Notes For PGSRA Assistant Referee

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Notes For PGSRA Assistant Referees Clinic
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Pre-Match Responsibilities

• Early arrival
• In NCSSL, 30 minutes before game time is
  recommended.
• This allows for proper pre-match instructions to
  be given and for pre-match responsibilities to be
  properly carried out.
• Check field markings, goals and nets
• Do not assume that because a game was played on
  the field before your match that all is okay or
  fixed.
• The referee shouldnt be called just before the
  match begins that there is a problem with the
  nets, flags, field or the markings.
• Player equipment
• In general, the membership has been getting lax
  in this responsibility.
• There have been many instances where match
  referees have had to ask players to remove
  visible jewelry while the game is in progress.
• A specific instance with L. Bazzo was a player
  who was wearing an outside of the sock ankle
  brace but no shin pad. It was a hassle to put
  on. (the players words) but it could be done. I
  noticed this situation 5 minutes into the match
  when the players team was about to perform a
  corner kick and had to ask him to leave the
  field. This should have been looked after by the
  A/Rs during the pre-game equipment check and
  rectified at that time.
• Determine who will be the Senior A/R
• Extra responsibilities shall include a)
  monitoring the bench area, and b) ensuring the
  proper substitution procedure is followed.
• The referee shouldnt have to monitor coaches or
  substitutes position or clothing in the Technical
  Area except in confrontational situations

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Match Responsibilities

• Goal Kick
• First 2 to 3 times in first half and once or
  twice in second half, insure the ball is place
  properly in the goal area.
• If goalkeeper is taking the kick, get in line
  with the second to last defender to properly
  judge for offside.
• If another player is taking the goal kick,
  position should be at the top of the penalty
  area.
• This is being done, as a rule.
• Offside
• Hold signal until acknowledged by referee (or
  defending team has clear possession).
• Goal Scored
• Good Goal, no controversy- No flag signal
  needed, 20 to 25 yard sprint to centre line.
• Good Goal, tight decision- Attention Referee
  signal, referees acknowledgement, 20 to 25 yard
  sprint to centre line.
• Substitutions
• A/Rs are signaling for the duration of the
  substitution procedure, which is too long.
• Once substitution is acknowledged and allowed by
  the referee, lower the flag.
• The senior A/R now has other duties to perform.

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