DRAMSC U12 – U18 HOUSE LEAGUE REFEREE INSTRUCTIONS/RULES

Campus Field / High School Field / Grouse Park Field

Game Specifics

·        All games are full-field, 11 per side on field including goalkeeper. 

·        Minimum number of players per team is 7. 

·        Games start at 6:45 (10 minute grace may be allowed for players to arrive).

·        If one or both teams have insufficient numbers, teams may elect to play if both coaches agree.

• The team with less than the minimum number of players is deemed to have lost: 0-1. 
• If neither team has the minimum number no points are awarded: 0-0.

·        Games will be 30 minutes long, no halves (and no time-outs).  About 5 minutes between games

·        A game is deemed to be completed if 25% or less remains to be played.

·        The home team is responsible for the game sheet. 

• Both teams shall furnish a complete list of players & coaches.
• Referee provides his name, registration number.
• The game sheet must be fully completed and signed by the respective coaches and game official.

·        All FIFA rules apply, except for the following:

·        Inform the coaches before the game.  Substitutions will be allowed only at a kick-off, a goal kick, after a goal or for an injured player.  In addition, substitutions may be permitted on a throw-in, when initiated by the offensive team.  The referee must be advised of all substitutions.  Players enter at mid-field.

• If the appointed referee has not arrived after a 15 minute grace period and coaches are in agreement:
  • A registered, qualified official in attendance can substitute, or
  • Each coach can referee half of the game.

Referee Details

·         You do not have to tolerate any verbal or physical abuse directed toward either yourself or players on the field.  If this occurs stop the game (re-start with a dropped ball).  Speak to the coaches.  They are responsible to correct the situation.  If the abuse continues, inform the coaches that the game is abandon.  Leave the field and complete a Special Incident report.

·         Both corner and linesman flags can be obtained from

• Terry Arthur’s garage at 2A Laurier Avenue for games played at the Campus or High School, or
• Mike Maguire’s garage at 72 Frontenac for games played at Grouse Park.

·         The game sheet and any match reports must be completed in full and signed. The completed game sheet are to be delivered to Chuck Deguzman, 29 Wolfe Ave, Deep River – preferably immediately after the game or within 24 hours of the game. 

·         Match reports include: Caution reports (yellow cards), Dismissal reports (red cards) and Special Incident reports.  These can be filled out when you delivered the game sheets.

·         If you cannot make an assignment, you are responsible for arranging a substitute referee using your game schedule and the accompanying list of referees.  Make arrangements at least 1 week prior to your game and inform the Head Referee (call and leave a message).– Chuck DeGuzman 584-2410

·        Failure to appear at your game or to arrange a substitute will result in a fine of the match fee for your next game.                                                                                                               2005 May17 M. Maguire (revised July 2005)