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Referee News
& Information
October 30, 2006
Player Passes:
This season there have been several situations in which the referee
has neglected to return one or all of the player/coaches passes at
the end of the game. While it is primarily the responsibility of the
referee to insure that all passes are returned after each game
(excluding, of course, when an ejection has occurred), coaches
should also make sure that they do have all passes before
leaving the field.
NJ State Referee Administrator Update on Players Wearing
Non-Compulsory Equipment:
This
was emailed to all NJ USSF referee's by the states referee
administrator. The SJSL is posting this in response to the many
questions we get regarding the use of head gear and eye glasses.
Players may wear any equipment that
is not dangerous to themselves or other participants. This was
clearly outlined in a USSF position paper of September 3, 2003,
which is still valid.
>From the U.S. Soccer Communications Center -- Sept. 4, 2003
Subject: Players Wearing Non-Compulsory Equipment
Date: September 3, 2003
On August 25, 2003, FIFA issued Circular #863, regarding the
legality of players wearing non-compulsory equipment.
FIFA notes that, under the "Powers and Duties" of the referee in Law
5 -- The Referee, he or she has the authority to ensure that the
players' equipment meets the requirements of Law 4, which states
that a player must not wear anything that is dangerous.
Modern protective equipment such as headgear, facemasks, knee and
arm protectors made of soft, lightweight, padded material are not
considered dangerous and are therefore permitted.
FIFA also wishes to strongly endorse the statement on the use of
sports spectacles made by the International F.A. Board on March 10,
2001, and subsequently in FIFA Circular #750, dated April 10, 2001.
New technology has made sports spectacles much safer, both for the
player himself or herself and for other players. This applies
particularly to younger players.
Referees are expected to take full account of this fact and it would
be considered extremely unusual for a referee to prevent a player
taking part in a match because he or she was wearing modern sports
spectacles.
Referees are reminded of the following points which can assist in
guiding their decisions on this matter:
Look to the applicable rules of the competition authority.
Inspect the equipment.
Focus on the equipment itself not how it might be improperly used,
or whether it actually protects the player.
Remember that the referee is the final word on whether equipment is
dangerous.
The Federation cannot and does not either approve or disapprove of
any headgear.
Vincent Mauro
State Referee Administrator
August 7, 2006
REVISED FACT SHEET:
The SJSL/SJGSL has revised the Fact Sheet for the Fall 2006 season.
You can review & print a copy carry with you.
August 6, 2006
Referee's - Game Cards:
Referee's are reminded to please mail
their game cards on Monday following the weekend's games.
August 17, 2005
Division 1 (U17-U18-U19) 22 Man Roster:
US Youth Soccer has changed the US Youth Soccer
playing policy and the rules of the National Championships to allow
U17, U18, and U18 teams to have 22 player team roster. Teams can
only dress 18 players of the 22 players listed on the team roster
for any particular match. New Jersey Youth Soccer has prepared a FAQ
on this change.
NJ Youth Soccer FAQ
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