Referee Procedure to Follow
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Confirm Game with Home Coach no later than 1 day prior to match. (CONTACT LIST CLICK HERE)
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Arrive at the game site promptly on time and in full uniform. If your running late, Call the Home team.
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Check in with the Home/Away Coach and or Manager. Go over details of game (duration, ball size, special rules pertaining to small side play) (See here for CJSL Game Day Reference Card)
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Collect Game Fee from both teams (Fees are Split) (CJSL Follows the ENY Referee fees as agreed upon by ENY and the Referee Assoc.)
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Collect CJSL Game Day Roster from both teams. Can be Team Roster with photo ID or Match Day Game Roster with photo ID.
NO GDR or NO MDGR = NO GAME​-
GDR or MDGR /with Photo ID must have all relevant information filled out. ( age group, Player #'s, Coach Signature) See Sample Below. and can be in color or b&w copies.
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Check in Teams, Check Match Day Rosters and Team Rosters, Check Names, player pictures and Date of Births, Make sure birth year is age division appropriate, if it is NOT, that Players DOES NOT PLAY .
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Check Equipment - Shin Guards.
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Coaches Must be on the either the Team Roster with photo ID or the Match Day Game Roster with a photo ID.
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At conclusion of game- verify score with both coaches, If any cards were given, please verify that players given cards are correct on the roster.
CJSL Game Reports: (Please Read and Follow Below as Instructed)
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ONLY Submit Game Report and Supplemental to CJSL (click Button Above Submit Game Report- password Redcard), if your game had any game issues to report. (Ex.- Cards, No Shows, Coach or Parent Issues, Field Issues, Ref. Abuse, etc).
NOTE- Any Referee Abuse Incident, must also be reported directly to ENYYSA. Email them at:
LFrancis@enysoccer.com
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Reports and any supplemental reports must be submitted no later than 24 hours after game. Please make sure
you properly report in your report, Game#, full player names, team names, player jersey #s, along with details on the incident/issue.
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Game Reporting on Referee Website must still be done.
CJSL League Guidelines
All games within this league shall be conducted under the rules of FIFA laws of the game as recognized by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and USYSA as well as all USYSA Small Sided Game Rules.
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Playing field
A. Size: Limitations as to the size of the field, height of corner flags, goal measurements, and the required markings of the field are in accordance with the FIFA rules of the game*. (For Small Sided Games specification we follow USYSA Recommended Guidelines) Click HERE for CJSL Age Group Guidelines
* NOTE - CJSL ALLOWS
Cones for Corner Flags, Flat Vinyl Markers for sidelines and goal box, Bow-Net Style Goals that are size appropriate for age group.
B. Markings: The home club shall be responsible for visible, correct, and complete markings of the playing field.
C. Maintenance of order: The playing field is to be protected against encroachment by the public. Both clubs are responsible for any disorders that may arise from insufficient protection and supervision of its parents and fans. Both teams should be on same side of field but opposite the fans.
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Player Uniforms
Teams shall appear in uniform attire at all games. Players who do not follow this provision may be ordered off the field by the referee. He/She must order such player off the field if, in his opinion, the dress of the player may lead to errors in judgement. Where the colors of the two (2) competing clubs are the same, the home team must change or provide satisfactory identification marks. The home club shall not be penalized for loss of time when the colors conflict.
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USYSA Heading Policy
Adopted April 23, 2022 - page 7
All Players aged 10 years of age and under shall not head the ball directly from the air in any match or competition, nor shall these players practice heading the ball in any organized team setting. If a player age 10 or younger deliberately heads the ball in a match, the referee shall award an indirect free kick to the opposing team at the spot of the infraction. If the heading occurs within the penalty area, the referee shall move the ball outside the penalty area and award an indirect free kick to the opposing team.
Players age 11 and age 12 shall be permitted to head the ball in any match or competition. These players may practice heading the ball in an organized team practice or skill session, but coaches shall monitor this practice so that no single player heads the ball more than 25 times per week, regardless of setting.
Players age 13 and older shall be permitted to head the ball in any match or competition and these players may practice heading the ball in an organized team practice or skill session.
Duration of games
Games cannot be shortened more than ten (10) minutes under any circumstances. At all times they must have two (2) equal halves.
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Waiting period
There will be no waiting time for games under the jurisdiction of this league. However in the spirit of sportsmanship if both coaches and Referee agree they can allow up to 30 mins but no more for waiting time.
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Teams No Show
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Contact your Assignor to confirm field details - location, time date are correct
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If one team doesn't show up - inform other team that you will report to the league who will decided outcome of match.
Do Not Collect Any fees - CJSL will reimburse Referee(s) for match. Fill out relevant information in your CJSL Game Report for payment. -
If both teams don't show up - Fill out CJSL Game Report
Intermission
The referee shall have the right to shorten the intermission period between the halves, which should not exceed five (5) minutes, if the start of the game has been delayed or other reasons make it advisable. However, he/she must grant an intermission of at least five (5) minutes, if either of the competing teams requests it.
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Minimum # of players, ball size, fees, etc...
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Player Eye-Wear - Glasses
​Referees will check all eyewear before the match to ensure compliance with safety standards. If the referee determines that the eyewear is unsafe, they will not allow the player to participate in the match until a safe alternative is provided.
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Sports Glasses (flexible frame) or Sport Goggles and Contacts
Not Allowed-
Standard Glasses (rigid)
Match Day Game Rosters for CJSL GAMES
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Match Day Game Roster (MDGR) or Team Roster Either is accepted - both with photo ID must be a Hard Copy and can be in color or b&w copies.
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NO ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL Version will be permitted.
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MDGR/ with Photo ID or Team Rosters/with photo ID must have all relevant information on it. (Game details, dates, age group, Player #'s, Coach Signature)
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Player or Adult NOT listed on MDGR or Team Roster, CANNOT stay on the bench or team sideline.
For every game teams must have 2-copies of the MDGR/ with Photo ID.
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One Copy for the Referee
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One Copy to exchange with the Opposing Team​
NO - Match Day GDR/with photo ID or Team Rosters/with photo ID = NO GAME = FORFEIT - Must be Hard Physical Copies.
For Club/Guest Players -
Coaches can add Club/Guest Player to the MDGR/ID any players they wish to add, but MUST have proof that those players are registered.
Accepted Proof are Physical GAME DAY ROSTER with PHOTO ID from the player's team that they are coming from.
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Must be from the same Club.
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Must be of correct age or younger (2 yrs younger max) (Ex- U9 player can only play up to U11. He or She, can not play up to U13 or older team)
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No Write Ins on Roster Allowed.
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Approved Game Day Rosters​​​
Match Day/Game Day Roster Team Roster
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Illegal Rosters
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