Liverpool Football Club International Academy SoCal (LFC IA SoCal)
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE, RULES, & PAYMENT INFO
Click here for the Official LFC IA SoCal Recreation website
Click here for mudline information
ASSIGNOR INFORMATION:
Lee Eichenbaum
assignor@nocra.com
714-329-7299
Click here for mudline information
ASSIGNOR INFORMATION:
Lee Eichenbaum
assignor@nocra.com
714-329-7299
Arbiter Game Number starts with a "801" and all game levels include "LFC-REC" in the game tag.
LFC IA SoCal RULES SUMMARY
Here is a summary of the rules; it is your responsibility to know all the rules of any playing circuit that you officiate.
Click > LFC IA SoCal Referee Handbook
Click > LFC IA SoCal Referee Handbook
REPORTING
- Report the final scores at the LFC IA SoCal desk on the game schedule. You have to know the coaches last names to report the score.
- Any misconduct must be reported on game day.
- LFC IA SoCal would like feedback on any irresponsible behavior on behalf of their coaches or spectators. Use this report: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUGEZQzdm1XPjbJ0Ls7XtyzbaLRydiSowv_iMChtjE_p0h7Q/viewform
REFEREE FEES AND ASSIGNMENTS
- All games will be paid by Arbiter Pay. DO NOT ask the teams for any game fees
Game Length & Rules Summary
Deliberate heading is not permitted in all 4v4, 6v6, 7v7 and 9v9 games.
Free-Kicks at 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U are indirect. Opponents must be 8 yards away from the ball.
Penalty Kicks at 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U
We want to minimize penalty kicks and referees have a degree of latitude on fields whereby penalty areas are not marked by lines and are marked by cones on the sidelines only (this is at 2014/13 and 2012/11 age groups).
Any infringement directly in front of the goal within the penalty area will result in a direct penalty kick. The penalty kick should be taken 10 yards from the goal line. Infringements within the penalty area….but not in front of the goal are indirect free kicks. It’s not perfect, but this isn’t the World Cup either!
It’s clearer at 9v9 and above since the field is marked and can be officiated accordingly.
SUBSTITUTIONS
4-Goal Rule
Penalty Kicks at 7U, 8U, 9U, 10U
We want to minimize penalty kicks and referees have a degree of latitude on fields whereby penalty areas are not marked by lines and are marked by cones on the sidelines only (this is at 2014/13 and 2012/11 age groups).
Any infringement directly in front of the goal within the penalty area will result in a direct penalty kick. The penalty kick should be taken 10 yards from the goal line. Infringements within the penalty area….but not in front of the goal are indirect free kicks. It’s not perfect, but this isn’t the World Cup either!
It’s clearer at 9v9 and above since the field is marked and can be officiated accordingly.
SUBSTITUTIONS
- Can occur at any stoppage
4-Goal Rule
- should one team be winning by a 4 or more goal margin, the opponents can add in an additional player onto the field until such time as that deficit is reduced to 3 goals.
BUILD OUT LINE
Build out line will be used for all games in U8 and U10. A Summary is listed below:
Application, Game Play, and Instructions to Referees with the Build Out Line
1. The opposing team may cross the build out line once the ball is in play.
a. The ball is in play once the goalkeeper has released the ball and the ball is touched by one of their teammates.
b. If the attacking team chooses to play the ball out by throwing, rolling, or with a foot pass while there are opponents inside the build out line, the ball is in play once released by the goalkeeper and does not need to be touched by a second attacking player.
c. Play cannot resume until the defending team moves behind the buildout line.
d. For this player development method, the six second goalkeeper release requirement does not start until the opposing team has crossed the Build Out Line.
2. Goalkeepers cannot punt the ball
a. A punt or drop-kick results in an IFK for the opposing team. Please first educate the players and give them a warning prior to calling an IFK.
b. Goalkeepers can pass (foot or throw) or roll the ball out to their team member either:
3. The line to determine offside is the build out line (not the halfway line). LA Galaxy OC has requested that the referees stand on the build out line to provide a more clear indication of where the defending players need to remain behind.
Application, Game Play, and Instructions to Referees with the Build Out Line
1. The opposing team may cross the build out line once the ball is in play.
a. The ball is in play once the goalkeeper has released the ball and the ball is touched by one of their teammates.
b. If the attacking team chooses to play the ball out by throwing, rolling, or with a foot pass while there are opponents inside the build out line, the ball is in play once released by the goalkeeper and does not need to be touched by a second attacking player.
c. Play cannot resume until the defending team moves behind the buildout line.
d. For this player development method, the six second goalkeeper release requirement does not start until the opposing team has crossed the Build Out Line.
2. Goalkeepers cannot punt the ball
a. A punt or drop-kick results in an IFK for the opposing team. Please first educate the players and give them a warning prior to calling an IFK.
b. Goalkeepers can pass (foot or throw) or roll the ball out to their team member either:
3. The line to determine offside is the build out line (not the halfway line). LA Galaxy OC has requested that the referees stand on the build out line to provide a more clear indication of where the defending players need to remain behind.
Referee Protocols
GAME CARDS & MISCONDUCT
- Completed Game Cards are to be turned in at the referee tent.
- A NOCRA misconduct report must be filled out when: (along with the information being on the game card):
- Take a picture of the completed game cards (both sides) to help you fill out the information to the best of your abilities.
- An injury occurs that results in a player being removed from the game and cannot return due to the injury.
- A dismissal of a player, coach or spectator occurs
Go to the Misconduct Page for specific information
Schedule Changes and Rainouts
- It is your responsibility to check the OFFICIAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE, NOT Arbiter, before leaving for your games.
- Check the Venue Page
- MUDLINE can be found on the City of Irvine's Website or call 949-724-6833.
Forfeits & Reimbursements
ONLY REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE GAME DAY FORFEITS.
- Complete an Incident Report to be reimbursed.
- If the game is not on the Official Schedule your reimbursement will be denied.