2011 Intramural Soccer Officials Mechanics Clinic

1. 2011 Intramural Soccer Officials Mechanics Clinic

2. Turn off cell Phones!

3. NOTECARDS • Name • Year of Graduation • Major • Question TBD

4. Hiring and Payroll • STATE Tax Form • Personal Info • 0 = most taken out/most back • 1 = some out/ some back • Exempt = none out/ none back • Paid Bi-Weekly • Pick up at Rec Center Desk

5. Hiring and Payroll • FEDERAL Tax Form • Only fill out bottom portion • In BOX 5 • (0) or (1) • 0 = all out/back • 1 = some out/back • In BOX 7 • Exempt = none out/back • FILL IN THE COLORED AREAS

6. Hiring and Payroll • I9 Form • Section 1 ONLY • Full Name and HOME address

7. Work Study • Go to Work Study office to release your allotted number of hours to Campus Recreation • Write Work Study on purple form • Need to receive work study from school to apply

8. 2 Person Field CoverageThe Basics • Both referees have equal authority and responsibility throughout the game. It is important to focus on your primary areas of coverage so that instances of both referees blowing the whistle at the same time for the same play do not happen. • Maintain a diagonal line of sight and coverage with your partner, while maintaining approximately 5 yards away from the sideline.

9. The Basics Cont. • The referee closest to the ball will have primary action to call fouls or infractions, etc. While as an official you are not restricted to calling fouls and or infractions in a certain area; it is crucial not to over-officiate in your partner’s area. On the field you are a team, making calls under your partner’s nose will question his/her capability and bring disorder to your partnership and open a window for the players to doubt your creditability.

10. The Basics Cont. • If you do have simultaneous whistle, typically the referee to whom the play is moving will take that call. LOOK AT EACH OTHER before a call is made. • Under no circumstances should two referees argue over a call. If you must discuss a call, do it quietly without any players around. Make a decision, inform the captains & play ball. Hold these discussions to a minimum.

11. One More for the Basics • Remember to look for subs and beckon in subs at the appropriate times. Hold up play with a hand and wave them in. • Each official is responsible for the near sideline, near corner, goal line, and will share the far corner

12. Lead Referee • As the lead referee your positioning is crucial to the flow of the game. • You must position yourself in an area that will give you the best view of the whole play. For example: When the ball approaches just outside the penalty area you are encouraged to “pinch in” to the play in order to position yourself to call whether a goal has been scored or not. • Never allow a player between you and the sideline, remember to always keep the players boxed-in. • Be ready to assume the trail position in the cases of a turnover be the offenses causing the ball to move in the other direction.

13. Trail Referee • You are normally behind the play. Advance down the field as far as the play dictates, but at least to the center line. • It is your responsibility to help your partner on the far corner from the Lead official. • The trail referee has the responsibility of controlling the play and player’s actions after the ball has been passed or shot. It is the play behind the ball where many unsportsmanlike fouls, injuries, and rough play occur. • Be ready to assume the lead referee position when the play changes direction.

14. X X Start of Game & Kickoff

15. X X 2-Person Field Coverage

16. Goal Kick (Lead) • A goal kick will be indicated by the lead referee pointing with one arm to the goal area where the kick will be taken from. • Lead Referee is at the halfway line; remember to stay wide and be ready for the direction and the length of the kick • Again, be ready to assume trail position if ball changes and defensive team mounts an attack.

17. Goal Kick (Trail) • The trail referee is at the top of the penalty area in order to determine whether the ball leaves the penalty area before being played again. • Trail referee must be ready to enforce all the rules pertaining to the goal kick. • Stay wide and do not get caught inside the play. • Again, be ready to assume the lead position if the ball changes direction of play.

18. X X Goal Kick

19. Corner Kick (Lead) • A corner kick will be indicated by the lead referee pointing with one arm to the corner where the kick will be taken. • The lead referee will stand on the end line on the corner kick side • Observe the flight of the ball and the play in the goal area. • Once you know the ball will not go out of bounds while in flight, quickly re-focus your attention and concentrate on the play in the goal area. Especially be alert for the goalie being obstructed and a possible goal.

20. Corner Kick (Trail) • The trail referee is at the top of the penalty area and wide enough to observe all the action in and around the penalty/goal area. • Trail referee should be ready to move in closer and help the lead referee with fouls and infractions in the penalty/goal area as the ball is kicked. • REMEMBER: Do not get caught inside the kick. That is, try not to be too close to the box such that you are unable to see all the action. If you are too deep in the box as the trail you will be beaten down the field if the defensive team mounts a counterattack.

21. X X Corner Kick

22. Penalty Kick (Lead) • Lead is behind the end line near goal post • Check with partner to make sure he/she is ready • Observe that all players, particularly the goalie and the kicker, are ready • Sound whistle to initiate penalty kick • Watch movement of goalie’s feet and the ball being kicked • Be in a position to see both of these things • Make a decision as to whether the goal is scored or disallowed • Be ready to decide whether a goal kick or corner kick will follow a ball that goes out of bounds • Be ready to make a judgment if kick should rebound from goalie, post or crossbar and land in play

23. Penalty Kick (Trail) • Trail is in line with penalty kick spot and wide enough to observe all action around the penalty area • Make sure proper player takes kick • All other offensive players must be beyond imaginary restraining arc • Make eye contact with partner and indicate all is ready • Be ready to help lead on fouls, infractions, if goal scored • Do not get caught inside after the kick • Be ready to move downfield if defending team takes ball possession

24. X X Penalty Kick

25. Throw-in • Responsibilities of the Calling Official • As the ball moves toward the touch line, the ref on that side of the field should move to that sideline to determine of the ball goes out of bounds and to which team it should be awarded to • The covering official should be completely off the playing field so as to not interfere with play • Whistle only once the ball goes completely out of bounds • Whistle is not blown to restart play for the throw-in • Verbally say team color and signal direction of play (which team is awarded the ball) • Stay near touch line to observe player’s foot and the line • Judge the legality of the throw in; then assume field coverage • If the throw is on your touch line and you are the trail, position yourself behind the thrower • If you are the lead with the throw on your touch line, postion yourself downfield from the thrower alone the touch line, keeping the thrower and players in view

26. Throw-in Continued • Responsibilities of the Non-Calling Official • Be alert for fouls and infractions between players who are jockeying for position on the throw-in • Be ready to change the direction quickly if the ball is intercepted by the defending team

27. X X Throw-in

28. Calling a Foul or Infraction • Calling official • Strong whistle fouled by verbal and hand signals • Direction of play shall be indicated, whether the kick is direct or indirect and the spot from where the ball will be kicked • There is no second whistle to start play unless when • Checking on the placement of the ball • Discouraging encroachment and ensure a fair restart • A team asks for ten yards • When play has stopped to caution or eject a player • For a penalty kick • When a goal is scored, the first two whistles is blown; the second whistle is to restart play on the kickoff

29. Calling a Foul or Infraction • Calling official continued • Calling ref must communicate all calls verbally to his or her partner • Must keep the other informed of what is happening Make frequent eye contact and don’t allow the ball to be put in play if your partner is grossly out of position • Observe off ball action before the restart • Look to the sidelines and stay alert for dead ball fouls and infractions

30. Call a Foul or Infraction • Non-Calling Ref • Observe the calling ref’s signals • Move to position for restart • Be ready for the action to shift to your area • Observe action off the ball before the restart • Look to sidelines and watch of dead ball fouls and infractions • Make frequent eye contact with your partner

31. Game Control/Conflict Resolution

32. Be Preventive! • Use a good pre-game captain’s meeting to set the tone, discuss rules and sportsmanship expectations • Be clear, confident, assertive, and consistent • Sell calls when necessary • Right or wrong, come up strong! • Be Approachable (remember you are customer service reps) • Watch your body language • Listen and let the players vent before responding • Don’t be afraid to talk to the players (establish a good rapport) • However, be careful not to socialize with one team prior to the game. • And never say more than you need to • You cannot misquote silence • Address issues right away – don’t let them fester • Use a halftime captain’s meeting if necessary • Use a cautionary meeting if teams are unruly

33. Civility Ratings • Sportsmanship points are based on your team’s conduct during each contest • Teams must have a 2.75 average throughout league play to be eligible for playoffs • 4      Exceptional Conduct & Civility/Sportsmanship • 3    Good Conduct & Civility/Sportsmanship • 2 Minimum Conduct & Civility/Sportsmanship • >> (*Unsportsmanlike)– any yellow card is automatically a 2! << • 1      Below Minimum Conduct & Civility/Sportsmanship • (Ejection) • 0 Unacceptable Conduct & Civility/Sportsmanship • (forfeiture of the game) • *vulgar Language, taunting, arguing calls, slide tackling • 2 or better rating needed each playoff game in order to advance • Non-Rated Games (NR) – WBF, Cancelled, Tied games that are not played – Don’t wait to get good ratings!

34. Different Types of Conflicts • Abuse towards officials • Personal comments • “You suck ref!” • “F&^$ you” • Pattern of disruptive behavior • Constant questioning of calls/non-calls • Continued arguing of the same call/non-call • Taunting • Repeated and/or very loud foul language • Unsportsmanlike behavior • Punting a ball • Fighting/pushing/shoving = automatic ejection

35. What If… • I can’t tell from where the or which fan is verbalizing his complaint or if s/he is actually with the team? • The caution wasn’t enough to be prevent more outbursts? • The entire team or both teams are being chippy? • A player walks away and says, “that’s horrible”? • Two or more players begin shoving each other? • Are any of these conflicts • What is the difference?

36. Protests! • Anytime you hear the word ‘protest,’ a ref should… • Call time immediately after the completion of the play. • Have one ref get a supervisor, while the other watches the field. • The sports supervisor will make a ruling on whether the action is “protest-able”, and what the outcome of the protest should be.

37. Officiating Philosophy • Have you heard • “Let the players decide the game” • “You should let that stuff go” • “That’s a ticky-tack call” • What do we strive for here? • From you as individuals – Improvement • As a crew – A Team Effort, don’t throw each other under the bus, work together and provide a united front • For our program and the patrons we serve – Consistency, from end of the field to end of the field, from game to game, and from week to week

38. Dates & Info • Scrimmages – Sunday, 9/18 @ 6PM Boyden Fields • Season Begins – 9/19! • Playoff Meeting – 10/23 @ 7PM