ECNL Regional Rules Summary NorCal Premier ECNL Regional League
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Match Cards
Referees MUST use a referee wallet match card to report goals, misconduct and other items.
Players are to be checked in via an on-line NorCal App. Check in can be done on the referee's phone or on a phone of a member of the team staff. To participate, a player must be listed in the App for the match. No exceptions.
Coaches should be in the on-line roster. However, any coach with a valid pass for the club in question can be in the technical area. Note in your referee wallet.
After the match a representative of each team should take a photo of the referee match card.
Protests regarding field conditions must be noted by the referee in their wallet referee match report BEFORE the match. Protests regarding players or player passes must noted by the referee before or after the match.
Passes
A USClub Player Pass for each person (player and adult) in the technical area to be provided to the referee. Passes must have a picture. Passes must be associated with the match and are on-line.
Adults
At least 1 adult must have a pass with a photo must be on team side for the entire match. Maximum 3 credentialed adults in technical area. Each adult must have a pass.
Club Lines
Must use the diagonal system of control. DO NOT use a two-man two-whistle system. Recruit club lines if needed. No referee (other than club lines) may have a family member in the match.
Home team
Provides balls. Changes jersey color if there is a conflict.
Send offs
Note send offs in the on-line App report. You can edit it later.
U-Specific
U13-16: 40 minute halves; 11v11, Maximum 18 players on game day roster. Half time: maximum = 10 minutes. Typically 5 minutes to keep field schedule on time.
U17-19: 45 minute halves; 11v11, Maximum 18 players on game day roster Half time: maximum = 10 minutes. Typically 5 minutes to keep field schedule on time.
Substitutions
At the discretion of the Referee. EITHER team may substitute at any stoppage.
U13&U14 Unlimited. Only 3 moments per half.
U15 and up
- No reentry in the same half
- Exception for injured goalkeeper. One reentry per half permitted for an injured goalkeeper.
- Maximum of 7 substitutions per half
- A substitution to remove a player suspected to have a head injury shall not count against the re-entry rules. Thus the player entering the game for the injured player may enter without it counting towards his/her re-entry count, and the player that has been removed may re-enter the game (if cleared by a healthcare professional) for the original substitute.
Orthopedic Supports
No hard casts, air splints or metal splints.
Knee, elbow and ankle braces okay - if referee deems safe to player and others.
Soft cast okay - if referee deems safe to player and others.
Concussion
Any player removed for a suspected head injury cannot return unless cleared by a Health Care Professional. Referees MUST be informed and meet with the Health Care Professional BEFORE the match.
Game Day
15 minute grace time for late arriving teams. Do not impact later matches. Both teams and referee can agree to equally shortened halves.
Home Team to provide benches and easy up covers for both teams.
Home Team to provide water for both teams and referee crew.
If time permits, Referees to conduct an "International Walk Out" 5 minutes prior to the match. Teams to shake hands before the game.
NorCal Referees
2024-2025 Handbook
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