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No
individual may function as a referee unless duly registered and insured by
WYS.
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Referees
shall arrive at the field at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled game time to
inspect the playing field, nets are secure, corner flags are in place, and any
dangerous objects are removed.
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Referees
shall notify the Referee Director as soon as possible if unable to referee a
scheduled game.
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Referees
shall inspect all players equipment prior to the start of the games and not
permit players to participate in games unless they are wearing the complete
uniform prescribed by WYS (jerseys, shorts, socks, shin pads, and approved
footwear).
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Referees
should give the Coaches a two-minute warning before calling the Captains for
the coin toss. The visiting team should be established to call the coin toss
and the choices explained. The coin toss winner has the choice of goal to
attack.
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Referees
shall maintain control of the game and comment constructively to players and
coaches as required.
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Referees
shall not become involved in arguments or confrontations. Yellow cards and red
cards shall be given to players and coaches in conformance with the rules of
the game of soccer.
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Referees
shall report all incidents of player, coach or spectator misconduct to the
Referee Director. Referees shall warn the offending individual as to the
consequences of continued misconduct.
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The FIFA
Laws of the Game shall govern all games except as noted in the WYS Rules of
Play.
