How do I become a referee? 

Valley Premier attempts to use Valley Premier players to referee our younger ages.  For the large field we prefer former Valley Premier players.  We believe significant leadership opportunities exist for those who become referees.  A competent referee is a part of a well played game.  It is the job of the referee to call the game accurately but more importantly it is the job of the referee to manage the game.  This sometimes means coaches and players need managing.  Being a referee is more than just knowing the rules.  We encourage mature, motivated youth to inquire.  Referees must be certified at grade 9 to call a recreational match.  The certification process can be researched at www.oregonreferee.com.  Please email us for more info at www.valleypremierfc@gmail.com.

What Does a Referee Need?
Referee Certification, Yellow Ref Jersey, Black shorts or black sweats, black socks, cleats, whistle, Side Line Flags, watch with Timer

What are the rules for soccer? (large pdf download)

What is Offside?

Soccer Dictionary

2008 FALL CRYSA RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
RELATED INFO:

• Players/Coaches on one side of field, parents on the other
• U8 dual fields, no parents in center of fields or end lines
• NO PET POLICY
• Home team changes jersey color in case of conflict
• NO SIDE TACKLING
• Five goal blowout policy in effect
• Referee may remind coaches of 5 goal rule discretely

AGE GROUPS & RELATED INFO:
U8

• 4 v 4 (w/Keeper)
• One field (30 yds x 40 yds) small goals
• 4 - 12 minute quarters + two 2 minute breaqks between quarters
• Game scheduling interval:  1 hour
• No corner kicks, Throw-in only
• NO PENALTY KICKS - all indirect kicks
• Mandatory goalie change at half time
• Size 4 ball

U9

• 6 v 6 (w/Keeper)
• Small field (30 yds x 50 yds) small/medium sized goals if possible
• Two 25 minute halves + 5 minute half-time
• Game scheduling interval 1 hour and 15 minutes
• NO PENALTY KICKS - all indirect kicks
• Mandatory goalie change at half - time
• Size 4 ball

U10

• 8 v 8 (w/Keeper)
• Small field (30 yds x 50 yds) small/medium sized goals if possible
• Two 25 minute halves + 5 minute half-time
• Game scheduling interval 1 hour and 15 minutes
• NO PENALTY KICKS - all indirect kicks
• Mandatory goalie change at half-time
• Size 4 ball

U11

• 8 v 8 (w/Keeper)
• Medium field (50 yds x 80 yds) medium/large goals
• Two 30 minute halves + 5 minute half-time
• Game scheduling interval 1 hour and 30 minutes
• NO PENALTY KICKS - all indirect kicks
• Goalie change strongly recommended at half-time
• Size 4 ball

U12 and  U13/U14 combined

• 11 v 11 (w/Keeper)
• Large field (60 yds x 100 yds) large goals
• U12 - Two 30 minute halves + 5 minute half-time
• U13/U14 - Two 30 minute halves + 5 minute half-time
• Game scheduling interval 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Goalie change strongly recommended at half-time
• U12 size 4 ball, U13/U14 size 5 ball