Game Instructions to Referees:

1. Arrive 30 minutes early
2. Inspect field (especially goals) for safety hazards. (Use zip-ties if applicable)
3. Meet coaches, inspect teams, and get game cards
4. Pre-game instructions to Ars
5. Conduct coin toss (if applicable)
6. Check with ARs that teams are ready
7. Half-time review with ARs
8. Supervise teams post-game handshake
9. Complete game card
10. Report any offenses (Yellow or Red) to Matchtrak (if applicable)

 Referee Game Positioning

• Should be within about 10 yards of play (using a bungee cord approach). This will require running
at varying speeds to effectively do this.
• Bracket play between you and your Assistant Referees whenever possible
  

 Law 12: Fouls & Misconduct Simplified

 Direct Free Kick Fouls

1. Kicks an opponent or attempt*
2. Trips an opponent or attempt*
3. Jumps at an opponent*
4. Charges an opponent*
5. Strikes an opponent or attempt*
6. Pushes an opponent
7. Tackles an opponent
8. Holds an opponent
9. Spits at an opponent
10. Handles ball deliberately
*if careless, reckless or using excessive force

 Indirect Free Kick Fouls

1. Preventing the GK from releasing ball into play
2. Dangerous play
3. Impeding an opponent (No contact*)
4. GK controls ball with hands when kicked directly
5. from teammate
6. GK exceeds 6 second possession
7. GK plays ball twice w/hands
8. GK uses hands directly from throw-in
by teammate

 Indirect Free Kick is also given for misconduct for which play is stopped without
 a direct free kick foul being committed 

For a complete in-depth explanation of Law 12 Fouls and Misconducts please consult
the Laws of the game which can be found here:  https://aysovolunteers.org/welcome-to-refereeing/
also please review Summary of Changes, click here for a downloadable PDF.