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Coastal FC Referee Handbook
– 2015 Edition
The following general information is important for all officials, both the Referee and the Assistant Referees to
know prior to officiating for Coastal FC in 2014 and beyond. It is a good idea to have a copy of this document
with you at all your matches along with a current copy of the Small Sided Game rules and the LOTG provided
by the BCSA.
Assignments
Weekend assignments will be out by Wednesday evening. It is up to you to either accept or decline that game
within 24 hours or it will be returned and reassigned to another Referee.
If you have availability issues and need to block time off, please log in to your system page and book off the
appropriate time. Do not wait for games to be assigned and the decline them. If there is a consistent pattern
that develops with declining games when times are not scheduled off, you will get dropped to the bottom of
the list as far as scheduling of games go. It is up to you to be responsible and control your schedule and
availability.
All games will be assigned based on ability and availability. The new system will see each Referee assigned with
a score that reflects their ability to do a game at that level and below. So if you are given a score of 4, you can
do games that are at a level of 4 and below. As an AR, the same scoring system will apply. These scores are
affected by your on field performances, Mentor feedback, Coach’s feedback forms, Academy and monthly
video sessions.
Receiving assignments (ref.coastalfc.ca)
The CFC Referee Scheduler will need your availability booked off on the system before Sunday of the current
week we are scheduling for so if we are scheduling for April 3-9th, your availability needs to be in by April 2nd.
If this is not met, then you may be assigned a game in a time period that you need off (See above). If you
haven’t heard from the Scheduling system regarding getting an assignment by the Wednesday, please feel free
to reach out regarding your availability at [email protected] . All assignments are distributed and
confirmed via this system, and reminders will be sent to all officials the night before to remind them of their
weekend’s matches. Match officials must be in good standing and currently registered through the BCSA if
they are to receive any assignment to a full field sized game (see BCSA section on Registration and
management of Referees).
Weekend Schedule
The official match schedules will be posted on the Club’s website. All officials can view their assignments by
logging in to the system and looking at their page. The Head Referee will also have a master copy will all
officials on it.
Game Day and Pre-match procedures
All teams should be at the field 30 minutes prior to the Kickoff. As an official you should report for your match
at least 20 minutes prior to kick off (30 minutes ideally) to make sure the game starts on time and you can
administer all the administration (Law 1, Law 2, Law4). Checking of ID cards and player’s equipment (Law 4)
should be done at least 15-20 minutes prior to kickoff.
IF you are doing an HPL game, keep in mind they perform an international style walkout with national anthems
for all matches, and the home club has a match day manager on site to work with officials on the timing of this.
See their website for their handbook and more details on their procedures and policies.
Match Length and Details by Age Group
Games above are out players + GK’s if indicated with a YES in that column.
Substitutions
U6 – U18 House, Gold, Silver, MSL are unlimited Substitutions at the discretion of the Referee to control as to
when they happen Age Group - Unlimited with no re-entry within the same half.
HPL and Senior M/W You will need to download the Rules and Regulations that control these leagues for any
specifics for certain divisions. May require slips and different administration procedures so if you are assigned
one of these, know the info ahead of time.
Substitution Procedures
All Substitutes are to remain on the sidelines in pinnies that distinguish them from the players on the field.
When a substitution is requested, they need to be ready to go so that the game can continue as quickly as
possible. If a request is made and the team or player is not ready for the change, then continue on with play
and do not signal for the Substitution.
To replace a player with a substitute there must be a stoppage in play and the referee must be informed and
give a signal prior to the change taking place. The player only enters the field of play after the player being
replaced has left the field and after receiving a signal by the referee. The substituted player may leave the field
from any boundary line. Players should exchange pinnies to make it easier to recognize the change.
Cancellation of Match Officials
In the case that matches need to be cancelled, match officials will have no match fees owing to them if they
receive email or telephone notification of field closures by 8am the day of their scheduled match. If a match
official receives no prior notification of a match cancellation, and upon arrival at the field declares or realizes
the match is not playable for any reason, they will receive 50% of their match fees.
Payment of Match Officials
Any club assigned games will be paid once a month after the month has ended.
The home team will pay the referee and referee assistants in cash at the conclusion of the match as per the
referee payment fees below in all Senior Men and Women’s games.
Pay periods are from the first of the month to the last day of the month being the cutoff. Cheques and
summations will be issued by the following weekend (7 days) and be available for pick up in the concession for
pick up. If a cheque has not been picked up by the end of the season, it will be mailed out to your address
provided when you registered.
Player ID Cards
Small Sided Games: All players and coaches must present their Player /Staff ID card to the referee prior to the
match. Small sided players will not have cards, but as of April 2014, all coaches and technical staff that want to
remain on the field will need cards. If a coach does not have a card, they cannot be present on the sidelines as
per BCSA rules and regulations governing the sport of Soccer in BC.
Full Sized Games: If the player does not on have a card, that individual will not be eligible for the match. A
player is not considered registered with the league until the player receives his/her player card or a letter of
authorization from the BCSA appropriate league. If a coach does not have a card, he cannot remain in the
technical area once the game starts. Teams not showing ID cards prior to kick off when requested by match
officials to do so must be reported first, to the other team as an FYI. Then to the appropriate discipline
committee as well as the Head Referee at [email protected] once the match has been played. The
match will still be played and officiated with the knowledge that this will be reported to the league afterwards.
Team Officials
There may be no more than 5 Team officials on the bench, whom are:
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Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Team Manager
Goalkeeper Coach
Trainer or authorized Club official (eg. Club Technical Director).
Nobody else is permitted on or in the Bench area. This includes dugouts designed for the players regardless of
the weather.
Discipline
If you were the Referee in a scheduled match in which you issued any misconducts (Yellow card/Caution, Red
Card/Sendoff or an ejection for Irresponsible Behavior), you MUST log that discipline within 24 hours after the
match on the BC Soccer discipline system. If you issued a red card or ejection, you need to know if you keep
the ID card and mail it in or if they stay with the team and you simply report the discipline.
Match Attire and Equipment
All officials should have the approved BCSA soccer referee kit set out in the rules and regulations governing
Referees in BC. Black is the color of choice for Uniform Jerseys. If a conflict arises, the second choice is Yellow,
followed by Red and then Blue. Appropriate black shorts and black socks are to be worn in conjunction with
the Jersey.
Footwear is to be black with minimal white markings or soles.
Tracksuit pants, jackets, or running shoes are not acceptable to wear during matches over top of your uniform.
If it is cold, and you receive permission from the Head Referee via an email with details for cold weather gear,
then you may follow that directive. IF a toque is acceptable, then it must be black and no other color. Leggings
may be permitted but must be black in color and must be worn under the shorts and socks so that it is only
visible from the thigh to below the knees.
Referees should have 2 whistles with different pitches and tones to avoid confusion when fields are side by
side.
Referees should have a 2 pen’s or pencil’s, a book/wallet with at least one Red and one Yellow card and a
notebook or proper match sheets to record information. Details are only taken in the U13 and up age groups,
but Referee’s should get used to carrying it all. Having 2 f everything in your kit bag tends to eliminate
“Murphy’s Law”.
Incomplete/Abandoned Games
In the event that a match can’t continue through to full regulation time due to darkness, insufficient lighting,
field deterioration etc. then you need to abandon the match. Referee fees will be paid full for this game. The
Referee has the final decision on suspending matches due to weather or field conditions and it is a nonnegotiable decision. Remember Law 5 and player safety regardless of what the players and or coaches want to
do.
Please know the CSA Policy on lightning and severe weather (30/30 rule)
http://www.canadasoccer.com/files/CSA_LightningSafety_SevereWeatherPolicy_EN.pdf
Forfeits
Should any team fail to appear for a scheduled league match or not be able to fulfill a scheduled fixture you
will still be paid in full if this happens at the field and or notice is not given by 8am on the match day.
Cast Policy
The CSA Cast Policy will apply. Prior to the match, any player wearing a cast or who intends to wear a brace or
medical support is to be presented for inspection. The Match Official will assess the player’s eligibility to play in
accordance with the Laws of the Game (Law 4) and the CSA policies on such things.
Please know the CSA Policy on Casts and Braces
http://www.canadasoccer.com/files/Players_Wearing_Casts_Policy_.pdf
Referee Classification and Standards
All referees classified as “Provincial”, “Regional”, “District” or “Youth” Referees shall be under the control and
jurisdiction of the BCSA and must comply with the Rules, Regulations and codes as set out in:
http://bcsoccer.net/files/Referee/Documents/Referee%20Regulations%20VI%20Draft%20(2013).pdf
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Rules and Regulations (Rule18-Referees and Rule 11-Discipline)
Discipline Policies and Procedure Guide (Part 11 Section F Misconduct by Officials)
Standards of Ethical Conduct
All referees classified as “Small Sided Game Referees” shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the Youth
District in which they are registered (Coastal FC).
Annual Review
A review of all registered match officials will take place annually by December 15 by the British Columbia
Soccer Association’s Referee Committee; this review takes place in order to ensure each referee in the
province is in the appropriate classification. These classifications take into consideration age of the referee
(Youth / District), on-field performance of the referee, fitness level of the referee (in relation to the fitness
criteria), etc. The above criteria may be modified by the Provincial Association from time to time.
Small-sided Game Referee
A Small Sided Referee is a minimum of 12 years of age who has successfully completed the appropriate
Referee Course. These referees can officiate in any Small Sided Match.
Youth Referee
A Youth Referee is 14 years old and has successfully completed, the Entry Level Referees Clinic.
Referees under the age of 16 are eligible to officiate only in Competitions for players under 16 years of age. A
Youth referee will automatically become a District referee on reaching the age of 16.
To maintain your classification it is mandatory that all registered Youth Referees attend an annual BC Soccer
Refresher Course to remain up to date with changes issued by FIFA plus other relevant topics, as well as
participate in the fitness component of the Refresher Course (Beep Test). The Refresher Course must have
been attended not more than 12 months prior to registration. Failure to meet the above criteria will result in
denial of registration until the criteria is met.
District Referee
A District Referee is a minimum of 16 years old and has successfully completed, the Entry Level Referees Clinic.
A District referee may officiate in any category of amateur soccer.
To maintain your classification it is mandatory that all registered District referees attend an annual Refresher
Course to remain up to date with changes issued by FIFA plus other relevant topics, as well as participate in the
fitness component of the Refresher Course. The Refresher Course must have been attended not more than 12
months prior to registration. Failure to meet the above criteria will result in denial of registration until the
criteria is met.
Promotion from District Referee to Regional Referee : Referees must apply for promotion in writing (as part of
annual registration). District Referees who seek promotion will only be promoted when appropriate on-field
performance assessments, fitness criteria, and education / in service training modules have been attained.
District Referees seeking promotion to the Regional Referee classification are required to receive a minimum
of 3 above grade match assessments. Assessment marks from appointed Assessors will only be used toward
promotion when the referee is officiating matches in an outdoor 11 a-side, 16 years or older (player)
environment. For the purpose of promotion only those assessments which take place between January 1 and
November 30 will count.
Further, referees seeking promotion must have a minimum of 20 qualifying matches* as a referee, 5 matches
as an assistant referee on their individual log sheet. District referees who are being considered for promotion
to Regional Referee may apply for promotion to the Provincial Referee classification. This application can only
be done in writing to the Provincial Association and is subject to satisfying the criteria as determined by the
Provincial Association from time to time.
Once the above criterion is fulfilled the referee will be promoted to Regional.
*qualifying match = a match that may be counted towards promotion as determined by BC Soccer from time to time.
Regional Referee
A Regional Referee who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Provincial Association, as required by the
Referee Committee, the ability to officiate at the Regional Level.
A Regional Referee may officiate in any category of amateur soccer in the Province of BC.
Maintaining Regional Referee Classification:
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Successful completion of the annual fitness test
Obtain a minimum of one annual assessment at grade
Attend a Refresher Course not more than 12 months prior to registration.
Failure to meet the above criteria will result in automatic reclassification to District Referee.
A Regional Referee being reclassified to District Referee for failing to maintain the minimum standards of
performance and fitness shall be allowed the next season in which to be re-assessed as being of Regional
Referee caliber. Failing which, the Referee will remain at the reclassified level until all requirements for
upgrading have been completed.
Promotion from Regional Referee to Provincial Referee:
Referees must apply for promotion in writing (as part of annual registration). Regional Referees who seek
promotion will only be promoted when appropriate on-field performance assessments, fitness criteria, and
education / in service training modules have been attained.
Regional Referees seeking promotion to the Provincial Referee classification are required to receive a
minimum of 3 above grade match assessments. Assessment marks from appointed Assessors will only be used
toward promotion when the referee is officiating matches in an outdoor 11 a-side, 16 years of older (player)
environment. For the purpose of promotion only those assessments which take place between January 1 and
November 30 will count.
Further Referees seeking promotion must have a minimum of 20 qualifying matches* as a referee, 5 matches
as an assistant referee on their individual log sheet. Once the above criterion is fulfilled the referee will be
promoted to Provincial.
*qualifying match = a match that may be counted towards promotion as determined by BC Soccer from time to time.
Provincial Referee
A Provincial Referee who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Provincial Association, as required by the
Referee Committee, the ability to officiate at the Provincial Level.
A Provincial Referee may officiate in any category of amateur soccer or be recommended to officiate in nonamateur games under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Association.
Maintaining Provincial Referee Status:
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Complete an annual medical examination
Successful completion of the annual fitness test
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Obtain a minimum of one annual assessment at grade
Attend a Refresher Course not more than 12 months prior to registration
Failure to meet the above criteria will result in automatic reclassification to Regional Referee. A Provincial
Referee being reclassified to Regional Referee for failing to maintain the minimum standards of performance
and fitness shall be allowed the next season in which to be re-assessed as being of Provincial Referee caliber.
Failing which, the Referee will remain at the reclassified level until all requirements for upgrading have been
completed.
Fitness Testing
British Columbia referees are obligated to ensure that they are physical fit to control matches in the province.
Fitness Test and Criteria for Referees:
All referees, from Youth Referee to Provincial Referee are required to participate and complete an annual
fitness test. These Fitness Tests are conducted at Annual Refresher courses. (FIFA, National and Provincial
Referees have additional requirements) Provincial, Regional District and Youth Referees are required to
complete one of the below Fitness tests based on their referee classification.
BCSA Referee appointing model
The model below shows the order of precedence in appointing, whether as a Referee or as an Assistant
Referee. Once a Referee has accepted an appointment they must honor that appointment unless asked to
referee a game of a higher level as seen in the model below. The request game change can only take place 72
hours prior unless the Referee Schedulers agree to the change. BC Soccer also assigns match for the CSA
(National Team and Professional Teams) these games supersede the below matches.
* Important Note: Within each numerical point below all sub-categories are equal and listed alphabetically.
In order of priority:
(1) Provincial Cup Finals & Semi Finals Cup Competitions
(2) Premier Development League, National Training Center Matches
(3) League Competitions (no particular order)
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BC Soccer Premier League : U-18 & U-17 (Female & Male)
Canadian Interuniversity Sports - Canada West (Female & Male)
Fraser Valley Soccer League (FVSL) - Premier division
Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association (LIWSA) – Premier division
Metro Women’s Soccer League (MWSL) – Premier division
Pacific Coast Soccer League– Premier (Female & Male)
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Pacific Western Athletic Soccer Association (Female & Male)
Provincial Cup Competition – All other games
Vancouver Island Soccer League - Division 1(Male)
Vancouver Metro Soccer League – Premier (Male)
(4) All other competitions within the Association (no particular order)
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BC Soccer Premier League U-16 &15 (Female & Male
Fraser Valley Soccer League – Division 1 & below (Male)
Full Member adult leagues – Other
Lower Island Women’s Soccer Association - – Division 1 & below
Metro Women’s Soccer League – Division 1 & below
Provincial team exhibition matches (Female & Male)
Pacific Coast Soccer League-Reserves (Female & Male)
Vancouver Island Soccer League - Division 2 & below (Male)
Vancouver Metro Soccer League – Division 1 & below (Male)
Metro Select League U-18(Female & Male)
(5) Regional soccer
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BC Soccer Premier League U-14 &13 (Female & Male)
BC Soccer sanctioned Full Member Tournaments
Metro Select League U-16 and below(Female & Male)
(6) District soccer
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BC Soccer sanctioned Associate Members Tournaments (Including short term Event Members)
Local youth club soccer Gold, Silver, Bronze and House (Female & Male)
Conflicts of Interest
A Referee shall at all times act impartially. Where a Referee believes that there is a material interest conflicting
with the duties and obligations of a Match Official and any appointment, then the Referee shall decline to act
or officiate and declare it to The Association (in respect of National List Officials) or the Provincial Association,
whose decision in relation to any dispute or difference in such matters shall be final and binding. (eg. Family
member’s team)
A Guide to Referee Competencies
Small Sided Game Referee
Small Sided Game Referees are able to demonstrate all of the following:
1. Application of Law (contains decision making accuracy)
i. Know when and how to start / stop the game
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Checks to ensure players equipment is safe for the game
Holds players accountable to Law 4 expectations and coaches as well
Is the ball pumped up to an appropriate level?
Are the substitutions wearing pinnies to differentiate from players?
Stops when an expectation exists
ii. Differentiate between age Levels as they do games
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Appropriate stoppage and correct signal
U6-U10 all free kicks are Indirect and signaled properly
U11/U12 free kicks conform to FIFA expectations
iii. Recognize when to take further action
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Referee should have seen and followed up with action and punish appropriately
U6-10 misconduct is dealt with by asking player to leave field and involving coaches
U11/U12 use of Yellow and Red cards are expected to deal with misconduct
Dissent is dealt with appropriately
Irresponsible Behavior from coaches and sidelines are dealt with in an appropriate manner
iv. Make an appropriate award for restart of play
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Apply Law with a corresponding method of restart IDFK or DFK
For offside offences in the U11/U12 age group
2. Positioning/Fitness/Work rate
i. Face play at all times
ii. Display a commitment and willingness to keep up to the play of the game. Try to maintain the 10-15 yards
distance at all times
iii Demonstrate movement around the field of play utilizing the use of time when play has stopped
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Move toward the location when an offence has been detected and penalized.
Are they hustling during stoppages to get into the correct position for the restart?
3. Alertness and Awareness (includes management of stoppages)
i. Display concentration and awareness when the ball is in play
ii. Restart the game correctly and with a reasonable degree of accuracy in positioning
iii. Able to manage injury situations appropriately
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Involve coaches at all occurrences
Stops play when a player stays down
Not expected to judge severity of injury or to play on
4. Communication
i. Make signals
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Are they made too little? Too often? At appropriate time? Made so that everyone is in no doubt of the
next phase of play?
ii. Use a whistle audibly
• Can it be heard? Is it effective?
5. Teamwork
No team work is expected as a Referee in a small sided game
6. Advantage
i. Demonstrate when advantage is being played
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Some communication provided to the players incorporating the arm and voice
Not expected to use advantage at this age
7. Overall Match Control
i. Display involvement at an accurate level for the game
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As evidenced through earlier competencies; an empathy with the game
Youth & District Referee
Youth & District Referee’ are able to demonstrate all of the above, and:
1. Application of Law (contains decision making accuracy)
i. Know when and how to start / stop the game
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Checks appurtenances and players’ equipment prior to the game
Stops when an expectation exists
ii. Differentiate between penal and technical offences
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Appropriate stoppage and correct signal
iii. Recognize when to take action regarding Sending Off/Caution/Misconduct
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Assessor’s judgment on what the referee should have seen and followed up with action
Dissent is dealt with appropriately
iv. Make an appropriate award for restart of play
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Apply Law with a corresponding method of restart
For offside offences
2. Positioning/Fitness/Work rate
i. Face play at all times
ii. Display a commitment and willingness to be involved in the game
iii Demonstrate movement around the field of play utilizing the use of time when play has stopped
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Move toward the location when an offence has been detected and penalized.
3. Alertness and Awareness (includes management of stoppages)
i. Display concentration and awareness of open play
ii. Restart the game correctly and with a reasonable degree of accuracy in positioning
iii. Able to manage injury situations appropriately
4. Communication
i. Make signals
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Are they made too little? Too often? At appropriate time? Made so that everyone is in no doubt of the
ownership of the next phase of play?
ii. Use a whistle audibly
• Can it be heard? Is it effective?
5. Teamwork
District Referee is able to:
i. Make effective use of Assistants Referees
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Encourage provision of assistants and provide instructions to obtain support to aid control
ii. Generally acknowledge signals from Assistant Referees
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Be seen to communicate, respecting their support
iii. Give adequate pre-match instructions to Assistants Referees
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Some communication achieved
6. Advantage
i. Demonstrate when advantage is being played
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Some communication provided to the players incorporating the arm and voice
7. Overall Match Control
i. Display involvement at an accurate level for the game
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As evidenced through earlier competencies; an empathy with the game
Regional Referee
1. Application of Law (contains decision making accuracy)
Regional Referee are able to demonstrate all of the above, and:
i. Use the correct caution/dismissal manner & procedures
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Achieves desired outcome through: being calm, courteous and confident; following defined
procedures; accurate and assertive
ii. Appropriately manage and deal with
Offensive Insulting Abusive language and/or gestures
Dissent
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Referee responds in context and to the situation
iii. Distinguish between careless-reckless-excessive force
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Appropriate sanction implemented
iv. Recognize offside accurately
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Able to recognize offside position with an awareness of the position required to judge
Exceptions in law recognized
v. Apply the laws consistently
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Having set appropriate standard, benchmark is maintained
2. Positioning/Fitness/Work rate
i. Obtain reasonable viewing positions with the Assistant Referees
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Were signals missed?
Was the referee looking through play?
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Did the referee have the Assistant Referee in view when appropriate?
Did the referee anticipate play?
Did the referee adjust position in accordance with the pattern of play?
ii. Have knowledge of set play situations (utilize time when the ball is out of play):
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Anticipate the ‘drop zone’
Maximize position
iii. Maintain activity throughout the game:
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Proximity to play
Mobility and movement
iv. Obtain credible distances from play:
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Too close to play
Too far from play
Constantly having to avoid the ball and players
v. Awareness of next phase of play:
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Take into account the pattern of play
Adjust position when necessary
3. Alertness and Awareness (includes management of stoppages)
i. Understanding the skill level of players
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Advantage – players frustrated when not played or played too much
Fussy over trivialities
Empathy with the game
ii. Act decisively
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Body language
Signals
Timing of decisions
iii. Restart play quickly
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Players frustrated when restart delayed
Awareness of what is going on
iv. Accurately keep time (including correct allowance for stoppages)
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Disparity in time
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Amount of time played took account of substitutions, injuries (assessor can only estimate amount of
time for these stoppages – acknowledging that the referee is sole judge of time)
4. Communication
i. Make signals
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Clear differentiation between direct / indirect free kicks and directional indication. Straight arm for
indirect free kick held appropriately
ii. Vary the tone of the whistle appropriately
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Does the tone match the severity of the offence?
iii. Restart the game correctly
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Correct method direct / indirect, after injury, (and the drop ball for the unexpected)
iv. Have positive body language
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Appears confident, moves purposefully around the field of play and has a friendly smile; enjoying
themselves
5. Teamwork
Regional Referee is able to demonstrate all of the above, and;
i. Acknowledge and overrule as appropriate
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As observed by the assessor
6. Advantage
i. Use the correct arm signal supported by the voice when playing an advantage
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As observed by the assessor
ii. Demonstrate recognition of when to play advantage
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Does not play advantage to the detriment of fair play and control, i.e., a reckless challenge
7. Overall Match Control
i. Display actions to gain respect from the players
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Consistent application of Law
ii. Is at ease and confident with their game
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A game plan that provides direction for management
iii. Display the appropriate level of concentration
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As seen through maintaining awareness
iv. Effect correct and successful control of the game - proactive in doing so
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As seen through applying communication skills to those of awareness
Provincial Referee
1. Application of Law (contains decision making accuracy)
Provincial Referee are able to demonstrate all of the above, and appropriately deal with;
i. Serous Foul Play / Violent Conduct / Denial of an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity
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If recognized correctly, is the appropriate sanction given as an outcome?
ii. Mass confrontation
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Has the instigator and anyone escalating the situation been identified as the protagonists with the
situation defused, the desired outcome achieved and the game restarted successfully?
iii. Determine & appropriately deal with persistent misconduct
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Having spoken to a player is appropriate action taken at further offences?
iv. Recognize offside and implications of passive / active play
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Are all Assistant Referee signals responded to automatically?
v. Accurate awards on holding / pushing / pulling and or impeding
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Is the referee in contact and in position to judge with the correct differentiation between holding and
impeding, with the correct restart?
vi. Correctly manage the occupants of the Technical Area where appropriate
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Are the Laws of the Game and regulations of competition rules managed accurately?
Are substitutes managed, including warm up?
Is any misconduct dealt with appropriately?
2. Positioning/Fitness/Work rate
i. Anticipate open play
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Proximity to play
Remaining with the pace of the game
Moving off patrol path if/when necessary
ii. Adopt a position to detect or prevent offences
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Viewing position
Side on view for challenges especially in the dropping zone
Utilize dead ball time
iii. Right place/Right time
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Adjust patrol path when necessary
Penetrate the penalty area when required
Continue movement – run through play
iv. Use extremities of the playing area when required
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As per right time/right place above
v. Display a willingness to go the extra yard
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Work rate
Body language
vi. Demonstrate an ability to change pace
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Acceleration
Regain position
Realize the need to make ground
3. Alertness and Awareness (includes management of stoppages)
i. Be proactive and not reactive
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Communication with players
Intervene early to sort out problems
ii. Utilize the trailing eye
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Did he slavishly follow the ball?
Second look – to Assistant Referee
Retain visual contact with the original challenge whilst aware of what is going on in next phase of play
iii. Utilize peripheral vision
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Distance from play
iv. Manage injuries
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Safety
In accordance with Law
Treatment for injured player – then caution if necessary
Sense of urgency
Awareness/recognition
v. Manage substitutions
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In accordance with Law
Teamwork
vi. Managing time wasting/delay to restart
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Proactive
Verbal communication with players
Take action when necessary – in accordance with Law
4. Communication
i. Utilize preventative communication
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Effective use of voice to aid communication and prevention of potential trouble
Proactive awareness, short strong blast of the whistle when noting potential conflict between players
ii. Converse with players
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Use of the quiet word, e.g. when player incorrectly stands in the opponent’s half prior to the start of
play
Niggles between players: seen to have a firm word
Response to player questioning or comment: depending on timing look to build relations and respond,
communicating with assertiveness and confidence
5. Teamwork
i. Show satisfactory support for Assistant Referees where appointed
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Encouragement provided to actively gain support
ii. Demonstrate team leadership skills
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Promote communication through eye contact and provide “unseen advice” on marginal decisions
6. Advantage
i. Carefully/correctly select advantage in terms of:
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Possession or advantage. Is able to distinguish between advantage and merely possession
Position on the field of play. Takes due regard of where the ball and other players are positioned
before applying advantage
ii. Did advantage accrue? Stops game and awards a free kick when advantage does not accrue
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Mood of the game. Adjusts use of advantage to the mood of the game
Sanctions applied if appropriate. Applies appropriate sanctions during the next stoppage in play
7. Overall Match Control
i. Display the relevant level of tolerance.
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Understanding of acceptable application of Law
ii. Approach players correctly and deal with them using a positive attitude/body language.
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Commensurate use of proactive communication skills
iii. Manage major issues.
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Retain composure to accurately manage unusual situations
iv. Demonstrate and use experience to solve difficult situations.
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Seen to operate to an effective game plan
v. Identify the mood/temperature of the game.
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Awareness that ensures an adjustment to pace and involvement to prevent problems
Identify tensions in the game and effect solutions, before they escalate, through preventative actions.
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Implementation of prevention of problems
vii. Inspire respect from the players.
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Through sensitive management of players
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