IMPORTANT COVID SAFETY FOR REFEREES -- MUST READ!
WSA MASK POLICY for Fall 2021:
Masks are not required outdoors.
masks are optional for all players & referees & for anyone participating in the game or spectating.
Go to our Covid Safety Page for more details.
CJSA MODIFIED RULES THAT AFFECT REFEREES for Fall 2021
- Pre-game check-in Refs will not handle any player passes.
- Line the players up side by side ( 3-6ft apart). Check all players are fully equiped and NO jewelry!
- Ref checks the CJSA game roster and calls out all player names and coaches. All field players must be on the roster.
- Pre-game coin toss is optional. Home team picks field side to defend and Away team will kick-off
- If a Ref issues a red card, Ref takes pictures of both rosters to file with report.
- Refs can use a mouth whistle. Electronic whistle is optional
- Refs are not the COVID COPS. Clubs handle all the off the field issues regarding masks and Social Distancing.
- Ref's job is to focus on the players and their safety.
- Spitting is automatic YELLOW card, 2nd time = Red Card.
- Ball out of touch is still a THROW IN. Clubs cannot modify this to make it a kick in for any CJSA sanctioned Classic Travel league games.
- If a Referee feels ill after a match, or has a positive Covid-19 test, it is MANDATORY to report that to Ron Packard, [email protected]
INCLEMENT WEATHER. CJSA Lightning/Thunder Policy:
Lightning – Recognizing the threat.
Apply the 30-30 rule: When you see lightning, count the time until you hear thunder. If this time is 30 seconds or less, seek proper shelter. If you can’t see the lightning, just hearing the thunder is a good back-up rule.
Wait 30 minutes or more after hearing the last thunder before leaving shelter. Referees must protect the safety of all participants by stopping game activities quickly, so that participants and spectators may retire to a safer place before the lightning threat becomes significant. Remember, if you can hear the thunder, you are within reach of lightning