WEST DEPTFORD SOCCER

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W.D MICRO-MINI

SOCCER RULES

FOR REFEREE’S

1. The game will consist of 4, 10-minute quarters. Try to keep breaks between quarters to 3 minutes, and half to 5 minutes.
2. The format will be 6 v 6
3. All children must play at least 2 quarters.
4. Substitution of players will only occur between quarters with the exceptions of the 4^th quarter or injury.  Exceptions for children with health issues such as asthma, etc. is acceptable.
5. Goalkeepers can only play 1 quarter per game.
6. All 17 laws of soccer apply except for offsides, penalty kicks and direct kicks.  No slide tackling!! If a child should slide tackle another child stop the game, give a warning, and award the other team the ball by a throw in.  If the child should do this again they will need to be removed for the balance of the game.  Notify the director after the game that you had to remove a child from the game. If there is an injury, stop play immediately.  Do not worry about advantage.  You can award the team with the ball an indirect kick or have a drop ball.  Drop balls are at the referee’s discretion.  Remember to set up the children for this.
7. The referee will assist in the set up of goal kicks, corner kicks, and throw ins.  Take time to show and explain when necessary.
8. All players must wear shin guards and appropriate footwear.  No metal spikes.  Players cannot wear jewelry, earrings, metal barrettes, etc.  Eyeglasses worn are at the discretion of the parent(s).
9. It is the referee’s responsibility to keep control of the game.  There are no winners or losers.  We have asked the coaches to refrain from running up the score.  (No more than 6 goal differential as a guide)  If you feel that a coach is running up the score please speak to the coach.  Give the coach a notice when they are up by 5.  The coaches are there to instruct their team, and help you if you need help.  However, you have the final say in all matters on the field.
10. Keep areas behind the goal clear of people.  They tend to be a distraction to the keeper.  Kindly ask people to move.  If they refuse, ask for the coaches’ help.
11. It is not allowed for parents or coaches to yell at a referee.  It is not allowed for anyone to approach you on the field unless you say okay.  A coach may have a question, and you can answer the question.  No parents are allowed to confront you at any time.  If you have these problems get help from the coach.  You can even stop the game if need be.  Always contact the director if you have experienced a problem.
12. Be prepared to referee you games(s).  You will need a whistle,(please blow this loudly so all can hear) a watch that can track the 10-minute quarters; you must dress appropriately.  No cut-offs, no tank tops, no inappropriate tee shirts.  Remember you are setting an example for these younger players.  Please be assertive, speak loud, blow the whistle loudly, try to keep up with the flow of the game by jogging back and forth.  Do not just stand on one side of the field to make your calls.
13. Remember if you accept to referee a game we are depending on you to show up.  If something should happen and you are unable to referee you need to contact the director as soon as possible, so we can get coverage for your game. Please call the director as soon as possible!
14. If you have any problems or concerns about a game you refereed, please call or email the director.  We need your feedback to improve on any situations that may have occurred.