NORTH ORANGE COUNTY REFEREE ASSOCIATION
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2023 Cal South State & National Cup Rules & Information

JANUARY 20/21 & 27/28
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ASSIGNOR INFORMATION:
Cody Huson
[email protected]
(760) 969-3298


​You MUST check-in with the Referee Coordinator no later than 1 hour before your first game. The coordinator will recap the State Cup rules but you should read them prior to arriving.

OFFICIAL SCHEDULE, RULES AND FEES:
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Games can be canceled or rescheduled. It is the referee's responsibility to check the official Cal South schedule (Not ArbiterSports) before heading out to the games. Print out a copy of your schedule from Arbiter with the other referee’s contact information, just in case you need to contact one another.

Arrive 1 Hour Before AT Referee Headquarters

Wear a CalSouth or US Soccer polo or warm-ups.  
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Referee Fees

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If you elect to carpool work out the money on game day. When you arrive at the parking lot there may be attendants collecting parking fees. Always a good idea to let them know you are a referee.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:

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  • ​2024 USSF Badge
  • Referee Uniforms: NO OLD OR FADED JERSEYS, SHORTS, SOCKS OR SHOES. For Jerseys: yellow and green is a must; and you must have a third color (red or blue); short and long sleeve.
  • Referee Jersey must be different than the teams and both Goalkeepers.
  • Two-striped socks and black footwear.


forfeits:

Should you have a game day forfeit go to the CalSouth Referee Coordinator and complete a Referee Forfeit Invoice. It is recommended that you take a pic of the forfeit notice. CalSouth will reimburse you by mail.

pregame:

When you ARRIVE check the fields, goals, anchors and nets. If there are any problems notify the field marshal or the Cal South Referee Coordinator.  

Referee Pregame:
  • Please do not take your eye off the penalty area when the ball or an opponent is present.  
  • Make sure the substitution procedure is conducted correctly. All the way off the field, subs to enter at halfway line.  Read the State Cup or National Cup Rules prior to your games.
  • Know your AR responsibilities.
  • Injury procedure is important, make sure you know it. Refer to the Guide to Procedures.
  • Discuss throw-ins, injury management, sideline behavior, fouls, misconduct, offside participation.​

Pregame with Coaches and Team Managers (of both teams):
  • Make your Introductions.
  • Collect Game Roster form (See bottom of this page for sample) and coach & player ID Cards. 
  • Ask for Referee fees.
  • Go over safety and mutual respect; set the right example for the players and specific tournament rules and substitution procedure.
  • Inform the coaches and managers that they are responsible for their spectators.
  • Home team - ask for three properly inflated soccer balls. Make sure they are the correct size, inflated, and are not damaged in a way that may injure the players.

Pregame with Players:
  • Check-in: follow the procedure that the Referee Coordinator tells you.
  • Based on the age of the players, inform them what is most important to you. Inform the players to play the whistle and the ball. 
  • Be professional, have fun, drink water, enjoy the games. And most importantly manage your sidelines politely and respectfully. Remember our meeting discussions: "Please Coach _______", "Please," and "Thank You." ​

post game:

  • Complete the Game Roster form with the score, misconducts, injuries, and any unusual situations.
  • If you have a send-off, please complete NOCRA's send-off report.
  • If you have an injury or other incidents, please fill out NOCRA's incident report.
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Field Layout - Home team chooses sideline

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Cal South Game Card - Example

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Please double check the following details:
  1. Game #, date, time, and field # should be the same on both rosters.
  2. Team Names should be the same on both rosters.
  3. Manager and Coach should sign and date bottom or roster prior to game.
  4. Use check-in boxes. All players and coaches should either have a check mark or be crossed out.
  5. No players or coaches to be added on roster. Contact Referee Coordinator.
  6. Fill out Goals, Card (C=caution, E=Send off, M=Injury), and Reason.
  7. Get Coach/Manager Verification Signature (they can come to tent to sign).
  8. PRINT Referee and AR's first and last names.​
  9. Turn in completed rosters to the Cal South Referee Coordinator (Do not turn in the rosters to the teams).
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
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      • 7 v 7 Modifications
      • 9 v 9 Modifications
    • Recreational & InterCity Leagues
  • New Member Application
    • Referee Certification
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    • Information for New Referees
    • Parents of Youth Referees
  • Contact NOCRA BOD
  • Tournaments
    • Legends Classic >
      • May 17-18 Availability
    • General Tournament Instructions
    • Kicks from the Penalty Mark
    • 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