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St.Catharines Concord Soccer Referees
Ron Sutherland
905-682-1955
16 Melbourne Ave.
St.Catharines, Canada
L2P 3J8
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Referee Registration 2005
The OSA Board of Directors has approved a change in the registration period for referees. The registration year will be from April 1 to March 31. This means that the registration period for those who registered in 2004 will be extended automatically to March 31, 2005.
The renewal registration packages for referees will be sent by mail in February 2005.
The referee registration fees will increase after April 1st.
REFEREE PROGRAM
One of the most challenging activities within Soccer is to become a Game Official. It is rewarding to be involved in a leadership position - to ensure the safety of the players, to keep the match flowing, protect the skilled players and to encourage fair play and enjoyment by the participants.
Individuals who are 13 years of age or older are welcome to take the initial training course to become a referee, that is, the Class 4 Entry -Level Course. This programme which combines classroom instruction with on-field practical skills training is designed to prepare individuals for the role of being the referee- the person responsible for the smooth operation of the match. Once certified as a referee, individuals gain experience, attend further education and training sessions and then can receive opportunities to officiate games played at the higher levels.
The promotional path for referees is an important indicator of the experience and skills that a game official has developed. Referees are encouraged to continue developing their knowledge and skills throughout their careers as on-field officials. the starting point as an official is as a C4 with the other classifications as C3, C2, C1 and then entry in the National Programme as a Nominated National Referee. Other than the minimum age of 13 years (as of January 1st of each year) to become a Class 4 Referee and the minimum age of 16 years to become a Class 3 Referee, classification as an official up to and including Class 1 is based on performance criteria through on-field assessments, written examinations and fitness testing. The maximum age for entry into the National Programme is 40 years of age.
The Referee Development Programme of The Ontario Soccer Association has as its mission, "To prepare and certify referees for the club, district, regional and provincial levels of the game". To this end, the training and support provided to referee leaders such as Club Head Referees, District Referee Coordinators, Instructors and Assessors is an ongoing programme activity intended to enable these leaders to assist with training and developing referees in communities across the Province.
For those involved in the referee development programme, they find much more than an opportunity for part-time employment but develop a desire to be the best official that they can and to help the other officials in their communities. Officiating is also a family activity with, in many cases, several referees in the same family carrying on a tradition of support to the game.
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2005 C3 Fact Sheet
Upgrading Class 3 Referee Course
The purpose of the Upgrading Class 3 Course is to ensure that all game officials
are thoroughly familiar with the Laws of the Game. The course consists of four parts.
Part A A pre-course Fact Sheet to be used as a study guide for the exam using the Laws of the
Game Book & and an outline for the preparation classes.
Part B A minimum of two - 2 hour preparation classes held in your area.
Part C A one hour exam based solely on the facts of law.
Part D A five hour course of instruction to increase knowledge of practical refereeing methods.
Part A - Fact Sheet
Note: In the following context
a. where measurements are called for, metric values (at least) must be given
b. 'quote' means to give the actual wording contained in the Laws of the Game Book.
In all other cases the candidate may provide the information in his/her own words.
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Law 1 - The Field of Play must know the:
- Criteria for acceptable posts, nets, playing surface, weather conditions.
- Stress concern for lightening
- What makes a field 'unplayable'? Who decides it is 'unplayable'?
- What to do if some markings are wrong? missing?
Law 2 - The Ball - must know the:
- Criteria for an acceptable ball
- What to do if the home team doesn't provide an acceptable game ball
- What to do if neither team can supply an acceptable game ball
- Have all students examine several balls to determine whether they are acceptable or not.
- Every student must get the chance to 'thumb test' at least one acceptable ball so they
know what one feels like.
Law 3 - The Number of Players must know the:
- Necessity to know the rules of the specific competition re number of players, bench personnel.
Some are fairly unique, eg. even-up rule if one team is too many players short.
- Necessity of fully completed team sheets before game is started
- What happens if neither team has blank team sheets?
- Listing of players who are not present at the beginning of the game
- Watching out for players with no number? duplicate numbers?
- Managing the number of players on the field and substitutions
Law 4 - The Players' Equipment must know the:
- Shirts tucked in at all times, shirts must have sleeves
- Strongly stress need to have players remove jewelry
- Discussion of what to look for to ensure players' equipment is safe
Law 5 - The Referee must know the:
- One of the major focal points for the course. This is the first time the candidates have addressed
the topic of the referee's job.
- Divide the law into 'duties' (must do) and 'powers' (may do - use of discretion) and why they are there
- Discussion of what the referee is trying to achieve when applying 'discretion' and the
advantage clause, leading to an understanding of hte role of the referee to create a satisfactory game
each and every time.
- A satisfactory game ensures that players may use their skills in a safe and fair setting, it's up to the
referee to consistently provide this
- Who does the referee have power over?
- Discussion of what referees have power over through the Laws of the Game? Competition Rules?
OSA Published Rules? CSA by-laws?
- Who doesn't the referee have power over?
- Discussion of where a referee's power comes from, 'performance' power
- Conditions under which a game should be abandoned
- Communication skills, whistle, voice, body language (including appearance)
Law 6 - The Assistant Referees must know the:
- Review of the OSA "A System of Positioning and Signals for Assistant Referees", with
special attention to positioning throughout the game
- Mental attitudes required of assistant referees
Law 7 - The Duration of the Match must know the:
- 'Extended Time' vs. 'Time Added On'
- What to do if the first game of a double header doesn't finish on time
- Length of first half must equal length of second half for a match to be legal
(frequently answered incorrectly on the exam)
Law 8 - Start and Restart of Play must know the:
- Review when the ball has re-entered play from each of the re-starts, and compare
to when a goal may be scored directly from a re-start
- There is a common misconception that in re-starts such as throw-ins, indirect free kicks, dropped balls,
a second player must touch the ball before the ball has entered play. Stress that there isn't any re-start
in which a second player must touch the ball before it is in play
- Thorough discussion at recommended positioning at all re-starts
Law 11 - Offside must know:
- Another major focal point of the course
- Briefly review concept of 'offside position'
- Introduce concept of 'offside offence'
- From now on never use the word 'offside' alone, always use the phrase 'offside position'
or 'offside offence'
- Meaning of 'advantage' in soccer, with reference to position and possession, examples
- Meaning of 'interfering' with play or an opponent, examples
- Timing in the making of an offside offence decision, and the implementation of the decision
Law 12 - Fouls and Misconduct must be able to:
- Full discussion of the meaning of the following words:
Careless, Reckless, Excessive Force, Tackle, Charge, Dissent, Persistent, Dangerous, Impedes,
Offensive, Insulting, Goal Scoring Opportunity (factors to consider)
- How to decide if a player's actions are dangerous (Note; many candidates see dangerous play
incorrectly as a penal offence, worth reviewing)
- Note that dissent, offensive, insulting or abusive conduct does not have to be verbal
- How to judge the grey areas when a player's actions crossover from just a foul to a foul and misconduct
- A full discussion of the 'named substitute' in connection with this law. Many candidates don't understand
what action to take when a substitute's actions on or off the field cause a referee to stop the game.
The fundamental principle here is that a substitute is not a player and hence cannot commit a foul.
Law 13 - Free Kicks
- Mechanics of awarding a free kick, the whistle, the voice, the eyes, body language
- Managing the ceremonial wall
- Managing the quick free kick
- Special consideration for re-starts to be taken within the goal area
Law 14 - The Penalty Kick
- Mechanics of awarding a penalty kick, the whistle, the voice, the eyes, the position
body language
- The supervision of the taking of a penalty kick, the movement, positioning and
responsibilities of the game officials
Fitness Test Standards
Policy 6.0 - MEDICAL AND FITNESS TESTING
6.1 Referees have an obligation to ensure that they are in first class physical and mental condition prior to, and during, the playing season.
6.2 Requirements
6.2.1 FIFA, National and Nominated National referees shall meet the requirements of The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA).
6.2.12 FIFA Assistant Referees shall meet the requirements of the CSA.
6.2.3 Class 1 and Class 2 Referees shall meet their respective fitness test requirements of The Ontario Soccer Association (OSA).
6.2.4 Class 2 referees seeking upgrading to Class 1 shall meet the fitness test requirements of a Class 1 Referee.
6.2.5 Class 3 referees seeking upgrading to Class 2 shall meet the fitness test requirements of a Class 2 Referee.
6.2.6 Referees at other classifications will be required to attend an annual refresher workshop which will include a fitness component.
6.2.7 Referees who fail to pass the fitness test appropriate for their classification, within the specified time period each year, shall be subject to downgrading.
6.3 The Fitness Test for all referees is:
Class 1 Class 2
a) 12 minute run***
b) 50 metre sprint 2,700 metres
7.5 seconds 2,200 metres
8.5 seconds
c) 200 metre sprint 32.0 seconds 37.0 seconds
d) 50 metre sprint 7.5 seconds 8.5 seconds
e) 200 metre sprint 32.0 seconds 37.0 seconds
***note change from 2001
(The style of running is optional - walking is prohibited.)
The test is to be performed in the order listed above. Each participant should have an appropriate warm up period prior to starting the test. It is recommended that there be a rest period of 15 minutes before the twelve minute run. Time allowed for completion of the test is two hours.
6.4 The organizing of fitness tests is the responsibility of The Ontario Soccer Association, but may be delegated to a designee of the District Association such as the District Referee Coordinator (DRC) of the District in which the referee is registered.
6.5 A referee for whom fitness testing is mandatory and who is unable to complete the fitness test by the date stipulated, for whatever reason, shall be ineligible to officiate any game under the jurisdiction of The Ontario Soccer Association until she/he has passed the respective fitness test. The date(s) by which all tests must be completed will be published in advance to enable referees to suitably prepare themselves.
6.6 FIFA Referees and FIFA Assistant Referees, National Referees and Nominated National Referees shall have their fitness tests supervised by a National Instructor or a National Assessor. All other referees shall have their fitness test supervised by a designee appointed by the OSA Referee Development Committee.
6.7 From time to time, The Ontario Soccer Association may require a referee to attend and pass additional fitness tests for special competitions as deemed necessary.
6.8 Medical Certificates
If a referee is unable to participate in the fitness test(s) by virtue of illness or injury, a medical certificate signed by the referee's physician shall be submitted to The Ontario Soccer Association in support of such a claim. Referees suffering from prolonged injury or illness shall submit additional medical certificates in support of their medical condition. In such cases, the Referee Development Committee shall review each case on its merits and make such recommendations as deemed appropriate.
Code of Conduct
To ensure a safe environment for all Soccer participants, referees have been given special responsibilities and are therefore expected to act with professionalism and courtesy at all times. There is an OSA Board approved "Code of Conduct" for Ontario Referees contained in the following document:
1.1 Game officials having certain privileges through and by The Association, with respect to the game, shall realize and respect their responsibilities and duties to The Association and the game. The Association endorses the Canadian Soccer Association's "Code of Ethics" for Game Officials.
Specifically Game Officials shall:
a) Conduct themselves with dignity both on and off the field of play and shall, by example, endeavour to inspire the true principles of fair play and earn the respect of those whom they serve;
b) Not cause The Association to become involved in any controversial matters and shall abide by the rules and regulations of the jurisdiction in which they officiate;
c) Adhere to all standards and directives;
d) Always be neat in appearance and maintain a high level of physical and mental fitness;
e) Study the Laws of the game and be aware of all changes, and shall enforce all said Laws and changes;
f) Perform their designated responsibilities, including attending organized clinics and lectures, etc., and shall assist their colleagues in upgrading and improving their standards of officiating, instructing and assessing;
g) Honour any appointments made for and accepted by them unless unable to do so by virtue of illness or personal emergency;
h) Not publicly criticize other officials or any soccer association nor shall they make any statements to the media related to any game in which they were involved;
i) Be subject to disciplinary action for not complying with this Code of Conduct.
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