Pre-Game Instructions
1)
Arrive Prepared at least 30 minutes
ahead of game time
a)
Regardless of assignment, be
prepared to serve as either the referee or as an assistant referee.
2)
Pre-game Field Inspection
a)
Inspect the field and field
equipment field, goals, nets, flags for safety and conformance with the Laws of
the Game.
b)
Referee may mark minor hazard in
a clear and non-dangerous manner and proceed with the game.
c)
Referee records deficiencies in
game report and/or Supplemental Referee Game Report.
3)
Pre-game Conference 20 minutes ahead
of game time
a)
Referee provides instructions on
responsibilities, mechanics, procedures, and any match-specific issues
b)
ARs question referee as required
to eliminated any confusion
4)
Check in teams 15 minutes ahead of
game time:
a)
Get game rosters from coach or
manager
i)
For CSL, the home team provides 3
copies of the match report and a stamped envelope
b)
Collect game fees due prior to
game time according to competition instructions.
c)
Conduct player check-in against
roster and player passes
i)
No player or may play without a
pass
ii)
Game will not be played unless
there is a coach present from the club that has a licensed coach pass
d)
Inspect player equipment.
i)
All players, including keepers,
shall have uniquely numbered jerseys that matches the game report
ii)
Medical bracelets are allowed but
must be taped
iii)
Other jewelry and bracelets are
not allowed, whether taped or not.
iv)
A player does not play if the
center referee considers that any equipment is unsafe
e)
3 game balls are to be provided
by the home team but can be provided by the away team if necessary
5)
5 Minutes ahead of game time:
a)
Referee team and team captains
meet at center of field
b)
Coin flip called by away team and
winner selects direction
Any
questions?