Responsibilities:
-Conduct yourself in a professional manner, including showing up 20 minutes in
advance of the game in full uniform (shirt tucked in, no hat or sunglasses, and
all necessary equipment to officiate the game);
-Ensure that the playing field is safe for play and does not have any dangerous
materials on it (i.e. large rocks, pieces of glass);
-Satisfy all the requirements of the Cumberland United Soccer Club, including
the completion and submission of all administrative or disciplinary forms to
CUSC and to the OCSL if required;
-Ensure that you officiate all assigned matches or make arrangements to have
another equally qualified referee to officiate;
-Make sure that corner flags/pylons are placed properly (for Micro soccer,
ensure that the goal crease is properly marked);
-Ensure that all players are wearing shin-guards and do not have any jewellery
that could be dangerous;
-Introduce yourself to the Coaches; for house league games, get each team to
supply a linesman;
-Do the coin toss with the captains. Winner chooses the end to defend and the
loser kicks off;
-Start the game on time and add on injury time if required;
-Have the coaches sign the game sheet at the end of the game;
-Complete and submit any disciplinary reports to the Referee-in-Chief within 48
hours or the OCSL (for Cobra games)
-Submit game sheets with schedule to Referee Assignor at the end of the month.
The Ontario Soccer Association requires that all referees must have, as a minimum, certification as a Class 4 Referee. CUSC will be hosting 2 of Class 4 clinics in April or May 2007. The dates for these clinics are not yet known and will be posted on this site once they are confirmed by the OSA.
Those referees who already have Level IV certification, and who are 16 years or older this year, may apply to write the Level III examination. This examination is normally written in November/December and is followed by a five hour clinic on the finer points of refereeing. To qualify, referees must be recommended by the Referee-in-Chief and must know the Laws of the Game. Further information will be posted on this site later this year.
-Shirt: Black shirt with white collar and white trim on the sleeves*;
-Shorts: Black shorts with no white trim. Shorts should be not be baggy or
otherwise below the knee;
-Socks: Black with three white stripes at the top;
-Shoes: Black in colour with no flashy trim and in good condition.
In addition, referees are not permitted to wear hats, sunglasses (unless
prescription), or bandanas.
Referees equipment should be kept in a kit or a sport bag and should include the
following items:
-Whistles (preferably a Fox40 or other pea-less whistle);
-Watch with a stop-time function (have a second cheap one in case the first
malfunctions);
-Pencil and a pen (pencil for passport, pen for the game sheet);
-Red and Yellow card;
-Small game pad to keep track of developments on the field;
-Alternate jersey (in case one team wears a predominantly black jersey);
-Assistant Referee flags.
* Shirts of different colours may be worn provided that the colour is different
than either team and the goaltender. Assistant Referees should wear black
shirts.
Note: The ERSL mandates all Referees assigned to their games have a Black Shirt and a Yellow Shirt. All Officials should be dressed in matching shirts, and therefore it is important to take both shirts to the field at all times.
These laws are the rules of all matches unless otherwise stated.
Approved 2008 MAXIMUM Fee Schedule YOUTH
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| Age Group | Official | Max Rate |
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| OCSL Premier, and ERSL U21Men and Women | Referee | $60 |
| A/Referee | $35 | |
| OCSL Men Div1, Div2, OT1, U21, U23, NCISL Div 1, OCSL Women Premier, | Referee | $55 |
| A/Referee | $32 | |
| All other Adult Divisions | Referee | $50 |
| A/Referee | $27 | |
| CUSC Adult House League | Referee | $45 |
| A/Referee | $25 |
Under 5 Micro House League Rules
1. Use a #3 ball. Make sure the ball is the correct size and properly inflated.
2. 3 players (no goalkeeper).
3. No coaches allowed on the field.
4. Game time starts after the training sessions at approximately 7:10 pm - 2 X 10 minute halves (half-time break is 5 min.)
5. Playing Time: Each player should be guaranteed equal playing time where possible unless requested by the player or his/her parent.
6. Player Equipment: All players must wear shin pads. Soccer cleats are permitted. Full uniforms must be worn with shirts tucked in. Absolutely No jewellery of any type, watches, hats, head bands, sweat bands, arm elastics or any dangerous items may be worn during the game. (EXCEPTIONS-Medic Alert Bracelet only)
7. There is no offside rule in the Micro division.
8. All substitutions are to be made on the fly without stoppage. (Players must be off the field before new player comes on the field.)
9. Goals for U5 will be mini portable goals call Pug Nets.
10. A 6 yard semi-circle goal area shall be established in front of each net.
· Defending players are not permitted inside the goal area unless they are in possession of the ball. Defenders may dribble through the goal area but cannot defend from within the goal area.
· Attacking players are not permitted to score from inside the goal area but may dribble through the goal area.
· Infractions to the above rules shall result in a stoppage in play. The restart shall be a corner kick if the player was a defender or a kick-in from the point where the goal line meets the semi-circle goal area if the player was an attacker.
11. When the ball passes over the touch line (side line) it shall be kicked back into play where it went out.
12. When the ball passes over the goal line (end line) it shall be kicked back into play where it went out.
13. Goals: If the ball passes over the goal line and into the net, it shall be considered a goal.
14. On ALL starts and restarts, all opponents must be 6 yards away from the ball until it is in play.
15. Game Cancellations: Games will be cancelled for the following reasons: Severe weather conditions (i.e. lightning, extreme heat, etc.) The decision whether a game will proceed is the responsibility of the Referee and will be made at the field. Games will not be cancelled in advance of the game. If severe weather occurs during the game, Referees have the discretion to delay a game up to 15 minutes to see if the weather will clear. If it does not, the Referee will stop the game and report the stoppage to the Referee-in-chief. Matches will not be rescheduled. Game Abandonment If the Referee feels that he/she has lost control of the game (i.e. Coaches refusing to listen to the Referee, players fighting, spectator's criticism, etc.) and cannot return the game to friendly play, then the Referee shall inform the coaches that the game is being abandoned. The Referee shall report the incidents leading to the abandonment to the Referee-in-chief.
16. Please note that all Free Kicks are "direct" and from where the event occurred. Opponents must be 6 yards away from the ball when kicked.
Micro Field Set-Up
- each team sets up half of the field
- place tall cones along the side touch line
- use low-profile cones to create a "crease" 6 yards wide by 3 yards where no players can enter
- use a low-profile cone to mark centre
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1. U-6 and U-7 use a #3 ball.
2. 4 players (no goalkeeper).
3. No coaches allowed on the field
4. Warm up and skill demonstration prior to the game.
5. Game time starts at 7:00 pm - 2 X 15 minute halves (half-time break is 5 min.)
6. Referees can increase the break time as required if the weather or special circumstances warrant.
7. Playing Time: Each player should be guaranteed equal playing time where possible unless requested by the player or his/her parent.
8. Player Equipment: All players must wear shin pads. Soccer cleats are permitted. Full uniforms must be worn with shirts tucked in. Absolutely No jewellery of any type, watches, hats, head bands, sweat bands, arm elastics or any dangerous items may be worn during the game. (EXCEPTIONS-Medic Alert Bracelet only)
9. There is no offside rule in the Micro division.
10. All substitutions are to be made on the fly without stoppage. (Players must be off the field before new player comes on the field.)
11. Goals for U6 and U7 will be mini portable goals call Pug Nets.
12. A 6 yard semi-circle goal area shall be established in front of each net.
· Defending players are not permitted inside the goal area unless they are in possession of the ball. Defenders may dribble through the goal area but cannot defend from within the goal area.
· Attacking players are not permitted to score from inside the goal area but may dribble through the goal area.
· Infractions to the above rules shall result in a stoppage in play. The restart shall be a corner kick if the player was a defender or a kick-in from the point where the goal line meets the semi-circle goal area if the player was an attacker.
13. When the ball passes over the touch line (side line) it shall be kicked back into play where it went out.
14. When the ball passes over the goal line (end line) it shall be kicked back into play where it went out.
15. Goals: If the ball passes over the goal line and into the net, it shall be considered a goal, provided that this was done legally (i.e. not a hand ball, or an illegal tackle).
16. On ALL starts and restarts, all opponents must be 6 yards away from the ball until it is in play.
17. Game Cancellations: Games will be cancelled for the following reasons: Severe weather conditions (i.e. lightning, extreme heat, etc.) The decision whether a game will proceed is the responsibility of the Referee and will be made at the field. Games will not be cancelled in advance of the game. If severe weather occurs during the game, Referees have the discretion to delay a game up to 15 minutes to see if the weather will clear. If it does not, the Referee will stop the game and report the stoppage to the Referee-in-chief. Matches will not be rescheduled. Game Abandonment If the Referee feels that he/she has lost control of the game (i.e. Coaches refusing to listen to the Referee, players fighting, spectator's criticism, etc.) and cannot return the game to friendly play, then the Referee shall inform the coaches that the game is being abandoned. The Referee shall report the incidents leading to the abandonment to the Referee-in-chief.
18. Only a Coach is allowed to discuss matters with the Referee. These discussions may occur at half time or after the game. No one will be allowed to delay the game or enter the field of play to protest or contest a call.
19. Please note that all Free Kicks are "direct" and from where the event occurred. Opponents must be 6 yards away from the ball when kicked.
Micro Field Set-Up
- each team sets up half of the field
- place tall cones along the side touch line
- use low-profile cones to create a "crease" 6 yards wide by 3 yards where no players can enter
- use a low-profile cone to mark centre
TYPICAL MICRO FIELD SETUP:
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