Important Guidelines for Soccer Match Officials' Responsibilities
The guidelines outline the responsibilities and acceptable officiating systems for soccer match officials, emphasizing the use of the Diagonal System with one whistle. It details acceptable and unacceptable systems for different game types, stressing the referee's role in player safety and fair play. The content also covers the delegated authorities and duties of assistant referees in supporting the main referee during matches.
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Observed Points of Concern LAWS 5 & 6 The Match Officials Responsibilities -
Officiating Systems ONLY ACCEPTABLE SYSTEM !!!! Diagonal System (One Whistle Only) One Referee & Two ARs (with flags) Diagonal System (One Whistle Only) One Referee & One AR (with flag)
Officiating Systems ONLY ACCEPTABLE SYSTEM !!!! Diagonal System (One Whistle Only) One Referee Diagonal System (One Whistle Only) One Referee, One AR & One Club Linesman OR One Referee & Two Club Linesmen
Officiating Systems NEVER ACCEPTABLE !!!! Dual System (Two Whistles) Head Referee & Referee All Competitive Youth Games No Exceptions: League and OSYSA rules of competition do not have the authority to approve a two or three whistle referee system. Only the Diagonal System of Control (one whistle) is acceptable. All sanctioned youth tournaments in Ohio South are Competitive games. USSF does not allow its referees to use the dual (2 whistle) system and a referee s USSF liability insurance coverage would be invalid in such an instance.
Officiating Systems NEVER ACCEPTABLE !!!! Dual System (Two Whistles) Head Referee & Referee Exception: Only Recreational Youth Games may not be subject to this restriction. Youth League and OSYSA rules of competition (in accordance with USSF policy) may approve a two or three whistle referee system for recreational youth play only.
Referee - Responsibilities DUTIES OBLIGATORY TASK . What an official has to do to be in compliance with the Laws . To officiate match using only the Diagonal System of Control (One Whistle) REFEREE S MANDATE . To ensure player safety and promote fair play
Referee - Responsibilities POWERS DELEGATED AUTHORITY . Legal authority in accordance with the Laws of the Game. REFEREE S PREROGATIVE . What a referee has a choice to decide to do or not to do . Does not have the choice to ever use a two-whistle system of officiating
AR - Responsibilities DUTIES ARs are to assist the Referee (not insist) Use proper Mechanics and Signals Follow Referee s pre-game instructions To inform the Referee of infractions that are not seen by the Referee POWERS Effectively none subordinate to Referee, who is the final decision-maker and ultimate authority
Whos in Charge The Referee The Referee is both the Judge and Jury . has the ultimate authority regarding all match issues An effective Referee uses the ARs and promotes the concept of team and serves as its leader. Referee has an obligation to act upon AR s information for any incident not seen by the Referee.
Pre-Game Duties Referee Team Referee must conduct pre-game conference (do not skip or ignore) with ARs to review duties, responsibilities and expectations first step to effectively operate as a team . Must inspect the field (this is a safety issue) Must inspect players equipment (also, a safety issue) Must inspect and approve game balls Conduct coin toss with team captains
Responsibilities BT #6 Three adults have been assigned to a officiate a U14 boys game using the diagonal system. One official fails to show up and no one is available to serve as a Club Linesman. Both coaches, who are familiar with both officials, agree that using two-whistles would provide a better officiated match and insist that the match be officiated using two whistles. In this situation it would then be acceptable for the two referees to officiate the game using two whistles. A. True B. False
Responsibilities -Professionalism- It is the DUTY of each Referee & AR to dress properly
Proper Uniforms MANDATORY STANDARD EQUIPMENT (All Game Officials) Shirts - All Game Officials Must Wear Same Color Gold Short Sleeve Basic Standard Shorts - All Black (No White Stripes or White Trim) Socks - Black (3 Styles Acceptable) Black w/ 3 White Stripes - Standard Shoes - Predominantly Black (White Trim Only) USSF Referee Badge (Current Year) Slide 13
Proper Uniforms STANDARD REQUIREMENTS(All Game Officials) Shirts Must Be Tucked In Sleeve Length Should Match (Not Mandatory) Pinstripes Need Not Match Socks Must Be Worn at Knee Length Styles Need Not Match Visible Undergarments - Should Be Black (Navy Blue) Slide 14
Proper Uniforms ACCEPTABLE APPAREL Eyeglasses Wristwatch Black Wristband Hat (or Visor) with Bill Solid Black Only Referee s Shirt In youth play it is acceptable for the Referee to wear a shirt of an alternate color than the ARs when (and only when) one of the teams is wearing gold or yellow shirts and one or both ARs do not have an alternate color shirt. In such a situation both ARs must wear gold shirts. Slide 15
Proper Uniforms UNACCEPTABLE APPAREL Jewelry No Earrings, Necklaces, Rings, etc. (Wedding Rings, ok) No Visible Piercings Headwear No Hats or Headwear with Logos No Colored Hats or Headwear No Hats Worn Backwards Socks Socks Not Pulled Up To Just Below the Knee No Ankle Socks Slide 16
Proper Uniforms ACCEPTABLE WEATHER-RELATED APPAREL Black Hats or Soft Black Caps Individual Referee s Choice Headwear Need Not Match Exposed Undergarments Black (or Navy Blue) Other Colors Unacceptable Matching Shirt Color Is Also Unacceptable Uniform Shirts Must Be Worn Over Weather Gear Shirts Still Must Be Tucked In Trousers or Sweatpants Must Be Black (or Navy Blue) in Color Need Not Be Worn By All Officials White Stripes Acceptable But Not Preferred Sunglasses Only Worn For Protection and When Conditions So Warrant Slide 17
