Grassroots Referee Course Study Guide
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# of Substitutions allowed (if referee is NOT informed or NO agreement us made before
the game) - ANSWER-6 subs allowed on each team
# of Substitutions allowed per game (men/women) - ANSWER-top division club
competitions are limited to 5 subs
# of Substitutions allowed per game (National "A" Team Matches) - ANSWER-12 subs
may be named, 6 may be used
2 types of game reports - ANSWER-official game report and supplemental report
3 ways to determine a winner - ANSWER-away goals rule
extra time
kicks from the penalty mark
A named substitute who is sent off BEFORE or AFTER the kickoff - ANSWER-may
NOT be replaced by any other player for any reason
A player named on the roster who is sent off before kickoff may - ANSWER-be replaced
by a named substitute who CANNOT be replaced
# of substitutes NOT reduced
A player sent off before the roster is submitted CANNOT - ANSWER-be named on
roster in any way
Abandoned game (time allowance) - ANSWER-game should be replayed unless the
Rules of Competition or game organizers say otherwise
Adult Soccer Leagues - ANSWER-players 18+ years, referees are experienced
Advantage (taking the advantage) - ANSWER-when play continues (after a foul)
because it will benefit the victim of the offense
After the game - ANSWER-monitor teams as they leave the field
retrieve/return the game ball
, verify game data & complete game report(s)
complete an incident report if needed
reflect on the game as a referee team and as an individual referee
After the whistle checklist (complete before leaving field) - ANSWER-collect the ball
return passes and rosters
monitor players/coaches as they leave the field
All upright ads must be at least - ANSWER-1yd from the touchlines
same distance from goal line as goal net depth
1yd from goal net
Assistant Referees - ANSWER-assist w/ penalty kicks, call for corner kicks, goal kicks,
throw-ins, offside offenses and substitutions
Assistant Referees - ANSWER-work in pairs (one on each side of the field, move
up/down the touchlines)
Assistant Referees who see serious misconduct missed by the referee MUST submit -
ANSWER-supplemental report(s)
Award/restart play w/ a corner kick if - ANSWER-ball enters team's goal without
touching at least 2 players
Award/restart play w/ a dropped ball if - ANSWER-ball touches a referee & goes into the
goal OR if team possession changes OR promising attack starts
Award/restart play w/ a goal kick if - ANSWER-ball enters opponent's goal without
touching at least 2 players
Away goals rule (winning team) - ANSWER-when a tied game is awarded to the away
team
Ball Dimensions (size) - ANSWER-standard is 27-28 inches in circumference
* can vary based on Rules of Competition
Ball Dimensions (weight & pressure) - ANSWER-must be 14-16oz.
must be 8.5 - 15.6 psi
*can vary based on Rules of Competition
Ball is STILL in play if it rebounds off - ANSWER-match official, goal post,
crossbar/corner flag post and REMAINS in the field of play
Before the game - ANSWER-arrive 30 min early
inspect field & equipment (balls, goals, nets), look for unsafe playing conditions
engage w/ referee team in pregame meeting
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