Clinic Hand-Outs
7 CAUTIONABLE OFFENSES: A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card for committing any one of seven offenses.
7 SENDING-OFF OFFENSES: A player, substitute or substituted player is sent off and shown the red card for committing any one of seven offenses.
FOULS-MISCONDUCT CHART: A summary chart for the items listed in Law 12.
GAME EXPERIENCE RECORD: Referees should maintain a cumulative game record. This record is required for any Referee wishing to upgrade.
LIGHTNING SAFETY: There are specific rules to follow if lightning should occur before or during a game.
REFEREE ASSAULT/DO'S AND DON'T'S: Procedures have been developed to assist Referees if they are assaulted, as well as a list of Do's and Don'ts for the Referee.
REFEREE UNIFORMS: Referees are required to have an official uniform.
START AND RE-START CHART: There are eight methods of re-starting play in soccer. The USSF has developed a start and re-start chart to simplify these eight methods.
