2012/13 LOTG and Advice to Referees

For the most current information on the Laws of the Game (LOTG), Advice to Referees, Position Papers, videos, training and more, visit the Referees section of USSoccer.com or FIFA.com

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Match Lengths Cheat Sheet

We've compiled a spreadsheet showing the game lengths, halftime lengths and other info for each league you might be working.

Click on the link and bookmark for future reference. Let us know if you find any discrepancies and we will sort them out.

Pleasanton Referee Named Region IV Young Referee Of The Year

Kyle_WiestCongratulations to Pleasanton referee Kyle Wiest, who was named Region IV Young Male Referee of the Year Friday, June 22 during ceremonies at the 2012 Far West Regional Championships in Phoenix, AZ.

Earlier this year, Kyle was honored as 2011 District III Young Male Referee of the Year and 2011 CYSA-North Young Referee of the Year.

US Youth Soccer Region IV comprises the western states of Alaska, Arizona, California-North, California-South, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Kyle is a senior at Foothill High School in Pleasanton. PSRA appreciates Kyle's accomplishments on and off the field and is proud of how he represents Pleasanton, District III and Cal North.

Blogs You Should Check Out

Kari_SeitzBay Area-based FIFA referee (and friend of Pleasanton Soccer) Kari Seitz is recounting her experiences in London, joining referee Mark Geiger and assistant referees Veronica Perez, Marlene Duffy and Sean Hurd representing the U.S. at the 2012 Olympics.

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Livermore Grade 5 referee Samantha Moos has been hard at work representing Region IV at the 2012 U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Best of luck to Sam! Take a look and be inspired ... maybe that will be you next year?


Ask, Tell, Dismiss

coach__refThe U.S. Soccer Federation has unveiled a new video in regards to Ask-Tell-Dismiss AKA Ask-Tell-Remove.

It's important for officials of all levels to know how to effectively deal with coaches and other team officials who behave poorly during a game.

Watch the video segment Ask, Tell, Dismiss to learn more about U.S. Soccer's recommended approach for taking action towards team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner.

This content is provided courtesy of USSF .




PSRA Refs In Action At Association Cup


Congatulations to all the PSRA referees that have participated in post-season cups so far. Head to our Facebook page to check out some of the images we've shot over the last few weeks. "Like" us while you're there so we can share other referee-related news and information.
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  • Question 1:

    A throw-in is not taken from the place the referee indicated the ball left the field of play. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee allows play to continue. (b): The referee awards a new throw-in to the same team.(c): The referee awards a new throw-in to the opponents.(d): The referee cautions the player who took the throw-in incorrectly for unsporting behaviour and awards a new throw-in to the opponents.

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  • Question 2:

    A player is guilty of unsporting behaviour while the ball is in play. The referee stops play and cautions him. How should play be restarted? (a): Play is restarted with an indirect free kick. (b): Play is restarted with a direct free kick. (c): Play is restarted with either a free kick, penalty kick or dropped ball.(d): Play is restarted with a dropped ball.

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  • Question 3:

    The minimum number of players who are required to start a game is 7. Can a team start the match with 10 players and without their goalkeeper, who joins as soon as he reaches the field of play?(a): Yes(b): No(c): It depends on the Rules of the Competition. (d): It is at the discretion of the referee.

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  • Question 4:

    An attacker with an obvious goalscoring opportunity heads the ball. At this moment, his shirt is pulled by an opponent. The referee applies advantage. The ball is passed directly to a team-mate who scores a goal. What decision should the referee make?(a): The referee allows the goal and does not take any disciplinary action.(b): The referee disallows the goal, cautions the opponent for preventing the attacker gaining possession of the ball by holding on to his shirt and awards a direct free kick or penalty kick.(c): The referee allows the goal and cautions the opponent for unsporting behaviour.(d): The answers a) and c) are correct.

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