Refereeing Games in Norwell
Uniforms: All referees must wear the same color uniforms. Norwell referees are required to wear black shirts, black shorts, and black socks.
Games Tmes: Referees must arrive 15 minutes before game time and ready. All games must begin and end on-time. If teams arrive late, the games should be shortened to end game on-time. No exceptions.
Fields and Goals: Referees must check field prior to game and make sure goals are secure.
Passcards & Rosters: Signed player pass cards and rosters must be submitted by the start of the season. Pass cards must be laminated prior to May 3, 2008. Any exceptions, report this to the referee coordinator.
Balls:
Grades 1&2 (U8): Size 3
Grades 3&4 (U10) and Grades 5&6 (u12): Size 4
Grades 7&8 (U14) and Up: Size 5
Offsides: Offsides must be called for all games starting at the U10 (Grades 3&4) and up.
Goalie Distribution: For U10 and U12 CYSL games only, goalies are NOT allowed to kick the ball over the halfway line.
Coaches & Parents: Norwell Soccer and CYSL has a zero tolerence policy. Referees do not confront coaches or parents who cause problems, notify a responsible parent on the field and e-mail r.dargon@comcast.net and thoran@comcast.net.
Players play, coaches coach and parents parent.