Iowa Soccer Association
IPSL Referee Rules
2008 Fall Competition
FIFA Laws of the Game
League Modifications
There are no roster requirements in the IPSL. Players may play up or down in age divisions.
All players and coaches must present to the referee, prior to the start of the match, a current ISA membership pass, with picture and signature and laminated both sides, from the club they represent. This may be the traditional USYSA pass or the ISA Club Pink pass. Players may only play for one club in the IPSL. A player or coach who arrives to a match late must present a current pass to the sideline official at the time of arrival. Only coaches and players who have presented passes may be on the team sidelines. Spectators are required to take the opposite side of the field.
Match Duration
U11/U12 30 minute halves
U13/U14 35 minute halves.
U15/U19 40 minutes halves.
Coaches may change the length of any match as long as both coaches agree and inform the referee prior to the start of a match.
Teams play the match length of the oldest team scheduled to compete. Coaches will advise referees if they are playing two games in one day.
Substitutions
U13 and Older Age Divisions
Unlimited substitutions at any stoppage at the discretion of the referee.
U11/12 Age Division
Unlimited Substitutions shall be made with the consent of the referee at the following times: Both teams may substitute if players are at the center mark.
- Prior to a throw-in in your favor
- Prior to a goal kick by either team
- After a goal by either team
- A team may substitute for an injured player or players and the opponent may substitute a like number of players, when the referee stops play for an injury
- At halftime.
- A change of jersey if requested by the referee.
Inclement Weather
Please check the USSF recommended procedures for inclement weather at:
http://www.iarefcom.org/referee_information.html
Once a match has started, the referee is responsible for postponing matches that are a risk to all participants. Prior to the start time of the match, the field managers & the coaches have the responsibility. Both coaches must inform the referee that they have agreed not to play a match due to the weather conditions. Referees will be paid for matches that have started and must be cancelled.
Pay Scales
U11/U12 = 60.00 crew > Center 30.00/Line 15.00
U13/U14 = 75.00 crew > Center 35.00/Line 20.00
U15/U16 = 90.00 crew > Center 40.00/Line 25.00
U17/U19 = 105.00 crew > Center 45.00/Line 30.00
Assessments
The IPSL will pay for referee assessments for all referees who commit to 5 or more games per season. Please contact your assignor if you would like to be assessed. Teams will play full matches if an assesment is requested.
Mentoring
The IPSL will assist all referees who would like guidance from a mentor through the IRC mentoring program. We feel strongly that the league should provide the environment for the development of the player and the referee. Please contact your area assignor if you wish to be assigned a mentor.
IPSL Referee Assignors
Kevin Wolff Cedar Valley/Waverly 319-231-9566
Bonnie Larson Des Moines 515-255-6559
Charlie Ramsay Ames/Ankeny 515-419-5789
Mo Talebi Cedar Rapids/Iowa City 319-551-0700
Mike Palmer Dubuque 563-583-9450
Game Reports
Referees should keep a record of the match.
All Red Cards or ejection must be reported on game day. Please report using the referee IPSL web page; www.iowasoccer.org/referee.aspx or e-mail them to the Director. They must include the teams participating, match time, location and the names and number of the players, coaches or other officials receiving the red card or ejection.
Ted Bzdega
IPSL League Director
IPSL@iowasoccer.org