Interested in becoming an LSA Referee? Referees are essential to the success of Saturday Soccer. All interested candidates ages 13 years or older will be welcomed!
Please fill out the referee registration form. Referee and Concussion Training are required to be completed prior to the start of the season. Concussion training and directions can be found on our Concussion Safety page.
Contact James Spada at referee@lakewood-soccer.com with any questions.
LSA Saturday Soccer Referee Expectations:
Saturday Soccer follows all FIFA Laws of the Game, except for the following adaptations:
|
U5-U6* |
U7* |
U8-U9 |
U10-11 |
U12-14 |
Ball |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Player |
3v3/4v4 |
4v4 or 5v5 |
6v6 or 7v7 |
7v7 |
8v8 or 9v9 |
Goalkeeper |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Coaches |
Can be on field |
Sideline |
Sideline |
Sideline |
Sideline |
Game Duration |
4, 10 min |
4, 12 min |
2, 25 min |
2, 26 min |
2, 27 min |
Offside |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Free Kicks |
Indirect only |
Indirect only |
Indirect only |
IFK & DFK |
IFK & DFK |
Distance |
5 yards |
5 yards |
10 yards |
10 yards |
10 yards |
Penalty Kicks |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Throw In |
IFK |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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Goal Kick |
IFK |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
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Corner Kick |
IFK |
Yes, per FIFA Guidelines |
*2 fields
There is offside for U11+ only. Referees will take an "instructive" approach in awarding a penalty, using this as a teaching moment.
Protect the Goalkeeper when he/she has possession
You are in charge of the game; act accordingly, and respect all players and adults.