WELCOME
to the US Lacrosse Junior
Officials Education Program
Sponsored by CWLOA
Connecticut Womens Lacrosse Officials Association
About US Lacrosse
US Lacrosse was established as the National
Governing Body (NGB) for men’s and women’s
lacrosse in 1998.
Our Mission
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of
lacrosse. Through responsive and effective
leadership, we provide programs and services to
inspire participation while protecting the integrity of
the sport.
Educating officials is a critical step in making
this vision a reality!
We are a membership-based organization
Your membership includes exclusive benefits such as Lacrosse
Magazine, liability insurance, and much more. It also
supports the development of resources for officials like you!
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Women’s Game Committee
Four Guiding Principles:
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Honor the past
Commit to the core values
Maintain relevance
Respect all participants
Professionalism,
Responsibility,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Safety
Game
Management,
Penalty
Administration,
Mechanics
Positioning,
Field
Coverage,
Fitness
Fairness
Fun Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Responsibilities
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Safety
Fun
Fairness
Responsibilities
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
• Annual Requirements
Knowledge &
Judgment
• Proper Umpiring Equipment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
• The “Business” of Officiating
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
“Good Standing” Checklist
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Complete US Lacrosse registration online.
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Complete Local Board registration forms and pay dues.
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Complete state registration, if applicable.
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Attend a rules interpretation meeting.
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Pass the US Lacrosse rules test online after an on paper practice
testing session at home and/or with a group
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Pass the practical field test. (Rating session)
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Field Test date and location______________________
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Send availability to local assignor
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Additional Local requirements:
Ethics
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
To maintain professionalism and responsibility, it is
important to follow ethical guidelines. When
accepting assignments, be fair to the teams and
yourself:
Knowledge &
Judgment
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Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
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Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Do not officiate a game in which a family member is
participating
Junior umpires must officiate two levels below their
age group
Junior umpires must do games with a certified partner
Behavior before, during, and after game reflects on
you and your officiating team
If problems with another umpire,
contact:__________________________
If problems with parents, fans and/or coach,
contact:______________________
Professionalism
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Be prepared:
• Review the rules, penalty
administration, etc.
• Call school, partner to confirm game
information
• Remember your role as an official
The Playing Field
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
U15, U13 & U11 (With 12 players)
• Regulation field (110-140 yards x 60-70 yards)
• Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, 12M fan, restraining
line, center circle
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
U11 & U9 (With 7 players)
• Short field (60-70 yards x 30-40 yards)
• Goal circle, goal line, 8M arc, center line & circle
Rule 2:
Equipment & Uniforms
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Illegal
Legal
Field Player
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• Mandatory: ASTM approved eye protection
• Mandatory: Colored mouth guard with no tab
• May be worn: Gloves, nose guards and soft
headgear
• NO JEWELRY (not even small earrings)
• No baseball caps
• Legal – medic alert, barrettes
• Crosse – U15 (Senior) – Regulation Pocket
• 35 ½” – 43 ¼” length
• 2 shooting strings (flat)
– U13 (Junior) – Regulation or modified pocket
– U11 (Lightning) & U9 (Bantam)
• Regulation or modified pocket
• May be cut down to fit player
• No mesh
Coach must verbally certify all equipment is legal
Regulation vs Modified Pocket
• Regulation the top of the ball remains above the
top of the wall after pressure has been applied
• Modified up to half of the ball may fall below the
bottom of the sidewall
Goalkeeper Equipment
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Helmet with facemask
Fastened chin strap
Separate throat protector
Mouthguard
Chest protector – worn under uniform
Padded gloves
Padding on shins & thighs
Crosse max 52”, mesh pocket OK
Bottom half uniform may be gray, black
or team’s predominant color
• Padding abdominal & pelvic area
All equipment is MANDATORY.
Missing gear - No play!!
Rule 3: Game Personnel
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Teams
Coaches
Umpire
Game administrator
Team captain
Official scorer
Official timer
Game Personnel & Equipment
• Coach may move
– U15
• From end-line to substitution area
– U13 and U11
• Full sideline behind opponent’s bench
– U9
• Full sideline and 1 coach may be on the field
• Sideline Manager
– Each team will provide a sideline manager to
control spectators.
– Home coach is responsible if no site manager.
• Ball
– Yellow
or Orange
– Smooth or dimpled
Pregame
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Attire and equipment
Talk with partner
Meet coaches with partner
Sideline manager
Walk the field
Captains’ meeting
Stick check
Rule 4: Time Factors
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• Length of Half (Running time)
– U15 & U13
25 minutes
– U11 & U9
20 minutes
• Clock
– Runs after goals
– Stops on timeouts and every whistle in last 2
minutes unless one team has 10 goal lead
• Halftime - not to exceed 10 minutes
• 2 Time outs per game (2 minutes)
– After goal or by team with ball during dead ball
• Suspended or interrupted games can be considered
complete by coaches agreement
• Overtime procedures (U15 & U13 only)
– Sudden victory with two 3 minute halves, 3
minute half-time and coin toss to determine
direction. Each team gets 1 time-out in OT.
Rule 4: Scoring
• Ball must completely cross the goal
line & plane before end of game.
• Ball on line is not a goal
• Ball must be off an attackers stick
– Ball kicked in by attack is not a goal
• Ball may hit off defender’s stick or
body
– Ball rolled or dropped in by defense is a
goal
• Ball off ref is not a goal
– Do a throw
Rule 5: Draw
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Draw at start of each half and after goals
except when for throw or FP
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Mouth of crosse open to team goal
Right side down & above hip
Player on either side, toe the line
Place ball between upper 1/3 of the head, say
“Ready”
Players can only move head
Back out quickly, whistle
Players must draw up
Ball must go above players heads
Draw - Continued
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
4 Goal Rule - U13 and below
• If score is kept, team down by 4 or
more goals has option to get free
position at the center after a goal.
• Treat as a draw
• Blow whistle, tell players to stand
• Ball to center of losing team, opposing
center 4M in front on 45 degree angle
• Player may run or pass, but may not
shoot. Tell her she must pass.
Rule 5: Play of the Game
Substitution
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
• Substitutes must enter through Substitution area.
• During play, player must wait for teammate to fully
leave the field.
• After goal, can immediately enter field
Accidents, Injuries
• If coach or medical personnel come onto field to aid
player, that player must leave field
Game Management,
Penalty
• Be alert towards players who have collision or fall.
Administration ,
Any player with dizziness, loss of consciousness,
Mechanics
confusion, balance problems or headaches will be
Comportment,
immediately removed from game and shall not
Communication,
return to play unless cleared by health professional
Teamwork
Goal Circle
Goal circle line belongs solely to the GK
Goal Circle Fouls
• No player or crosse may
enter GC
• No player may reach
into GC to play the ball
• No goal if Attack follows
through or steps into GC
No deputies are allowed at
any youth level.
If team is playing without goalie, umpire will direct
a player to enter GC to pick up stationary ball.
10 second count starts when player picks ball up.
Opponent may not block player leaving GC.
Boundaries
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Team that last touched ball before OB loses
possession,
except on a shot or a deflected shot
Player gains ball –
always 4M in from OB spot
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
• No foul – Step on line, checked ball goes out
– Change of possession, players stay in relative
position, at least 1M away
• Foul
Game Management,
– FP, Offender 4M - Away/Behind, Others 4 M
Penalty
Away
Administration ,
• Shot or deflection
Mechanics
– Ball to closest player, players stay in relative
Comportment,
position, 1M away
Communication,
Teamwork
Signals
Mechanics
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Thought process
Advantage
Signal that foul has occurred but attack has not
been disadvantaged
Set up Free Position, think P.O.O.
Player with Ball
Offender
Others
Look at partner before starting play
Seven Steps
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Whistle
Foul signal
Direction
P.O.O
Reposition self
Quick look
Restart play
5 Types of Fouls
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Minor fouls
Major fouls
Goal circle fouls – Minor
Team foul/Restraining
Line/Offside – Major
• Misconduct - Major
Minor Fouls:
Legal vs. Illegal
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• Legal actions = skills
• Illegal actions = minor fouls
Illegal equipment or uniform
Procedural errors
Misplays vs. legal plays
Minor Fouls
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Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Youth – 3 second to check
closely guarded
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Empty check
Cover
Warding Off
Body Ball
Playing ball while out of
bounds
• Delay of Game
– Fail to stand or move 4M
away
Game Management,
• Illegal draw - Too soon, not
Penalty
up, no effort to draw, step
Administration ,
into circle or across RL
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
early
• Fail to wear mouth-guard
properly
Body Ball
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• No foul if ball hits off body PLAY ON !
• Player intentionally kicks, blocks or hits ball with
her body
MINOR FOUL
Minor Foul:
3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Attack cannot hold the ball for more than 3
seconds when closely guarded
– Defensive player must have BOTH hands on stick
– Must be within a stick’s length
– In position to check legally if checking were
allowed
Umpires must use hand chop and
verbally count out loud
1000 one, 1000 two, 1000 tweet
Minor Foul:
3-Second Youth Rules ~ All Levels
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
The 3-second count stops when Attack
• Moves out of marking distance or
• Puts stick in a legal uncheckable position
Major Fouls:
Legal vs. Illegal
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
• Legal actions = skills
• Illegal actions = major fouls
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Use of the stick or crosse
Body to body
Playing the ball illegally
Positioning
Threats to safety of players
Major Fouls:
Illegal Use of the Stick
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Cross to Body or Cross-check
May not use shaft to hit, push or displace opponent
May not check toward the body
U15 & U13 Modified Checking
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
May check opponents
stick when the entire
crosse is below the
shoulder
Must use a down &
away motion that is
away from opponent’s
body
Stick to stick contact may
not be a foul.
Defender with crosse in
good position & does
not initiate contact, no
foul. Stick straight up
in effort to block shot
or pass, OK.
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
The Sphere
An imaginary area of 7 inches
surrounding the head
Fouls By Defense:
• Reach into or through the sphere or hold
crosse around the throat.
• Poke or wave crosse near opponent’s face
Fouls By Attack
• Hold head of crosse close to face or body
making a legal check impossible
Immediate whistle and strong warnings.
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Rule 6: Major Foul
Defensive Fouls
Crosse in the sphere
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Defender holding or jabbing stick into sphere illegal and dangerous
Rule 6: Major Fouls
Offensive Fouls
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Charging
Forcing
Through
Rule 6: Major Fouls
Offensive Fouls
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Legal Cradle
Illegal Cradle
Defender cannot check
Defender can check
Defender must be within marking distance
and able to legally check
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Rule 6: Major Foul –
Three Second Violation and
Obstruction of Free Space to Goal
Three Second Violation
What are the parameters?
Making the call
Mechanics
Free Space to Goal (FSG)
What is the definition?
FSG and the zone defense
Umpire responsibilities
Rule 6: Major Foul
3-second violation
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Defenders may not stay in the 8 meter arc for more
than 3 seconds when Attack has ball below the
restraining line unless:
Knowledge &
Judgment
• Marking an opponent within a sticks length
• Double teaming ball carrier within a stick’s length
• Marking an opponent who is directly behind the
goal circle
– but defender is not exempt from Obstruction of
the Free Space to Goal
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Double teaming an attack player without the ball does
not exempt defender from 3 second count
Rule 6: Major Foul
Obstruction of the Free Space
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Ball carrier must be within the CSA
• Looking to shoot
• Have the opportunity
• Defender - not within stick length of an attack
player
Free space is cone – ball to sides of GC
Defenders being drawn through the OFS either side by
side or mirror image.
Game Management, • Move through OK
Penalty
• Stop or hesitate -> possible shooting space
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
2012 Point of Emphasis
Rule 6: Major Fouls
Dangerous Shot - Only against goalie
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
• Judge on distance, force, placement
• Hard shot at head or neck of goalie from short
distance = major foul
• Greater distance, softer shot, at leg or arm = not
foul
• Not a card, unless repeated
• Ball to goalkeeper, offender 4M behind GC
Team Fouls/Offside
Game Management,
Teams must keep
Penalty
Administration , • 5 players above the RL when attacking
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• 4 players above RL when defending
• U11 & U9 on short field do not keep players back
Count players back
Rule 6: Major Fouls –
Misconduct & Use of Cards
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• Excessive roughness, dangerous or
unsportsmanlike play
• Deliberate endangering safety of player
• Repeated or flagrant violations
• Taunting
• Excessive or abusive dissent
• Coach leaving bench area
• Player entering game before 2 minute
penalty served
– Coach gets Yellow card and must take a player
off field to serve additional 2 minute penalty.
Player entering early must leave to serve
remainder of penalty.
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
7 Steps
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Whistle
Foul signal
Direction
P.O.O
• Player with Ball
• Offender
• Others
• Reposition self
• Look at partner !!
• Restart play
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Fouls in Midfield
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Player fouled gets a Free Position
Minor Fouls
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
4M AWAY
4M AWAY
Major Fouls
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
Place 4M BEHIND
4M AWAY
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Minor Fouls inside 12M Fan
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
BY DEFENSE
Player fouled
Offender
Others
“INDIRECT”
Place on nearest 12M hash mark
4M AWAY
4M AWAY
No shot may be taken until ball is passed
BY ATTACK
Player fouled
Offender
Place on spot of foul but 8M AWAY
from GC
Place 4M AWAY
Others
Place 4M AWAY
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Major Fouls in the CSA
Outside 8M Arc
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
BY DEFENSE
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
4M BEHIND
4M AWAY & Clear penalty lane
BY ATTACK
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
4M BEHIND
4M AWAY
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Major Fouls in the 8M Arc
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
BY DEFENSE
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Clear 8M Arc &
Place on nearest 8M hash mark
Place 4M BEHIND
4M AWAY
penalty lane
• Ball on 1st hash, clear arc & penalty lane
• Ball on floating hash, only clear penalty lane, not arc
Game Management, • If multiple fouls occur, FP at SPOT of 2nd foul
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
BY ATTACK
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on closest spot on 8M arc
4M BEHIND
4M AWAY from ball
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Fouls below the Goal Line
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
FP at spot of foul
8 M AWAY from GC
Minor Fouls
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
4M AWAY
4M AWAY
Major Fouls
Player fouled
Offender
Others
Place on spot of foul
4M BEHIND
4M AWAY
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Goal Circle Fouls
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Foul by Attack
• Ball to GK in GC
• All players 4M AWAY
Foul by Defense
• Ball to closest attack 12 M on goal line
• Offender at 4M behind ball or 16M away
from GC
– except Goalkeeper does not go out
• Indirect free position, attack must pass ball
before shooting
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Defense Offsides
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Correct off-sides first
Outside CSA & above goal line
Attack
Place on spot of ball
Knowledge &
Offender
4M BEHIND
Judgment
Others
4M AWAY
Positioning, Field
Inside CSA & above goal line
Coverage, and
Attack
Place at center of 12M fan, clear
Fitness
penalty lane
Game Management,
Offender
4M BEHIND
Penalty
Others
4M AWAY
Administration ,
Mechanics
Below goal line
Comportment,
Attack
Place on spot of ball, 8M from GC
Communication,
Offender
4M BEHIND
Teamwork
Others
4M AWAY
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Attack Offsides
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Closest defender to ball gets the ball
• No closer than 8M to GC
Attacker with ball goes 4M BEHIND
Closest attacker to Restraining Line
goes back over, unless ball carrier,
then use next closest attacker
New rule for 2012
Rule 7: Penalty Administration
Slow Whistle/Yellow Flag
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
“Slow whistle” is a held whistle, indicated
by raising the yellow flag because 3
criteria occur:
• Major foul committed by the defense and
attack maintains possession
• Ball is in the CSA
• Attack is on a scoring play
What is the penalty administration?
• Attack shoots, put flag away
• Scoring play ends, administer FP @ spot of foul
Rule 7: Use of Cards
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
When to use the cards
Carding Procedures
Green Card - Delay of game
Yellow card 2 minutes
• 1st - Warning to all players
• 2nd to same player - Game Suspension
Positioning, Field
Red card - Ejection
Coverage, and
Fitness
Team Cards
Game Management,
• On 4th card & for each subsequent card to same
Penalty
team, team plays down a player
Administration ,
Team must play short below the Restraining Line
Mechanics
at both ends of the field for the 2 minute
Comportment,
penalty period for each card
Communication,
Head Coaches responsible for actions of
Teamwork
assistant coaches.
Knowledge &
Judgment
Rule 7: Mandatory Cards
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Yellow cards
• Check to the head
• Slash
– Reckless or dangerous swing
– Does not have to actually hit opponent
• Dangerous Propelling
– Dangerous or uncontrolled
– Does not have to hit opponent
• Dangerous Follow-through
Red card
• Check to the head in U15 Full Checking
game
Cards are 2 minutes
Rule 7: Use of Cards
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Delay of Game
– 1st Green card to captain
• Minor foul
– 2nd Green-Yellow to player
• Major foul
– 3rd – Green-Red to player
• Major foul & 2 min suspension
• Team must sub for player, does not play
short
2012 Point of Emphasis
Two-Person Positioning:
Lead
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Moves to the right
Boundaries and endline
Stay ahead of play – why?
Ball in CSA – responsibilities
Tangent and quadrants
FSG and three seconds
Restart play in CSA, signals goal
Two-Person Positioning:
Trail
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Follows play downfield
Boundaries and end-line
Monitors Restraining Line
“Field conscious”-watch overall picture
Stay engaged with play
Moves laterally below Restraining Line –
why?
• Watches for obstruction of FSG
• Three seconds, dangerous follow through
• Off-ball fouls – picks, illegal detaining
Two-Person Positioning:
The Draw
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Responsibilities:
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To start the game
After a goal
Illegal draw
Violations of center circle and
Restraining Line
Two-Person Positioning:
Transition
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
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Stay wide and in front – why?
Shared responsibilities
Angle – who has the best one?
Work together and support one another
Trust your partner
Keep ahead and anticipate
Umpiring the Goal Circle:
Quadrants
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Umpiring the Goal Circle:
Quadrants & Tangents
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Umpiring the Goal Circle:
Quadrants & Tangents
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
U
Umpiring the Goal Circle:
Quadrants & Tangents
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Positioning: Tangent
Near Approach
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
T– Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through,
Dangerous Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls
in mind). Ready to re-adjust as play dictates.
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
T
U
Positioning: Tangent
Mid Approach
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
T – Shooting Space, Dangerous Follow Through, Dangerous
Propel (also keeping 3 seconds, off-ball fouls in mind)
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
TT
U
Positioning: Tangent
Far Movement
Professionalism,
Responsibilities
Ethics
T - Anticipates swing and looks
for Shooting Space
Knowledge &
Judgment
T
Ball
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
U
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
68
Positioning: Tangent
Far Approach
Professionalism,
Responsibilities
Ethics
T
T – FSG, 3 seconds, helps with
clearing the penalty lane
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
69
Positive Interactions with Coaches
Professionalism,
Responsibilities ,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
• Professional and respectful
• All pre-game questions with both
coaches
– Coaches determine half-time
• Head coaches can ask for
clarifications at time-outs and
halftime
• Statements vs. questions
• Be patient
Comportment
Professionalism,
Responsibilities
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
Elevate one’s presence through:
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Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication
Use of “language of the rules”
Be fit, run to stay in position
Respect
Teamwork
Composure
Firm, loud whistle
Large, clear signals
Good eye contact throughout game
Comportment
Professionalism,
Responsibilities,
Ethics
Knowledge &
Judgment
Positioning, Field
Coverage, and
Fitness
Game Management,
Penalty
Administration ,
Mechanics
Comportment,
Communication,
Teamwork
General professionalism:
• Call a safe, fair game
• Let players determine the outcome of the
game
• Be approachable, confident, use good
judgment
• Appearance, voice, demeanor
• Show respect for partner, players, coaches
and spectators
Thank you
for taking part in this
Officials Education Program
Please fill out the post-clinic
assessment at the end of your
workbook before you leave.