Game Day Procedures

PRE-GAME / GAME DAY PROCEDURES

Home Team Responsibilities

• Ensure all fields have team benches.
• Ensure fields are properly lined and prepared for play.
• Provide and pay the referee crew.

• U9-U10: 1 referee required; 3 referees recommended.
• U11-U19: 3 referees required.

• Provide the Center Referee with the official USA Soccer Game Report.
• Provide the referee with current-year FYSA player passes for all players and team officials. Virtual
passes are permitted.
• NO PLAYER WRITE-INS ARE ALLOWED.

• Players may not be handwritten onto the official Game Report by coaches or referees – NO EXCEPTIONS.
• A violation will result in a forfeit and $350 fine.

Visiting Team Responsibilities

• Provide the referee with current-year FYSA player passes for all players and team officials. Virtual
passes are permitted.
• Have a copy of the official USA Soccer Game Report available if needed by the Center Referee.
• NO PLAYER WRITE-INS ARE ALLOWED.

• Players may not be handwritten onto the official Game Report by coaches or referees – NO EXCEPTIONS.
• A violation will result in a forfeit and $350 fine.

DURING THE MATCH

1. PROFESSIONALISM & MATCH CONTROL

Conduct the match in a professional, fair, and consistent manner. The referee crew must maintain control of the
players, coaches, and technical/team areas.

    • Maintain professional communication.
    • Remain calm and composed.
    • Address inappropriate behavior promptly and professionally.
    • Work together as a referee crew.

2. EJECTED PLAYERS — MINORS

Because youth players are minors, an ejected player must remain under adult supervision.

    • The player should remain on the team bench under the supervision of the coach; OR
    • Be released by the coach into the custody of a parent/guardian.

Do not require a minor player to leave the complex unsupervised.

3. EJECTED COACHES

An ejected coach must:

    • Leave the complex.
    • Have no further communication with the team while the match is in progress.
    • Not return to the team or technical area during the match.

4. PARENT / SPECTATOR SIDELINE BEHAVIOR

If parent or spectator behavior becomes inappropriate and may lead to escalation, the referee should stop the match
when necessary and address the concern through the coaches.

    1. Stop the match when necessary.
    2. Inform the coach(es) of the sideline behavior or concern.
    3. Direct the coach(es) to speak with their parents/spectators and remind them of proper parent and sideline behavior.
    4. Allow an appropriate opportunity for the behavior to be corrected.

POST-GAME PROCEDURES

Home Team Responsibilities

• The Coach or Manager must sign the official Game Report following the match.
• The Coach/Manager may take a photo of the completed Game Report for their records.
• The referee retains the original hard copy of the Game Report.
• If a Red Card was issued, the Coach/Manager must complete the required Report of Send Off – USA Soccer.
• Ensure the final score is entered in GotSport by the end of match day.

Visiting Team Responsibilities

• The Coach or Manager must sign the official Game Report following the match.
• The Coach/Manager may take a photo of the completed Game Report for their records.
• The referee retains the original hard copy of the Game Report.
• If a Red Card was issued, the Coach/Manager must complete the required Report of Send Off – USA Soccer.

Referee Responsibilities

• Ensure the Home and Visiting Coach/Manager sign the Game Report following the match.
• Retain the original hard copy of the completed Game Report.
• Input the final score by the end of match day.
• Submit a clear photo of the completed Game Report by the end of match day using one of the following:

• GotSport Upload: PIN 2627
• Text: 863-595-8692
• Email: usagamereports@usa-soccer.org

• Document all yellow cards, red cards, unusual incidents, and required injury information.
• Submit any required supplemental reports within 24 hours of the completed match.

Here’s how to access and use Virtual Passes on GotSport:
1. Accessing Virtual Passes:
    • Log in to your GotSport account.
    • Navigate to your team management section and select your specific team.
    • Click on “Rosters” and then “Documents & IDs”.
    • Select “Virtual Cards” to view your team’s virtual passes.
2. Using Virtual Passes:
    • ONLY official GotSport virtual passes are accepted at events.
    • Ensure the virtual pass is displayed on a smartphone or tablet.

 

Standard Policy

In the event of a conflict, the AWAY team will be required to change

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