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Referee Code of Conduct

All referees interested in being a referee for MCFC competitive soccer in the spring or fall seasons are required to complete
the Referee Code of Conduct return the signed form to Peninsula Sports Inc. to Tom Emory.  This must be completed prior
to the start of the soccer season.

The form can be downloaded by clicking on the MCFC logo:


MCFC Referee Code of Conduct

Please fax the completed form to Tom Emory at Peninsula Sports

Fax:  (831) 649-1124
Note 1: No overtime periods will be played.
Note 2: U10s play 11v11 in District 2 Spring League in preparation for U11s in the Fall.

8x8 Format Modified Playing Rules
All the games being played in the 8x8 format must follow the Delgado League Modified Playing Rules for 8x8. The Delgado League Modified Playing Rules
for 8x8 can be found at http://www.cysadistrict2.org/c3pl/u9u10rules.pdf  

This does not apply to U10 teams playing 11x11 in Spring.



CYSA Standards                                                                                                       US Club Soccer Standards
Age Category
 # Players
 Game Duration
 Ball Size
U8
 8
 20 minute halves
 #3
U9
 8
 25 minutes halves
 #4
U10
 11
 25 minute halves
 #4
U11-U12
 11
 30 minute halves
 #4
U13-U14
 11
 35 minute halves
 #5
U15-U16
 11
 40 minute halves
 #5
U170U19
 11
 45 minute halves
 #5
REFEREE FORMS
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Age Category
 # Players
 Game Duration
 Ball Size
U10
 11
 30 minutes halves
 #4
U11
 11
 30 minute halves
 #4
U12
 11
 35 minute halves
 #5
U13
 11
 35 minute halves
 #5
U14
 11
 35 minutes halves
 #5
U15
 11
 40 minute halves
 #5
U16
 11
 40 minutes halves
 #5
U17
 11
 40 minute halves
 #5
Referees and Coaches

Send off reports for CYSA
individuals within 24
hours of the incidents:


Delgado League
Send Off Reports

Nick Moezidis, Delgado
League President
748 Shearton Drive
San Jose, CA 95117

Abronzino League

Thomas Dunlap
15941 Linda Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95032



For MCFC red cards,
player cards should be
mailed to MCFC club
president, and the send
off reports to the
individuals above.  Red
cards for MCFC players
go to:

Eric Johnsen
25560 Meadowview Cir.
Salinas, CA  93908



Referee Training & Certification

If interested in signing up for future courses when they are offered, please complete the information below and submit to MCFC.  A
minimum of 15 attendees is required to host a course.

In the event of a red card during an MCFC game, the following procedures need to be followed in order to insure that the appropriate
time is served on a red card as well as to insure the red card is returned to the team on time for the next match for which the player is
eligible:

1.  For local matches, if an MCFC player receives a red card, then:
i.  The team manager is to furnish two pre-stamped envelopes to the center ref.  The first envelope should be addressed to Eric
Johnsen at the address on the right, and should contain the MCFC player card only.  Eric will retain the card until the appropriate
suspension is served by that player, and the card will then be returned to the team manager.
ii.  The second envelope should have a blank copy of the referee send-off report for the center referee to complete.  The envelope
should be addressed to either Nick Moezidis or Thomas Dunlap for CYSA teams at the addresses on the right, depending on which
playing league your team is part of.  The referee should be encouraged to complete the send off report online by clicking on the send
off report link at the right, completing all the information within 24-hours of the incident.  If the referee is unable to complete the report
on line, then they are required to complete the paper copy and mail it to either Nick or Thomas within the 24 hour timeframe.
iii.  Suspensions will be posted on the Abronzino or Delgado websites.  It is up to the coach to track the numbers of games suspended
and that their player has served this suspension before the player card will be returned.

2.  For away games, please follow the very same procedures.  Any red cards given to the opposing team will be sent in to Nick or
Thomas along with the referee send off report, but please instruct the referee to send MCFC red cards to Eric Johnsen directly.

US Club Soccer 2009 – 2010 Red Card Procedure

To Referees, Coaches and Managers,
The intent of this letter is to ensure the 2009 Norcal Premier Red Card Procedure is clear to everyone.
In a nutshell:
1. Red Card or double yellow is shown to a player or coach.
2. The referee, the home team and the team receiving the red card must notify PAD Chairperson of the red card (make sure game ID #
is correct and written in report) within 48 hours or by Tuesday – 9pm.
3. The automatic suspension begins immediately – two games for a red card, one game for a double yellow.
4. PAD Committee will review the referee’s report to see if further suspensions are warranted.
5. All Red Cards will be posted on the Norcal Premier Website before each weekend.
6. Teams must submit Verification of Suspension Served Form (see below) before the player competes again.

2009 – 2010 Red Card Procedure:
Step #1: Red Card or yellow/ red card is given to a player or coach.
Step #2: Within 48 hours:
• Center Referee submits the game report to Norcal Premier
• The home team reports the Red Card (with game ID #) to NorCal Premier
• The team receiving the Red Card- reports the red card to Norcal Premier Soccer
• All above: Please copy and send the referee report or game suspension form to: Alan Ramos at alannorcal@sbcglobal.net or fax to
Attn: Alan Ramos at 415-593-7697 (see forms below)
Step #3: Suspensions begin immediately in the competition the Red Card is received—and will continue for the next two games unless
the PAD committee rules differently
Step #4: Red Cards are posted on the Norcal Website prior to the weekend.
Step #5: Teams submit Verification of Suspension Served Form (see below).
Red Card Responsibilities:
Teams’ Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the home team as well as the team receiving the Red Card to ensure their Red Cards
are reported within 48 hours. Home teams must follow up with the Referees to make sure they have sent in their game report within 48
hours of red being issued. The teams must send in the verification form (below) confirming that suspensions have been served.
Referee’s responsibility: All Club referees must provide Red Card report to the home team manager and Norcal Premier Soccer. It is
important that the NorCal Game ID# number is included to PAD Chair: Alan Ramos
**Do not take the player/coach US Club Pass
Automatic Suspensions:
Red Cards: All Straight Red Carded Player/Coach are automatically suspended for 2 games with the PAD committee reviewing and
considering additional suspensions. This suspension is effective immediately. Please note: The card carries over into other Norcal
Premier Age Groups and Games. For example, if Coach A receives a card for his/her U12 Girl’s game and Coach A has a game with
his/her U15 Boy’s team – Coach A is unable to coach this match.
Double Yellows: All double yellow carded players/coaches are automatically suspended for 1 game with the card being reviewed by the
Pad Committee for further suspensions. For instance, a second card for dissent, especially involving swearing will most often result in
additional games suspensions.

When do suspension take effect?
The carded Player/Coach must begin their suspension immediately in the next game(s). Even if the official suspension has not been
awarded— the one or two game suspension is effective immediately. It is the teams and club’s responsibility to ensure this is followed. If
the player sits out a match they should fill out the form below for verification of the player or coach serving the suspension. Failure to
provide verification could result in a forfeit.
Verification Procedure: Teams must have signed verification form (see below). The form must be signed by the Center Referee and
coaches of both teams, verifying that Player or Coach did not participate in game.
Please copy and or scan and send the referee report or game suspension form to: Alan Ramos at alannorcal@sbcglobal.net or faxed
to Attn: Alan Ramos at 415-593-7697
Please fill out all documents and send to the PAD Chairperson: Alan Ramos via email padchairperson@norcalpremier.com. All Send-
Offs/Ejections must be sent to the PAD Chairperson within 48 hours (along with a completed Send-Off Report - to be filled out by the
Center Referees). Please ensure the game number is on every red card report – without this the report will be considered incomplete.

Important Notes: The Center Referee that had issued a Send/Off (Coach or Player) should fill out the MS Word version of the NorCal
Referee Send-Off Report which can be found on the norcalpremier.com under Referee Information.
Referees - please do not retain the Coach's or the Player's Pass (that were Sent-Off) but return the passes to them after the
completion of the game. All Send-Offs/Ejections and Suspensions will be tracked on the NorCal website and that other teams in the
same division/group will be notified of the infraction and the pending suspension.
Referee Coordinators - Please request that all your referees read the "NorCal Premier Soccer League Regulations" and the "NorCal
Rules Updates for Referees" in your event’s Team Action Pack Handbook. This should reduce the amount of confusions and
misunderstandings between the Coaches and the Referees on NorCal Game Rules.