League Procedures

➢ Before leaving for your games, be sure to check your assignments for any last minute updates (field, time, center referee or A/R)

➢ Arrive at the fields and contact the referee coordinator Jennifer Huie (817.991.2711) and/or Mickey (817.846.5015) thirty (30) minutes prior to start time of first game

➢ Find your crew you are working with and ask around if you are unsure as to who they are

➢ Discuss the game length and any small sided rules that apply

➢ Check the team jersey color and GK jersey and decide what color the referee crew should wear

➢ Competitive Team game day rosters cards are provided by ASA League and can be found in the referee areas in the file box. Be sure to check date, time and field on game roster for accuracy. Do not add players to the game card roster!

➢ Check Coaches and players in (column with √) by Got Soccer Virtual ID Cards and verify jersey numbers on Game Card with Coach/Manager smart phone or tablet.

➢ Player has a RED line drawn though his name he has possible 2 reasons for this, one is he has a sit out form previous game(s) or two has not had a photo id published in got soccer.

➢ Player is not allowed to participate in that game unless approved by ASA Board Member or Staff person and only for the photo id and NOT from misconduct (sit out)

➢ Inform the Coach or manager they can locate an ASA Board member with player in question to discuss the player eligibility to participate in that game

➢ When the ASA Board Member or Staff person approves the player to participate have the Board Member initial their name by the player's number on roster and notify in person to Referee the status of player in question.

➢ Please understand the Coach/Mgr behavior and be professional and leave your opinion on the subject out of the discussion. Show some compassion and start your game with the published start time.

➢ Check players in (column with √) by asking their name by calling jersey numbers

➢ Be sure to start the game on time. 

➢ Competitive teams each pay 1/2 Referee and one A/R game fees & Academy U9-U10 each team pays half the Referee and one A/R game fee, Academy U7-U8 each team pays 1/2 Referee game fee.  Games fees are collected prior to start of game. Each referee should have their own game fee prior to the start of the game. Do NOT keep game fees to split up at half time or end of game. A referee may be replaced for a higher level game and if that referee has all the money, it is difficult to settle up and could lead to a referee not being paid.

Recreational, Adults, Standby's & Forfeit games will be paid through Game Officials "Go Pay" Individual Account. Must set up your "go pay" account to receive payments! Each Sunday night I will process payments for games you work that week and you should have funds by Tuesday PM to withdraw from checking, savings or money market you have set up in your game officials account. 

➢ If there is a problem before, during or after the game please contact a field marshal. They are there to help any way they can

➢ All game reports should be completed before leaving the field with each referee PRINTING legibly their name. Managers and coaches are encouraged to politely verify the score of the game as well as any misconduct (cautions/sendoffs/dismissal). Then place the completed form in the mailboxes or in front of the file boxes

➢ Youth games 2nd caution, Send offs (straight red), coach/spectator dismissal will need a formal misconduct report before you leave the fields if unable no later than 24 hours! Please contact ASAP Jennifer or Mickey all send offs!

All leagues game day rosters cards are provided by ASA and can be found in the referee areas in the file box. Be sure to check date, time and field on game roster for accuracy. Do not add players to the game card roster!

➢ Check Coaches and players in (column with √) by Got Soccer Virtual ID Cards and verify jersey numbers on Game Card with Coach/Manager smart phone or tablet. Referees can only change Jerseys Numbers on Game Cards!

➢ Player has a RED line drawn though his name he has possible 2 reasons for this, one is he has a sit out form previous game(s) or two has not had a photo id published in got soccer.

➢ Player is not allowed to participate in that game unless approved by ASA Board Member or Staff person and only for the photo id and NOT from misconduct (sit out)

➢ Inform the Coach or manager they can locate an ASA Board member with player in question to discuss the player eligibility to participate in that game

➢ When the ASA Board Member or Staff person approves the player to participate have the Board Member or Staff then notifies in person to Referee the status of player in question.

➢ Please understand the Coach/Mgr behavior and be professional and leave your opinion on the subject out of the discussion. Show some compassion and start your game with the published start time

 ➢ Players arriving late to game:  Manager is required to take player to field coordinator with your teams Virtual ID Card pulled up to verify the player and player's number on roster and notify in person to Referee the status of player in question.

➢ Referees please note which team that have situations with checkin the league can better address.

Recreational, Adults, Standby's, Forfeits, Arlington Labor Day & Showcase Tournaments - Game Official "GO PAY" processed each Sunday night (may take 2-3 days to show in your bank balance.

Competitive & Academy U9-U10 each team pays 1/2 Referee and full A/R, Academy U7-U8 each team pays 1/2 Referee 

Teams will pay referees in cash before the match starts.  They must have exact change. If they do not have the money available, you cannot start the match.  Notify the Referee Assignor or Referee Coordinator immediately.

Be sure to count the money before that match begins.  It is unprofessional to count the money at halftime and find out you have been shorted, then go to the coach and tell them the money is missing.  You are asking for an argument at best.

Forfeits - Contact referee coordinator or field marshal to ask about any confusion of game location & time, then when 15 minutes have past scheduled start time whistle is sounded and mark on game sheet reason (required # of players not met, team no show) and indicate which team.  

SETTING UP GOPay

All officials will be paid for the games they officiate. Game and standby fees will be paid by electronic transfer directly to your bank account through GOPay after the Event.

To set up your GOPay account, Go to "My Payments", in the left hand column. Click on "Add New Pay Method" to add a Checking or Savings Account information.

There is no charge to you for an electronic deposit to your account.
Helpful video instructions: Copy and paste to your browser
http://www.screencast.com/t/XA9JMXFyu8si

Competitive & Academy give back the game fees and notify referee coordinator and/or assignor and you will be paid by ASA.

Click on the link below for the misconduct form or go to "Forms" on website www.mickeysrefhub.com

http://www.mickeysrefhub.com/webadmin/uploads/referee-misconduct-report-website.pdf

Referees must provide the appropriate authorities with a match report which includes information on any disciplinary action taken against players, and/or team officials and any other incidents which occurred before, during or after the match.

Referees are required to do one of two things whenever they caution or send off a player or observe misconduct:

•  Cautions  - They must report the incident on the game report
•  Send Offs  - They must complete a misconduct report, notify Jennifer or Mickey and place report with game card in the ref area game report boxes. Adult player cards are sent in with the report for all red cards.

You must ensure that all the information required is brief and legible on the form.  These offenses are reported on the Match Report Form using the Caution Code as appropriate.

Cautionable Offense Codes

UB = Unsporting Behavior DT = Dissent by word or action PI = Persistent infringement DR = Delays restart of play FRD = Fails to respect required distance L = Leaves the field without permission E = Enters the field without permission

Sending-Off Offense Codes

SFP = Serious foul play VC = Violent conduct AL = Offensive, insulting, or abusive language DGH = Denies opposing team of obvious goal-scoring opportunity DGF = Denies obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponentS = Spits at opponent 2CT = Receives 2nd caution

Helpful videos in writing referee supplemental reports:

Laws of the Game: Supplemental Report Writing - Part 1 (Referee Responsibility)

https://youtu.be/KhkxDj2d43Q?si=1EcZ_E5GVN20NcVI

Laws of the Game: Supplemental Report Writing - Part 2  -(RED CARD)

https://youtu.be/KY_-5XJ3lrY?si=bIvJ6w2i2CDTZnNn

Laws of the Game: Supplemental Report Writing - Part 3  (Assistant Referee call)

https://youtu.be/Mx3ef-1JB8o?si=iWHdNs_s8mhPy_Uh

Laws of the Game: Supplemental Report Writing - Part 4  (DOGSO) 

https://youtu.be/-RWujosnU_g?si=v32TPY7-Rcw69Rzu

Modified Playing Rules for Under 5 and Under 6

• Number of Players Field Players – 4 a side (no goal keeper allowed Minimum to Start – 3 Minimum to Continue – 3
•  Roster – 8 maximum and 6 minimum
•  Substitutions at end of quarters only, except for injuries.
•  Play minimum of 50% of total playing time.
•  Teams may be coed.
•  Equipment
•  Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft-cleated soccer shoes. Note: No baseball cleats with the front cleat will be allowed.
•  Ball must be stitched and size
•  Duration of Game – 8 Minute Quarters
•  Start of Play – Opponents must be outside of the center circle on their side of the centerline.
•  Referee – Fouls/Misconduct. The referee shall briefly explain all infractions to the offending player.
•  Offside – No offside.
•  Free Kick – All free kicks are indirect with all opponents at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if another player has touched the ball.
•  Throw-ins – Players have two chances, and referee must explain proper method, if not successful on the first throw-in.
•  Goal Kick – Goal kicks are taken on designated field markings or anywhere within 3 yards from the goal. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away.
•  Corner Kick – Corner kicks are taken from inside the corner arc. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away.
•  Slide Tackling – NOT allowed
•  Field of Play Field Size – 20 yards x 30 yards Goal Size – 4 feet x 6 feet Center Circle – 3 yard radius Corner Arc – 2 foot radius Goal Area – 3 yards from each post and 3 yards out from goal line

Modified Playing Rules for Under 7 and Under 8

• Number of Players Field Players – 4 a side (including a goal keeper) Minimum to Start – 3 Minimum to Continue – 3
• Roster – 8 maximum and 5 minimum
• Substitutions at end of quarters only, except for injuries.
• Play minimum of 50% of total playing time
• Teams may be coed.
• Equipment
• Footwear: Tennis shoes or soft cleated soccer shoes. Note: No baseball cleats with the front cleat will be allowed.
• Ball must be stitched and size 3.
• Duration of Game – 10 Minute Quarters
• Start of Play – Opponents must be outside of the center circle on their side of the center line.
• Referee – Fouls/Misconduct. The referee shall briefly explain all infractions to the offending player.
• Offside – No offside.
• Free Kick – All free kicks are indirect with all opponents at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if another player has touched the ball.
• Throw-ins – Players have two chances, and referee must explain proper method if not successful on the first throw-in.
• Goal Kick – Goal kicks are taken on designated field markings or anywhere within 3 yards from the goal. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away.
• Corner Kick – Corner kicks are taken from inside the corner arc. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away.
• Slide Tackling – NOT allowed.
• Field of Play Field Size – 30 yards x 20 yards Goal Size – 4 feet X 6 feet Center Circle – 5 yard radius Corner Arc – 2 foot radius Goal Area – 3 yards from each post and 3 yards out from goal line

Modified Playing Rules for Under 09 and Under 10 

• Number of Players

Field Players – 7 a side (including a goal keeper 

Minimum to Start – 5 Minimum to Continue - 5

•  Roster – 12 maximum and 7 minimum
• Substitutions allowed in accordance to the following:

1. Prior to a throw-in for the team in possession (the opposing team may substitute when the team in possession subs)
2. Prior to a goal-kick by either team
3. Either team, after a goal is scored
4. Either team at an injury, when the referee stops the play 
5. At halftime
6. When a caution (yellow card) is given, that player may be substituted for

• Each recreational player, when present at a game, shall be required to play
• The minimum of 50% of the time
• Duration of Game 25 Minute Halves
• Start of Play – Opponents must be outside of the center circle on their side of the center line. 
• Offside – conform to FIFA
• Free Kick – All opponents must be at least 8 yards away.
• Penalty Kick – All opponents must be at least 8 yards away.
• Throw-ins – conform to FIFA
• Goal Kick – conform to FIFA
• Corner Kick – Corner kicks are taken from inside the corner arc. Opponents
• must be at least 8 yards away.
• Slide Tackling – conform to FIFA
•  Field of Play Field Size – 55 yards x 35 yards Goal Size – 6.5 feet X 18 feet Center Circle – 8 yard radius Corner Arc – 2 foot radius Goal Area – 6 yards from each post and 6 yards out from goal line Penalty Area – 14 yards from each post and 14 yards out from goal line

Please click on link below for the API (Competitive) League Rules of Competition

https://www.arlingtonsoccer.org/page/show/1134684-arlington-invitational-league-rules

Age Div  Ball Size Roster Size # of Players (Including GK)

U7             3                  8            4v4 – 3 to start, 3 to continue, no GK

U8             3                  8            4v4 – 3 to start, 3 to continue, no GK

U9             4                14            7v7 – 5 to start, 5 to continue

U10           4                16            9v9 – 7 to start, 7 to continue

• Game Day Roster · All rosters are now printed by ASA and can be found in the referee area near the field
• Coach/Manager must have a signed Academy Player Form for each player who participates in games and practices and Academy Player forms must be available to present at each game if requested by Referee or League Official
• Playing rules
• 7U – 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
• 8U – 4 quarters of 10 minutes each
• 9/10U – 2 halves of 25 minutes each
• Substitutions for either team at any stoppage of play
• 7U/8U - No offsides
• 7U/8U - Restarts after a period will begin where the ball was located prior to the end of the period. If the period ended during a dynamic play there will be a drop ball.
• 7U/8U - All Free Kicks are indirect with the opponent being at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if the ball is touched by another player prior to crossing the goal line. 
• 7U/8U - All Corner Kicks will be taken from the corner arc and are indirect with the opponent being at least 3 yards away. A goal may only be scored if the ball is touched by another player prior to crossing the goal line. 
• 7U/8U - Goal kicks are taken on designated field markings or anywhere within 3 yards from the goal. Opponents must be at least 3 yards away. 
• 9U/10U – offsides will be enforced
• 9U/10U – All Free Kicks will be taken with the opponent being at least 8 yards away.
• 9U/10U – Goalkeeper can punt or drop kick the ball within their goal area.
• 9U/10U – Goal kicks are taken opponents must be at least 8 yards away.
• Slide tackling is allowed except when endangering the safety of the players.

Playing Rules for Arlington Soccer Unlimited (ASU) and Recreational Plus

• Number of Players Field Players U11-U12 – 9 a side (including goalkeeper) Minimum to Start – 7 Minimum to Continue – 7
• U13-U19 - 11 a side (including goalkeeper) Minimum to Start – 7 Minimum to Continue – 7
• Roster – 16 maximum and 10 minimum (for Under 11 – Under 12)
• 18 maximum and 12 minimum (for Under 13-Under 14)
• 22 maximum and 14 minimum (for Under 15 – Under 19)