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Announcement
Micros Referee Information
Posted by Nassim Abouzeid on
Jun 03 2013
at
05:00PM PDT
Sample email from the referee coordinator:
Saturday Micro refs for / / 2015 (Please let me know your decision by Thursday )
Referee 1__XXX___Referee2__XXX___Referee3___XXX______Referee4____XXX____
Saturday Micro refs for / / 2015 (Please let me know your decision by Thursday )
Referee 1__XXX___Referee2__XXX___Referee3___XXX______Referee4____XXX____
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
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