High School Rules & Mechanics

Please ensure that the Head Coach attends the Pre-Game Sportsmanship Meeting during the coin flip with team Captains. This is not a role that may be fulfilled by an Assistant Coach.

Additionally: at no time should minor children of any of the coaching staff be allowed to sit or stay on the bench of the team. Children should be with their parents only in the stands. The rules do NOT allow for them to be at, on, or near the field without direct supervision from the non-coaching parent or guardian. 

1. Referees in high school are required to inspect the field and equipment. Fixing holes in the nets, side netting not anchored, goals not weighted or tied down and proper bench placement come to mind. Additionally, proper inflation of the game balls and a discussion with the official Timer only makes sense.
2. Officials that use Comms need time to sync the devices before the match begins. If you are Assisting, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the match time to help facilitate this need.  If you get there early you can help inflate the game balls and remove this task from the center referee.
3. Proper signals in the Dual: Whether using Comms or not, please use the proper signals to keep your partner informed about what the restart is, who has the throw-in, delay play until substitutions are complete. Proper communication is a hallmark of a GCSOA Referee and this also properly informs the coaches and players as well.