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KingstonClippersRefereeHandbook
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RefereeHandbookContentsChecklistsKingstonClippers–RefereeRespectandZeroTolerancePolicyLightningSafety/SevereWeatherPolicyCityofKingston–fieldclosureKingstonClippers–RecreationalLeagueRulesSummarySosaLeague–LawsoftheGameSummaryEastRegionSoccerLeague–RulesSummaryStartsandRestartsLaw12Summary–FoulsandMisconductsRetreatLine–OptionsforGoalkeepersSmallSidedLawsoftheGameDifferencesbetween9v9and11v11gamesRefereeReportWritingOntarioSoccerCautionSummaryReport(yellowcard)OntarioSoccerDismissalReport(redcard)OntarioSoccerSpecialIncidentReportOntarioSoccerRefereeAssaultForm
Checklist before leaving home:
1. Referee uniform including jersey, shorts, socks, and badge 2. Watch 3. Whistle 4. Notebook and pens to record score and offences 5. Yellow and Red cards 6. Assistant Referee flags, if required 7. Coin
Pre Game:
1. Arrive at least 15 minutes early 2. Check goals for safety and holes in net 3. Check field condition for safety issues 4. Equipment check both teams 5. Coin toss
Referee Tips
1. Know the Rules of the Competition 2. Dress Professionally 3. Act Professionally 4. Be in the correct position to Make Calls 5. Be Patient with your Calls 6. Be Consistent with your Calls 7. Use your Whistle Sparingly 8. Use your Whistle Loudly 9. Use Common Sense
Post Game:
1. Mandatory: record Game Report in Ref Centre 2. If required: record Caution, Dismissal, or Special Incident reports
Policies – Referee Respect and Zero Tolerance Policy
Revised 2016-08-08
Kingston Clippers Soccer Club is a strong supporter of making sport safe for all of our youth, and not just our players, but also our referees. Recognizing that our younger referees begin their development in the Recreational leagues, Kingston Clippers Soccer Club has implemented the following policy and procedures for the Recreational programs, to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of soccer for all.
Policy
Any coach, parent, guardian or spectator judged by the Discipline Board to be guilty of abusive conduct toward a game official during a Club’s House League game will be reprimanded in writing. A second conviction, during the same season will result in the member being restricted from all services rendered by the Club including attendance at all soccer activities within the Club. In extreme cases, as determined by the Discipline Board, a member may be reinstated subject to a review hearing.
Policy Procedures
When a game official feels that they are being abused, in accordance with this policy, by either a coach or spectator, the official will be allowed to suspend the playing of the game. Abuse by a player shall be handled according to the laws of the game. If the abuse is physical, the game official is advised to inform the coaches that the game has been abandoned and then proceed with step 1 below.
The official will then verbally advise both coaches that the game has been stopped due to the abuse and inform both coaches as to the source of the abuse. If the source is one of the coaches, the official will advise the coach that the next occurrence of a similar nature will result in an abandonment of the game and that a report to the Club’s Discipline Board will be sent in for review. If the source is a spectator, the appropriate coach will provide the official with the name of the spectator and the coach must advise the spectator that the next occurrence of a similar nature will result in abandonment of the game. A report to the Club’s Discipline Board will be sent in for review. If the spectator is not associated with either team, both coaches are asked to speak to the spectator and ask the individual to leave.
Once the prescribed action has been completed, the game will restart with a dropped ball between the two teams at the location where the play was stopped. If the abuse continues, the official will be allowed to stop any further playing of the game and advise the coaches that the game has been abandoned and that a Special Incident Report will be forwarded to the Club’s Discipline Board. The official must clearly indicate on the game sheet that the game was abandoned due to abuse.
Policies – Referee Respect and Zero Tolerance Policy
Revised 2016-08-08
The reporting procedure is as follows:
1. The game official must contact either their Referee Coordinator or a member of the Executive to verbally report the incident within 24 hours.
2. If the game has been abandoned or if otherwise warranted a Special Incident Report must be completed with the assistance of the Referee Coordinator or a member of the Executive, if required, and must then be forwarded to the Club within 72 hours.
3. The Club’s Discipline Board will then review and deal with the report, or follow up with the incident in accordance with the Discipline Procedure.
4. If the game was abandoned due to the conduct of a fan not associated with either team, the Executive will determine the status of the game.
CSA Referees Committee July 2008
Lightning Safety / Severe Weather Policy The safety of players, coaches, management and spectators is the primary concern in any weather event that occurs during all matches sanctioned by the CSA. By understanding and following the information below, the safety of everyone shall be greatly increased. Ultimately the referee has the final say over delaying or restarting a match due to weather. Waiting to stop play or not waiting to start play may result in a serious injury or loss of life. Referees are expected to act responsibly when dealing with such events during matches they are controlling When lightning is detected, you can determine the distance of lightning in your area by counting the number of seconds between the flash and the first sound of the thunder and dividing by five(5). This will give you the distance in miles from your location. Remember, if you are in a higher elevation, the lightning can come upon you much quicker and your reaction time is greatly hindered. 30/30 RULE When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is thirty (30) seconds or less, seek proper shelter. Wait thirty (30) minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving the shelter. If you can not see the lightning, just hearing the thunder is a good back up rule. Additional Information Please note the following recommendations from Environment Canada: The existence of blue sky and absence of rain are not protection from lightning. Lightning can and does strike as far as ten (10) miles away from the rain shaft. It does not have to be raining for lightning to strike. Many lightning casualties occur in the beginning, as the storm approaches, because many people ignore initial precursors of high winds, some rainfall and cloud cover. Generally, the lightning threat diminishes with time after the last sound of thunder, but may persist for more than thirty (30) minutes. Lightning can strike ahead of the parent cloud – take action even if the thunderstorm is not overhead. Be aware of how close lightning is occurring. The flash-to-bang method is the easiest and most convenient way to estimate how far away lightning is occurring. Thunder always accompanies lightning, even though its audible range can be diminished due to background noise in the immediate environment and its distance from the observer. Lightning awareness should be increased with the first flash of lightning or the first clap of thunder, no matter how far away. This activity must be treated as a wake-up call to all. The most important aspect to monitor is how far away the lightning is occurring, and how fast the storm is approaching, relative to the distance of a safe shelter. Recognize that personal observation of lightning may not be sufficient. Additional weather information may be required to ensure consistency, accuracy and adequate advance warning.
CSA Referees Committee July 2008
When larger groups are involved, the time needed to properly evacuate an area increases. As time requirements change, the distance at which lightning is noted and considered a threat to move into the area must be increased. Extending the range used to determine threat potential also increases the chance that a localized cell or thunderstorm may not reach the area giving the impression of a “false alarm”. Know where the closest “safe structure or location” is to the field or playing area and know how long it takes to get to that safe structure or location. Safe structure or location is defined as: Any building normally occupied or frequently used by people, i.e., a building with plumbing and / or electrical wiring that acts to electrically ground the structure. Avoid using shower facilities for safe shelter and do not use the showers or plumbing facilities during a thunderstorm. In the absence of a sturdy, frequently inhabited building, any vehicle with a hard metal roof (not a convertible or golf cart) and rolled-up windows can provide a measure of safety. A vehicle is certainly better than remaining outdoors. It is not the rubber tires that make a vehicle a safe shelter, but the hard metal roof which dissipates the lightning strike around the vehicle. Do not touch the sides of any vehicle! If no safe structure or location is within a reasonable distance, find a thick grove of small trees surrounded by taller trees or a dry ditch. Assume a crouched position on the ground with only the balls of the feet touching the ground, wrap your arms around your knees and lower your head. Minimize contact with the ground because lightning current often enters a victim through the ground rather than by a direct overhead strike. Minimize your body’s surface area and the ground! Do not lie flat! If unable to reach safe shelter, stay away from the tallest trees or objects such as light poles or flag poles), metal objects (such as fences or bleachers), individual trees, standing pools of water, and open fields. Avoid being the highest object in a field. Do not take shelter under a single, tall tree. Avoid using the telephone, except in emergency situations. People have been struck by lightning while using a land-line telephone. A cellular phone or a portable remote phone is a safe alternative to land-line phones, if the person and the antenna are located within a safe structure or location, and if all other precautions are followed. When considering resumption of any athletics activity, it is recommended that everyone should ideally wait at least thirty (30) minutes after the last flash of lightning or sound of thunder before returning to the field. People who have been struck by lightning do not carry an electrical charge. Therefore, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is safe for the responder. If possible, an injured person should be moved to a safer location before starting CPR. Lightning-strike victims who show signs of cardiac or respiratory arrest need emergency help quickly. Prompt, aggressive CPR has been highly effective for the survival of victims of lightning strikes. For additional information the following website is helpful: www.weatheroffice.gc.ca
12.7 Requests to modify or improve any City Field shall be submitted in writing for review and if approved by City staff, will be submitted to Council for consideration.
12.8 City staff will review Field conditions and maintenance schedules will be communicated to Permit Holders annually.
13.0 INCLEMENT WEATHER/POOR FIELD CONDITIONS (EXCLUDES TENNIS, BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BMX) 13.1 The City reserves the right to cancel or suspend permits for games, practices or other uses whenever Field
conditions could result in damage to the Fields or injury to players.
13.2 Permits may be cancelled when the health and safety of participants are threatened due to impending conditions, including but not limited to rain, poor Field conditions or smog alerts.
13.3 The Supervisor of Public Works, or designate, shall have the authority to close any or all Fields whenever weather or Field conditions dictate. During inclement weather City staff will assess the playability of City Fields to determine if use will occur.
13.4 City staff shall inspect 5 benchmark locations to determine the status of all Fields within the City. The benchmark locations to be used are Woodbine Park, Caton’s/Megaffin Field, John Machin Fields, Cloverdale Park and Jim Beattie Park. When 3 or more benchmark locations are deemed unplayable by category (soccer/utility or baseball/softball) Fields will be closed.
13.5 Assessment results will be emailed to Partner Groups upon release. During inclement weather, it is the responsibility of the Permit Holders to check the email accounts provided in section A of their application before every game or by calling the City’s inclement weather hotline at 613‐546‐4291 ext. 1800. Field closure information will also be posted on the City’s website.
13.6 Permit Holders cannot play on Fields that have been closed. If play does take place the City may bill the user for damages.
13.7 During periods of changeable, adverse weather conditions, where fields remain open, referees and team officials will be responsible for pre‐game inspections to determine field safety and surface damage potential. If fields are judged to be unfit based on the foregoing criteria, the game should not be played. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in an administrative penalty (forfeiting of all or some of security deposit).
13.8 The permit holder will be responsible for all damages to the Field.
13.9 Only authorized City staff can re‐open a previously closed Field.
Unplayable Criteria – Determined by the City
13.10 Baseball/Softball Infields: foot sinks into brick dust at least ½ inch.
13.11 Soccer/Utility/Baseball/Softball Fields: moisture readings of 8‐10 (readings will be taken by inserting a soil moister reader probe to a depth not to exceed 2 ½ inches).
a) Baseball/softball Fields will have readings taken at location where players would normally be positionedsuch as left, centre and right Fields and shortstop.
b) Soccer/utility Field readings will be taken in front of each goal, between each goal line, along centre andsideline areas.
Unplayable Criteria – Determined by the Permit Holder
13.12 Whenever inclement weather occurs, the Permit Holders must evaluate the Field conditions using the following criteria. If any of this criteria is met, then the Fields are not to be used as it is considered unplayable:
a) the presence of standing water/puddles.
b) water sponges up around your feet when you walk on the Field.
c) if the games begin and the conditions deteriorate so that the Field is being damaged, the game must bestopped.
9
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12
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18
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ll S
ize
4
45
5
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s
Kic
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Pla
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79
11
11
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imu
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rom
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sta
rts
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fou
ls
Ind
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ect
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ire
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Su
bst
itu
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n f
or
Se
nt-
off
Pla
yers
Y
es
Ye
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Su
bst
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An
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ee
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Off
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Go
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. T
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ba
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Are
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Sto
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ag
e o
f p
lays
wh
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su
bst
itu
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ns
are
all
ow
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efo
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-off
, g
oa
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ick
s, i
nju
ry,
an
d a
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m t
hro
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fen
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g
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ba
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on
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.
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SA
Le
ag
ue
– L
aw
s o
f th
e G
am
e S
um
ma
ry (
20
15
)
U
9
U10
U
11
U
12
U
13
U
14
U
15
U
16
U
17/1
8
Ball
Siz
e (
Note
1)
#4
#4
#4
#4
#5
#5
#5
#5
#5
Off
sid
es
No
N
o
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Thro
w-I
ns
No
N
o
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Goal S
ize (
in f
eet)
16x6
16x6
18x6
18x6
24x8
24x8
24x8
24x8
24x8
Leng
th o
f G
am
es (
Note
1)
2x25
min
2x25
min
2x35
min
2
x35
min
2x40
min
2x45
Min
2x45
Min
2x45
Min
2x45
Min
Min
imum
Pla
yers
on F
ield
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
Maxim
um
Pla
ye
rs o
n F
ield
7
7
9
9
11
11
11
11
11
Maxim
um
Pla
ye
rs o
n G
am
e S
heet
14
14
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
Dis
tance f
rom
Ball
on R
esta
rts (
in y
ard
s)
6
6
6
6
10
10
10
10
10
Retr
eat
Lin
e
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
Substitu
tion
on
Sto
pp
age
of
Pla
y (
Note
3)
Unlim
ited (
An
y S
top
pa
ge)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Substitu
tion
on
Thro
w-i
n a
t R
equ
est of
Attackin
g T
eam
(N
ote
4)
Yes
Yes
No
N
o
No
Substitu
tion
on
Corn
er
Kic
k a
t R
equest
of
Attackin
g T
eam
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
Substitu
tion
for
Sen
t O
ff P
layers
N
/A
N/A
N
/A
Yes
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
Yello
w C
ard
s
No
N
o
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Red C
ard
s
No
N
o
No
Y
es
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pass B
acks to K
ee
per
Allo
wed
(K
ee
per
can
not
pic
k-u
p b
all)
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
te 1
: W
hen
a d
ivis
ion
is a
sp
lit d
ivis
ion
, ga
me le
ngth
and
ba
ll siz
e w
ill g
o w
ith
th
e o
lde
r a
ge
gro
up
. (I
.e.
U12/1
3 w
ill
pla
y 4
0 m
inu
te h
alv
es a
nd
use
a s
ize
5 b
all.
Girls
U10
/11
div
isio
n w
ill b
e p
layin
g w
ith
th
e U
10
ru
les.
No
te 2
: S
OS
A im
ple
me
nts
th
e r
etr
ea
t lin
e fo
r U
9 t
o U
12
.
No
te 3
: S
top
pa
ge
s o
f p
lay w
he
re a
su
bstitu
tio
n m
ay b
e m
ad
e a
re:
thro
w in
s –
te
am
s m
ay p
igg
yb
ack,
go
al kic
ks, sco
rin
g
of
a g
oa
l, a
t h
alf-t
ime
an
d to
re
pla
ce
an
in
jure
d p
laye
r.
No
te 4
: T
he
defe
nd
ing t
ea
m m
ay r
equ
est
a s
ub
stitu
tio
n o
n a
th
row
-in w
he
n t
he
atta
ckin
g t
eam
do
es s
o.
No
te 5
: F
or
U9
-U12
in
ca
se
s o
f e
xtr
em
e c
ondu
ct,
th
e C
oa
ch
is e
xp
ecte
d t
o k
ee
p th
e p
laye
r off
th
e f
ield
fo
r th
e r
em
ain
de
r
of
the
ga
me
.
Pe
na
lty a
rea
s:
Fo
r U
9 a
nd U
10
– 1
2m
x 1
5m
; F
or
U1
1 a
nd
U1
2 –
13
m x
32m
Pe
na
lty s
po
t: T
he
pe
na
lty s
po
t w
ill b
e 9
me
tre
s f
rom
the
mid
po
int be
twe
en
the
go
alp
osts
an
d e
qu
idis
tant
to t
hem
.
Fo
r m
ore
info
rma
tion
, p
lea
se c
on
tact
adm
in@
so
sa
lea
gu
e.c
om
.
East
Reg
ion
Socc
er L
eagu
e – R
ule
s S
um
mary
2017
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r m
ore
info
rmat
ion
, p
leas
e co
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ct G
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/10/2
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7
Re
gio
na
l
U-1
4
U-1
5
U-1
6
U-1
7
U-1
8
Ball
Siz
e
# 5
#
5
# 5
#
5
# 5
Off
sid
e Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Goal
Siz
e (i
n f
eet)
2
4x8
2
4x8
2
4x8
2
4x8
2
4x8
Len
gth
of
Halv
es (
Note
1)
45
min
4
5 m
in
45
min
4
5 m
in
45
min
Min
imu
m P
layer
s o
n F
ield
7
7
7
7
7
Maxim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n F
ield
1
1
11
11
11
11
Maxim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n G
am
e sh
eet
18
18
18
18
18
Dis
tan
ce f
rom
Ball
on
Res
tart
s (i
n y
ard
s)
10
10
10
10
10
Su
bst
itu
tion
on
Sto
pp
age
of
Pla
y (
Note
2)
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Su
bst
itu
tion
on
Th
row
-In
at
Req
ues
t of
Att
ack
ing T
eam
(N
ote
3)
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Su
bst
itu
tion
on
Corn
er K
ick
at
Req
ues
t of
Att
ack
ing T
eam
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
Su
bst
itu
tion
for
Sen
t O
ff P
lay
ers
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
te 1
: S
hould
ther
e b
e a
U1
5/U
16
div
isio
n t
he
gam
e l
ength
wil
l be
Tw
o x
45 m
inute
hal
ves
.
No
te 2
: S
ubst
ituti
on
s per
mit
ted
on
go
als,
go
al k
icks,
hal
f-ti
me,
inju
ries
, an
d w
ater
bre
aks
are
com
mon t
o a
ll a
ge
gro
up
s.
No
te 3
: If
the
team
wh
o i
s al
low
ed t
o s
ub
stit
ute
does
so,
the
oth
er t
eam
may
als
o s
ub
stit
ute
at
the
sam
e ti
me.
All
sub
stit
uti
on
s m
ust
be
do
ne
at t
he
hal
fway
line.
East
Reg
ion
Socc
er L
eagu
e – R
ule
s S
um
mary
2017
Fo
r m
ore
info
rmat
ion
, p
leas
e co
nta
ct G
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ersl
.ca
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/10/2
01
7
Distric
t D
eve
lop
me
nt &
C
om
pe
titive
U
-9
U-1
0
U-1
1
U-1
2
U-1
3
U-1
4
U-1
5
U-1
6
U-1
7
U-1
8
Ba
ll S
ize
# 4
#
4
# 4
#
4
# 5
#
5
# 5
#
5
# 5
#
5
Off
sid
e (N
ote
1)
No
N
o
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Th
row
-In
s N
o
No
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Go
al
Siz
e (i
n f
eet)
1
6x6
16
x6
18
x6
18
x6
24
x8
24
x8
24
x8
24
x8
24
x8
24
x8
Len
gth
of
Ga
mes
4
x1
2m
in
4x
12
min
4x
15
min
4
x15
min
2x
40
min
2x40
min
2x
40
min
2x45
min
2x
45
min
2x
45
min
Min
imu
m P
lay
ers
on
Fie
ld
5
5
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
Ma
xim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n F
ield
7
7
9
9
1
1
11
11
11
11
11
Ma
xim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n G
am
e sh
eet
12
12
16
16
18
18
18
18
18
18
Dis
tan
ce f
rom
Ba
ll o
n R
est
art
s (i
n y
ard
s) (
*S
ee N
ote
2)
6
6
6
6
10
10
10
10
10
10
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n S
top
pa
ge
of
Pla
y
Un
lim
ited
(an
y s
top
pag
e)
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n T
hro
w-I
n a
t R
equ
est
of
Att
ack
ing
Tea
m (
No
te 3
) Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n C
orn
er K
ick
s N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
Su
bst
itu
tio
n f
or
Sen
t O
ff P
lay
ers
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
Yel
low
Ca
rds
(*S
ee N
ote
4)
No
*
No
*
Yes
*
Yes
*
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Red
Ca
rds
(*S
ee N
ote
5)
No
*
No
*
Yes
*
Yes
*
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Y
es
GK
ma
y t
ou
ch b
all
wit
h h
an
ds
aft
er d
elib
era
tely
kic
ked
to
him
by
tea
mm
ate
Y
es
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
N
o
No
Note
1: F
or
U9
-U1
0 r
efer
ees,
at
thei
r d
iscr
etio
n, w
ill
bri
ng c
her
ry p
ickin
g (
pla
yin
g a
pla
yer
in
fro
nt
of
opp
onen
t’s
go
al w
aiti
ng f
or
the
bal
l w
hen
th
e b
all
is i
n p
layer
’s o
wn
hal
f) t
o t
he
atte
nti
on
of
the
off
end
ing t
eam
’s c
oac
h,
exce
pt
on f
ree
kic
ks.
Th
e co
ach
is
exp
ecte
d t
o a
dd
ress
th
e si
tuat
ion
.
Note
2:
Fo
r U
9-U
12 t
he
Op
po
sing T
eam
wil
l re
trea
t to
1/3
of
the
fiel
d o
n g
oal
kic
ks
and
its
pla
yer
s m
ay n
ot
pla
y t
he
bal
l u
nti
l a
pla
yer
fro
m t
he
Kic
kin
g T
eam
has
pla
yed
it
or
the
bal
l cr
oss
es
the
lin
e o
f re
trea
t. T
he
lin
e o
f re
trea
t al
so a
pp
lies
aft
er a
sav
e w
hen
th
e b
all
is i
n t
he
Go
alk
eep
er’s
han
ds.
In
th
e ev
ent
that
th
e G
oal
kee
per
ch
oo
ses
to d
rop t
he
bal
l to
his
/her
fee
t, t
he
bal
l is
liv
e, w
het
her
or
not
the
opp
osi
ng t
eam
has
fu
lly r
etre
ated
. V
iola
tion
s re
sult
in
a r
e-kic
k f
or
the
Kic
kin
g T
eam
. N
ote
3:
If t
he
team
wh
o i
s al
low
ed t
o s
ub
stit
ute
do
es s
o,
the
oth
er t
eam
may
als
o s
ub
stit
ute
at
the
sam
e ti
me.
Note
4:
F
or
U9
-U1
0 p
layer
s ar
e to
be
rep
lace
d i
f th
ey a
re a
ctin
g i
n s
uch
a m
ann
er t
hat
wo
uld
no
rmal
ly w
arra
nt
issu
ance
of
a yel
low
car
d.
F
or
U11
-U12
iss
uan
ce o
f a
yel
low
car
d w
ill
also
res
ult
in
a 5
-min
ute
su
spen
sio
n t
o t
he
Pla
yer
. T
he
pla
yer
can
be
sub
stit
ute
d.
Note
5:
F
or
U9
-U1
0 i
n c
ases
of
extr
em
e co
ndu
ct w
hic
h w
ou
ld n
orm
ally
war
ran
t is
suan
ce o
f a
red
car
d, th
e C
oac
h i
s ex
pec
ted
to k
eep
th
e p
layer
off
th
e fi
eld
fo
r th
e re
mai
nd
er o
f th
e gam
e.
Fo
r U
11
-U12
iss
uan
ce o
f a
red
car
d w
ill
resu
lt i
n t
he
pla
yer
tak
ing n
o f
urt
her
par
t in
th
e gam
e. T
he
pla
yer
can
be
sub
stit
ute
d.
Pen
alt
y a
reas:
Fo
r U
9 a
nd U
10
– 1
2m
x 1
5m
; F
or
U11
and
U12
– 1
3m
x 3
2m
Pen
alt
y s
pot:
Fo
r U
9-U
12
th
e p
enal
ty s
po
t w
ill
be
9 m
etre
s fr
om
th
e m
idp
oin
t b
etw
een
th
e go
alpo
sts
and
equ
idis
tan
t to
th
em.
East
Reg
ion
Socc
er L
eagu
e – R
ule
s S
um
mary
2017
Fo
r m
ore
info
rmat
ion
, p
leas
e co
nta
ct G
M@
ersl
.ca
04
/10/2
01
7
Distric
t R
ec
re
atio
na
l
U1
3/1
4
U5
/16
U1
7/1
8
Ba
ll S
ize
# 5
#
5
# 5
Off
sid
e (N
ote
1)
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Th
row
-In
s Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Go
al
Siz
e (i
n f
eet)
2
4x8
24
x8
24
x8
Len
gth
of
Ga
mes
2x40
min
2x45
min
2
x45
min
Min
imu
m P
lay
ers
on
Fie
ld
7
7
7
Ma
xim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n F
ield
1
1
11
11
Ma
xim
um
Pla
yer
s o
n G
am
e sh
eet
18
18
18
Dis
tan
ce f
rom
Ba
ll o
n R
est
art
s (i
n y
ard
s)
10
10
10
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n S
top
pa
ge
of
Pla
y
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n T
hro
w-I
n a
t R
equ
est
of
Att
ack
ing
Tea
m (
No
te 1
) Y
es
Yes
Y
es
Su
bst
itu
tio
n o
n C
orn
er K
ick
s N
o
No
N
o
Su
bst
itu
tio
n f
or
Sen
t O
ff P
lay
ers
No
N
o
No
Yel
low
Ca
rds
Yes
Y
es
Yes
Red
Ca
rds
Yes
Y
es
Yes
GK
ma
y t
ou
ch b
all
wit
h h
an
ds
aft
er d
elib
era
tely
kic
ked
to
him
by
tea
mm
ate
N
o
No
N
o
No
te 1
: If
the
team
wh
o i
s al
low
ed t
o s
ub
stit
ute
does
so,
the
oth
er t
eam
may
als
o s
ub
stit
ute
at
the
sam
e ti
me.
All
sub
stit
uti
on
s m
ust
be
do
ne
at t
he
hal
fway
line.
Canadian Soccer Association – 2017 R
eferee Entry Level Clinic – Law
8: Restarts Table
Starts & R
estarts
Start / Restart
When aw
arded? Location of start/restart?
Location of opponents?
When is ball in
play?
Can a player
receiving the ball directly be offside?
Can a goal be
scored directly?
Kick-off
At the start of play for each
period of play, and after a goal is scored
At the centre m
ark A
t least 9.15 m aw
ay from
the ball, in own
half of the field
When it is kicked
and clearly m
oves N
o Yes, against the opponent
Throw-In
To the opponents of a player w
ho last touched the ball w
hen it wholly crosses
the touchline From
where ball left the field
Inside the field of play at least 2m
from the
thrower
When it enters
the field of play N
o N
o
Direct free
kick
To the opponents of a player w
ho comm
itted an offense punishable by a direct free kick
From the place the infringem
ent occurred. If it w
as comm
itted by the attacking team
in its opponent’s goal area, restart is from
anywhere w
ithin the goal area.
Inside the field of play and at least 9.15 m
aw
ay from the ball
When it is kicked
and clearly m
oves (or leaves penalty area)
Yes Yes, against the opponent
Indirect free kick
To the opponents of a player w
ho comm
itted an offense punishable by an indirect free kick
From the place the infringem
ent occurred. If it w
as comm
itted by the attacking team
in its opponents goal area, restart is from
anywhere w
ithin the goal area. If com
mitted by the
defending team w
ithin its own goal
area, the restart is from the goal area
line parallel to the goal line nearest w
here the infringement occurred.
Inside the field of play and at least 9.15 m
aw
ay from the ball
When it is kicked
and clearly m
oves Yes
No
Goal kick
Ball passes over goal line,
last touched by attacker, and goal is not scored
At any point in the goal area
Inside the field of play outside opponent’s penalty area
When it is kicked
and leaves the penalty area
No
Yes, against the opponent
Corner kick
Ball passes over goal line,
last touched by attacker, and goal is not scored
In corner area nearest point where
ball passed over goal line Inside the field of play and at least 9.15 m
aw
ay from corner arc
When it is kicked
and clearly m
oves N
o Yes, against the opponent
Penalty kick
To the opponents of a player w
ho comm
ited com
mits a D
FK offence
inside their penalty area (or off the field as part of play as outlined in Law
12/13
From the penalty m
ark of the offending team
At least 9.15m
from the
penalty mark, behind
the penalty mark,
Inside the field of play, outside the penalty area
When it is kicked
and clearly m
oves N
o Yes, against the opponent
Dropped ball
When play is stopped by the
referee for any reason not covered elsew
here within
the laws of the gam
e
From the place the ball w
as when
play was stopped, unless play w
as stopped in the goal area*
Anyw
here on the field of play
When it touches
the ground N
o N
o
LAW12-FOULSANDMISCONDUCT
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
1. kicks or attempts to kick an opponent 2. trips or attempts to trip an opponent 3. jumps at an opponent 4. charges an opponent 5. strikes or attempts to strike an opponent 6. pushes an opponent 7. tackles an opponent
A direct free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following three offences:
8. holds an opponent 9. spits at an opponent 10. handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area)
A direct free kick is taken from the place where the offence occurred (see Law 13 - Position of free kick).
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above ten offences is committed by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play.
Indirect free kick
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside his own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:
1. controls the ball with his hands for more than six seconds before releasing it from his possession 2. touches the ball again with his hands after he has released it from his possession and before it has
touched another player 3. touches the ball with his hands after it has been deliberately kicked to him by a team-mate 4. touches the ball with his hands after he has received it directly from a throw-in taken by a team-mate
An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if, in the opinion of the referee, a player:
5. plays in a dangerous manner 6. impedes the progress of an opponent 7. prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from his hands 8. commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12, for which play is stopped to caution
or send off a player
The indirect free kick is taken from the place where the offence occurred (see Law 13 - Position of free kick).
Disciplinary sanctions
The yellow card is used to communicate that a player, substitute or substituted player has been cautioned.
The red card is used to communicate that a player, substitute or substituted player has been sent off.
Only a player, substitute or substituted player may be shown the red or yellow card.
The referee has the authority to take disciplinary sanctions from the moment he enters the field of play until he leaves the field of play after the final whistle.
A player who commits a cautionable or sending-off offence, either on or off the field of play, whether directed towards an opponent, a team-mate, the referee, an assistant referee or any other person, is disciplined according to the nature of the offence committed.
Cautionable offences (yellow card)
A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following seven offences:
1. unsporting behaviour 2. dissent by word or action 3. persistent infringement of the Laws of the Game 4. delaying the restart of play 5. failure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-
in 6. entering or re-entering the field of play without the referee's permission 7. deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee's permission
A substitute or substituted player is cautioned if he commits any of the following three offences:
1. unsporting behaviour 2. dissent by word or action 3. delaying the restart of play
Sending-off offences (red card)
A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off if he commits any of the following seven offences:
1. serious foul play 2. violent conduct 3. spitting at an opponent or any other person 4. denying the opposing team a goal or an obvious goalscoring opportunity by deliberately handling the
ball (this does not apply to a goalkeeper within his own penalty area) 5. denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an
offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick 6. using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures 7. receiving a second caution in the same match
A player, substitute or substituted player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.
Retreat Line information – Revised November 2014. Options for Goalkeepers - 5v5/7v7/9v9 How the retreat line is implemented. When the goalkeeper has the ball in their possession at a goal kick or after making a save the opposing team members would "retreat" to the predetermined area of the field. The predetermined areas are as follows:
5v5 - Half way line. It is recommended the goalkeeper does not drop kick the ball
7v7 – 1/3rds line.
9v9 - 1/3rds line. With the opposition retreating to the correct part of the field the goalkeeper can now successfully throw or pass the ball to a team mate. Once the player receiving the ball from the goalkeeper touches the ball, the ball is in play and the opposition players can pressure and attempt to win the ball. If the goalkeeper chooses not to wait for the opposing players to "retreat" and throws or passes the ball down the field, the ball is instantly in play and does not require a player from the goalkeeper’s team to touch the ball first. Opponents must be behind the retreat line and cannot cross the retreat line until the ball:
Is touched by a player of the team receiving the GK’s distribution
Leaves the field of play
Crosses the retreat line. (If the goalkeeper chooses to play the ball across the retreat line prior to the opposition crossing the retreat line)
For more information on the retreat line complete with diagrams please take a look at Ontario Soccer’s publication, Field Organization Guide. It’s available to view/ download at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0112/8119/1901-Field-Organization-Guide.pdf For questions relating to the Retreat Line, please contact Ontario Soccer’s Player Development Team
Billy Wilson,
Manager Player Development
Small Sided Laws of the Game
March 7, 2017
1
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
Law 1: The Field of Play .......................................................................................................... 3
Law 2: The Ball ........................................................................................................................ 4
Law 3: The Players .................................................................................................................. 5
Law 4: The Players’ Equipment .............................................................................................. 6
Law 5: The Referee ................................................................................................................. 8
Law 6: The Other Match Officials .......................................................................................... 8
Law 7: The Duration of the Match .......................................................................................... 9
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play ..................................................................................... 9
Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play ...................................................................................... 11
Law 10: Determining the Outcome of a Match .................................................................. 11
Law 11: Offside .................................................................................................................... 11
Law 12: Fouls ....................................................................................................................... 12
Law 13: Free Kicks ............................................................................................................... 13
Law 14: The Penalty Kick .................................................................................................... 14
Law 15: The Pass-In ............................................................................................................. 15
Law 16: The Goal Kick ......................................................................................................... 16
Law 17: The Corner Kick ...................................................................................................... 18
2
Introduction The following Laws of the Small Sided Game are the Laws for use in Small Sided Games in the Province of Ontario. These Laws were revised based on the following principles:
To better reflect the game that is being played in many venues, leagues and competitions across Ontario.
▪ To apply simplify the understanding of the game for both players and referees. ▪ To improve the technical quality of play in the small-sided game. ▪ To encourage participation and enjoyment in a safe and controlled environment.
A line in the left-hand margin indicates Law amendments.
3
Law 1: The Field of Play
Field Markings The field of play must be rectangular and marked with lines or flat field markers. The lines or markers belong to the areas of which they are boundaries.
The two longer lines are called the touch lines; the two shorter lines are called the goal lines.
The field of play is divided into two halves by a halfway line, which joins the midpoint of the two touch lines.
The field and goal dimensions as outlined below shall be considered as desirable guidelines. Failure to conform to the recommended field and goal dimensions shall not be the subject of protest. It is understood and agreed that clubs / teams may be unable to provide the desired fields, equipment, etc. Flexibility is understood and allowed.
Dimensions The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of the goal line. Recommended field dimensions are as follows:
Width Length
30 m – 36 m (98.42ft – 118.11ft)
40 m – 55 m (131.23ft – 180.44ft)
4
The Corner Area The corner area is defined by a quarter circle with a radius of 1 m (1 yd) from each corner flag post drawn inside the field of play. Corner flags are mandatory.
The Goal Area The goal area is the same as the penalty area.
The Penalty Area Two lines are drawn at right angle to the goal line, five (5) metres from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend into the field of play for a distance of twelve (12) metres and are joined by a line parallel with the goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area.
Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made nine (9) metres from the midpoint between the goalposts and equidistant to them.
Penalty Arc An optional penalty arc with radius five (5) metres from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty area.
Flag Posts A flag post, not less than 1.5 m high, with a non-pointed top and a flag must be placed in each corner.
Goals A goal must be placed on the centre of the goal line.
A goal consists of two upright posts equidistant from the corner flag posts and joined at the top by a horizontal crossbar or two flat markers equidistant from the corner flag.
The size for goals are as followed:
Width Height
Safety: Goals must be anchored securely to the ground. Portable goals may only be used if they satisfy this safety requirement.
4.8m (16 ft)
1.8m (6 ft)
5
Law 2: The Ball
Size 4 balls or 5 light balls can be used.
Requirements for balls size 5 light:
Weight Circumference
If a ball becomes defective during the match, the match is stopped until a replacement ball is found. Play is restarted by dropping the replacement ball at the place where the original ball became defective.
Law 3: The Players
A match is played between two teams where one of the players on the field must be designated as the goalkeeper. The minimum, maximum number of players and roster size are listed below:
Minimum number of players Maximum number of players Maximum Roster Size 5 7 12
If at any time during the game the number of players available to play drops below the minimum, the game shall be stopped.
Substitutions Unlimited substitutions may be made throughout the game. All substitutions are only allowed at the discretion of the Referee and the Referee shall be advised of all substitutions.
Substitutions may be made on any stoppage.
Infringements and Sanctions If a substitute or substituted player enters the field of play without the referee’s permission:
▪ The referee stops play (although not immediately if the substitute or substituted player does not interfere with play)
▪ The player shall leave the field of play ▪ If the referee has stopped play, it is restarted with an indirect free kick for the opposing team
from the position of the ball at the time of the stoppage.
350-370g 68-70cm
6
Goal Scored with an Extra Person on the Field of Play If, after a goal is scored, the referee realizes, before play restarts, an extra person was on the field of play when the goal was scored:
The referee must disallow the goal if the extra person was:
▪ A player, substitute, substituted player, sent off player or team official of the team that scored the goal
▪ An outside agent who interfered with play unless a goal results as outlined above in ‘extra persons on the field of play. The coach and other officials named on the team list (with the exception of players or substitutes) are team officials. Anyone not named on the team list as a player, substitute or team officials is an outside agent.
▪ Play is restarted with a goal kick, corner kick or dropped ball.
The referee must allow the goal if the extra person was:
▪ A player, substitute, substituted player, sent off player or team official of the team that conceded the goal
▪ An outside agent who did not interfere with play
If play is stopped by interference from:
▪ A team official, substitute, substituted or sent off player, play restarts with an indirect free kick or penalty kick
▪ An outside agent, play restarts with a drop ball
If the ball is going into the goal and the interference does not prevent a defending player playing the ball, the goal is awarded if the ball enters the goal (even if the contact was made with the ball) unless the ball enters the opponents’ goal.
If, after a goal is scored, the referee realizes, after play restarts, an extra person was on the field of play when the goal was scored, the goal cannot be disallowed. The referee must:
▪ Stop play ▪ Have the extra player leave field of play ▪ Restart with a drop ball or free kick as appropriate
The referee must report the incident to appropriate authorities.
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Law 4: The Players’ Equipment
Players shall not wear anything which endangers themselves or other players.
Basic compulsory equipment shall consist of:
▪ A jersey or shirt with sleeves – Pinnies are also accepted ▪ Shorts ▪ Socks ▪ Shin guards ▪ Appropriate footwear
Shin guards:
▪ Must be completely covered by the socks ▪ Are to be made of rubber, plastic or a similar suitable material ▪ Must provide a reasonable degree of protection
Colours:
▪ The two teams must wear colours that distinguish them from each other and also the referee. ▪ Each goalkeeper must wear colours which are distinguishable from all outfield players and the
referee. Pinnies / bibs are recommended to save jersey switching.
Non-uniform clothing is allowed based on weather conditions, but uniforms must still distinguish teams.
A player who is asked to leave the field of play because of defective or dangerous equipment may not re-enter the field of play until the referee is satisfied that the equipment is permissible. The equipment may only be inspected during a stoppage in play
Jewellery is not permitted and cannot be taped. Medic Alert bracelets and necklaces are the exception provided that they are fastened securely so as not to bring danger to any other player. The referee should be aware of any player that is wearing one of these.
Any hair apparel must be of soft fabric, no plastic or metal items are to be worn.
Sports hijabs / headscarves are permitted.
Referees have the final say on the safety of equipment.
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Law 5: The Referee
The Authority of the Referee Each match is controlled by a CSA accredited Referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Small Sided Game. The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play, including whether or not a goal is scored and the result of the match, is final.
Powers and Duties The Referee:
▪ Enforces the Laws of the Small Sided Game ▪ Ensures that any ball used meets the requirements of Law 2 ▪ Ensures that the players’ equipment meets the requirements of Law 4 ▪ Acts as timekeeper and keeps a record of the match ▪ Stops, suspends or abandons the match, at his/her discretion, for any infringements of the
Laws ▪ Stops, suspends or abandons the match because of outside interference of any kind ▪ Stops the match if a player is injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play.
An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted. ▪ Ensures that any player bleeding from a wound leaves the field of play. The player may only
return on receiving a signal from the referee, who must be satisfied that the bleeding has stopped.
▪ Takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may, at his/her discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds
▪ Ensures that no unauthorised persons enter the field of play ▪ Indicates the restart of the match after it has been stopped ▪ Provides the appropriate authorities with a match report, which includes information on any
disciplinary action taken against players and/or team officials and any other incidents that occurred before, during or after the match.
Law 6: The Other Match Officials
There shall be no assistant referees on 7v7 games.
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Law 7: The Duration of the Match
Periods of Play The match shall consist of equal periods and not exceed 50 minutes.
Half- time Interval Players are entitled to intervals of 5 minutes.
Allowance for Time Lost Allowance is made in either period for all time lost through:
▪ Substitutions ▪ Assessment of injured players ▪ Removal of injured players from the field of play ▪ Wasting time ▪ Any other cause
The allowance for time lost is at the discretion of the referee.
Law 8: The Start and Restart of Play
Definition of Kick- Off A kick-off is a way of starting or restarting play:
▪ At the start of a match ▪ After a goal has been scored ▪ At the start of the second half
A goal may be scored directly from a kick-off.
Procedure Before the kickoff at the start of the match
▪ A coin toss is held by the referee between the coaches of each team ▪ The team that wins the toss decides which goal it will attack in the first half ▪ The other team takes the kick-off to start the match ▪ The team that wins the toss takes the kick-off to start the second half of the match ▪ In the second half of the match, the teams change ends and attack the opposite goals
Kick-off
▪ After a team scores a goal, the kick-off is taken by the other team ▪ All players must be in their own half of the field
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▪ The opponents of the team taking the kickoff must be 5 metres away from the ball until it is in
play ▪ The ball must be stationary on the centre mark ▪ The referee gives a signal ▪ The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves ▪ The kicker must not touch the ball again until it is touched by another player
Infringements and Sanctions For any infringements of the kick-off procedure, the kick-off is retaken.
Definition of Dropped Ball A dropped ball is a method of restarting play when, while the ball is still in play, the referee is required to stop play temporarily for any reason not mentioned elsewhere in the Laws of the Small Sided Game. Some examples of this are an injury or interference by an outside agent.
Procedure The referee drops the ball at the place where it was located when play was stopped, unless play was stopped inside the penalty area, in which case the referee drops the ball on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was located when play was stopped.
Play restarts when the ball touches the ground.
Infringements and Sanctions The ball is dropped again:
▪ If it is touched by a player before it makes contact with the ground If the ball leaves the field of play after it makes contact with the ground, without touching another player
If the ball enters the goal:
▪ If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, a goal kick is awarded ▪ If a dropped ball is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, a corner kick is awarded
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Law 9: The Ball In and Out of Play
Ball not in play The ball is not in-play when:
▪ It has wholly crossed the goal line or touch line whether on the ground or in the air ▪ Play has been stopped by the referee
Ball in play The ball is in play at other times, including when:
▪ It rebounds off the goalpost, crossbar, or corner flag post and remains in the field of play ▪ It rebounds off the referee
Law 10: Determining the Outcome of a Match
A goal is scored when the whole of the ball has crossed over the goal line between the goal posts and under the crossbar, provided that no infringement of the Laws of the Small Sided Game has been previously committed by the team scoring the goal.
When goalposts are not available and cones are used instead, a goal is scored when, if in the opinion of the referee, the whole of the ball crosses over the goal line between or above the cones, below two (2) meters, as shown on the picture below:
Law 11: Offside
There is no offside for 7v7 games.
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Law 12: Fouls
The referee shall attempt to explain ALL infringements to the offending player
Fouls An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offences:
A. Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent B. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent C. Jumps at an opponent D. Charges an opponent E. Strikes or attempts to strike an opponent F. Pushes an opponent G. Tackles an opponent from behind to gain possession of the ball H. Makes contact with an opponent before touching the ball I. Holds an opponent J. Spits at an opponent K. Handles the ball deliberately
If any of offences above occurs inside the penalty area, a penalty kick is awarded.
An indirect free kick is also awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following offences:
L. Plays in a dangerous manner M. Impedes the progress of a player N. Prevents the goalkeeper from releasing the ball from its hands O. Commits any other offence, not previously mentioned in Law 12
A penalty kick is awarded if the above offence, except N, is committed by a player inside its own penalty area.
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a goalkeeper, inside its own penalty area, commits any of the following four offences:
P. Handles the ball for more than 6 seconds before releasing it from his/her possession Q. Handles the ball again after releasing it from his/her possession and before it has touched
another player R. Handles the ball after it has been deliberately kicked to him/her by a team-mate S. Handles the ball after receiving it directly from a pass-in taken by a team-mate.
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Law 13: The Free Kick
All free kicks are indirect, with exception of Penalty Kicks.
A goal can only be scored from a free kick, if the ball is touched by another player before it enters the goal.
▪ If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the opponents’ goal, without being touched by a second player, a goal kick is awarded
▪ If an indirect free kick is kicked directly into the team’s own goal, without being touched by a second player, a corner kick is awarded
Procedure For all free kicks, the ball must be stationary when the kick is taken and the kicker must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player. A goal cannot be scored directly from an indirect free kick. The ball is in play when the ball is touched and clearly moves.
Position of the Free Kick
Free kick inside the penalty area
Indirect free kick to the defending team
▪ All opponents must be at least five (5) metres from the ball ▪ All opponents must remain outside the penalty area until the ball is in play ▪ The ball is in play when it is kicked directly out of the penalty area ▪ A free kick awarded in the penalty area may be taken from any point inside that area
Indirect Free kick to the attacking team
▪ All opponents must be at least five (5) metres from the ball, unless they are on their own goal line between the goalposts
▪ For offences A to O, except N, from Law 12: o Is a Penalty Kick and shall be taken from the penalty mark.
▪ For offenses P to S from Law 12: o Is an indirect free kick and shall be taken from the penalty area line parallel to the
goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred.
Free kick outside the penalty area
▪ All opponents must be at least five (5) metres from the ball ▪ The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
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▪ The free kick is taken from the place the infringement occurred or from the position of the
ball when the infringement occurred (According to the infringement outlined on Law 12)
Infringements and Sanctions For any infringement of this Law, the free kick shall be retaken.
If a player who has taken an indirect kick correctly and deliberately plays the ball a second time or touches the ball with his/her hand when the ball has clearly moved before another player has touched it, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
Law 14: The Penalty Kick
Penalty kicks are a part of the game. The reasons for awarding a penalty kick are outlined in Law 12. A goal may be scored directly from a penalty kick.
Position of the Ball and Players The ball:
▪ Must be placed on the penalty mark
Player taking the penalty kick: ▪ Must be properly identified
Defending goalkeeper: ▪ Must be on his/her goal line, facing the kicker, between the posts until the ball has been
kicked. ▪ Goalkeeper is allowed to move sideways but can’t move forward until the ball has been
kicked.
The players other than the goalkeeper must be located: ▪ Inside the field of play ▪ Outside the penalty area ▪ Behind the penalty mark ▪ At least five (5) metres from the penalty mark
Procedure ▪ After the players have taken their positions in accordance with this Law, the referee signals
for the penalty kick to be taken ▪ The player taking the penalty kick must kick the ball forward ▪ The kicker must not play the ball again until it has touched another player ▪ The ball is in play when it is kicked and clearly moves
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The referee decides when a penalty kick has been completed taking the following into account:
▪ When the ball stops moving ▪ When the ball goes out of play ▪ The referee stops play for any infringement of the Laws of the Game
Infringements and Sanctions For any infringement of this Law, that is considered an advantage for the offending team, the penalty kick shall be retaken.
Possible situations:
▪ Goalkeeper moves forward before ball is kicked and no goal is scored. ▪ Kicker feinting to kick the ball once it has completed his run-up and a goal is scored. ▪ Attacking players encroaching the penalty area before ball is kicked and a goal is scored. ▪ Defending players encroaching the penalty area before ball is kicked and no goal is scored.
Law 15: The Pass-In
A pass-in is a method of restarting play.
A pass-in is awarded to the opponents of the player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball crosses the touch line, either on the ground or in the air.
A goal cannot be scored directly from a pass-in.
Procedure At the moment of delivering the ball, the kicker:
▪ Faces the field of play ▪ Has part of the ball on or behind the touch line
All opponents must stand no less than three (3) metres from the point at which the pass-in is taken. The ball is in play when it enters the field of play.
After delivering the ball, the passer must not touch the ball again until it has touched another player.
Infringements and Sanctions For any infringement of this Law, the pass-in shall be retaken.
If a player who has taken a pass-in correctly and deliberately plays the ball a second time or touches the ball with his/her hand when the ball has clearly moved before another player has touched it, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
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Law 16: The Goal Kick
A goal kick is a method of restarting play.
A goal kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the attacking team, and a goal has not been scored in accordance with Law 10.
A goal cannot be scored directly from a goal kick.
Procedure ▪ The ball is kicked from any point within the penalty area by a player of the defending team ▪ All opponents must be behind the retreat line and cannot cross the retreat line until the ball:
o Is touched by a player of the team taking the goal kick OR, o Leaves the field of play OR, o Goes over the retreat line. (If the goalkeeper chooses to play the ball across the
retreat line prior to the retreat of opposing players) ▪ The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area.
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Retreat Line
The retreat line will come into play when the ball has gone out for a goal kick or when the goalkeeper has the ball in his/her arms. The retreat line shall be marked at the 1/3 yrds of the field. The use of field markers outside the field of play to indicate the retreat line is recommended.
The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area. All opponents must be behind the retreat line and cannot cross the retreat line until the ball:
▪ Is touched by a player of the team releasing the ball OR, ▪ Leaves the field of play OR, ▪ Goes over the retreat line. (If the goalkeeper chooses to play the ball across the retreat line
prior to the opposition crossing the retreat line)
Infringements If the ball is not kicked directly out of the penalty area from a goal kick, goal kick is retaken.
If a player who has taken a goal kick correctly deliberately plays the ball a second time or touches the ball with his/her hand when the ball has left the penalty area before another player has touched it, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
Retreat Line Sample 1
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Law 17: The Corner Kick A corner kick is a method of restarting play.
A corner kick is awarded when the whole of the ball passes over the goal line either on the ground or in the air, having last touched a player of the defending team, and a goal has not been scored in accordance with Law 10.
A goal may be scored directly from a corner kick.
Procedure ▪ The ball must be placed within the corner arc nearest to where the ball crossed the goal line ▪ The corner flag post must not be moved ▪ Opponents must remain five (5) metres from the corner arc until the ball has been kicked ▪ The ball is in play when it is kicked and moves
Infringements and Sanctions For any infringement of this Law, the corner kick shall be retaken.
If a player who has taken a corner kick correctly and deliberately plays the ball a second time or touches the ball with his/her hand when the ball has clearly moved before another player has touched it, an indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team from the position where the second touch occurred (see Law 13 – Position of free kick).
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Differences between 9v9 to 11v11 Games
A single line in the left-hand margin indicates amendments.
The purpose of this document is to explain the differences between the Laws of the Game in the 9v9 to
11v11 game. This is not a full replacement for the Laws of the Game, but rather a supplement for
Referees. For any aspect of the law not covered by this document, please refer to the current edition
of the FIFA Laws of the Game.
Law 1: The Field of Play Field Markings:
The field and goal dimensions as outlined below shall be considered as desirable guidelines. Failure to
conform to the recommended field and goal dimensions shall not be the subject of protest. It is
understood and agreed that clubs / teams may be unable to provide the desired fields, equipment, etc.
Flexibility is understood and allowed.
Dimensions:
The field of play must be rectangular. The length of the touch line must be greater than the length of
the goal line. Recommended field dimensions are as follows:
Length Width
60 m – 75 m 42 m – 55 m
The Goal Area:
Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 4.5 metres from the inside of each goal post. These
lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 4 metres and are joined by a line parallel with the goal
line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the goal area.
The Penalty Area:
Two lines are drawn at right angles to the goal line, 13 metres from the inside of each goal post. These
lines extend into the field of play for a distance of 13 metres and are joined by a line parallel with the
goal line. The area bounded by these lines and the goal line is the penalty area.
Within each penalty area a penalty mark is made 9 metres from the midpoint between the goalposts and
equidistant to them.
Penalty Arc
An optional arc of a circle with radius 9.15 meters from each penalty mark is drawn outside the penalty
area.
Goals:
The distance between the posts in 5.48m (18ft) and the distance from the lower edge of the crossbar to
the ground is 1.82m (6ft).
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Law 2: The Ball
Size 4 balls or 5 light balls can be used.
Specifications of a ball “size 5 light”:
Weight Circumference
350-370g 68-70cm
Law 3: Number of Players The minimum, maximum number of players and roster size for a 9v9 game shall be:
Minimum number of
players
Maximum number of
players
Maximum Roster Size
6 9 16
Substitutions:
Unlimited substitutions may be made throughout the game. All substitutions are only allowed at the
discretion of the Referee and the Referee shall be advised of all substitutions.
The rules of the competition must state in which stoppages (e.g. goal kick, corner kick, throw-in)
substitutions are allowed.
Law 7: Duration of the Match
Periods of play
The length of each half is 35 minutes. The half time interval must not exceed 10 minutes.
Law 16: Goal Kick
Procedure
All opponents must be behind the retreat line and cannot cross the retreat line until the ball:
o is touched by a player of the team taking the goal kick OR,
o leaves the field of play OR,
o goes over the retreat line. (If the goalkeeper chooses to play the ball across the retreat line
prior to the retreat of opposing players)
The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area.
Retreat Line
The retreat line will come into play when the ball has gone out for a goal kick or when the goalkeeper
has the ball in his/her arms. The retreat line shall be marked at the 1/3 rds of the field. The use of field
markers outside the field of play to indicate the retreat line is recommended.
The ball is in play once it leaves the penalty area. All opponents must be behind the retreat line and
cannot cross the retreat line until the ball:
Is touched by a player of the team releasing the ball OR,
Leaves the field of play OR,
Goes over the retreat line. (If the goalkeeper chooses to play the ball across the retreat line
prior to the opposition crossing the retreat line)
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Ontario Soccer
Caution Summary Report
Home Team:Away Team:Game Number:League/Competition:
Age Group:Kickoff Time:
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Jersey # Caution Code Time
OS #
Date:
City/Town:
Division:
Caution Codes
Caution Summary
RefereeAssistant 1Assistant 24th Official
Name Email AddressPhone #
Delaying the restart of playDissent by word or actionEntering, re-entering or deliberately leaving the field of play without the referee's permissionFailure to respect the required distance when play is restarted with a corner kick, free kick or throw-in Persistent infringement of the LOTG (no specific number or pattern of infringements constitutes "persistent") Unsporting Behaviour
Field:
Team Name Player Name OS #
Home Team:Away Team:Game Number:
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Jersey # Dismissal Code Time
OS #
You must submit a thorough and detailed description for EACH dismissal. Email all copies to Ontario Soccer, the District and the League within 48 hours.
Name Phone # Email Address
4th Official
Assistant 1Assistant 2
Referee
Dismissed PlayerTeam Name Player Name OS #
Field:City/Town:
Dismissal CodesSerious Foul PlayViolent ConductSpitting at an opponent or any other personDenying the opposing team an obvious goal scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball Denying an obvious goal scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player's goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kickUsing offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gesturesReceiving a second caution in the same match
Age Group:Kickoff Time:
Division:League/Competition:
Date:
Ontario Soccer
Dismissal Report
Enter the description of the incident on the next page
Use the space below to provide a thorough description of a single dismissal. You must complete a SEPARATE dismissal report for EACH dismissal. Ensure that the description is as detailed as possible. Include the following information (if it applies): players involved, location on the field, comments that were exchanged, the manner in which the parties involved acted, the tone of voice, if anything occurred after the dismissal, your movement on the field from the time leading up to the dismissal, the direction you were facing, proximity, if anyone entered the field of play, etc.
Ontario Soccer
Dismissal Report
Ontario SoccerSpecial Incident Report
The following incident occurred: Before the match During the second halfDuring the first half After the gameDuring the half time interval
OSA #
OSA #
If the name(s) of the person(s) invovled are known provide them below. Indicate the position of the person as a player, coach, manager, trainer, club official, spectator or other (specify):
This form must be submitted to Ontario Soccer, League and District within 48 hours of the game, or earlier, if stipulated by the rules of the competitions. This form is to be used to report a special incident that is not covered by a Caution Summary Report, Dismissal Summary Report, or a Referee Assault Form (e.g. abandoned game, reporting misconduct by a Coach, outside inteference by specators etc.) In any case involving physical contact with a match official, the referee Assault Form should be used. A seperate form must be compelted for each incident.
TeamName Position
Assistant 2
Name Phone # Email Address
4th Official
RefereeAssistant 1
Date:
Age Group:
Kickoff Time:
Field:
City/Town:
Incident Details
Division:
Home Team:
Away Team:
Game Number:
League/Competition:
Ontario SoccerSpecial Incident Report
Use the space below to provide a thorough description of a single incident. You must complete a SEPARATE description for EACH incident and attach each of them to the Special Incident Report. Ensure that the description is as detailed as possible. Include the following information if it is applicable to your situation: players involved, location on the field, comments that were exchanged, the manner in which the parties involved acted, the tone of voice, if match was abandoned and if so, at what point in the match, the weather, the direction you were facing, proximity, if anyone entered the field of play, etc.Description:
You must submit a thorough and detailed description for EACH incident. Each description must be attached to this Special Incdident Report. Email all copies to Ontario Soccer, District and League within 48.
Ontario Soccer
Referee Assault Form
The following incident occurred: Before the matchDuring the first half
During the second half After the match
During the half time interval
Offence(s) committed:
Jersey #
"X" OS #Referee
Assistant 1Assistant 24th Official
If the name(s) of the person(s) involved are known, provide them below. Indicate the position of the person as a player, coach, manager, trainer, club official, spectator or other (specify):
Threatening match official(s)Deliberate physical contact or attempted physical contact with match officials(s)
Striking, spitting, kicking or any form of violent conduct, or attempted violent conduct towards or against match official(s)
Team Name Name OS # Position
Name
This form must be submitted to Ontario Soccer, League and District within 48 hours of the game, or earlier, if stipulated by the rules of the competition. This form is to be used by referees when reporting an assault on the referee, either assistant referee or the fourth official. If a player has been cautioned, or dismissed, the appropriate caution/dismissal form must also be completed. Send all reports and forms to Ontario Soccer, District and League.
Date:
Home Team:
Away Team:
Game Number:
League/Competition:
Division:
Age Group:
Kickoff Time:
Field:
City/Town:
Incident Details
Phone # Email AddressPlease indicate which official(s) were assaulted by placing an "X" in the box next to their name
Ontario Soccer
Referee Assault Form
Description:
Use the space below to provide a thorough description of the assault. You must complete a SEPARATE description for EACH incident and attach each of them to the Referee Assault Form. Ensure that the description is as detailed as possible. Include the following information if it is applicable to your situation: players involved, location on the field, comments that were exchanged, the manner in which the parties involved acted, the tone of voice, if match was abandoned and if so, at what point in the match, the direction you were facing, proximity, if anyone entered the field of play, etc.
NEW FOR 2017: You must advise Ontario Soccer, the District and the League that you will be filing an
Assault Report within 48 hours of incident. We then highly recommend that you have your final report
reviewed by a person with Discipline experience. You then must submit the thorough and detailed
description for EACH incident within 7 days of the incident. Each description must be attached to this
Referee assault form. Email all copies to Ontario Soccer, District and League.
