Referee
Whistle
- It is recommended that all referees, the center referee and both assistant referees, carry at least one (1) whistle. Assistant referees will not use their whistles during play, but may use their whistle at game stoppage should there be melee.
- It is recommended that the center referee carry two (2) whistles, each one with its own distinct tone. This may be helpful to play to differentiate from a whistle of another referee on an adjoining field. Additionally, a whistle may become ineffective due to contaminates
Watch
- Have two (2) forms of timekeeping. The center referee may keep both or the first assistant referee
- One should include a countdown timer.
Player
- Every player shall wear a team uniform consisting of matching jersey, shorts, and socks as provided by the Region in accordance with AYSO Rules and Regulations.
- In accordance with FIFA Laws, metal braces, studs, earrings, hair ornaments and any other hard or metal jewelry or other objects are not allowed.
- No hard-brimmed caps, headbands, or bandannas are allowed. In the case of cold or inclement weather, soft, knit headwear will be allowed.
- Commercially manufactured shin guards of the appropriate size are MANDATORY and must, in the judgment of the referee, afford a player a reasonable amount of protection.
- Bicycle shorts must be of the same color as the team's uniform shorts.
- Uniform tops must be tucked in at the waist at all times beginning at team check-in. Uniform shorts must be worn with the waistband at waist level.
- No face or hair painting or other body decorations of any kind are allowed, except that soft hair ribbons, rubber bands, or “scrunchies” for hair grooming are allowed and may be colored.
- Excessively long fingernails of any kind are not allowed unless the player wears knit gloves during the match.
- In case of inclement weather, gloves, mittens, sweat pants and sweatshirts (including turtlenecks) may be worn at the discretion of the referee. Sweatshirts with hoods must have the hood tucked into the shirt at all times during the game. Pants shall be worn over the shorts and shirts shall be worn under the jersey.
- Goalkeeper jerseys shall not have advertisements for alcohol, cigarettes, etc. nor have obscene, suggestive, insulting, or profane language or artwork on them.
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