Odds & Ends New Stuff for Old Referees Presented 9/10/2013 1

Odds & Ends  Time of halves  Varsity – 40 minutes  Junior Varsity – 35 minutes  Freshman – 35 minutes  Review duties with the timekeeper  Countdown final 10 seconds  Referees are not to do this!  Signal end of period  Uniform issues  Play the game, report if necessary 2 Presented 9/10/2013

Odds & Ends  Playing conditions  When is a field unsafe to play?  Overtime – Varsity only  Two 10 minute periods  Golden Goal  Positioning on corner kicks  Lead – goal line  Trail – near top of penalty area 3 Presented 9/10/2013

Odds & Ends  Mandatory whistles…  To stop the clock, restart after a clock stoppage, after a sub…  Whose whistle?  Trail – kickoff, drop ball, goal kick (if needed)  Lead – PK, free kick or corner kick (if needed)  Throw in? – whoever is on that side of the field  When in doubt? – eye contact, and talk! 4 Presented 9/10/2013

Odds & Ends  Studs exposed  Minimum – Dangerous Play (IFK)  Maximum – Serious Foul Play (Red & DFK) 5 Presented 9/10/2013

Odds & Ends  Handling  “… deliberately handling, carry, striking or propelling the ball with a hand or arm.”  Illegal  Protecting the chest  Making themselves bigger  Legal  Stationary, protective stance in a wall  Reflex from close hard shot  Getting hit by the ball 6 Presented 9/10/2013

New Stuff  Poor coverage – Dual Officiating System 7 Presented 9/10/2013 R R

New Stuff  Dual System Remedies -  Do not be afraid to cross into other half  Be ready to quickly recover to be in position for Offside  Pre-Game Instructions  Switch sides at half-time 8 Presented 9/10/2013

New Stuff  Better coverage: 9 Presented 9/10/2013

New Stuff  Problem areas still exist – The Coffin Corner: 10 Presented 9/10/2013

New Stuff  Coffin Corner remedy:  Swap Lead/Trail with your partner  Best done on set pieces  Trade back when the game allows  Be sure to cover this in your pre-game! 11 Presented 9/10/2013