The SASC Rec League is a CYSA District II fall and spring league for CYSA Division 4 teams.

Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club In-House Recreational League Spring 2016 Season Information Dates Referee Procedures Pre-Game Post-Game General Notes on SASC Rec Games Playing Rules U8 U9/U10 U12 U14 U16 Links

Spring 2016 Season Information

Dates

March 19 - Opening Day
May 21 - Closing Day

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Referee Procedures

Pre-Game

• Both teams on same side of the field, spectators on opposite side.
  

• Home team supplies game balls. Match Card is needed and supplied for only U12 and up Play-Thru games. No match cards for any In-House Rec games (U8-16).
  

• No CYSA player passes are issued to SASC In-House teams, so no roll call is required at check-in - only do Safety Check.
  

• Play-Through Rec games Do require CYSA Player passes
  

• ONLY a maximum of 2 coaches are allowed on the Player side, all other "adults" must move to the parent side of the field.
  

• Playthru Rec games are indicated in the game definition as "Play-Thru Rec".    Team/Game research can be done at: http://d2rec.ssjysl.org/games.shtml?l=SASC.

• Check players' equipment.
  

• Jewelry is not allowed. It is NOT OK to put tape over earrings or bracelets. Medical bracelets are allowed if made safe to the Referee's satisfaction.
  

• Players wearing any dangerous equipment or device including orthopedic casts, air-splints, or metal splints, shall not be eligible to participate in any game, practice, tryout or training session.
  

• Single Referee in U8/U10G games.
  

• Diagonal System of Control (DSC) for U12 games. The Dual-Referee system is not to be used on any USSF-affiliated match.

• Start the game On Time and if behind, reduce playing time for each half

Post-Game

• Referee enters game report into ArbiterSports.
  

• There currently isn't a Send-off form any more for either in-house Rec or Play-Thru.  Just document the offending player in Arbiter match report by name, jersey number, and send-off offense.

General Notes on SASC Rec Games

The typical referee doing SASC Rec games is new to refereeing. We do have some seasoned referees who just love Rec and refuse to do anything else but in general referees at this level are still learning the game. So here are some basic points to help you get the most out of each game.

Important Points

• Work hard on recognizing what is a foul vs. a player just tripping over their own feet or just loosing balance. In Rec there is lots of both and it pretty obvious.
  

• Be confident that you saw it correctly. At this level is better error on the side of caution (calling a foul that maybe isn't) than letting an obvious foul go.
  

• If you need help email Tibor Polgar and ask for a mentor.

General Points to Remember

• Before the game, examine the nets. Most often the small fields will have smaller goals and in most cases, the net will just be "hanging" down (and in the keeper's way). The net can be pulled back and in most cases, it can be tucked under the 2 corner stakes holding the goal down.
  

• Get those sidelines safe. Get spectators, chairs, feet, coaches and players back enough from the field BEFORE (and during the game) so as to not pose a danger to players near the touchlines.
  

• Control substitutions. YOU must let the coaches and players know that the substitutes must not enter the game until YOU call them on. And don't call them on until the player(s) going off, are either OFF or nearly off the field. It is a good idea to give them this instruction at your pre-game check-in.
  

• All restarts after a substitution requires a "restart whistle".
  

• Remember: 1 whistle for start of play, 2 whistles (and point to center circle) for half-time, 3 whistles (and point to center circle) for end of game.
  

• Watch for fouls. Recognize what is and what isn't a foul. Learn the difference between "feet falling over each other" and an actual trip. One is not a foul, the other is a foul. Pushing/shoving a player with the ball, so that he/she loses the ball, is generally a callable foul.
  

• Remember that a player taking a free kick is entitled to 8-10 yds free space. He/she does not need to ask. IT MUST be given automatically by the other team's players. Players that do not give this free space should be warned the first time; the second time it happens by the same team, it may warrant a yellow-card caution. Be really lenient and teaching at U8/10, more strict at U12, and hard nose (Card) at U14.
  

• By U12/U14 the kicking team may want to take a "quick kick" right away and then you should let it be taken, regardless of the amount of free space given. If an opposing player, less than the required distance moves to block it, whistle for the infraction and generally a yellow is shown at the upper ages but normally just a "talking to" the lower ages.
  

• Don't "quibble" about ball or player location on a free kick restart if it/they are a few feet from where you think it/they should be. Get the game going.
  

• Whether you have ARs or not, make use of the diagonal as you follow play up/down field. Don't camp out on the touch line or center of the field. Stay near the play/action. "Out of bound/direction" isn't as important as being where the play/ball is. Players will usually know which side has the throw in.
  

• "Hands" is often mis-called. Differentiate between a ball hitting a hand/arm with no attempt to use the hand/arm to play the ball (usually NOT a foul) and a player having his/her hands/arms up and letting the ball hit it (usually a foul) and a player by quick reflex moves to protect him/her self and was not able to turn away to avoid the ball (usually NOT a foul) and a player who stands and lets the ball play off the hand or any part of the arm, with time to turn and get out of the way, but doesn't do so, this is also usually a foul.
  

• Do not let players, coaches keep making "dissenting" comments, remarks. Be Tall, be Brave, you are in authority. In a polite but strong, firm voice tell them to stop.
  

• Do not let spectators continue "coaching" from the sidelines. Politely ask them to stop doing so. If necessary, let the coaches know they have responsibility to "govern the sidelines (players and spectators).
  

• Know that a warning can be given to the coach, followed by "now I'm telling you" (it's like a "hidden yellow card", followed by asking they leave the field (which is now like a "red card" send-off). The main point here is don't let improper behavior/comments continue throughout the game. You need to deal with it, let them know it's not acceptable and that it must stop. Yes, hard to do as a young, new ref., but sometimes if you make a good effort at it, you will often find that it does stop and you get this "good feeling" and the game continues in a better spirit.

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Playing Rules

CYSA Substitution Rules:
* No limit on number of subs or re-entry
* Both Teams: kick-off, goal kick, injury
* For U8-U10, either team can sub on a throw in
* For U12 and up, Team in Possession for throw-in. Opposing team can sub if team in possession is sub'ing (Me Too rule).
* Cautioned player (not mandatory)

No Deliberate Heading in any U14 or younger game.  If a deliberate heading of the ball occurs, the restart is an IFK from the spot that the heading took place. If that spot is in the penalty area of an U10 or younger match, ball is moved to the penalty box line closest to where the heading took place, otherwise regular IFK ball placement applies.

* Talk with both coaches prior to kickoff to ensure they are aware of the Heading rule change and how it will be officiated.
* Deliberate heading is not a foul, rather it is a violation of permissible playing technique in the defined age brackets.
* For deliberate heading, play must be stopped immediately. Verbalize your call as older players may be confused.
* If a goal is scored by a player deliberately heading the ball, the goal should be disallowed and an IFK should be awarded.
* As is the case with deliberate handling, this call will potentially be controversial.  Be consistent and use common sense.  Tactical heading to stop an attack may happen, it is a frustrating downside of the no-heading policy.
* No advantage can be applied for a "Heading Violation"
* Heading Violation can not considered for misconduct, so no Yellow card for persistent infringement and no DOGSO (a defensively headed ball off the goal line, is JUST an IFK at the top of the goal area).
* If a player "can't stop heading" or appears to tactically heading, talk with the coach to sub the player out.

A rules summary can be viewed online at the SASC Rec rules page.

*** NOTICE: Coaches can modify substitution rules before start of game as long as both agree and inform the referee.

U8

• 20 Minute Halves No time added at the end of regulation.

  >>>>> Special for Fall 2015, Boys U8 will be 25 minute halves
  

• 5 Minute Half-Time
  

• Ball Size: 3
  

• 5 vs. 5, no minimum. Encourage player sharing one team lacks players.
  

• NO OFFSIDE CALLS Warn players if "cherry picking" in front of goal.
  

• NO DIRECT FREE KICKS. All free kicks are INDIRECT.
  

• NO PENALTY KICKS. All free kicks in the penalty area shall be taken from closest point on the nearest penalty area line.
  

• No foul called on pass back to keeper with keeper subsequently handling the ball
  

• Goal Kick may be taken from anywhere in the penalty area, Note opponents must be 8 yards from kicker regardless of location
  

• Re-throws allowed on a foul throw-in, no limit.
  

• Opponents must be 8 yards from kickoffs, free kicks and corner kicks.
  

• Slide tackling is a foul and results in an indirect free kick for the opponent
  

• Explain your call to the offending player

U9/U10

• 25 Minute Halves No time added at the end of regulation.
  

• 5 Minute Half-Time
  

• Ball Size: 4
  

• 6 vs. 6, no minimum. Encourage player sharing one team lacks players.
  

• CALL Blatant OFFSIDE If you notice a player obviously offside, call it. Stay with play, try to anticipate play so you are in position to see the offside.
  

• NO DIRECT FREE KICKS. All free kicks are INDIRECT.
  

• NO PENALTY KICKS. All free kicks within the penalty area shall be taken from closest point on the nearest penalty area line as an IFK.
  

• Warning on first occurrence of a backpass (explain the law), called from then on for the warned team.
  

• One re-throw allowed on a foul throw-in per restart, i.e. if team in possession makes two foul throw-ins on the restart, possession changes.
  

• Opponents must be 9 yards from kickoffs, free kicks and corner kicks.
  

• Slide tackling is a foul and results in an indirect free kick for the opponent
  

• Explain your call to the offending player

U12

• 30 Minute Halves
  

• 5 Minute Half-Time
  

• Ball Size: 4
  

• 8 vs. 8 or (9v9 for boys if both coaches agree), no minimum.
  

• OFFSIDE CALLS per FIFA.
  

• Penalty Kicks for fouls in the penalty area as per FIFA
  

• Only "Clean" Slide tackling is allowed. Slide tackling with cleats up, both feet or from behind is minimum Yellow card. Hard or dangerous contact with opponent is Red.

U14

• Be sure you know if this game is "Rec" or "Play-Through Rec" as the later requires CYSA Player passes.
  

• 35 Minute Halves
  

• 5 Minute Half-Time
  

• Ball Size: 5
  

• 11 vs. 11, minimum 7. NOTE: U14B will be 9v9 with no minimum.
  

• Only "Clean" Slide tackling is allowed. Slide tackling with cleats up, both feet or from behind is minimum Yellow card. Hard or dangerous contact with opponent is Red.
  

• All Laws as per FIFA

U16

• Be sure you know if this game is "Rec" or "Play-Through Rec" as the later requires CYSA Player passes.
  

• 40 Minute Halves
  

• 5 Minute Half-Time
  

• Ball Size: 5
  

• 11 vs. 11, minimum 7.
  

• Only "Clean" Slide tackling is allowed. Slide tackling with cleats up, both feet or from behind is minimum Yellow card. Hard or dangerous contact with opponent is Red.
  

• All Laws as per FIFA

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