Important Information for Micros Games:

• U6, & U8s ALL have a corner kicks
• Whistles have not been loud enough and many bad throw ins were not called. Solutions - obviously blow the whistle as loud as you can as your job is to manage the game.
• Bad throw-ins must be called - player throwing the ball in must be behind the sideline, have both feet on the ground, and when the ball leaves their hands in a 2 handed over the head throw
• U8s play on a larger field. All calls made in a U10 game should be made in a U8 game

RYS MICRO SOCCER; U6, U8Girls and U8Boys Soccer Games Basics: 

• U12 and older RYS players are selected to participate in the micro referee program
• Please submit a request to become a micro referee to the RYS referee coordinator
• The RYS micro referee program objective is to build a stronger base of certified referees by exposing younger players to the experience of on field refereeing
• Attempts will be made to allow all those interested a chance to experience this game management experience

 When scheduled to referee: 

• Please read and understand these guidelines. 
• Please share your availability by reaching out to the referee coordinator. 
• Referees are expected to arrive and complete a full day of micro-refereeing when scheduled.

 Before you arrive at Esten: 

• Arrive at 8:15 AM for guideline review
• We encourage you to bring your own stop watch
• Stop watches are available to sign out and borrow. Please return the stopwatch
• You will need your own whistle
• Pack a drink, a snack, sun block and maybe a change of socks as the field is wet in the morning

 Work Day: 

• Referee duties begin at 8:25 AM
• Referee duty ends at 12 PM
• You must sign out for a stopwatch if needed at the concession stand

 Saturday Micro Game Schedule: 

• U8Boys/ 8:30 AM
• U8Girls/ 9:45 AM
• U6/ 11:00 AM

 Game Clock Management: 

• 2 - 25 minute halves
• A whistle will start each half
• 2 whistles signals half time
• 3 whistles will end the game

 Player management: 

• 4 players for each team on field for U6. 6 players for each team on field for U8s
• Shin guards are required. Ensure socks are worn over the shin guards
• Cleats are preferred for safety Sneakers are allowable for micro players
• No jewelry is allowed to be worn on the playing field

 When the game starts: 

• Players only on the field. NO coaches or parents
• Coaches cannot herd or steer players on the field
• Coaches can direct from the sideline in a positive manner
• Stay in the area of play to properly observe and judge
• No scarecrow referees. Move to see the sidelines and all of the players involved in play. Please move around to see the game from the best possible viewpoint
• Award corner kicks
• Goal kicks Opposing teams will move back to their defensive half of the field
• Call bad throw ins. Explain the micro player's throwing error. A second attempt is allowable

 PLEASE BLOW YOUR WHISTLE LOUDLY. It may prevent an injury. 

• NO penalty shots for all age groups
• No direct kicks for U6
• U8 allows Direct kicks 
• Educate players that are using their hands. A handball will be a turnover in possession to the opposing micro aged team

 Lightning and Injuries: 

• Blow the whistle and direct everyone off the field in the event of lightning
• Blow the whistle and keep everyone except coaches and others authorized away from injured players
• Many RYS volunteers are walking the field and watching for your safety and well being. Verbal abuse by parents or coaches will not be tolerated
• Report any issues to the referee coordinator or other RYS board members as soon as possible