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Referees serving the Southern New Mexico soccer community since 1978
LCYSA Gameday Instructions

Referees are reminded of the following LCYSA gameday instructions (click on underlined sections to open examples).
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Rosters must have a 2024 timestamp in the bottom left-hand corner. Coaches have been instructed to list the jersey numbers on the roster. If they have not done so, please remind them and note in your game report.
All player passcards should be laminated and in alphabetical order as the names appear on the roster. If either of these steps are not done, please remind them and note in your game report.
New for this season, all coaches who are present in the technical area must be wearing a lanyard with their coach card in the sleeve. There is a maximum of four coaches per team.
With the two limited exceptions described below, no player or coach may participate without both a passcard and their name listed on the printed roster.
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Exceptions:
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A team may use a Club Pass for a maximum of three players if the appropriate documentation is provided. When used, player names must be handwritten on a roster. A Club Pass may only be used once. The referee must collect it with the roster and retain it at the end of the game.
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On rare occasions, LCYSA will provide an Official Waiver allowing a player or coach to participate without being listed on the roster and/or without a player/coach card.
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DURATION OF GAMES
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U10 – 2 x 25 minute halves
U12 – 2 x 30 minute halves
U14 – 2 x 35 minute halves
U16 – 2 x 40 minute halves
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Games are ended with a "Mercy Rule" when there is a 10-goal differential at halftime or in the second half.
EXPECTATIONS OF REFEREES
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Please be on time. Arriving 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled match is appropriate. If you are going to be late, please communicate with your crew.
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Report scores and misconduct in Arbiter in a timely manner as well as anything else that is worthy of reporting. Game fees will be paid through Arbiter on Mondays if all match reports have been filed.
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Keep your blocks updated!