2011-2012 Indoor Season

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(Dec 30th)  Question 8:  “When applying a delayed blue card …?”

When applying a delayed blue card the restart is the original foul point if no advantage occurs. how long can the delay be? is it different from outdoor? is it more of a hockey-like rule than a football rule?

Response: When the referee wants to indicate a delayed penalty, he or she raises the blue card and allows play to continue.  Play continues until the offending team gets possession or play is stopped for any natural reason (ball over the boards, a foul, etc.).

If play is stopped because the offending team gets possession, the player to be sanctioned goes to the penalty box and the restart is a FK for the team offended against where the original foul occurred.

If the play is stopped because of another reason, the player to be sanctioned goes to the penalty box and the restart is as per the stoppage. For example, if the ball goes over the boards, the restart is a kick-in.

There is no limit to the delay.  The origins of this rule are definitely taken from hockey, but then again, so is the whole time penalty concept.

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(Dec 25th)  Question 7:  “continuously was taking pictures with the on-camera flash on…?”

Recently I refereed a CMSA game where spectators were mostly parents of the kids. There were enthusiastic.

I was the AR of the game. As it progressed, I observed a person using a DSLR to take pictures from the spectator area. I had concern that, he continuously was taking pictures with the on-camera flash on. As any play on the field was developed down the spectator area, he started to take pictures. I thought the brightness of the flash may interfere the plays on the field.

My question is, does the ROIS have any laws regarding the behavior of such action.

As far as I know, anyone who wants to video tape or photograph in the bench or in the referee box has to obtain permission from CUSA or respective clubs / governing body.

May I ask how referees can handle the situation?

Response: CMSA used to have a restriction on the taking of photographs that required permission from both coaches.  That was rescinded a few years ago.

So this response is now in respect of player’s safety and fair play.  Bottom line, flashes are an unfair distraction.  Therefore at the 1st opportunity (ie. Stoppage in the play):

1.      1st opportunity (stoppage in play) request that the Flash on the camera be turned off.  If the person objects, advise them that the Facility Representative will be called.

2.      also the AR will inform both Benches that this person has been told to turn off the flash as it could affect the game on the field

The referee is advised to use the same respect as he/she would with dealing with players on the field or the coaches. It is always easier to find the way out of a situation than to make it a more serious situation.

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 (Dec 20th)  Question 6:  “If any player U12 - U18 plays for team in higher tear or age level …?”

If any player U12 - U18 plays for team in higher tear or age level, does team player playing for require to submit Restricted Movement Pass form?

Response: The Restricted Movement Pass form is only required for a U10 player playing up for a U12 or above team.  This pass is to be used instead of a photo ID cards for the U10 player as U10’s do not have photo ID cards.

The Adult Leagues have their own form for U18 players playing up.

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 (Nov 21st)  Question 5:  “How do i go about finding the information to schedule games…?”

How do i go about finding the information to schedule games. I finished my shadowing and have put in the form. Does she contact me, or what happens?

Response: You will need to login to Arbiter (https://www.arbitersports.com) with your E-Mail Address and Password.  If you have not received a password, contact the CSF Referee Scheduler (Kathy), ref.scheduler@subwaysoccercentre.com .  Once logged in, you will find a check box beside the phrase 'Ready To Be Assigned'.  If the box is blank, select it.  Then you will need to block of Locations (ie. by name or Posta Code), Teams (ie. team you play for, coach, or have a relative that plays or coaches for), and Dates you are not willing to be scheduled for.  The 25th of each month, give or take a day, Kathy assigns games to you according to your skill level.  You will need to login to Arbiter to accept or reject the games before the last day of the month, or sooner.

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(Nov 16th)  Question 4:  “Are the free kick direct or indirect in U 10?”

Are the free kick direct or indirect in U 10?

Response: All kicks in the indoor game are Direct

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(Nov 16th)  Question 3:  “What kind of penalty to give to a team that showed up on the field 3minutes late….??”

What kind of penalty to give to a team that showed up on the field 3minutes late on an indoor?

Response: 

·         CMSA supplemental Rules, Section VIII B, C, and D if the team(s) is not ready to play, the clock starts on the scheduled time.  If after 5 minutes, the Team(s) are not ready to play the game sheet is noted with a Default to the offending team.

·         CUSA, CWSA, and Co-Ed supplemental rules follow suit with the CMSA regulation with one sanction added.  If the team shows up within the 5 Minute grace period, the team must serve a bench minor for delay of game.

That is the Technical answer.  In Reality, your watch may differ from the coach’s watch by 2 or 3 minutes.  So use your judgment whether the game is listed as a default or not.

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 (Nov 8th)  Question 2:  “I would like to know where I can find a referee feedback form ….??”

I would like to know where I can find a referee feedback form and who do I submit it to?

Response:  Each league has their own 'feedback' or "REFEREE EVALUATION" form:

·         CWSA: go to http://www.womensoccer.ab.ca; Hold the mouse over 'Forms' listed under MENU; select 'Referee Evaluation'

·         CUSA:go to https://www.smssoccer.ca; scroll to the bottom and select 'Documents'; Under 'Resources' select 'Forms'; Under 'Forms' select 'Referee Evaluation'

·         CMSA: go to http://www.calgaryminorsoccer.com; Select 'Coaches and Managers' from the Menu on the left; select 'Referee Evaluation Form' from the list on the right.

All leagues encourage a team representative to submit a form for every game.

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(Oct 16th)  Question 1:  “i heard that i have to apprentice two games….??”

I just took the conversion course for indoor soccer and i heard that i have to apprentice two games. how do i go about scheduling these games?

Response:  The short answer is that you do not need to Schedule.  Just come before a game and ask the official for permission to 'Shadow' their game. Then after the game have the middle official sign your form.

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