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Site for important referee information
Coaches Replacement in the Event of Disqualification
If the only coach on the sideline for a team should be disqualified before or during the game, the referee(s) should only allow the game to proceed if one of the following is available to monitor the team:
Another adult listed on the roster
Any representative of the school, i.e., Athletic Director, Administrator, other coach, teacher, etc. A bus driver does not qualify as a school representative.
I would advise the referee(s) to have any qualified representative sign the roster and include their position as a school representative.
Clarification of PIAA Rulings Regarding Red Cards
PIAA has provided clarified on their position in two areas, effective immediately:
1) If a player or coach receives a hard red card, that player or coach is ineligible to participate in any further soccer games that day, plus the next regularly scheduled game at that level. Obviously, this applies to teams playing in tournaments.
2) It is now possible to issue a hard red card to a player in a game after ejecting him/her with a soft red. Several incidents of a player using foul and/or abusive language after being ejected with a soft red have occurred this season. PIAA has ruled that when the soft red is given, the player should be considered as bench personnel even if he/she hasn't left the field. Thus, any further misconduct results in a hard red and the normal disqualification suspension will apply.
As the player is to be considered as bench personnel at that point, his/her team will not have to play short as a result of the hard red in this situation.
Double-Dual System Rotation Options
Since the introduction of the double dual system, the primary method of rotation has included the movement of all three referees to new positions on the field. That is - in a clockwise movement, bench-side referee (1) moved to the center, center referee (2) moved to the far side of the field and far-side referee (3) moved across the field to take up side referee number (1) vacated position.
While this method of rotation worked and still remains viable, there are some shortcomings we should discuss. The first of these concerns the timing of the rotation. In order not to interfere with the flow of the game, we cannot, at the designated time, simply stop the game and make the switch. We must wait for an appropriate stoppage of play that allows us the time to make the switch. This may be a substitution situation, an injury, a caution or a number of other scenarios. If one of these situations does not occur, the rotation, at times, may be delayed by several minutes, and has in some situations, gone as long as five minutes. One other shortcoming is the inability to separate a referee from a potential problem on the bench side, should that seem necessary.
An alternative to this method of rotation, that still utilizes all the advantages of the double-dual system, but eliminates the potential time delay and awkwardness of the rotation follows:
At the required time for rotation, the center official trades places with one of the side officials. The side official that switches is determined in the pre-game conference, but should probably be the far-side official. This switch can be accomplished at any stoppage of play, such as a throw in, free kick, corner kick, goal kick, or any other time delay. This switch takes very little time and will cause minimal disruption to the game.
At half time the side officials may switch sides of the field, or choose to remain on the side of the field on which they finished the first half. This decision may be based on referee/coach interaction. If one or both coaches are on one particular official's case, or perhaps there is past history between one official and a coach, we can minimize problems by keeping that official on the opposite side of the field.
While both methods of rotation are viable, the latter seems to be less awkward and more efficient. Give it a try the next time you have the opportunity to utilize the double-dual system of officiating.
Tuesday, August 15
Some Points of Emphasis from the Rules Meeting:
Field Markings: Contact the School Ad or John S. if there is a problem or no team area.
Timers + score Keepers: School should be providing them.
Participant Conduct: Will be emphasized throughout season. Officials must set the tone by being non- adversarial. Head coach is Responsible for the bench conduct.
Officials do Not Decide Rule: Only enforce the Laws of the Game and do not make up your own.
Officials Uniforms: Be dressed the same short sleeve, long sleeve etc. Do not wear any jewelry.
Handling Concussions: Primarily coaches responsibility. If unconscious they would need a doctor’s permission to return. Read the pre-season bulletin on this subject.
Lightning Safety: Refer to Web page for message.
Referee Jurisdiction: 15 Minutes prior to game. Till you leave the immediate Surroundings. Avoid contact with players, coaches, and fans after game.
End of Game: Do not approach teams/benches. Meet with partner and Observe from a distance (40-50 yards). Leave promptly together.
Referee Fitness:Referees should be training for endurance, strength, and flexibility. Train like you are in a game, run, jog walk and run backward.
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