Ontario Soccer would like to remind all of our new and returning Match Officials about the importance of the pre-game checklist.
This is an important step to take to ensure all participants, spectators and Match Officials safety, and enjoyment throughout the course of the match.
Here are some things to consider before the start of each match:
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Tools |
Game Balls |
Field of Play |
Player Equipment |
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Whistles & Watches |
Correctly inflated |
Goals are anchored |
Shin guard material is safe and covered by socks |
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Referee Badge & Cards |
Safe to use (flaps or tears) |
Nets fastened and in good condition (holes) |
No hard casts and jewelry |
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Pen/Pencil for notes Game sheets |
Correct size for the competition |
Lines marked and visible |
Correct footwear |
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Flags for assistants Additional jersey colour |
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Field of play is free of any objects |
jerseys, goalie jerseys are clearly distinguishable from players and Match Officials |
Match Official Equipment Standards
It is equally important for Match Offificals to be dressed within the rules of the game, as it is for the players.
This includes each official being dressed in the same colour jersey. Ontario Soccer have put together some examples of best practices for Match Officials equipment standards.
Things to avoid
Headwear/accessory:
- Hats and gloves
Uniform:
- Wearing similar colours as either team's jersey
- Gloves are not permitted
Uniform bottoms:
- Pants
Footwear:
- Shoes that are not black or non-athletic footwear
Standard
Headwear:
- No headwear
Uniform:
- Referee and player uniform colour clearly distinguishable
Uniform bottoms:
- Black shorts and black socks are the standard
Footwear:
- Black running shoes