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

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

REPORTING

  1. 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.
  2. Any misconduct must be reported on game day.
  3. 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
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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.


​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.
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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. 
    

​Referee Protocols

GAME CARDS & ​MISCONDUCT

  1. Completed Game Cards are to be turned in at the referee tent.
  2.  A NOCRA misconduct report must be filled out when: (along with the information being on the game card):
    1. Take a picture of the completed game cards (both sides) to help you fill out the information to the best of your abilities. 
    2. An injury occurs that results in a player being removed from the game and cannot return due to the injury. 
    3. A dismissal of a player, coach or spectator occurs

Go to the Misconduct Page for specific information
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​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.​