With eleven 11 players on the field, that would provide at least seven 7 substitutes for each game. Notes on becoming a high school soccer official hsso. Unless otherwise specified in scmaf soccer rules, cif soccer rules as published by the national. Members are qualified to be hired as independent contractors by high schools and middle schools to officiate soccer games under the rules of nfhs and miaa. Nfhs 201516 soccer rules book misconduct red card rule 12, section 8 article 2 page 5758 red card art. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. We provide services to over 120 schools covering over. Player a takes the free kick by passing the ball back to his goalkeeper who is not prepared and the ball goes into player as goal without the goalkeeper touching the ball. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for. Arlington soccer association playing rules high school soccer groups edited september 2016. Free kicks are taken from the spot of the foul except for the reasons listed in 23, which are taken from the location of the ball when the referee stopped play.
Any player sent off for unsatisfactoryunsafe equipment must report to the referee andor league coordinator upon reentry into the game. School soccer team roster size in the high school soccer program the asa recommends that teams are formed with 1820 players. Free kicks resulting from fouls committed in the goal area are taken as described in or 14. Soccer is the fourthmost popular sport for girls at the high school level.
For each situation below, decide which answer for high school rules is correct. Officials guidebook fhsaa officials guidebook the onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Soccer rules are simple but sometimes difficult to interpret and there is a body of knowledge about interpretation that is not found in the official rule book. There are currently no upcoming events in our database for this sport. There is no state association rule about concussions beyond that contained in the nfhs rules book. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.
Many high school officials officiate soccer matches using rules and laws of soccer. Player a is awarded a free kick just outside his own penalty area. Exceptions pertaining to facilities and equipment will be allowed by mutual consent of the two opposing coaches. A high school may have any number of soccer teams but no team. Nfhs soccer rules changes and points of emphasis page no. Gardner, publisher bob colgate, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high. Notes on becoming a high school soccer official hsso 1. With many of the thousands of high school games to be played this fall, and with the high school leagues being played in the winter and spring, the two referee system just two refs and no. Website 201920 nfhs soccer rules north carolina high school. As an official you must make instantaneous decisions, resolve conflicts and deal with stress and pressure. Improve your individual skills or build your associations training program. R1 breaks with the pitch as b2 lines a ball that strikes f1 in flight and pops in the air. The tworef system revisited 09302014 soccer america. The referee should not allow a6 to return to the game under any circumstances.
A manufacturers logotrademark appearing on both sides of the socks is legal. Soccer is the only major high school sport that requires this type of prior certification of its referees. The referee should caution yellow card the player from team a. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. You are in a position to be a positive role model around children and young adults. In the high school soccer program the asa recommends that teams are formed with 1820 players. Katherine freythe washington post check out the 2017 spring allmet teams. With many of the thousands of high school games to be played this fall, and with the high school leagues being played in the winter and spring, the tworeferee system just two refs and no. Federation of state high school associations will govern. Improperly equipped players 1811u cautions will not be issued for improperly equipped players. Soccer become an fhsaa official, umpire, or referee. For more information about becoming a high school soccer referee, go to the choose a state page and select your state from the map at the bottom of the page.
You must be a ussf registered soccer official, grade 8 or better, to join hsso and be a high school soccer official. Soccer referee david shand runs to keep up with the action during a high school game between battlefield and osbourn. Jun 16, 2017 soccer referee david shand runs to keep up with the action during a high school game between battlefield and osbourn. Section h contact by head official it is highly recommended for the head official referee to contact the school and other officials in the crew at least 72 hours prior to the contest. No rounding up to an even dollar amount apparently. The challenge of officiating can provide some great personal rewards. Longtime new jersey sports reporter stays in the game by becoming. The onestop source for fhsaa registered officials, the fhsaa officials guidebook contains all regulations pertaining to the fhsaa contest officials program, including registration guidelines and procedures, sanctioning of local officials associations, uniform requirements, fee scales, etc. Annvillecleona high school varsityjv soccer rules all players and parents receive a copy of team rules that must be signed off on to state understanding of the team rules. High school soccer officials hsso officials at an interscholastic athletic event are participants in the educational development of high school students. Official rules the national federations edition of the soccer rule book shall be the official rule book. Most of the actual training for soccer referees is done in the ussf initial training course.
The tworef system is still only used widely in american high school soccer and i will be very happy when. Ncaa soccer rules and interpretations 20182019 and midyear changes national federation soccer rules book 20192020. The schedule for new referee classes is posted under new official. This book is a good practical manual on the rules and interpretation. The score at the time of the suspension of play will be the final score, ties. The board of managers may authorize modifications of the rule book.
The referee should block those schools in arbitersports, andor notify the. Nfhs officials association membership includes access to sportspecific videos and publications. Emsoa eastern massachusetts soccer officials association is an organization for the training and development of soccer referees in the boston metropolitan area. Arbitersports soccer news high school soccer rule books. High school associations 201718 nfhs soccer rules powerpoint welcome to the 201718 soccer power point presentation. Become an fhsaa official, umpire, or referee your local.
Soccer rules changes 201819 by nfhs on february 20, 2018. High school coaches, officials and administrators who have knowledge and experience regarding this particular sport and age group volunteer their time to serve. You must be a member of hsso to officiate high school varsity soccer matches in colorado. Without the prior approval of the head coach of each team, an official shall not serve as a referee on a game involving a team from a school which that official has.
Some people think soccer is a matter of life and death. Boys participate in the sport 11,600 programs 370,975 h. Nocsae statement on third party helmet addon products and certification. Soccer officials information university interscholastic. Many soccer officials officiate soccer matches using several sets of rules and. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. A watch, whistle, pencil, note paper, coin, red card, yellow card and a blue card estimated cost. Verbal abuse from parents, coaches is causing a referee. If not immediately correctable, improperly equipped players shall be instructed to.
The clock shall be stopped when a substitute by the team in the lead is beckoned on the field in the final five minutes of the second period only. National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities. National federation of state high school associations soccer. Previously, there was no provision for substitutes to enter the field of play during this type of stoppage. The referee training center is the worlds largest library of officiating training materials and videos. A team which is awarded an indirect free kick within its own goal area may take the free kick from any point. As all should know by now, hsso is no longer issuing the paper copy of the soccer rule book in a costcutting move. Any player failing to comply with referee andor league coordinator order shall be prohibited from play so long as the condition exits.
The exception to the above rule is if the referee stops the game for an injured goalkeeper. Ask a soccer referee includes interesting soccer rule questions with answers that have been coordinated with and approved by the u. The purpose of the hssra is to provide soccer referee services to the high school districts in the greater st. The laws of soccer and the latest memorandums and position papers are posted on the u. National federation of state high school associations football. About high school soccer referee association of saint louis.
Taunting use of word or act to incite or degrade an opposing player, coach referee or other individual. So lets kick things off and begin to help you understand the intricate rules of high school football. The referee may allow a6 to return to the game if he sees a doctors. Contains the official rules for soccer and are designed to. High school football rules online course high school rules. Miaa has issued an updated clarification to the soccer time out rule rule 78. Nba hopes referee clinics encourage more to apply for officiati. Nfhs adds resource for parent behavior at events with the parent s.
Soccer federationss national program for referee development. The national federation of state high school associations. Since the clock is stopped when bench personnel are cautioned or disqualified, substitutes from both teams who have already reported may be beckoned by the referee and may enter the field of play. As such, they must exercise a high level of selfdiscipline, independence and responsibility. A watch, whistle, pencil, note paper, coin, red card, yellow card and a blue card. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Since i have all this free time now that ive retired from the hsso. High school soccer referee test prep proprofs quiz. Sometimes, veteran referees have handmedowns that help new referees get started.
During their inspection of the field, the referees note that the portable goals are not secured, anchored or counterweighted. Nfhs soccer goalpost requirements as of may 5, 2010. Guidance for state associations to consider in reopening high school athletics and other activities guidance for state. The tworef system is still only used widely in american high school soccer and i will be very happy when the two refs finally become one ref and two. Padding on soccer goals can have both school colors and school logos. Rule change rule 12 description of a free kick all free kicks, with the exception of penalty kicks, may be taken in any direction. National authority on interscholastic activity programs. Most of the actual training for soccer referees is done in the ussf. The fee is 150% one and a half of the normal fee when only one referee is on the field. The high school football rules online course covers every single rule of the rule book, and its indepth, yet simple, material is easy to understand. Arlington soccer association playing rules high school soccer. Corrections to the 2017 soccer rules book page 23, 411i3 change 411h1 to 411i1 page 26, 411 situation q ruling a is illegal.
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