OSAA Soccer Officials Certification Process Overview

2021-22 Pre-Season

OSAA Soccer Presentation

Annual NFHS Soccer Rules Review

and OSAA Information for Officials

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Contact Information



Kris Welch, CMAA, CIC



OSAA Assistant Executive Director



krisw@osaa.org



(503) 682 – 6722 x230



Patrick Duffy



OSAA Soccer State Rules Interpreter



soccer.sri@osaa.org

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Presentation Overview



OSAA Officials Certification



NFHS Soccer Changes for 2021-22



NFHS/IFAB Comparison



OSAA Rule Interpretations



Points of Emphasis



DOGSO Misconduct

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OSAA Officials Certification

Brief Overview of OSAA Athletic Officials Handbook (AOH) and Annual

Certification Requirements for OSAA Soccer Officials

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Prior to Taking the Field



In order to officiate any level of OSAA sanctioned soccer contest (including

jamborees), officials must complete the following four (4) items every year:



Register with the OSAA,



Pass a criminal conviction history screening,



Complete the online OSAA concussion course, and



Take the online OSAA Soccer Rules exam



50 questions



Exam scores determine the level of certification

5



Sub-Varsity



Registered as an OSAA Soccer official and passed a background check



Completed the annual online OSAA concussion course



Completed the OSAA Soccer Rules exam, answered all 50 questions



Varsity



Met the requirements of a sub-varsity official



Scored at least 75% on the OSAA Soccer Rules exam (≥38 correct out of 50)



Playoff



Met the requirements of a varsity official



Scored at least 90% on the OSAA Soccer Rules exam (≥45 correct out of 50)



Has OCEP Principles certification



Has OCEP Soccer Playoff certification



Completed the USSF Grassroots Referee Course at one point in the past



Completed this year’s OCEP Soccer Playoff Certification Training Course (either offered by

your association or completed online; available in early October)

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OCEP – Principles



Officials must obtain OCEP Principles certification within the first 3 years of

officiating



Certification can be obtained in two ways:



Attending an OAOA approved OCEP Principles clinic hosted by an association, or



Completing the online NFHS Interscholastic Officiating Course

www.osaa.org/officials/ocep

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OCEP – Soccer Playoff



To officiate any OSAA Soccer State Championship event, officials must have

obtained and be currently certified in OCEP Soccer Playoff certification



Initially obtained by completing the USSF Grassroots Referee Course



Annually complete the current year’s OCEP Soccer Playoff Certification

Training Course



Released in early October



Clinic can be hosted by your local association, or



Online training course can be completed individually

www.osaa.org/officials/ocep

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NFHS Soccer Changes for 2021-22

Review of NFHS Soccer Rules Changes and Editorial Changes

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NFHS Rules App



Rules App features:



Searchable



Highlight notes



Bookmarks



Quizzes for all sports



Easy navigation



Immediate availability



Free to paid members of the NFHS Officials Association

www.osaa.org/officials/rules

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2021-22 NFHS Soccer Rule Changes



Rule 4, Player Equipment



Rule 13, Free Kick – How Taken (editorial change)

Changes

 in the rules book are highlighted

In this presentation:

blue, underscored

new wording that was added

red, struckout

old wording that was removed

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Rule 4-2-10, Other Equipment

Head coverings worn for religious reasons shall not be made of abrasive or hard

materials, and they must fit securely.  Head coverings are not considered to be

hair devices.

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Legal

Legal

Other Equipment Worn on the Head



Players shall not wear illegal equipment; including any equipment deemed

dangerous or confusing in the opinion of the referee 

[4-2-1]



Types of 

ILLEGAL

 equipment worn on the head include:



Head pads made of hard or unyielding material (sole leather, metal, etc.)



Spectacle guards (prescription glasses are legal)

Sport eyewear that is durable and lies flat to the face is legal 

[4-2-1 Situation G]



Hats, caps, or visors

EXCEPTION: The goalkeeper may wear a soft-billed baseball type hat or soft-

billed visor.  OSAA allows players to wear soft and yielding caps during inclement

weather (this include beanies); caps/beanies must be alike in color.



Bandannas and doo rags are prohibited 

[4-2-2 Situation D & 4-2-10 Situation]



Hair beads are dangerous and not allowed 

[4-2-2 Situation D]

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Other Equipment Worn on the Head



Hair control devices may be worn on the head if made of soft material and do

not pose risk of injury – so long as the item is not worn for adornment 

[4-2-2, 3]



Wearing knotted pre-wrap to control hair is legal



There are no color restrictions to hair control devices



Jewelry worn on the head, ears, or face are not legal and cannot be taped

[4-2-4]



Hearing aides and cochlear implants are legal provide the device does not

create the threat of injury 

[4-2-6]



A protective face mask is legal and can be made of hard material if it is

molded to the face and the player has a medical release 

[4-2-8]



Objectionable face paintings are not legal 

[4-2-1 Situation B]

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Other Equipment Worn on the Head



Soft-padded headgear is permitted

[4-2-9]



Sweatbands are legal



This includes bandages to

cover a head wound



There are no color restrictions



A medical release is not required



Head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted 

[

4-2-10

]



OSAA permission is not required, there are no color restrictions



Any other types of head coverings may only be worn if the player has a

permission letter from the OSAA 

[

4-2-11

]



For example, if a licensed physician requires a player to wear a covering or wrap

on the head, so long as the covering is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous to any

other player and the covering is securely attached

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13-3-2, Free Kick – How Taken

The ball shall be kicked while it is stationary on

the ground at the spot specified by the official.

To be in play, the ball shall be moved in any

direction.  Failure to kick the ball as specified

shall result in a rekick.

The ball is in play when

it is kicked and moves.

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Previous Rule Changes



Play is stopped and restarted with a drop ball if the ball touches an official,

stays on the field, and:



A team starts a promising attack,



The ball goes directly into the goal, or



Team possession changes



If play is stopped for an injury or any unusual situation (i.e., a deflated ball),

then play is always restarted with a drop ball



For a drop ball restart, the ball is dropped to a single player of the team last

in possession or who last touched the ball or for the goalkeeper if the ball was

in the penalty area when play was stopped



On a drop ball, all other players must be at least 4 yards away

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Previous Rule Changes



The away team must wear solid white jerseys and socks, the home team must

wear a different color of jersey and sock



Players are no longer required to tuck in their jerseys



Goal kicks and free kicks within the penalty area for the defending team are

in play once the ball is kicked and moves in any direction; opponents must be

outside the penalty area until the ball is in play



During a penalty kick, the goalkeeper must stand with at least one foot on, or

in line with, the goal line until the ball is kicked



The clock is stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned

onto the field in the final five minutes of the match



If an eight (8) goal differential occurs at halftime or anytime thereafter, the

match shall be terminated and considered a completed match 

[OSAA]

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NFHS/IFAB Comparison

Comparison of the Main Differences Between NFHS Soccer Rules and IFAB

Laws of the Game

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The Field

NFHS Rules



100 – 120 yards long



55 – 80 yards wide



Before the game, host school

administrator determines if the

filed conditions are safe for the

game to be played or not; once the

game begins, it’s up to the referee



Ball holders are not required in

Oregon, if present, there must be

at least 2

IFAB Laws of the Game



100 – 130 yards long



50 – 100 yards wide



Different dimensions for

international matches



Determining if the pitch is playable

is the responsibility of the referee

before and during the match



Allowance for VAR and goal-line

technology



Ball holders are not required

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Substitutions

NFHS Rules



Unlimited number of substitutions



Re-entry is permitted



Substitutions only occur during

legal substitution opportunities



Player being replaced can leave

the field anywhere



Substitute becomes a player once

then referee beckons them onto

the field



The clock is stopped if the winning

team substitutes with less than 5

minutes left in the game

IFAB Laws of the Game



Limited number of substitutions



No re-entry (can be modified for

youth competitions)



Substitutions occur during any

stoppage of play with the referee’s

permission



Player being replaced must leave

at the nearest boundary line



Substitute becomes a player once

they enter the field



Time is added for substitutions

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NFHS Legal Substitution Opportunities

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Player Equipment

NFHS Rules



Visiting team must wear solid

white shirts & socks



Home team must contrast with

white (gray must be 70% or darker)



Visible apparel, if worn under the

shirt or shorts, must be a single,

solid color



Players of the same team must

wear the same color



Visible apparel must be the same

length of sleeve or leg for the

individual

IFAB Laws of the Game



There are no color restrictions for

teams other than they must be

different colors



Undershirts must be the same color

or pattern matching the shirt

sleeve



Undershorts or tights must be the

same color as the shorts or bottom

of the shorts



Players of the same team must

wear the same color

of undershorts

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Illegal Equipment

NFHS Rules



Head coach must verify their

players are legally and properly

equipped



The head coach is cautioned for

the first offence of a player

wearing illegal equipment



For subsequent offences of illegal

equipment, the player is cautioned



In all cases, the illegally equipped

player must leave the field of play



Player may only return at the next

legal substitution opportunity for

their team

IFAB Laws of the Game



For any offence of player

equipment, if not immediately

correctable, the player is removed

from the field of play



Player may re-enter the field with

permission from the referee during

play or at a stoppage

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Officials & Mechanics

NFHS Rules



Dual or diagonal systems of

officiating are allowed



Two additional signals:

“timeout/stop clock” and “wind-up

to start clock”



Misconduct reasons are

communicated to both coaches



Time counts down from 40 minutes

in each half, stopping in specific

situations



Stadium clock is official

IFAB Laws of the Game



Only the diagonal system of control

is permissible



Time counts up to 90 minutes, only

stopped at half-time interval



Stoppage time is added at the end

of each half by the referee for lost

playing time



The referee keeps time

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NFHS Situations to Stop the Clock



Injuries



Penalty Kicks



Cautions



Disqualifications



After a Goal



During the Game’s Final 5 Minutes If the Winning Team Is Substituting



Whenever the Referee Decides To Stop the Clock

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Stopping for Serious Injuries

NFHS Rules



The clock is stopped



Injured players must leave the

field of play, including goalkeepers



Special handling with suspected

concussions

IFAB Laws of the Game



Injured players must leave and

cannot re-enter until after the

restart, except:



Goalkeepers



Goalkeeper & an Opponent



Multiple Team-Mates



Injury via Opponent’s Misconduct



Identified Kicker of a Penalty Kick

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If play is stopped for an injury, then the

restart is a drop ball

Fouls

NFHS Rules



Fouls are only committed on the

field of play



Reflexive/accidental movements of

the hands/arms for protection is

not an offense



Handling considerations do not

include the result/impact of

accidental/non-deliberate contact

with the hand/arm



Charging the goalkeeper in

possession of the ball, charging an

opponent not within playing

distance of the ball, and

obstruction are all indirect free

kick fouls

IFAB Laws of the Game



Fouls can be committed outside

the field of play



The hand/arm moving to the

ball, even if accidental, can be a

handball offense



A goal cannot be scored if the

ball touches the hand/arm, even

if accidental; the outcome after

handling is a consideration



Fouls involving physical contact

(e.g. charging and impeding with

contact) are direct free kick

fouls

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Misconduct

NFHS Rules



Incidental and undirected use of

vulgar or profane language is a

caution



Cautioned players must be

removed from the field and can be

replaced



Taunting is a disqualification



Entering the field during a fight is

a disqualification



Disqualified players can remain in

the team area



If a player is disqualified during

halftime, their team does not play

shorthanded

IFAB Laws of the Game



Cautioned players do not have to

leave the field



There are various, subtle

differences between caution and

send-off offences between IFAB

and NFHS



Sent-off players must leave the

technical area (may be modified

for youth)



If a player is sent-off during

halftime, their team plays short-

sided

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Drop Ball & Free Kicks

NFHS Rules



A drop ball is dropped for a single

player or goalkeeper and all other

players must be at least 4 yards

away



Attackers that encroach closer

than 1 yard from a defensive wall

of 3+ defending players shall be

cautioned and the original kick is

retaken



Restart locations differ when

offences occur outside the field of

play

IFAB Laws of the Game



A dropped ball is dropped for a

single player or goalkeeper and all

other players must be at least 4 ½

yards away



Attackers that encroach closer

than 1 yard from a defensive wall

of 3+ defending players are not

cautioned and the defending team

is awarded an indirect free kick



Physical contact outside the field

of play can result in a penalty kick

depending on the location

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Throw-In & Goal Kick

NFHS Rules



Any failure to property perform a

throw-in restart results in the

throw-in being awarded to the

opposing team



Players cannot use trickery to

circumvent the goalkeeper

restrictions of handling the ball

(i.e., flicking the ball from the foot

to one’s head for the goalkeeper to

catch with their hands) should not

be allowed on a throw-in or goal

kick

IFAB Laws of the Game



If the ball does not enter the field

of play, the throw-in is retaken



For any other offence of the

throw-in procedure, the throw-in is

taken by a player of the opposing

team



Initiating a deliberate trick for the

ball to be handled by the

goalkeeper from a goal kick (or a

free kick within their own penalty

area) is an indirect free kick and is

a cautionable offense

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OSAA Rule Interpretations

Review of OSAA Rule Interpretations and Clarifications to Be Enforced

During OSAA Sanctioned Contests

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OSAA Sanctioned Competitions



The 2021-22 NFHS Soccer Rules Book will be used in OSAA sanctioned

competitions with specific interpretations and clarifications to be

implemented in all OSAA inter-scholastic soccer games



OSAA modifications can be found in the 

2021-22 OSAA ADOPTED SOCCER

RULES INTERPRETATIONS

 available on the OSAA Soccer Central Hub on

ArbiterSports and these interpretations were also included in officials’

packets

osaasoccer.arbitersports.com



Officials should also be familiar with policies established in the 

2021-22

OSAA ATHLETIC OFFICIALS HANDBOOK

 available on the OSAA website

www.osaa.org/officials



Referees are not to interpret other OSAA rules beyond these specified

above and in subsequent slides

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The Field of Play



If a field is, or appears to be, larger or smaller than the dimensions specified:



The referee will bring that to the attention of the game-site administrator



The referee will include that information on the game report



The contest will still be played



Both teams shall be on the same side of the field

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Players



Teams cannot share players



A team playing shorthanded cannot use a player from the opposing team



Officials are not to interpret OSAA rules regarding participant eligibility,

contest limitations, ejection suspension periods, etc.



If a concern exists beyond the NFHS rules and OSAA adopted interpretations,

the game shall be played with any participant listed by the teams and the

official shall include that information on the game report



For example, if a visiting coach complains that a home team player should not be

allowed to play in the varsity game because they participated in both halves of the

previous sub-varsity game, the referee is to allow the player to participate and

include details of the issue on the game report

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Concussion Management for Officials



Referees need to be mindful of concussions and treat them as serious brain

injuries, suspicion of a concussion should follow:



An observed or suspected blow to the head or body, and



A player exhibiting signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion



Referees shall remove from the game any player with a suspected concussion



Document and notify the head coach



Be clear that the player is being removed for suspicion of a concussion as opposed

to behavior, a non-concussive injury, or other reason



Officials are not responsible for evaluation or management of players after

they are removed from play

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

Written permission is not needed for a player to return, nor does the official

need to verify the credentials of the qualified health care professional who

has cleared the player to return



Include on your game report any incidents of a suspected concussion and if a

player returns to the game after a suspected concussion

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Player Equipment



A tooth and mouth protector is not required



Players may wear soft and yielding caps (or beanies) during inclement weather



Caps must be alike in color



It is recommended that team captains wear an upper arm band; the captain’s

band, if worn, must be worn on the upper-arm



It is recommended that substitutes wear distinguishable pinnies



When an illegally uniformed team is unable to correct the situation or cannot

verify OSAA approval of their uniforms, the game shall be played with no

sanctions for misconduct



The referee should record the situation and include the details on the game report

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Jewelry



Jewelry shall not be worn by any player, even if taped (tape does not make

jewelry legal)



A religious medal or other item is permitted if taped to the body and worn under

the uniform



Medical alert items are permitted and must be taped to the body and may remain

visible



Illegal jewelry includes: earrings, nose rings, studs, spacers, gauges, Daith

piercings, necklaces, bracelets (metal, plastic, beads, leather, tape, string),

watches, etc.

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Hair Control



Hair-control devices may be worn if made of soft material and not for

adornment



Sweatbands and/or hair-control devices may be worn on the head or wrist if

made of soft material and do not pose risk to injury



There are no color restrictions for sweatbands or hair-control devices



Cannot be worn for adornment

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ILLEGAL

LEGAL

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Soft-Padded Headgear



Soft-padded headgear is permitted



No medical release is required

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LEGAL

LEGAL

LEGAL

Religious Head Coverings



Head coverings worn for religious reasons are legal



No OSAA authorization letter is required

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Legal

Legal

Officials Recommendation for

Equipment



Be sure to ask each head coach if their players are legally and properly

equipped before the game



Inspect player uniforms and equipment before the game



This is preventive officiating



Inspections should be informal (no lining up of players is necessary)



Referees should be diligent about uniforms from the start of the season

through playoffs



Shirt color rules only apply to varsity games



For sub-varsity levels, shirts just have to contrast with each other

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Systems of Officiating



Only the dual or diagonal systems of officiating may be used



Athletic districts may select one of these systems for regular season league

contests; otherwise, its up to the commissioner of officials



The jurisdiction of the officials begins when they enter the field and its

immediate surroundings (for example, entering the stadium)



Jurisdiction ends when they leave the field and its immediate surroundings at the

end of the game



After the game, officials do not need to verify scores with the teams, but

should ensure the crew collectively has the correct score



After the game, the officials should immediately leave the field and its

immediate surroundings

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Officials’ Uniform & Equipment



The jersey for officials shall be the same as that approved

for officials by the United States Soccer Federation



Crews must match in jersey color, but do not have to match

sleeve length



Officials may use electronic communication equipment

(beeper flags, radio comm. systems, electric whistles, etc.)



Officials may use a colored whistle in recognition of

charitable causes



During the month of October, soccer officials may wear pink

colored jerseys in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness

Month



Entire crew must match in color

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Pre-Game Meetings



Although NFHS rule 5-2-2-d calls for a single meeting between officials,

captains, and head coaches, such a meeting is not required in Oregon



Referees must obtain a complete roster and inquire of each head coach

whether their players are properly and legally equipped before the game



A separate meeting then takes place with officials and captains to discuss

sportsmanship and conduct the coin toss as provided in 5-2-2-d-2 & 3

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Ball Holders, Timer, and Scorer



Ball holders are optional, but are highly recommended



If provided, there shall be at least two ball holders



The head referee shall be the official scorekeeper



If a timer or visible timing device is not available, or the timer

continually fails to start/stop the clock appropriately, or the visible

timing device malfunctions, then time shall be kept by the head referee;

in this case,



Continue to use the approved timing signals



No visible clock is to be used



The scoreboard would still be allowed to show the score



For example, the home team wants to use the stadium clock without an

operator and stop the clock in under five minutes left in each half.  This

would not be allowed.  Time would be kept by the head referee and the

stadium clock would not be used to display the game time at any point.

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Game Duration



The duration of the game shall be two equal halves of 40 minutes each, even

for sub-varsity games



No overtime is allowed during pre-season or regular season matches (no

overtimes and no kicks from the penalty mark)



Matches that are tied at the end of regulation time will be considered a draw



OSAA State Championship tie-breaking procedures shall be used in all district

playoffs, play-ins, OSAA playoffs, and championship matches



If an 8-goal differential occurs at halftime or anytime thereafter, the match

shall be terminated and considered a completed match

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Ejected Player or Coach



All red cards/disqualifications/ejections must be reported by officials



Ejected coaches must leave the game immediately and shall remain out of

“sight and sound”



Delay the restart until the coach is out of “sight and sound”



Officials should record pertinent information and include those details on the game

report



Ejected players may remain in the team area



If a coach is ejected and is the only adult on the roster:



The referee should allow the ejected head coach to name a replacement adult

before leaving “sight and sound”



The replacement adult must be added to the roster



This information would be included on the game report

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Derogatory and/or Offensive Language



In cases where inappropriate language is heard by or reported to contest

officials, including the use of derogatory and offensive terms targeted at

race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or orientation, it is the officials’

responsibility to take action



This includes derogatory and/or offensive terms used in conversation between

members of the same team and may not necessarily need to be directed at

anyone to be offensive



These types of comments shall not be tolerated



If inappropriate comments originate from the spectators, officials should stop

the game and work with game-site administrators and coaches to address

inappropriate spectator conduct before the game is restarted

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

If an official hears derogatory and/or offensive language used by players or

bench personnel, or it’s reported by another member of the officiating crew:



Stop the game



Enforce applicable NFHS rules and appropriately sanction the players or coaches

observed using offensive, insulting, or abusive language



Notify coaches of both teams immediately



Request that both coaches address their team at that time to ensure that all

participants understand the OSAA’s zero-tolerance expectation



If those cases where the inappropriate language is reported to, but not heard

by, an official:



It is important that coaches of both teams be notified immediately, regardless of

affiliation of the reporting party



In all cases, officials shall request that coaches address their team at the time of

notification, to ensure that all participants understand the OSAA’s zero-tolerance

expectation



You may suspend the match so coaches can bring their players to their team

area



Officials have a duty to act; these comments cannot be ignored

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Spectator Conduct



Schools shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that the students and

supporters maintain a sportsmanlike attitude toward all events



All cheers, comments, and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team



Spectators are not permitted to have artificial noisemakers, for example:



Thunder Stix, cowbells, clappers, horns



Spectators shall be confined to areas at least 10 feet from the touch line,

team area, official area, and goal line



No one shall be permitted directly behind either goal unless in bleachers

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

Spectators shall not be permitted to use vulgar/offensive or

racially/culturally insensitive language or actions



Spectators who fail to comply with OSAA or site management spectator

conduct expectations may be expelled from the contest



Officials should work with game-site administrators and coaches to address

inappropriate spectator conduct

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Unmanned Aerial Systems



The use of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, is prohibited at all OSAA

sanctioned soccer games



This policy applies to the field and the confines of the entire stadium/field



Suspend play, direct teams to their respective benches, and have game

management handle the situation if you see a drone flying directly

over/landing on the field or if you feel that a drone may potentially cause

harm

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Withdrawal During a Competition



Removal of a team from competition prior to completion of that competition

shall be considered a gross act of unsportsmanlike conduct



In the event a team refuses to complete the match, the officials shall record

pertinent information and include those details on the game report

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Points of Emphasis

Outline of the Year’s Points of Emphasis for Officials and Coaches

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2021-22 Points of Emphasis



Correct Field Markings



Appropriate Uniforms



Degrees of Contact



Education-Based Soccer



Sportsmanship



Officials Professionalism

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Correct Field Markings



It is important that games are played on fields marked in a consistent manner

and according to NFHS rules



If a field is improperly marked,



The referee will bring that to the attention of the game-site administrator



The referee will include that information on the game report



The contest will still be played

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Appropriate Uniforms



It is important that players wear the proper uniforms according to NFHS rules



If a varsity team wears an illegal uniform,



Proactive officiating means spotting this during the pre-game and field/team

inspections



The referee will bring the issue to the attention of the head coach



Preferably the issue can be corrected, if not:



No sanctioning is issued for misconduct



The referee will include that information on the game report



The contest will still be played



Individual players with illegal or improper uniforms are not allowed to

participate until corrected

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Degrees of Contact



Referees must understand the difference between fair contact, hard play, and

contact that is unfair resulting in a foul



Soccer is a contact sport and understanding the differences between fair and

unfair contact is important to ensuring fair play and the safety of the players



When a player acts with disregard of the danger to, or consequences for, their

opponent, they must be cautioned (

yellow card) 

for unsporting conduct

because of their reckless play



When a player uses disproportionate and unnecessary force against an

opponent, they must be disqualified (red card) for serious foul play

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

It is critical coaches teach players about their own safety and the safety of

their opponents, and officials recognize the differences between the

definition of reckless and serious play and their corresponding penalties



Safety, fair play, and sportsmanship should be emphasized in the pre-game

meeting with captains



Communication between officials, coaches, and captains should continue

throughout a match, especially as the intensity increases



When reckless or serious foul play occurs, officials should deal with the

situation immediately – this kind of play should not tolerated



Referees are encouraged to engage in continuing education to improve their

ability to distinguish between fair play and fouls

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Education-Based Soccer



High school athletics is education-based, and some mechanics of our

game are intentionally different from other levels of soccer



The pre-game meeting, for example, is a time for officials to

communicate expectations to both coaches and captains



The required meeting with head coaches should cover sportsmanship,

rosters, and properly and legally equipped players



The required meeting with captains should cover sportsmanship, the

coin toss, and expectations



These meetings are a purposeful start to an education-based

interscholastic match



Mechanics of the NFHS high school soccer game may differ from those

of other playing codes because of the need to teach



Coaches and referees should be teaching student-athletes in every

phase of the competition in everything that is done

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Sportsmanship



Positive sporting habits are expected of players, coaches, spectators, and

others involved with the game



PlayPic A shows #4 helping an opponent off the ground



PlayPics B & C show player #3 chasing down the ball for the opposing

goalkeeper

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Professional Responsibilities for Officials



Professionalism is important because it upholds the dignity of the position:



Prepare both physically and mentally



Dress neatly and appropriately



Master both the rules and mechanics



Exercise impartial authority in a firm and controlled manner



Stay up to date with game management and health and safety requirements



Arrive on time



Conduct the proper pregame



Speak to coaches/players professionally



Timely complete any necessary postgame reports

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DOGSO Misconduct

A Brief Overview of Misconduct In and Around the Penalty Area and Fouls

That Deny an Obvious Goal or Goal Scoring Opportunity

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DOGSO with Goal Scored Anyway

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DOGSO Outside the Penalty Area

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DOGSO Inside the Penalty Area With an

Attempt to Play the Ball

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DOGSO Inside the Penalty Area Without

an Attempt to Play the Ball

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Thank You!

Without officials, it’s just recess.

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