NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REFEREE ASSOCIATION
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Laws of the Game

Below is a selection of the law changes that are most applicable to youth soccer.  You should review all the changes.
current laws of the game
us soccer
A knowledge of the Laws of the Game is one of the most critical parts to refereeing.

The Laws of the Game are organized as follows:
  • Law 1 – The Field of Play
  • Law 2 – The Ball
  • Law 3 – The Number of Players
  • Law 4 – The Players' Equipment
  • Law 5 – The Referee
  • Law 6 – The Assistant Referees
  • Law 7 – The Duration of the Match
  • Law 8 – The Start and Restart of Play
  • Law 9 – The Ball In and Out of Play
  • Law 10 – The Method of Scoring
  • Law 11 – Offside
  • Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct
  • Law 13 – Free Kicks
  • Law 14 – The Penalty Kick
  • Law 15 – The Throw-in
  • Law 16 – The Goal Kick
  • Law 17 – The Corner Kick​
NOCRA - North Orange County Referee Association
  • Home
  • General League Information
    • Coast Soccer League >
      • CSL League Cup
      • CSL Referee App
      • CSL Official Match Report
    • ECNL/ECRL League Information
    • AYSO Cypress 154 League
    • City of Irvine Adult Leagues
    • SoCal Reds FC League
    • SoCal League
    • Player Development Initiatives >
      • 7 v 7 Modifications
      • 9 v 9 Modifications
    • Recreational & InterCity Leagues
  • New Member Application
    • Referee Certification
    • Re-Certification
    • Information for New Referees
    • Parents of Youth Referees
  • Contact NOCRA BOD
  • Tournaments
    • Legends Showcase
    • May 31 & June 1 Availability Form
    • Swallows Cup 2025 Availability
    • Legends Classic >
      • May 17-18 Availability
    • General Tournament Instructions
    • Kicks from the Penalty Mark
    • Cypress Memorial Day Classic >
      • May 25-27 Availability Memorial Day Weekend
    • OC Great Park Field Map
    • Silverlakes Sports Complex Field Map
  • Scrimmages
  • Monthly Meeting Information
  • Uniform & Gear
  • Finance
    • Referee Fees & Payments
    • Forfeit Procedure
    • Membership Dues
    • Assignment Policy
    • Field Closures
  • Arbiter: Assigning
    • Arbiter: Getting Started
    • Arbiter: How to Set Up Your Profile
    • Arbiter: Accepting Assignments
    • Arbiter: Field Directions
    • Arbiter: Self Assign >
      • Arbiter: Self Assign (Advanced)
      • Arbiter Error Message
    • Arbiter: Print Your Schedule
    • Arbiter: Availability & Blocking
    • Arbiter: Travel Limits
    • Arbiter: Wait List
    • Arbiter: Communication with NOCRA
  • How to Handle Misconduct
    • Sideline Behavior
    • Command Presence
    • Match & Misconduct Reports
    • Send-off Report
  • Incident Report (Forfeits, Injury, ...)
  • Referee Advancement & Upgrades
    • New Referee - Mentor Request
    • Mentor Program
    • For Mentors
    • Rating & Observation Program
    • Upgrades & Maintenance
    • Referee Observation Form
  • Policies, Procedures & Forms