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