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9:15am 9:45am Laws of the Game Amendments Simon Hicks 2019 Season Directives/Expectations Edward M. Lennie OAM JP 10:15am 10:45am 11:00am Administration Simon Hicks Question time Close
Simon Hicks
Measurements are from the outside of the lines as the lines are part of the area they enclose. The penalty mark is measured from the centre of the mark to the back edge of the goal line. Addition to the diagram on how to measure the distances for the markings
The technical area relates to matches played in stadiums with a designated seated area for team officials, substitutes and substituted players as outlined below: ( ) Reference to substituted players being allowed in the technical area.
The competition rules must state: How many substitutes may be named, from three to a maximum of twelve Whether one additional substitute may be used when a match goes into extra time (whether or not the team has already used the full number of permitted substitutes) The two-year experiment with a 4 th substitute being available in extra time has been successful. Regardless of the maximum number of substitutes allowed during normal time, this change gives competition organisers the authority to permit each team to use one additional substitute during extra time.
The use of any form of electronic communication by team officials is not permitted except where it directly relates to player welfare or safety or for tactical/coaching reasons but only small, mobile hand-held equipment (e.g. microphone, headphone, ear-piece, mobile/smartphone, smartwatch, tablet, laptop) may be used. A team official who uses unauthorised equipment or who behaves in an inappropriate manner as a result of the use of electronic or communication equipment will be dismissed from the technical area.
As it is impossible to prevent communication to/from the technical area and it is reasonable to have an exchange of information relating to coaching/tactics or player welfare (but not match officials decisions), the focus will move to the behaviour resulting from the use of such equipment.
When interpreting whether a slogan, statement or image is permissible, note should be taken of Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct) which requires the referee to take action against a player who is guilty of: Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures Gesturing in a provocative, derisory or inflammatory way
Whilst religious and personal are relatively easily defined, political is less clear but slogans, statements or images related to the following are not permitted: Any person(s), living or dead (unless part of the competition name) Any local, regional, national or international political party/organisation/group etc. Any local, regional or national government or any of its departments, offices or functions Any organisation which is discriminatory Any organisation whose aims/actions are likely to offend a notable number of people Any specific political act/event
When commemorating a significant national or international event, the sensibilities of the opposing team (including its supporters) and the general public should be carefully considered. Competition rules may contain further restrictions/limitations, particularly in relation to the size, number and position of permitted slogans, statements and images. It is recommended that disputes relating to slogans, statements or images be resolved prior to a match/competition taking place. This guidance is to help competition organisers, national FAs and FIFA decide what can be visible on players equipment.
A player who enters without permission must be cautioned and if play is stopped to issue the caution, an indirect free kick is awarded from the position of the ball when play was stopped, unless there was interference in which case a direct free kick (or penalty kick) is awarded from the position of the interference. Clarifies the restart if a player returns without the necessary permission and interferes (consistent with Law 3).
Referees and other on-field match officials are prohibited from wearing jewellery or any other electronic equipment, including cameras. Clarifies that referees and other on-field match officials are not permitted to use or wear cameras.
Other match officials (two assistant referees, fourth official, two additional assistant referees, reserve assistant referee, video assistant referee (VAR) and at least one assistant VAR (AVAR)) may be appointed to matches. They will assist the referee in controlling the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game but the final decision will always be taken by the referee. The referee, assistant referees, fourth official, additional assistant referees and reserve assistant referee are the on-field match officials. With the exception of the reserve assistant referee, the on-field match officials assist the referee with ( ) The on-field match officials assist the referee with inspecting the field of play ( ) Distinction created between on-field match officials and the video match officials.
( ); a short drinks break (which should not exceed one minute) is permitted at the interval of half-time in extra time. Allowance is made by the referee in each half for all time lost in that half through: ( ) Stoppages for drinks (which should not exceed one minute) or other medical reasons permitted by competition rules To avoid drinks breaks becoming length coaching (commercial) breaks, their length is limited/defined. This restriction does not apply to medical cooling breaks.
A goalkeeper who is unable to continue before or during the kicks may be replaced ( ) but the replaced goalkeeper takes no further part and may not take a kick. If the goalkeeper has already taken a kick, the replacement may not take a kick until the next round of kicks. Clarifies that if a goalkeeper is replaced and has taken a kick, the replacement may not take a kick in that round of kicks.
A player in an offside position at the moment the ball is played or touched* by a team-mate is only penalised on becoming involved in active play: ( ) *The first point of contact of the play or touch of the ball should be used. Slow motion shows a detectable difference between the first and last contact with the ball so a definition of the precise moment that a ball is played is needed when judging offside position.
A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: Bites or spits at an opponent someone Reference to biting (rare offence) as a direct free kick offence (and also in the list of sending off offences)
A player, substitute or substituted player who commits any of the following offences is sent off: ( ) Biting or spitting at an opponent or any other person someone Entering the video operation room (VOR) Inclusion of biting and entering the VOR as sending-off offences.
A direct free kick is awarded if a player commits any of the following offences: Throws an object at the ball, opponent or match official, or makes contact with the ball with a held object Handling the Ball Touching the ball with an object held in the hand (clothing, shinguard etc.) is an offence Hitting the ball with a thrown object (boot, shinguard etc.) is an offence Throwing an object at the ball or making contact with the ball with a held object becomes a separate category of offence and not part of handball so a goalkeeper can be penalised for such conduct in their penalty area.
A goalkeeper is considered to be in control of the ball when: The ball is between ( ) or by touching it with any part of the hands or arms except if it rebounds accidentally from the goalkeeper or the ( ) Goalkeepers often unsuccessfully attempt to catch/hold/stop or parry the ball but as this is a deliberate touch with the hand(s) they have technically controlled the ball so cannot pick it up. This is not the Law s intention and is not enforced; removal of accidentally clarifies the Law.
If the referee plays the advantage for an offence for which a caution/send off would have been issued had play been stopped, this caution/send off must be issued when the ball is next out of play, except when for the denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity results in a goal when the player is cautioned for unsporting behaviour. If the referee plays advantage for a DOGSO and a goal is scored it is a YC but technically if no goal results the Law said it should be a RC. This is never applied and is not seen as fair as applying advantage effectively means that a goal-scoring opportunity remains; consequently, a YC is the fairest sanction, whether or not a goal is scored.
Where two separate cautionable offences are committed (even in close proximity), they should result in two cautions, for example if a player enters the field of play without the required permission and commits a reckless tackle or stops a promising attack with a foul/handball, etc. Clarifies the action the referee should take where 2 clearly separate cautionable (YC) offences occur which may be linked, particularly when someone enters the field without permission (where needed) and then commits a cautionable offence. This principle also applies to sending off offences.
If an offence is committed outside the field of play against a player, substitute, substituted player or team official of their own team, play is restarted with an indirect free kick on the boundary line closest to where the offence occurred. Clarifies how the game is restarted if a player commits an offence off the field of play against someone from their own team (including a team official).
Direct and indirect free kicks are awarded to the opposing team of a player, substitute, substituted or sent off player, or team official guilty of an offence. The Laws permit substitutes, substituted and sent off players, and team officials to be penalised with a free kick for some offences.
At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must: Face Stand facing the field of play Clarifies that a player must stand to take a throw-in i.e. sitting or kneeling positions are not permitted
The Laws of the Game, amendments and AFC considerations are available on the Football West website under Referee Resources http://footballwest.com.au/ laws-of-the-game
Edward M. Lennie OAM JP
Zero tolerance on Match Officials being approached at half-time and/or full-time Neither players nor team officials may approach a match official at any time before, during or after the match unless invited to do so by the match official in question.
Allowance is made by the referee in each half for all time lost in that half through: Substitutions Assessment and/or removal of injured players Wasting time Disciplinary sanctions Stoppages for drinks or other medical reasons permitted by competition rules Any other cause, including any significant delay to a restart This applies to all competitions except Juniors provided that there is no delay to the following fixture
Registered referees attending Football West matches as a spectator Support your colleagues Referees attending matches as a spectator may still be sanctioned by the Referees Technical Committee
Club Assistant Referees are there to assist the referee, by: Signalling when the ball is out of play (throw-in, goal kick, corner kick) Offering an opinion when a player is in an offside position and should be penalised Advise them that you will make the final decision on any opinion that they offer, and for them not to get offended if you happen to overrule them.
Players being substituted leaving the field of play at the closest point Be pro-active and do not allow players to delay the restart of play when being substituted Be aware of substituted players outside the field of play as they move to the technical area
Ask unacceptable behaviour Persistent questioning of refereeing decisions Continuously leaves the technical area and does not return (excludes instances where a Team Official inadvertently leaves the Technical Area to coach) Leaving the Technical Area in a non-confrontational manner (e.g. running down the touchline in excessive goal celebrations)
Tell Irresponsible behaviour Further acts of unacceptable behaviour after being asked Inappropriate language and/or gestures towards the match officials which are an obvious show of dissent, or an attempt to influence the decisions of match officials Sarcastic clapping and/or other gestures intended to undermine the authority of the match officials
Remove Serious irresponsible behaviour Further acts of unacceptable or irresponsible behaviour after being told Aggressive behaviour including towards match officials Any act of violent conduct Kicking of throwing a water bottle or other object in a dangerous or aggressive manner Entering the opponents technical area to confront opposition personnel
Remove Serious irresponsible behaviour (cont.) Leaving the technical area and moving in an inflammatory or confrontational manner Physical contact with match officials in an aggressive or confrontational manner Entering the field of play to confront the match officials during the game, at half-time or full-time or at any time during Kicks from the Penalty Mark Using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures towards the match officials, other technical area occupants, players and/or spectators
One Standing Law 1 The Field of Play: Only one person at a time is authorised to convey tactical instructions from the technical area. A Team Official is not necessarily conveying tactical instructions by standing Referees must use common sense when dealing with technical areas
Simon Hicks
Updated registration system Follow instructions in Self Registration Guide New registration questions for NPL/State League Match Officials Referees registering by the end of March may select a free ID Card as an add-on item
Competition Registration Deadline (Start Date) Amateur and Women s State Leagues Monday 25 March, 9:00am (7 April) Metro, Masters & Juniors accepted continuously (7 April)
All referees over the age of 18 require a Working with Children Check (WWC Check) This is a legal requirement Referees over the age of 18 without a WWC Check will not have their registration approved
Part 5: Child-related work details Category of child-related work: #12 Type of employment: Volunteer/Unpaid student Application form must be signed by a Football West Referees Department staff member Application must be lodged at a Post Office with the application fee of $11
Pre-Season FIFA Tests: 4 th, 6 th, 11 th, 13 th February Timed run: Any training night Competition(s) Fitness Test Minimum Requirement Mid-Season Test Required? NPL (WA) First Team FIFA 10 laps Yes State League Division 1 & 2 (First Team) NPL (WA) Under 20 Amateur Premier Division Amateur Division One State League Division 1 & 2 (Reserves & Under 18) NPL (WA) Under 18 Women s Premier League FIFA 8 laps Yes FIFA 6 laps No Timed Run OR FIFA 2000 metres OR 5 laps No All other competitions All AR duties None None No
The following applies unless otherwise stated on the appointments: In the event that the appointed referee is unable to start or continue, the Fourth Official replaces the referee If no Fourth Official is appointed, the senior Assistant Referee (AR1) replaces the referee
Match fees have increased across all Football West competitions for the 2019 season. Competition National Premier Leagues WA (Senior Divisions) Men s State League Division 1 & 2 Men s Amateur Leagues Division & Grade Regular Season Referee Assistant Fourth First Team $ 210.00 $ 105.00 $ 70.00 Under 20s $ 110.00 $ 55.00 $ 40.00 Under 18s $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 First Team $ 140.00 $ 70.00 $ 50.00 Reserves $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 Youth (18s) $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 Premier Division First Team $ 110.00 $ 55.00 $ 40.00 First Division First Team $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 All other divisions (including all Reserves) $ 90.00 $ 45.00 $ 35.00 Metro & Masters All grades and divisions $ 90.00 $ 45.00 $ 35.00 Women s League Junior & Girls Leagues, incl. NPL Friendly matches (conditions vary) Premier Division First Team $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 35.00 All other divisions (State, Reserves & Metro) $ 85.00 $ 42.50 $ 30.00 17 s & 18 s 45 mins halves $ 70.00 $ 35.00 16 s 40 mins halves $ 60.00 $ 30.00 15 s 35 mins halves $ 55.00 $ 27.50 13 s & 14 s 30 mins halves $ 50.00 $ 25.00 Senior Men s $ 90.00 Senior Women s $ 80.00 Juniors, Girls & Schools State Team / Representative Matches As listed On application case by case
FFA Cup State Reserves Cup Round Match Fee (referee) 1-2 $90 3 $140 4 onwards $210 Round Match Fee (referee) 1-2 $100 3 onwards $110
Match fee claims should only be submitted when a cash match fee has not been provided i.e. no match fee claims for NPL, State League or Amateur Premier (including Reserves) matches If only one team is in attendance, do not take any match fee from that team submit a match fee claim to Football West for 100% of the match fee
When should I submit a match fee claim? Eddie turns up for his Junior match and neither team is at the ground Frank is appointed to a State League match that does not go ahead because both teams are wearing the same coloured socks and neither has a change But Frank must still submit an incident report
If the appointed referee postpones any fixture (i.e. does not commence), the appointed referee is entitled to 50% of the prescribed match fee (except when also appointed to the preceding fixture).
If the appointed referee abandons any fixture where neither team is at fault (e.g. weather), the referee is entitled to 50% of the prescribed match fee except where the result of the match stands (i.e. abandoned at or after half-time), in which case the referee is entitled to 100% of the prescribed match fee.
When a fixture does not proceed at short-notice (e.g. late forfeit), Football West will determine the fairest outcome with regard to the match fee to which the referee is entitled.
All match officials (including assessors) MUST: Have their availability up to date by 9am Monday for the upcoming weekend Respond to appointments within 24 hours Enter bank details We can see when you log in! Availability requests
Incident Reports Match Fee Claims Team Sheet Submittal *NEW* Assessment Reports *NEW* Available on the Football West website under Referee Resources http://footballwest.com.au/forms-and-reports
Electronic referee report (Excel) for First Team grades in higher level competitions NPL & Men s State League Amateur Premier & Women s Premier Submit through the online form (with scanned copies of team sheets)
All other competitions: Amateurs (excluding Premier) Women s (excluding Premier) NPL Juniors Metropolitan Masters Submit through the online form Must be legible (print quality) and only one sheet per scan/photo Friendlies
Juniors (excluding NPL Juniors) Complete and sign the match card with goals, cautions and send-offs* Do not write your mobile number on the match card Have the Away Team Manager sign the card Return the completed match card to the Home Team Manager *In the event that a player or coach is sent off, record their name and registration number (if listed) before returning the match card
If the temperature at kick off is forecast to be 30 degrees Celsius or higher for junior matches, or 34 degrees Celsius or higher for senior Matches, a medical cooling break must be held in each half of the match. Where possible this should be taken 30 minutes into each half
In extreme circumstances, the Match Official, in consultation with the team officials, may permit two medical cooling breaks per half in Matches. If this is implemented, the medical cooling breaks are to be held, where possible, every 15 minutes.
All referees should drinks fluids prior to, during and after all Matches and training sessions to avoid dehydration and for rehydration following strenuous activity. If you feel unwell during exercise, you should immediately cease activity, hydrate and rest in a shaded area with a passing breeze (e.g. fan). It is important to note that heat exhaustion or heat stroke can still occur even in the presence of good hydration. The Football West Hot Weather Policy is available on the Football West website at footballwest.com.au/hot-weather-policy/
Important part of your role as a referee Completed online on the Football West website under Referee Resources footballwest.com.au/referee/report Over 1600 reports received in 2018 (50 per weekend)
What are incident reports submitted for? Send offs (including team officials) Abandoned matches Issues with ground conditions/facilities Serious injuries Late kick-off Spectator incidents
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Refer to the offender as the reported player In the 60 th minute the reported player kicked an opponent using excessive force whilst challenging for the ball. I sent the reported player from the field of play for serious foul play.
Describe the offence using the terminology in the Laws of the Game In the 60 th minute the reported player kicked an opponent using excessive force whilst challenging for the ball. I sent the reported player from the field of play for serious foul play.
Describe the action you took using the terminology in the Laws of the Game In the 60 th minute the reported player kicked an opponent using excessive force whilst challenging for the ball. I sent the reported player from the field of play for serious foul play.
In the 30 th minute the reported player stopped a promising attack by carelessly tripping an opponent. I cautioned the player for unsporting behaviour and awarded a direct free kick to the opposition. In the 70 th minute the reported player prevented a free kick being taken by kicking the ball away. I cautioned the player for delaying the restart of play and sent him from the field of play for receiving a second caution in the same match.
You must include important details what details are important? Team A were defending the northern end of the ground and had gained control of the ball on the eastern side approximately 16.5 metres from their goal line As a result of the challenge, an ambulance was called as the opponent was bleeding significantly and received treatment for a suspected broken ankle
Cautions for careless challenges Cautions for excessive force challenges Send offs for reckless challenges Careless Reckless Excessive Force
Cautions for holding Holding is a direct free kick offence Holding is only penalised with a caution where the offence: Interferes with or stops a promising attack (unsporting behaviour), or Constitutes part of persistent offences
Referees Standing Committee Sam Musca (Chair) Paul Planken (Vice-Chair) David Shanks (Secretary) Derek Minett Brian Rooney Jarrad Sharman Referees Technical Committee Edward Lennie (Chair) Greg Birch (Secretary) Colin Duncan Derek Minett Stephen Muldoon John Signorini John Signorini
Uniforms, polo shirts, spray jackets The new on-field apparel is compulsory for the following competitions: NPL First Team, U20 & U18 State League First Team, Reserves & U18 All other competitions should change as soon as possible before the end of season 2019