Thank you for Refereeing! Below are the AZDL Instructions-
Please arrive 30 minutes before game time. Please text me if you are running late or missing a crew member. 602-505-2587
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Matches must be officiated using the 3-person FIFA/USSF Referee System. DO NOT RUN DUALS. - In the event there are not three (3) registered referees the following is the order of preference:
- One (1) registered referee, one (1) registered assistant referee and one (1) unregistered club linesperson*
- One (1) registered referee and two (2) unregistered club linespersons*
- One (1) registered referee only if no unregistered club linespersons are available or if one registered referee is appropriate for the level of competition *Club linespersons shall be approved by the referee and are only allowed to signal the ball in or out of play.
The preference should always be given to unregistered club linesperson who have no affiliation to the participating teams.*
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SAAZ Spectator Seating Requirement (All Sanctioned Leagues and Events) if teams do not follow please report in
Know the rules of competition. It's your responsibility to correctly apply the Laws of the Game and Rules of Competition
AZDL Rules of Competition-
​Arizona Development League (AZDL) Competition Rules
Highlights below
3.11.1 unlimited substitutions
3.20 Game Length. AZDL Regular Season Competitions-
U11-U12: 2x30 minutes:
U13 -U14: 2 x 35 minutes
U15 -U16: 2 x 40 minutes
U17- U19: 2 x 45 minutes
3.21 Water or Hydration Breaks. The SAAZ Commissioner, SAAZ Staff, or an appointed delegate of SAAZ may recommend or require Water or Hydration Breaks.
3.21.1 If not required, AZDL Coaches may agree prior to the start of the match to have a Water or Hydration Break. This agreement must be communicated to the Referee prior to the match.
3.21.2 Any Water or Hydration Break is a maximum of 3 minutes and with a running clock. No stoppage time is allotted.
4.2 The AZDL Game Report must be completed in full, signed by both teams after the game and returned to the home team.
Laws of the Game
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Report a Red Card- Must be done within 12 hours of match- RETURN PASS TO TEAM
Online Reporting
SAAZ Referee Send Off Report (Online version - GotSport)
Printable report
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Report a Head Injury-Must be done within 12 hours of match-
CHECK-IN PROCESS-
Home team coach or team manager will give you the game cards before the game for check in, along with game fees and laminated player passes.
Clearly mark players in attendance with a check mark or other designation
make sure jersey #’s are clearly marked and correct on the game card
EVERY PLAYER NEEDS A UNIQUE # ON THEIR UNIFORM
make sure all participating players are clearly listed on the game card, with name, birth, and player ID #
Coaches and Team officials must all have clearly visible passes displayed to be in the technical area.
Make sure the game card is signed by each team and returned to the home team after the game.
If you have a head injury or red card, record all information off the game card you will need for your report before returning it after the game.
Be professional. You must adhere to the US Soccer standards of dress. Have your shirt tucked in and socks pulled up.
MUST BE CERTIFIED AND IN GOOD STANDING TO WORK MATCHES
Must wear your current years badge on you receive it
SAAZ AZDL- REFEREE FEES 2022-2023
PAID Cash at the Field collect from the home team before KO
Age Group Center-AR-AR - Minutes Per Half
17U-20U $60 $40 $40 45
15U-16U $50 $30 $30 40
13U-14U $40 $25 $25 35
11U-12U $35 $20 $20 30
9U-10U $30 25
Environmental Conditions Resources
If you run into issues, speak with the coach but do not confront teams or parents. Be Professional - observe, take notes and report to your assignor and the League Director after the game.