Section 9 – Referees

 

A.           Referees will be assigned to every league game. In the event a referee does not appear for the scheduled game, the following procedures will be used:

a.    In youth games for U-14 Divisions and younger, the game is to be played.

b.    The home team shall nominate a candidate, preferably a member of the Referee’s Association who, if acceptable, shall referee the game.

c.    If the home team’s nominee is unacceptable, the visiting team may nominate a candidate. If acceptable, a coin shall be tossed and the winner shall nominate the referee.

d.    In the event both coaches agree on another procedure to have the game officiated, that procedure shall be employed. Any referee named through the aforementioned process shall have all the powers of any referee as stated in the Laws of the Game.

e.    If the game is not played, the team refusing to play will be charged with a forfeit and accompanying fine. If both teams refuse to play, both teams will be charged with a forfeit and the accompanying fine.

f.     In all other divisions, if no referee is present, the game shall be cancelled and will be rescheduled by the Games Commissioner.

 

B.           Referees will be responsible for checking all player passes and equipment prior to each match according to the following procedures:

a.    Prior to the start of the game, when requested by the referee, each coach will line up his or her players in a single file, in sequence with their line-up sheet on their portion of the halfway line.

b.    Each player will hold his or her own EPYSA/EPSA pass.

c.    The coach will present to the referee a line-up sheet, properly signed, with each player’s given name, pass number and jersey number indicated.

d.    The players will present their passes to the referee at which time the referee will check the player for proper and safe equipment, including shin guards which all players must wear. If shin guards are not worn, that player cannot participate.

e.    Players who are not present for this procedure will be unable to play until the referee can check their pass and equipment.

f.     If a player does not have a pass, he/she will be required to sign the line-up sheet and will be permitted to play. This will be noted on the referee’s report for further league action.