AYSO Advanced Referee Flashcards
What are the 6 Philosophies of AYSO?
- Good sportsmanship
- Open registration
- Balanced teams
- Everyone plays
- Positive coaching
- Player development
What is the AYSO Vision Statement?
Provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.
What is the AYSO Mission Statement?
Develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO’s Six Philosophies.
How is the AYSO mission accomplished?
The mission is accomplished by providing these essential services:
- Coaching and referee programs including quality delivery systems.
- Quality administrative and operating systems with a support network.
- Strong financial position.
- Special network for volunteers, supported by a national staff.
- Program research and development.
How many FIFA Laws are there?
17
What is Law 1?
The Field Of Play - The field of play must be safe for players. The goals and markings must be adequate for the referee to perform his duties and should not be confusing to the players.
What is Law 2?
The Ball - The ball must be safe for the players and of appropriate size and weight.
What is Law 3?
The Number Of Players - Each team is entitled to begin play with a maximum of eleven (11) players and shall not continue play with fewer than seven (7). Exceptions in AYSO are permitted for small-sided games.
What is Law 4?
The Players’ Equipment - The players of each team must be safely equipped and easily distinguished from the opposing team.
What is Law 5?
The Referee - The referee’s duty is to ensure the match is fun, fair and safe for the players.
What is Law 6?
The Assistant Referees - The assistant referees assist the referee in officiating the match.
What is Law 7?
The Duration Of The Match - The players are entitled to the entire designated playing time.
What is Law 8?
The Start And Restart Of Play - Neither team shall have an unfair advantage at the start of play.
What is Law 9?
The Ball In And Out Of Play - The ball remains in play even if an assistant referees has signaled, unless the referee has signaled it out of play or has stopped play.
What is Law 10?
The Method Of Scoring - The referee will award a goal when the entire ball enters the goal except as otherwise provided by the Laws of the Game.
What is Law 11?
Offside - A player may not participate or interfere with play from an offside position.
What is Law 12?
Fouls And Misconduct - Teams that fail to play in a sporting, fair and safe manner will be penalized.
What is Law 13?
Free Kicks - Free kicks are to be taken without interference from the opposing team.
What is Law 14?
The Penalty Kick - A penalty kick is awarded the offended team when a defending player commits a direct free kick foul within his own penalty area.
What is Law 15?
The Throw-In - When the ball completely crosses the touchline, it shall be thrown back into the field of play by a player of the team opposite to that of the player who last touched it.
What is Law 16?
The Goal Kick - A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball crosses the goal line last touched by a member of the attacking team, without a goal being scored.
What is Law 17?
The Corner Kick - A corner kick is awarded the attacking team after the ball crosses the goal line last touched by a member of the defending team, without a goal being scored.
What is the radius of the center circle?
10 yards (Law 1)
What is the minimum and maximum length of the touch line?
100 yards minimum, 130 yards maximum (Law 1)
What is the minimum and maximum width of the goal line?
50 yards minimum, 100 yards maximum (Law 1)
What is the maximum width of line markings?
5 inches (Law 1)
What are the goal area dimensions?
The width extends 6 yards from the inside of each goal post, and the depth extends 6 yards into the field of play. (Law 1)
What are the penalty area dimensions?
The width extends 18 yards from the inside face of each goal post, and the depth extends 18 yards into the field of play. (Law 1)
What is the maximum height of the corner flagposts?
5 feet (Law 1)
What is the radius of the corner arcs?
1 yard (Law 1)
What is the width and height of a goal?
8 yards wide, 8 feet high (Law 1)
True or False: The goalposts and crossbar must be white.
True (Law 1)
True or False: The goal line must be the same width as the goalposts and cross bar?
True (Law 1)
What is the name of the arc at the top of the penalty area?
Penalty Arc (Law 1)
What are the requirements for a Size 5 ball?
Minimum circumference of 27 inches, maximum circumference of 28 inches. Minimum weight of 14 oz, maximum weight of 16 oz at the start of the match. The pressure shall be between 8.5 and 15.6 psi.
What is the restart for a defective ball during the course of a match?
Dropped ball where the ball became defective, unless play was stopped inside the goal area.
