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The 07-08 FHSAA Official's Manual finally changes to Yellow Shirts as primary.

NO linesmen flags will be used in the state of Florida this year!!!
That means associations may run duals or they may run 3 man systems,
BUT if they do use a 3 man system, it MUST be with whistles!!
NO flags are allowed ... NONE.

Beginning with the 2007-08 soccer season, if a player enters the game
improperly equipped, and it is discovered by an official,
the coach will be cautioned (yellow card).
This addition to Rule 4-3 was one of four major rules changes
approved by the National Federation of State High School Associations
(NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee at its January 28-29 meeting in Indianapolis.
While the legality of player equipment is determined by the referee,
the head coach has the responsibility to ensure that players are properly equipped.

A change in shinguard requirements approved last year aimed at
reducing the risk of injury has been delayed one year.
Instead of 2007-08, shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on
Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) standard
effective with the 2008-09 season.

Although team benches are on the same side of the field in most cases,
Rule 1-5 does allow an exception for teams to be placed
on opposite sides of the field. When teams are placed on opposite sides
of the field, they shall be placed diagonally across from each other.

Portable goals should be anchored at least two yards in front of the base
of the existing football goal posts, not two yards in front of the uprights.

When coaches or bench personnel receive a subsequent caution for misconduct,
the correct mechanic calls for showing a yellow card first, followed by
a red card, as opposed to showing the yellow and red cards together.

Soccer Referee's Mandatory Requirements

CHECK-IN WITH YOUR REFEREE CREW
(No less than 24 hours prior to game time.)

If you have NOT made contact with the other JV official, OR
If the head referee has NOT had contact with either linesmen,

You MUST call me immediately and I will REPLACE that official.
The replaced official will NOT do the game, even if they show up.
The replacement official will do the game and receive the pay.

Please remember the IMPORTANCE
of contacting each other on your crew.
Possible $25 fine to you !!!

BE AT GAMES ON TIME! No less than 20 minutes prior to game time.

FIRST OFFICIAL LISTED IS HEAD OFFICIAL (in 2 or 3 man system)
Head official MUST report officials at each game to ME!
(one-pay) (use email)

UNIFORMS must be the same & LOOK PROFESSIONAL!

NO JEWELRY ALLOWED! (for players or officials!)

2007-2008 Game Fees are $36 for JV / $46 for Varsity, plus $10 travel

YOU MUST Send Report to ME for any RED or BLUE CARDS ..... ASAP

IMPORTANT!!!
Do NOT make any changes or switch games without first going thru me.
This is a $50 fine offense ..... because of the "onepay" system.
Thanks for your help, Fred - The Commish

Contact Commissioner Fred Reese