REFEREES PLEASE REMEMBER:

• Follow the divisional guidelines for the age group you are refereeing!
• Two-Goal Rule

In any game where one team is unable to field the same number of players as the other team (except by reason of receiving a red card), the team with the greater number of players must reduce to the same number of players immediately upon scoring a goal which causes them to have a two-goal lead.  This same team may replace their players at the next regular substitution (quarter) if they no longer hold a two-goal lead. (FLAYSO Guidelines)
 
• Four-Goal Rule    When a team has a four goal advantage, the coach needs to further challenge the players on the field.  This can be done in a number of creative ways.  Suggestions are:  change the field position of the dominant scoring player, have players score off of a header or volley, shoot from outside ‘the 18’, make 3 passes before shooting, shoot with the non-dominant foot, etc.  Anything that promotes the spirit of the game, challenges the players, and does not humiliate the opponent or penalize the team with the advantage.