Spring 2018 Referees Meeting
AYSO Region 212
Welcome AYSO Referees to the Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Referees Meeting
Vision Statement To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. Mission Statement To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO Philosophies…
AYSO Philosophies: Everyone Plays • Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer—so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.
Balanced Teams • Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible — because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.
AYSO Philosophies: Open Registration • Our program is open to all children who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.
Positive Coaching • Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to betterskilled and better-motivated players.
AYSO Philosophies: Good Sportsmanship • We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win at all costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. Player Development • We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.
AYSO KIDS ZONE – Kids are #1 – Fun – not winning is everything – Fans only Cheer and only coaches Coach – No yelling in anger – Respect the volunteer referees – No Swearing – No Smoking – Leave no trash behind – Set a proper example for our children
Please, NO DOGS at the fields
Becoming a Volunteer • ALL referees must have an APPROVED volunteer form in the system • ALL referees must have Safe Haven certification in the system • ALL referees must have Concussion Awareness certification in the system • DO NOT participate in any AYSO games without taking these steps.
Regional Support • • • • • • • • • •
Region Commissioner – Amy Merrill-Rice Coach Administrator – Jason Henderson CVPA – Registrar – Lisa Duke Treasurer – Virginia Michael Secretary – Referee Administrator – Haig Black Asst Referee Admin – Kris Beaver Equipment Manager – Instructor (Coach and Ref) – David Gordon
Season Structure – First Games, September 9th 8:00 am – Picture Dates, Sept. 30th and Oct. 7th – Final Fall Games, October 21st – Spring Starts, April 14th – Spring Ends, June 2nd
Field Layout 10U 14U & 19U
5U & 6U
5U & 6U – Fields 1 & 2 8U – Fields 8 & 9 10U – Fields 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20 12U – Fields 6 & 7 14U & 19U – Fields 3, 4, 5 & 12
12U
8U
Heading For all players in U-12 and younger age divisions, there shall be no deliberate heading of the ball in games or in practice. • If this happens during a game, the restart shall be an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) for the opposing team at the spot where the player deliberately headed the ball, subject to the IFK restrictions inside the Goal Area. • There shall be NO teaching / coaching of heading during practice, nor shall deliberate heading be allowed during practice play. For all players above the U-12 age division, there are no restrictions on heading the ball during games. However, heading in practice is limited to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes per week with no more than 15 headers per player per week.
Player’s Equipment Games and Practices Nothing dangerous (in your opinion) No jewelry, watches, earrings (even if covered) No casts or splints (even if padded) Knee braces are okay, but only if padded and safe to all players (in your opinion) Medical alert bracelets may be worn, but must be secured to the player with tape, cloth wristband or something similar that is safe. The information must remain visible
6U Program Guidelines • 4 Players per team, 6 on roster (no GKs) • 1 x 60 minute session (35 minutes technical training and a 20minute match (4 x 5 minute periods with a 5 minute break) • Size 3 ball • Simple Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • What's in and out of play • Don’t kick or trip others • No handling the ball • No heading • Throw-ins replaced with dribble-in or kick-in • Opponents ten feet from ball on restarts
8U Program Guidelines • 4 Players per team, 6 on roster (no GKs) • 1 x 60 minute training session • Match: 4 x 10 minute periods with 5 minute halftime • Simple Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • Corner kick; Goal kick • What’s in and out of play • Don’t kick or trip others • No handling the ball • No heading • Throw-ins replaced with dribble-in or kick-in • Opponents ten feet from ball on restarts
10U Program Guidelines •
7 Players per team (1 is GK), 10 on roster
•
2 x 60 minute training sessions per week
•
Match: 4 x 12.5 minute periods with 5-10 minute halftime
•
Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): •
Corner kick; Goal kick
•
What’s in and out of play
•
Don’t kick or trip others
•
No handling the ball
•
No heading
•
Offside!
•
Build-out line in effect (see next slide)
•
No Goalkeeper punts
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting • When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play (from the opponent) or from a goal kick, • The opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play • Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punting is not allowed) • After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line (designed to promote playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting): • Goal-kick or GK possession • Opposing team moves beyond build-out line • Ball into play, game on • Also denotes offside line • No GK punting
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line If the opposing team infringes the Laws of the Game by moving within the Build Out Line before the ball has been put in play, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team possessing the ball from the spot of the offense When a goal kick is taken, the ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area (when it exits the penalty area, not when it is kicked)
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build outline Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line
12U Program Guidelines • 9 Players per team (1 is GKs), 12 on roster • 2 x 60 minute training sessions • Match: 4 x 15 minute periods with 5-10 minute halftime • Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • All FIFA Laws apply (see next slide for summary) as modified for AYSO small sided games
FIFA Rules Summary Law 1 – The Field of Play Law 2 – The Ball Law 3 – The Number of Players Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment Law 5 – The Referee Law 6 – The Assistant Referees Law 7 – The Duration of the Match Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring Law 11 – Offside Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct Law 13 – Free Kicks Law 14 – The Penalty Kick Law 15 – The Throw-in Law 16 – The Goal Kick Law 17 – The Corner Kick (No heading!)
14U Program Guidelines 11 vs. 11 (1 is GK) Size 5 Soccer ball Follow 14U Interplay Guides (see attachment) Shin guards, AYSO issued uniform for all games Games: 2 – 35 Minute Halves with a SHORT 5 Minute half time break • 9:00 Games – you will have to set up corner flags • • • • •
Scheduling
Uniforms • Returning referees are eligible to receive additional jerseys or other necessary equipment each year • Requests can be submitted to Haig Black, David Gordon or Kris Beaver
Weather Policy • Cancellation of Games: – Inclement weather (lightning, thunder, tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning) may necessitate the canceling of games from time to time. Every attempt will be made to contact players, via coaches, AYSO 212 Website, WWMT Website, or other forms of electronic communication, as early as possible. Games will be canceled on an hour by hour basis. Inclement weather preceding a games designated start time by ½ hour will constitute cancellation. Games that are canceled will not be made up. Games may only be canceled by the Regional Commissioner or his or her designee.
Referee Training Date(s) • Tuesday, August 29th 6:30 – 9:00 pm 8U
• Wednesday, August 30th 6:30 – 9:00 pm Online Companion Course – Location: RACC – All Volunteers will need to be registered as volunteers and complete online SafeHaven, Concussion Awareness and Basic Referee courses
Additional Volunteers Needed We always need referees! Please promote and recruit at all games and events!! • THANK YOU for taking time to volunteer as a referee!
Welcome AYSO Referees to the Fall 2017 / Spring 2018 Referees Meeting
Vision Statement To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives. Mission Statement To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO Philosophies…
AYSO Philosophies: Everyone Plays • Our program’s goal is for kids to play soccer—so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game.
Balanced Teams • Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible — because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play.
AYSO Philosophies: Open Registration • Our program is open to all children who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing.
Positive Coaching • Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to betterskilled and better-motivated players.
AYSO Philosophies: Good Sportsmanship • We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win at all costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. Player Development • We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game.
AYSO KIDS ZONE – Kids are #1 – Fun – not winning is everything – Fans only Cheer and only coaches Coach – No yelling in anger – Respect the volunteer referees – No Swearing – No Smoking – Leave no trash behind – Set a proper example for our children
Please, NO DOGS at the fields
Becoming a Volunteer • ALL referees must have an APPROVED volunteer form in the system • ALL referees must have Safe Haven certification in the system • ALL referees must have Concussion Awareness certification in the system • DO NOT participate in any AYSO games without taking these steps.
Regional Support • • • • • • • • • •
Region Commissioner – Amy Merrill-Rice Coach Administrator – Jason Henderson CVPA – Registrar – Lisa Duke Treasurer – Virginia Michael Secretary – Referee Administrator – Haig Black Asst Referee Admin – Kris Beaver Equipment Manager – Instructor (Coach and Ref) – David Gordon
Season Structure – First Games, September 9th 8:00 am – Picture Dates, Sept. 30th and Oct. 7th – Final Fall Games, October 21st – Spring Starts, April 14th – Spring Ends, June 2nd
Field Layout 10U 14U & 19U
5U & 6U
5U & 6U – Fields 1 & 2 8U – Fields 8 & 9 10U – Fields 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20 12U – Fields 6 & 7 14U & 19U – Fields 3, 4, 5 & 12
12U
8U
Heading For all players in U-12 and younger age divisions, there shall be no deliberate heading of the ball in games or in practice. • If this happens during a game, the restart shall be an Indirect Free Kick (IFK) for the opposing team at the spot where the player deliberately headed the ball, subject to the IFK restrictions inside the Goal Area. • There shall be NO teaching / coaching of heading during practice, nor shall deliberate heading be allowed during practice play. For all players above the U-12 age division, there are no restrictions on heading the ball during games. However, heading in practice is limited to a maximum of thirty (30) minutes per week with no more than 15 headers per player per week.
Player’s Equipment Games and Practices Nothing dangerous (in your opinion) No jewelry, watches, earrings (even if covered) No casts or splints (even if padded) Knee braces are okay, but only if padded and safe to all players (in your opinion) Medical alert bracelets may be worn, but must be secured to the player with tape, cloth wristband or something similar that is safe. The information must remain visible
6U Program Guidelines • 4 Players per team, 6 on roster (no GKs) • 1 x 60 minute session (35 minutes technical training and a 20minute match (4 x 5 minute periods with a 5 minute break) • Size 3 ball • Simple Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • What's in and out of play • Don’t kick or trip others • No handling the ball • No heading • Throw-ins replaced with dribble-in or kick-in • Opponents ten feet from ball on restarts
8U Program Guidelines • 4 Players per team, 6 on roster (no GKs) • 1 x 60 minute training session • Match: 4 x 10 minute periods with 5 minute halftime • Simple Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • Corner kick; Goal kick • What’s in and out of play • Don’t kick or trip others • No handling the ball • No heading • Throw-ins replaced with dribble-in or kick-in • Opponents ten feet from ball on restarts
10U Program Guidelines •
7 Players per team (1 is GK), 10 on roster
•
2 x 60 minute training sessions per week
•
Match: 4 x 12.5 minute periods with 5-10 minute halftime
•
Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): •
Corner kick; Goal kick
•
What’s in and out of play
•
Don’t kick or trip others
•
No handling the ball
•
No heading
•
Offside!
•
Build-out line in effect (see next slide)
•
No Goalkeeper punts
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line The build out line promotes playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting • When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play (from the opponent) or from a goal kick, • The opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play • Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punting is not allowed) • After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line (designed to promote playing the ball out of the back in a less pressured setting): • Goal-kick or GK possession • Opposing team moves beyond build-out line • Ball into play, game on • Also denotes offside line • No GK punting
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line If the opposing team infringes the Laws of the Game by moving within the Build Out Line before the ball has been put in play, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the team possessing the ball from the spot of the offense When a goal kick is taken, the ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area (when it exits the penalty area, not when it is kicked)
10U Program Guidelines Build Out Line The build out line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the halfway line and the build outline Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line
12U Program Guidelines • 9 Players per team (1 is GKs), 12 on roster • 2 x 60 minute training sessions • Match: 4 x 15 minute periods with 5-10 minute halftime • Rules (at all times respect the decision of the officials): • All FIFA Laws apply (see next slide for summary) as modified for AYSO small sided games
FIFA Rules Summary Law 1 – The Field of Play Law 2 – The Ball Law 3 – The Number of Players Law 4 – The Players’ Equipment Law 5 – The Referee Law 6 – The Assistant Referees Law 7 – The Duration of the Match Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play
Law 10 – The Method of Scoring Law 11 – Offside Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct Law 13 – Free Kicks Law 14 – The Penalty Kick Law 15 – The Throw-in Law 16 – The Goal Kick Law 17 – The Corner Kick (No heading!)
14U Program Guidelines 11 vs. 11 (1 is GK) Size 5 Soccer ball Follow 14U Interplay Guides (see attachment) Shin guards, AYSO issued uniform for all games Games: 2 – 35 Minute Halves with a SHORT 5 Minute half time break • 9:00 Games – you will have to set up corner flags • • • • •
Scheduling
Uniforms • Returning referees are eligible to receive additional jerseys or other necessary equipment each year • Requests can be submitted to Haig Black, David Gordon or Kris Beaver
Weather Policy • Cancellation of Games: – Inclement weather (lightning, thunder, tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning) may necessitate the canceling of games from time to time. Every attempt will be made to contact players, via coaches, AYSO 212 Website, WWMT Website, or other forms of electronic communication, as early as possible. Games will be canceled on an hour by hour basis. Inclement weather preceding a games designated start time by ½ hour will constitute cancellation. Games that are canceled will not be made up. Games may only be canceled by the Regional Commissioner or his or her designee.
Referee Training Date(s) • Tuesday, August 29th 6:30 – 9:00 pm 8U
• Wednesday, August 30th 6:30 – 9:00 pm Online Companion Course – Location: RACC – All Volunteers will need to be registered as volunteers and complete online SafeHaven, Concussion Awareness and Basic Referee courses
Additional Volunteers Needed We always need referees! Please promote and recruit at all games and events!! • THANK YOU for taking time to volunteer as a referee!
