WELCOME to the US Lacrosse Junior Officials Education Program Sponsored by CWLOA Connecticut Womens Lacrosse Officials Association

About US Lacrosse US Lacrosse was established as the National Governing Body (NGB) for men’s and women’s lacrosse in Our Mission US Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport. Educating officials is a critical step in making this vision a reality! We are a membership-based organization Your membership includes exclusive benefits such as Lacrosse Magazine, liability insurance, and much more. It also supports the development of resources for officials like you!

Four Guiding Principles: Women’s Game Committee Honor the past Commit to the core values Maintain relevance Respect all participants

Professionalism, Responsibility, Ethics Professionalism, Responsibility, Ethics Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Positioning, Field Coverage, Fitness Positioning, Field Coverage, Fitness Knowledge & Judgment Knowledge & Judgment Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Safety Fairness Fun Safety Fairness Fun

Responsibilities Safety Fun Fairness Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Responsibilities Annual Requirements Proper Umpiring Equipment The “Business” of Officiating

“Good Standing” Checklist Complete US Lacrosse registration online. Complete Local Board registration forms and pay dues. Complete state registration, if applicable. Attend a rules interpretation meeting. Pass the US Lacrosse rules test online after an on paper practice testing session at home and/or with a group Pass the practical field test. (Rating session) Field Test date and location______________________ Send availability to local assignor Additional Local requirements: Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Ethics Do not officiate a game in which a family member is participating Junior umpires must officiate two levels below their age group Junior umpires must do games with a certified partner Behavior before, during, and after game reflects on you and your officiating team If problems with another umpire, contact:__________________________ If problems with parents, fans and/or coach, contact:______________________ To maintain professionalism and responsibility, it is important to follow ethical guidelines. When accepting assignments, be fair to the teams and yourself:

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Professionalism Be prepared: Review the rules, penalty administration, etc. Call school, partner to confirm game information Remember your role as an official

The Playing Field Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork U15, U13 & U11 (With 12 players) Regulation field ( yards x yards) Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, 12M fan, restraining line, center circle U11 & U9 (With 7 players) Short field (60-70 yards x yards) Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, center line & circle

Rule 2: Equipment & Uniforms Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Illegal Legal

Mandatory: ASTM approved eye protectionMandatory: ASTM approved eye protection Mandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tabMandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tab May be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft headgearMay be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft headgear NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings)NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings) No baseball capsNo baseball caps Legal – medic alert, barrettesLegal – medic alert, barrettes Crosse -Crosse - –U15 (Senior) – Regulation Pocket 35 ½” – 43 ¼” length35 ½” – 43 ¼” length 2 shooting strings (flat)2 shooting strings (flat) –U13 (Junior) – Regulation or modified pocket –U11 (Lightning) & U9 (Bantam) Regulation or modified pocketRegulation or modified pocket May be cut down to fit playerMay be cut down to fit player No meshNo mesh Coach must verbally certify all equipment is legal Field Player Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Regulation vs Modified Pocket Regulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been appliedRegulation the top of the ball remains above the top of the wall after pressure has been applied Modified up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewallModified up to half of the ball may fall below the bottom of the sidewall

Goalkeeper Equipment Helmet with facemaskHelmet with facemask Fastened chin strapFastened chin strap Separate throat protectorSeparate throat protector MouthguardMouthguard Chest protector – worn under uniformChest protector – worn under uniform Padded glovesPadded gloves Padding on shins & thighsPadding on shins & thighs Crosse max 52”, mesh pocket OKCrosse max 52”, mesh pocket OK Bottom half uniform may be gray, black or team’s predominant colorBottom half uniform may be gray, black or team’s predominant color Padding abdominal & pelvic areaPadding abdominal & pelvic area All equipment is MANDATORY. Missing gear - No play!! Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 3: Game Personnel Teams Coaches Umpire Game administrator Team captain Official scorer Official timer

Game Personnel & Equipment Coach may moveCoach may move –U15 From end-line to substitution areaFrom end-line to substitution area –U13 and U11 Full sideline behind opponent’s benchFull sideline behind opponent’s bench –U9 Full sideline and 1 coach may be on the fieldFull sideline and 1 coach may be on the field Sideline ManagerSideline Manager –Each team will provide a sideline manager to control spectators. –Home coach is responsible if no site manager. BallBall –Yellow or Orange –Smooth or dimpled

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Pregame Attire and equipment Talk with partner Meet coaches with partner Sideline manager Walk the field Captains’ meeting Stick check

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 4: Time Factors Length of Half (Running time) –U15 & U13 25 minutes –U11 & U9 20 minutes Clock –Runs after goals –Stops on timeouts and every whistle in last 2 minutes unless one team has 10 goal lead Halftime - not to exceed 10 minutesHalftime - not to exceed 10 minutes 2 Time outs per game (2 minutes) –After goal or by team with ball during dead ball Suspended or interrupted games can be considered complete by coaches agreement Overtime procedures (U15 & U13 only) –Sudden victory with two 3 minute halves, 3 minute half-time and coin toss to determine direction. Each team gets 1 time-out in OT.

Rule 4: Scoring Ball must completely cross the goal line & plane before end of game. Ball on line is not a goal Ball must be off an attackers stick –Ball kicked in by attack is not a goal Ball may hit off defender’s stick or body –Ball rolled or dropped in by defense is a goal Ball off ref is not a goal –Do a throw

Rule 5: Draw Draw at start of each half and after goals except when for throw or FP Mouth of crosse open to team goal Mouth of crosse open to team goal Right side down & above hip Right side down & above hip Player on either side, toe the line Player on either side, toe the line Place ball between upper 1/3 of the head, say “Ready” Place ball between upper 1/3 of the head, say “Ready” Players can only move head Players can only move head Back out quickly, whistle Back out quickly, whistle Players must draw up Players must draw up Ball must go above players heads Ball must go above players heads Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Draw - Continued Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork 4 Goal Rule - U13 and below If score is kept, team down by 4 or more goals has option to get free position at the center after a goal. If score is kept, team down by 4 or more goals has option to get free position at the center after a goal. Treat as a draw Treat as a draw Blow whistle, tell players to stand Blow whistle, tell players to stand Ball to center of losing team, opposing center 4M in front on 45 degree angle Ball to center of losing team, opposing center 4M in front on 45 degree angle Player may run or pass, but may not shoot. Tell her she must pass. Player may run or pass, but may not shoot. Tell her she must pass.

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 5: Play of the Game Substitution Substitutes must enter through Substitution area. During play, player must wait for teammate to fully leave the field. After goal, can immediately enter field Accidents, Injuries If coach or medical personnel come onto field to aid player, that player must leave field Be alert towards players who have collision or fall. Any player with dizziness, loss of consciousness, confusion, balance problems or headaches will be immediately removed from game and shall not return to play unless cleared by health professional

Goal Circle Goal circle line belongs solely to the GK Goal Circle Fouls No player or crosse may enter GCNo player or crosse may enter GC No player may reach into GC to play the ballNo player may reach into GC to play the ball No goal if Attack follows through or steps into GCNo goal if Attack follows through or steps into GC No deputies are allowed at any youth level. If team is playing without goalie, umpire will direct a player to enter GC to pick up stationary ball. 10 second count starts when player picks ball up. Opponent may not block player leaving GC.

Boundaries Team that last touched ball before OB loses possession, except on a shot or a deflected shot Player gains ball – always 4M in from OB spot No foul – Step on line, checked ball goes outNo foul – Step on line, checked ball goes out –Change of possession, players stay in relative position, at least 1M away FoulFoul –FP, Offender 4M - Away/Behind, Others 4 M Away Shot or deflectionShot or deflection –Ball to closest player, players stay in relative position, 1M away Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Signals Mechanics Thought process Advantage Signal that foul has occurred but attack has not been disadvantaged Set up Free Position, think P.O.O. Player with Ball Offender Others Look at partner before starting play

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Seven Steps 1.Whistle 2.Foul signal 3.Direction 4.P.O.O 5.Reposition self 6.Quick look 7.Restart play

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork 5 Types of Fouls Minor fouls Major fouls Goal circle fouls – Minor Team foul/Restraining Line/Offside – Major Misconduct - Major

Minor Fouls: Legal vs. Illegal Legal actions = skills Illegal actions = minor fouls Illegal equipment or uniform Procedural errors Misplays vs. legal plays Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Youth – 3 second to check closely guardedYouth – 3 second to check closely guarded Empty checkEmpty check CoverCover Warding OffWarding Off Body BallBody Ball Playing ball while out of boundsPlaying ball while out of bounds Delay of GameDelay of Game –Fail to stand or move 4M away Illegal draw - Too soon, not up, no effort to draw, step into circle or across RL earlyIllegal draw - Too soon, not up, no effort to draw, step into circle or across RL early Fail to wear mouth-guard properlyFail to wear mouth-guard properly Minor Fouls Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Body Ball No foul if ball hits off body PLAY ON ! Player intentionally kicks, blocks or hits ball with her body MINOR FOUL Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels Attack cannot hold the ball for more than 3 seconds when closely guarded –Defensive player must have BOTH hands on stick –Must be within a stick’s length –In position to check legally if checking were allowed Umpires must use hand chop and verbally count out loud 1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 tweet Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Minor Foul: 3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork The 3-second count stops when Attack Moves out of marking distance or Puts stick in a legal uncheckable position

Major Fouls: Legal vs. Illegal Legal actions = skills Illegal actions = major fouls Use of the stick or crosse Body to body Playing the ball illegally Positioning Threats to safety of players Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Major Fouls: Illegal Use of the Stick Cross to Body or Cross-check May not use shaft to hit, push or displace opponent May not check toward the body Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

U15 & U13 Modified Checking May check opponents stick when the entire crosse is below the shoulder Must use a down & away motion that is away from opponent’s body Stick to stick contact may not be a foul. Defender with crosse in good position & does not initiate contact, no foul. Stick straight up in effort to block shot or pass, OK. Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork The Sphere An imaginary area of 7 inches surrounding the head Fouls By Defense: Reach into or through the sphere or hold crosse around the throat. Poke or wave crosse near opponent’s face Fouls By Attack Hold head of crosse close to face or body making a legal check impossible Immediate whistle and strong warnings.

Rule 6: Major Foul Defensive Fouls Rule 6: Major Foul Defensive Fouls Crosse in the sphere Defender holding or jabbing stick into sphere - illegal and dangerous Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Offensive Fouls Rule 6: Major Fouls Offensive Fouls ChargingForcingThrough Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Offensive Fouls Rule 6: Major Fouls Offensive Fouls Legal Cradle Illegal Cradle Defender cannot check Defender can check Defender must be within marking distance and able to legally check Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 6: Major Foul – Three Second Violation and Obstruction of Free Space to Goal Three Second Violation What are the parameters? Making the call Mechanics Free Space to Goal (FSG) What is the definition? FSG and the zone defense Umpire responsibilities

Rule 6: Major Foul 3-second violation Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for more than 3 seconds when Attack has ball below the restraining line unless: Marking an opponent within a sticks lengthMarking an opponent within a sticks length Double teaming ball carrier within a stick’s lengthDouble teaming ball carrier within a stick’s length Marking an opponent who is directly behind the goal circleMarking an opponent who is directly behind the goal circle –but defender is not exempt from Obstruction of the Free Space to Goal Double teaming an attack player without the ball does not exempt defender from 3 second count Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Obstruction of the Free Space Rule 6: Major Foul Obstruction of the Free Space Ball carrier must be within the CSA Looking to shootLooking to shoot Have the opportunityHave the opportunity Defender - not within stick length of an attack playerDefender - not within stick length of an attack player Free space is cone – ball to sides of GC Defenders being drawn through the OFS either side by side or mirror image. Move through OKMove through OK Stop or hesitate -> possible shooting spaceStop or hesitate -> possible shooting space 2012 Point of Emphasis Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 6: Major Fouls Dangerous Shot - Only against goalie Judge on distance, force, placementJudge on distance, force, placement Hard shot at head or neck of goalie from short distance = major foulHard shot at head or neck of goalie from short distance = major foul Greater distance, softer shot, at leg or arm = not foulGreater distance, softer shot, at leg or arm = not foul Not a card, unless repeatedNot a card, unless repeated Ball to goalkeeper, offender 4M behind GCBall to goalkeeper, offender 4M behind GC Team Fouls/Offside Teams must keep 5 players above the RL when attacking 4 players above RL when defending U11 & U9 on short field do not keep players back Count players back

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 6: Major Fouls – Misconduct & Use of Cards Excessive roughness, dangerous or unsportsmanlike play Deliberate endangering safety of player Repeated or flagrant violations Taunting Excessive or abusive dissent Coach leaving bench area Player entering game before 2 minute penalty served –Coach gets Yellow card and must take a player off field to serve additional 2 minute penalty. Player entering early must leave to serve remainder of penalty.

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration 7 Steps Whistle Foul signal Direction P.O.O Player with Ball Offender Others Reposition self Look at partner !! Restart play

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Fouls in Midfield Player fouled gets a Free Position Minor Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M AWAY Offender 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Major Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender Place 4M BEHIND Offender Place 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Minor Fouls inside 12M Fan BY DEFENSE “INDIRECT” Player fouled Place on nearest 12M hash mark Player fouled Place on nearest 12M hash mark Offender 4M AWAY Offender 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY No shot may be taken until ball is passed No shot may be taken until ball is passed BY ATTACK Player fouled Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAY Player fouled Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAY from GC from GC Offender Place 4M AWAY Offender Place 4M AWAY Others Place 4M AWAY Others Place 4M AWAY

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Major Fouls in the CSA Outside 8M Arc BY DEFENSE Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M BEHIND Offender 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY & Clear penalty lane Others 4M AWAY & Clear penalty lane BY ATTACK Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M BEHIND Offender 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Major Fouls in the 8M Arc BY DEFENSE Player fouled Place on nearest 8M hash mark BEHIND Offender Place 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Clear 8M Arc & penalty lane Ball on 1st hash, clear arc & penalty lane Ball on floating hash, only clear penalty lane, not arc If multiple fouls occur, FP at SPOT of 2nd foul BY ATTACK Player fouled Place on closest spot on 8M arc Offender4M BEHIND Others4M AWAY from ball

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Fouls below the Goal Line FP at spot of foul 8 M AWAY from GC Minor Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M AWAY Offender 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Major Fouls Player fouled Place on spot of foul Player fouled Place on spot of foul Offender 4M BEHIND Offender 4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Rule 7: Penalty Administration Goal Circle Fouls Foul by Attack Ball to GK in GC All players 4M AWAY Foul by Defense Ball to closest attack 12 M on goal line Offender at 4M behind ball or 16M away from GC –except Goalkeeper does not go out Indirect free position, attack must pass ball before shooting

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Defense Offsides Correct off-sides first Outside CSA & above goal line Attack Place on spot of ball Attack Place on spot of ball Offender4M BEHIND Offender4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Inside CSA & above goal line Attack Place at center of 12M fan, clear penalty lane Attack Place at center of 12M fan, clear penalty lane Offender4M BEHIND Offender4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY Below goal line AttackPlace on spot of ball, 8M from GC AttackPlace on spot of ball, 8M from GC Offender4M BEHIND Offender4M BEHIND Others 4M AWAY Others 4M AWAY

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Attack Offsides Closest defender to ball gets the ball No closer than 8M to GCNo closer than 8M to GC Attacker with ball goes 4M BEHIND Closest attacker to Restraining Line goes back over, unless ball carrier, then use next closest attacker New rule for 2012

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Rule 7: Penalty Administration Slow Whistle/Yellow Flag “Slow whistle” is a held whistle, indicated by raising the yellow flag because 3 criteria occur: Major foul committed by the defense and attack maintains possession Ball is in the CSA Attack is on a scoring play What is the penalty administration? Attack shoots, put flag away Scoring play ends, administer spot of foul

Rule 7: Use of Cards Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork When to use the cards Carding Procedures Green Card - Delay of game Yellow card 2 minutes 1st - Warning to all players 2nd to same player - Game Suspension Red card - Ejection Team Cards On 4th card & for each subsequent card to same team, team plays down a player Team must play short below the Restraining Line at both ends of the field for the 2 minute penalty period for each card Head Coaches responsible for actions of assistant coaches.

Rule 7: Mandatory Cards Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Yellow cards Check to the head Slash –Reckless or dangerous swing –Does not have to actually hit opponent Dangerous Propelling –Dangerous or uncontrolled –Does not have to hit opponent Dangerous Follow-through Red card Check to the head in U15 Full Checking game Cards are 2 minutes

Rule 7: Use of Cards Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Delay of Game –1 st Green card to captain Minor foul Yellow –2 nd Green-Yellow to player Major foul –3 rd – Green-Red to player Major foul & 2 min suspension Team must sub for player, does not play short 2012 Point of Emphasis

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Two-Person Positioning: Lead Moves to the right Boundaries and endline Stay ahead of play – why? Ball in CSA – responsibilities Tangent and quadrants FSG and three seconds Restart play in CSA, signals goal

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Two-Person Positioning: Trail Follows play downfield Boundaries and end-line Monitors Restraining Line “Field conscious”-watch overall picture Stay engaged with play Moves laterally below Restraining Line – why? Watches for obstruction of FSG Three seconds, dangerous follow through Off-ball fouls – picks, illegal detaining

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Two-Person Positioning: The Draw Responsibilities: To start the game After a goal Illegal draw Violations of center circle and Restraining Line

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Two-Person Positioning: Transition Stay wide and in front – why? Shared responsibilities Angle – who has the best one? Work together and support one another Trust your partner Keep ahead and anticipate

Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & Tangents Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & Tangents Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork U

Umpiring the Goal Circle: Quadrants & Tangents Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Positioning: Tangent Near Approach T T– Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls in mind). Ready to re-adjust as play dictates. U

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Positioning: Tangent Mid Approach T T – Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls in mind) T U

Professionalism, Responsibilities Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Positioning: Tangent Far Movement 68 T T - Anticipates swing and looks for Shooting Space Ball U

Professionalism, Responsibilities Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Positioning: Tangent Far Approach 69 T T – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with clearing the penalty lane

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Positive Interactions with Coaches Professional and respectful All pre-game questions with both coaches –Coaches determine half-time Head coaches can ask for clarifications at time-outs and halftime Statements vs. questions Be patient

Professionalism, Responsibilities Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Comportment Verbal communication Non-verbal communication Use of “language of the rules” Be fit, run to stay in position Respect Teamwork Composure Firm, loud whistle Large, clear signals Good eye contact throughout game Elevate one’s presence through:

Professionalism, Responsibilities, Ethics Knowledge & Judgment Positioning, Field Coverage, and Fitness Game Management, Penalty Administration, Mechanics Comportment, Communication, Teamwork Comportment General professionalism: Call a safe, fair game Let players determine the outcome of the game Be approachable, confident, use good judgment Appearance, voice, demeanor Show respect for partner, players, coaches and spectators

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