match RDYSL prefers the referee observe the end of game handshake and report any inappropriate behavior, but this is not required. If you are not comfortable waiting, you may leave immediately after the game is finished. Do not wait there if you feel your safety is in jeopardy, or your further presence will cause unnecessary conflict. PRE GAME & MATCH REPORT CHECKLIST PRE-GAME COLLECT two (2) game rosters from each team. PRINT your name and then sign one from each team and give it to the opposing team. CHECK OFF the names of the players who have provided player passes. CHECK OFF the names of the coaches/managers listed on the game report whom present a risk management pass. OBTAIN a signature from team representative to verify you correctly conducted player/coach/manager check in. COLLECT all players passes and coach risk management passes who have checked in. POSTGAME At the field SEIZE any ejected players pass and any ejected coach’s risk management pass. RETURN all other player and risk management passes prior to leaving the site. After leaving the field FILE the on-line match report using the rosters as provided by the team within 50 hours of the scheduled start time of the match. (Link to OGRS on RRU) SEND all seized passes to the division coordinator by postal mail by the next day. If the match is played on a Saturday or Sunday, send them on Monday. INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.rdysl.com/RefLib/OnlineRefReportUserManual.pdf Reporting Misconduct Provide basic information on misconduct in the comments section of the online report (example: #12 for Team A, John Doe, was cautioned and shown the yellow card for dissent after he verbally protested my decision.) 20 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Reporting Coach Behavior Coaches may be dismissed (ejected) for irresponsible behavior. If you warn a coach regarding their behavior or dismiss one, you must report the details in the comments portion of the match report and include that they behaved in an irresponsible manner. Reporting Spectator Behavior If you must ask the coach of a team to warn or eject any of their spectators, this behavior must be reported in the match report. Please note the time of the match, any names you can provide, and the details of what happened. NOTE: Do not engage spectators yourself. Correct protocol is to have the coach deal with them directly. Late Reports A report is late when it has not be submitted within 50 hours of the scheduled start time of the match. If a report has not been submitted by this deadline, the referee will pay a fine of $10 for each occurrence. If a report is submitted more than 122 hours after the scheduled start time, the referee will pay an additional fine of $15 for each occurrence. (Total fine = $25) Reports not submitted within 10 days of the completion of the match may result in additional sanction at the discretion of the referee unit, in conjunction with the assignors and RDYSL, up to and including revocation of match assignments. Any additional sanction is at the discretion of these parties and shall be explained to the referee, with the intent of receiving the completed match report - upon receipt of the missing report any additional sanction would be lifted, but any fines accrued would stand. Terminated Matches If you terminate a match for any reason, please report all of the details in the comments section of the online match report. Red Cards & Dismissals If you send a player off or dismiss a team official you are required to e-mail a copy of that game report to the Referee Unit Liaison to the RDYSL. 2013 RDYSL Referee Liaisons Kevin Barci, Neil Ernenwein & Jim Pashalidis [email protected] 21 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual NYSW Thruway League Rules of Competition Exceptions to the Laws of the Game Except as otherwise provided by the Thruway League Playing Rules", the FIFA "Laws of the Game" apply. Game Balls The Home Team shall provide the game balls to the referee. Age Specific Info & Referee Fees Age Group Info & Referee Fees Age Group Half Length Ball Size Ref Fee U17-18 45 min #5 $78.00 U15-16 40 min #5 $68.00 U13-14 35 min #5 $54.00 U-12 35 min #4 $44.00 U-11 30 min #4 $44.00 AR fee $39.00 $34.00 $27.00 $22.00 $22.00 Payment Payment shall be made on the field before the start of the game. Each team shall pay one-half of the total game fee (one team pays Ref, other team pays the two ARs). Substitutions Substitutions may be made with your permission, at any stoppage of play. Substituted players may reenter the match an unlimited number of times. Game Reports The home team shall provide the Thruway League Game Report Form. After the game, the REFEREE shall submit the completed Game Report Form on-line at: http://www.thruwayleaguecup.com League Policies Coaches on the Sideline A maximum of three coaches/trainers will be allowed on the team side of the field. Any adult on the team side MUST have a risk management coach’s pass. A player from an older team acting as a coach must have a risk management youth coaching pass and cannot be on the sideline in a coaching capacity unless there is an adult (over 21 years of age) with a coach’s pass on the sideline as well. 22 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Risk Management Coach’s Passes All player’s and coach’s MUST have a laminated player’s pass or coach’s pass, signed and sealed by the league/district registrar or State Risk Management officer, with a recent photo, in order to participate in any Thruway League game and/or to be on a team sideline. If a team is from a state that does not have a Risk Management Program recognized by NYSWYSA, then the coaches and sideline personnel must have a risk management pass issued by NYSWYSA. There are no exceptions to this rule. This rule is not to be interpreted and must be strictly enforced by all referees at all league games. Player Passes Any individual player(s) without an authorized player pass will not be allowed to participate or remain on the team/player’s sideline unless that player is out of uniform. Rosters Each team must present the referee crew with an original certified roster listing all players and coaches who are members of the team. Referees are to check to be certain that the passes and certified roster match. At the conclusion of the match the certified roster will be returned to the coaching staff. In the event that a team appears at a game site with passes but without the certified roster, a neatly printed roster with the player’s names, pass numbers and jersey numbers will be given to the referee who, in turn will file a report with the league administrator attaching said roster to the report. Player Passes Prior to the start of each game, the Referee MUST check USYS Player Passes against each player and their name(s) on the Official State Roster. US Club Soccer passes are NOT valid for this league! Goalkeepers The Official State Roster shall include the jersey number of each player including the goalkeeper. Player Eligibility All players must have a valid US Youth Soccer player pass and must appear on the team’s certified roster. Protests Game officials must be advised that the contest is being played under protest. Fields At game time a referee may declare the field unplayable. If the field is declared unplayable, the referee shall report the specific reason it was unplayable (goals not anchored, grass too long, flooding, etc.) 23 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Bench Personnel There will be a maximum of 3 non‐players allowed for each team on the player’s side of the field. This includes coaches, assistants, managers, photographers, spectators, trainers, and parents. EACH ADULT ON THE TEAM SIDE OF THE FIELD WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED RISK MANAGEMENT PASS. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE REFEREE. Cautions and Send Offs All rules covering cautions and send offs are covered by the FIFA Laws of the Game. The Thruway League has also added to these laws with additional rules: If the referee verbally warns coaches and all other non‐players/non‐substitutes on the team side the referee must report that warning in the match report. If any non‐player is asked to leave the premises, this must also be documented in the game report. If you issue a send-off, that person’s member pass (player or coach) must be sent to the League Office. Any ADULT team official who is sent-off from a game, cannot be within sight of the remainder of the game or the game they are sitting out. Online Referee Game Reporting System All referees will be providing the “Official Thruway League Game Report” online, referred to at times in this memo as simply a “game report”. The Thruway League has automated this process for several reasons: To make it easier for referees to submit reports. To better track any discipline from resulting matches You will still be filling out the Official Thruway League Game Report Form immediately after your games, as you have always done. However, instead of mailing them in to the league office, you will just log onto the Thruway League website and enter the results of the game later that day, online. You’ll then be able to keep the original Official Game Report on file as a record of the games you refereed, to match against your payments received. The league retains the right to request that anyone who does not file reports in a timely manner not be assigned future matches. FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON THE MATCH REPORT SYSTEM check at the Thruway League’s site online. http://www.wnyreferee.org/thruway 24 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual MURSL (Monroe United Recreation Soccer Leagues) RULES OF COMPETITION The current FIFA Laws of the Game and Universal Guide to Referees is the official rulebook to be utilized by all coaches, players, and referees with the following exceptions: Age Level U8 U10 U12 U15 U19 (3 refs) U19 (1 ref) Ball Size 3 4 4 5 5 5 Player Range 5 to 7 5 to 8 7 to 11 7 to 11 7 to 11 7 to 11 Duration 12' x 4 12' x4 30' x 2 35' x 2 40' x 2 40' x 2 Ref Fee $20.00 $23.00 $26.00 $35.00 $45.00 $50.00 AR Fee NONE NONE NONE NONE $20.00 NONE Home Field Advantage The Home team gets to choose their sideline. The supporters of that team shall occupy the same sideline. The Visiting team and its supporters shall occupy the opposite sideline. Coaches are asked to enforce this rule whenever possible, and avoid involving the referee. Substitutions The number of substitutions is unlimited. Both teams may make substitutions following an injury, at the start of each period, after each goal, and before each goal kick. On throw-ins, only the team awarded the throw-in may substitute. Substitutions are not allowed on corner kicks. Substitution for Injury If play has been stopped for an injury, and the coach, trainer, or other adult enters the field to attend to the injury, the injured player(s) must leave the field and may be substituted, INCLUDING goalkeepers. An injured field player may return at the next substitution opportunity. An injured goalkeeper may return at the next stoppage of play with the referee’s approval. Visible Blood Injuries In the event of an injury with visible blood, the player must come off the field. They may be substituted. Goals Goals must be anchored to the ground or the match may not be played. 25 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Team Colors If both teams have the same color jerseys, the home team is responsible for wearing an alternate color shirt or vest. The referee shall decide if the jerseys are too similar in color. Goalkeepers must have a different color shirt than either team. Referee Payment The referee shall be paid prior to the start of the match by the coach of the home team. If the match is canceled before the start of play, the referee shall be paid a $6.00 travel fee. If the match is terminated after the start of play, the referee shall retain the full match fee. If a match is forfeit for any reason and not played, the referee is entitled to the full match fee. Sliding Tackles Prohibited in U12 & younger; this is to be deemed as playing in a dangerous manner. The penalty is an indirect free kick. If contact is made with an opponent before the ball, then it is a direct kick foul for unlawful tackling. Sliding Tackles are permitted at U15 & up provided they are not dangerous. Volunteer Linesman and Assistant Referees Each team ages U12-U15 shall be responsible to provide a volunteer linesman acceptable to the referee. The linesman shall not be a team player or coach. The designee should be at least 13 years of age, and is not to coach while handling the flag. The linesman shall only be responsible for signaling when the ball goes out of bounds by raising the flag straight up. The referee will signal possession for restart. Cautions, Ejections and Misconduct If you eject any player, coach, or spectator, you must report the facts of the event to the referee assignor. Do not restart the match until after the dismissed person leaves the field; out of sight and out of sound. A player receiving a yellow card caution must leave the field, and may be replaced by a substitution – or the team may play short-handed. A goalkeeper receiving a caution must leave the field, and a new goalkeeper must be designated. Any cautioned player can return to play at the next regular substitution opportunity. SCORE KEEPING There will be no official scores or standings kept. THIS IS ONLY A BRIEF REVIEW OF MURSL RULES – PLEASE CHECK THE MURSAL RULES ONLINE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. http://www.mursl.org/league-rules--info.html 26 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual SECTION THREE: INDEX & DOCUMENTS 27 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Match Experience Record You are required to keep records of the games you have refereed each year. Use this form to do that. Write them here, then transfer to a computer. Soccer Referee Match Experience Western New York State Referee Association, Inc. Period from: To Name: Address: Phone: Date Field Age / Div League Home Away R I certify that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date:_______________ Signature:_________________________________________________ 28 AR Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Soccer Referee Match Experience Western New York State Referee Association, Inc. Period from: To Name: Address: Phone: Date Field Age / Div League Home Away R I certify that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date:_______________ Signature:_________________________________________________ 29 AR Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual MATCH REPORT FORMS The USSF updated the standard match reporting form in April 2012. The new file is available at the RRU website under the "Forms" navigation tab. While the old reporting form will be accepted for the 2012 season, it is strongly recommended that you begin using the newer reporting form now on. Similarly, other game reporting forms which may be specific to an individual league will be available in the same location. ALL MATCH REPORTS should be completed within 48 hours of the end of your match. Dealing with assault, abuse, and harassment against soccer referees. By Steve Montanino Special Thanks to Curt Hamlin, past SRA for the use of some excerpts he wrote. Get to S T O P afety hink Game Call the ver olice 30 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual No soccer referee should ever have to deal with assault. Even though it’s a rare occurrence referee assault is a reality. Referee assaults catch their victims off guard. It’s important to know what to do in event of an attack! Remember STOP What is a referee Assault? Referee assault is an act committed by an individual involved in a match (player, substitute, coach, team official, or spectator) against a referee that is of a violent or intimidating nature. The act of assault is always one of physical violence meaning some form of physical contact (or attempted contact) has occurred. It also includes damaging the referee’s property. What are some examples of referee assault? Physical assaults (include, but not limited to): Grabbing the referee’s body or clothes in a threatening manner. Slapping away the referee’s hands when ref is signaling. Snatching a card out of the referee’s hand. Shoving the referee (no matter how hard). Spitting ON the referee. Striking the referee (kick, punch, knee, elbow, w/ the ball). Inappropriate touching (includes kissing). Tripping the referee. Pulling the referee’s hair. Pouring any beverage on, or damaging a referee's personal property Any other form of touching is designed to intimidate or cause physical harm. What should I do if I am ever assaulted? Remember the 4 steps of “STOP” and follow the proper USSF procedure. Get to Safety Think Game Over Call the Police GET TO SAFETY During the game moments may get tense, passions may flare, and players can become aggressive. If a player begins moving at you in an aggressive manner to the point where you fear for your safety, or if you are struck or otherwise physically assaulted – GET 31 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual AWAY from them. Seek out a place on or away from the field that is safe until the aggressor is calm or restrained. Do your best not to strike anyone, if possible. Only strike back as your final resort. However, USSF suggests the best course of action is to be as passively defensive as possible (blocking, running away) rather than aggressively defensive (striking back, etc.) THINK Once the situation has calmed, take a moment to think about the event and decide if what the player did was a referee assault. Common sense should tell you fairly immediately if you have. If you are unsure, check with your assistant referee’s (if you have any.) If you have decided that an assault occurred, write down every important fact about what happened. Get witnesses. Include, jersey #’s, names, who was involved, etc. If it’s a player or substitute, don’t forget to SEND HIM OFF! However, if the player/sub you’re sending off seems agitated skip this part and inform the team captain or a player from his team (who is not out of control) what you are going to do. Write in the match report whether you were able to show the card and if you didn’t, explain why. GAME OVER Once you have recorded your information, inform the players the match is going to be terminated. It is better to not continue matches after a referee assault has occurred. You probably won’t be in a state psychologically to do the game justice, and the players will surely be on edge. It’s better to keep everyone safe and end the game rather than try to continue it. CALL THE POLICE As a matter of course, it is good practice to call the police to the field. You should file a police report and ask them to arrest the person who committed the assault. Press charges. You can always change your mind later – however, if every referee pressed charges and individuals who commit assaults were arrested and had to deal with criminal charges every time, it stands to reason that assaults will decrease. Additionally, a police report will document all issues pertinent to the event. Having a legal document of the event will also help out the state association which handles the penalties given to players. It is also useful if you decide to file civil charges later. LESS SERIOUS ASSAULTS It is conceivable that some assaults may be minor enough where you may not need to end the game or call the police. It is up to you to use your best judgment to decide if the assault was severe enough to warrant the more severe actions. However, in the event of any physical assault the referee should always keep in mind their prerogative to call law enforcement and terminate the match. If you are under 18 years old and the perp is over 18, you have no choice, you MUST call the police. Even if you allow the match to continue you must still report the assault to the 32 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual SRA and the league via match report within 48 hours and follow the steps set forth by the USSF. ABUSE What is Referee Abuse? Generally, using language that threatens the referee with violence or that can be an implied threat against the referee is considered “abuse”. Some examples of abuse are remarks such as "I'll get you after the game" or "You won't get out of here in one piece," or spitting at (but not on) the referee. What should I do if I am abused? 1. Immediately stop play, if the ball is still in play. 2. Once play is stopped, think about what was said to you. Ask yourself, was I just threatened by this person? If you can answer yes, you should assess the severity of the threat. 3. Identify and record the offender’s identity. Next, write down exactly what was said to you, and any threatening movements made toward you. These facts must be included in your match report. 4. If the abuse came from a player or substitute send him off and show a red card to that player/sub, so long as you feel that a red card will not escalate any danger to you. If you don’t show the red card, inform the team captain or another player on the team that the player is being sent-off. 5. If the abuser is not a player/sub, instead eject the coach, or spectator from the area of the field. Be careful not to escalate any danger toward yourself. 6. If you feel an imminent threat, or fear for your safety due to a threat of violence against you, then you should terminate the game and depending upon the severity, call the police without hesitation. 7. If you don’t feel at risk, you may simply eject the offender. The offender must leave the field area so they are outside of “sight and sound” so they can no longer interfere with the match. If the offender is a youth player, remember that they must be under the supervision of an adult so you may not be able to force them away from the field. Usually you may send a youth player to the bench, where they must sit and change out of their game shirt into a different shirt. If the player continues to disrupt the match, then you must terminate the game and report all of the details in the supplemental match report form. 8. File a match report to the league and the SRA within 48 hours containing all of the details of the incident so that the State Association may punish the player appropriately. 33 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual Who can I turn to in the event that I am assaulted or abused? It is important to talk with other referee’s who you trust in the event of such an incident. The State Referee Administrator (SRA) – You are required to deal with the SRA as you must submit details of any of the offenses listed above within 48 hours. The SRA will also be able to help guide you through the appropriate process and give you ideas on how to effectively report the offenses. The District Referee Administrator (DRA) – This person is your local unit’s representative to the State Referee Committee. He is also a good contact point with the local leagues. He should be able to assist you in dealing with the local leagues where the offense took place. A more experienced referee who you can trust – Talking about what happened with more experienced referee’s may help you to feel better and they may be able to give you some pointers on how to handle the case in the future. 34 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual NYSWYSA ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY (Youth Only) – The following is text taken directly from the NYSWYSA website: In effect Parents & Spectators No parent or spectator shall persistently address the referee or assistant referees at any time. This includes, but is not limited to: a. Parents and spectators shall not dispute calls during or after the game. b. Parents and spectators shall not make remarks to the referee(s) or advise the referee(s) to watch certain players or attend to rough play. c. Parents and spectators shall never yell at the referee(s), including criticism, sarcasm, harassment, intimidation or feedback of any kind before, during or after the game. The only allowable exceptions to the above are: a. Parents and spectators may respond to a referee who has initiated a conversation, until such time as the referee terminates the conversation. b. Parents and spectators may point out an emergency or safety issues, such as a player apparently injured on the field or observed fighting. Additionally, parents and spectators shall not make derogatory comments to players of either team. Penalties (Parents & Spectators) In the opinion of the referee, depending on the severity of the offense, the referee may take any of the following actions: a. The referee may issue a verbal warning to the coach of offending party’s team. b. The referee may stop the game and instruct the coaches to direct the parent / spectator to leave the field. c. The referee may abandon the game if the parent/spectator does not leave the field. Players The conduct of the players is governed by the Laws of the Game as stated by FIFA and USSF. The Laws themselves describe penalties associated with violating the Laws of the Game. Additional penalties for players who engage in misconduct may be established by the club and/or league but may in no case be less severe than penalties established by FIFA, USSF, or NYSWYSA. Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Bench Personnel It is the responsibility of all coaches to maintain the highest standards of conduct for themselves, their players and supporters in all matches. Failure to do so undermines the referee’s authority and the integrity of the game resulting in a hostile environment for players, the referee(s), coaches, assistant coaches, bench personnel and spectators. As role models for all of the participants and spectators, coaches participating in a New York State West Youth Soccer Association sanctioned event are expected to be 35 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual supportive of, and to acknowledge the effort, good play and sportsmanship on the part of ALL players from either team in a contest. By example, coaches, assistant coaches and bench personnel are expected to show that although they are competing in a game, they have respect for their opponent, referees and spectators at all times. The New York State West Youth Soccer Association will not tolerate negative behavior exhibited either by demonstrative actions and gestures, or by ill-intentioned remarks, including those addressed toward the referees or members of an opposing team. Coaches exhibiting hostile, negative, sarcastic or otherwise ill-intended behavior toward referees, opposing players or coaches will be subject to sanction by the match official. Additional sanctions may be imposed by the club that the coach or assistant coach represents, the league that the match is being played under, or as allowed by New York State West Youth Soccer Association policies after a review of the match report. Coaches shall not interact directly or indirectly with the coaches or players of the opposing team during the game in any manner that may be construed as negative, hostile or sarcastic either by way of demonstrative actions and gestures or by ill-intentioned remarks. Coaches shall not offer dissent to any call made by the referee(s) at any time. a. b. c. d. e. Coaches are not to address the Referee(s) during the game except to: Respond to a referee who has initiated a conversation. Point out emergency or safety issues. Make substitutions. Ask the referee, “What is the proper restart (i.e. direction and Indirect Free Kick or Direct Free Kick)? Ask for the time remaining in the half. Coaches are allowed to ask a referee after a game or during the halftime interval, in a polite and constructive way, to explain a law or foul, but not judgment calls made in the game. a. Polite and friendly concern can be exchanged with the referee. If the polite tone of the conversation changes, the referee may abandon the exchange at any time. b. Absolutely no sarcasm, harassment or intimidation is allowed. NOTE: It is recommended that coaches or other team members do not engage in any conversation with the match official once the match has concluded. Penalties (Coaches, Assistant Coaches & Bench Personnel) In the opinion of the referee, depending on the severity of the offense, the referee may take any of the following actions: a. The referee may issue a verbal warning to the offending coach, assistant coach or bench personnel. b. The referee may eject the offending coach, assistant coach or bench personnel. Once ejected, the individual will be required to leave the field immediately. 36 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual NOTE: Referees are instructed not to display any cards to bench personnel. They are strictly reserved for players and substitutes. c. The referee should abandon the game, if the coach, assistant coach or bench personnel do not leave the field or any immediate adjoining area after having been instructed to do so. Additional penalties associated with the ejection of a coach, assistant coach or bench personnel may be assessed by the local club or league which sanctioned the match in accordance with their documented policy. These penalties may be no less stringent than sanctions as may be imposed by NYSWYSA following their review, if conducted, of the incident. All cases of alleged abuse or assault of a referee shall be reported to the NYSWYSA State Office and State Referee Administrator within 48 hours of the match that engendered said behavior. NYSWYSA will then conduct a verification of the complaint and subsequent actions as required by applicable sections of USSF Policy in effect at the time of the incident. Although NYSWYSA is continually bound by USSF Policy and its various revisions, definition of referee abuse and referee assault found in USSF Policy 531-9 as of the creation date of this Zero Tolerance Policy is offered by way of information as follows: Referee Abuse (a) Referee abuse is a verbal statement or physical act not resulting in bodily contact which implies or threatens physical harm to a referee or the referee’s property or equipment. (b) Abuse includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: using foul or abusive language toward a referee that implies or threatens physical harm; spewing any beverage on a referee’s physical property; or spitting at (but not on) the referee. Referee Assault (a) (i) Referee Assault is an intentional act of physical violence at or upon a referee. (ii) For purposes of this Policy, “intentional act” shall mean an act intended to bring about a result which will invade the interests of another in a way that is socially unacceptable. Unintended consequences of the act are irrelevant. (b) Assault includes, but is not limited to the following acts committed upon a referee: hitting, kicking, punching, choking, spitting on, grabbing or bodily running into a referee; head butting; the act of kicking or throwing any object at a referee that could inflict injury; damaging the referee’s uniform or personal property, i.e. car, equipment, etc. 37 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual This is an example of the form required to be reimbursed for travel fee through RDYSL, available on the RDYSL website under the “forms” link. 38 Rochester Referee Unit 2013 Referee Manual This manual was compiled by Steve Montanino (1st VP). The RRU strives to provide its referees with the best information available. To that end, if you find any errors or have any ideas to improve this manual, please let us know by e-mailing Steve at [email protected] © Rochester Referee Unit 2013 39