Uniforms and Equipment:

Every referee is expected to come to the field prepared for work. You should be wearing the jersey provided by the league along with the proper footwear. Your jersey should not be covered by a coat or sweatshirt. In cold weather you should layer clothing under your jersey so that it will remain visible. You should also have on hand:

•  Whistle
   
•  Red/Yellow Cards
   
•  Stopwatch
   
•  Copy of the rules
   
•  Pad and Pencil (used to record the names of any players, coaches or spectators issued a red card)

Cancellations Due to Weather:

If a game is canceled due to inclement weather the referee coordinator will notify you as soon as possible. You can also check the league web site for game cancellations. If you are not sure if a game has been canceled, go to the field. The league tries to run games regardless of the weather, unless there is a safety concern.

Red Cards:

It is expected that OMM referees be polite and respectful while performing their duties in a professional manner. If a concern arises with a player, coach or spectator a verbal warning should be given, if possible, prior to issuing a yellow and/or red card. If a red card is given you are required to get the name of the recipient and inform the referee coordinator of the situation following the game.

Uniform Return and Payment:

Uniforms are returned in December. You will be notified of the date and time. When you hand in your jersey you will receive payment for the games you covered. Salary is determined by your years of experience and the division to which you are assigned. All games are assigned two (2) referees, if at anytime you ref alone notify the referee coordinator after the game.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

•  You are required to arrive at your games 15 minutes early.
   
•  You must arrive prepared. Each referee should have their designated equipment.
   
•  If you switch games with another referee you must inform the referee coordinator of the change.
   
•  Review the rules. Be sure that you are familiar with all of the rules and are aware of any modifications in the divisions in which you are a referee.
   
•  Introduce yourself to the coaches of both teams.
   
•  Blow your whistle loudly.
   
•  Announce your calls loudly. Be sure that the players and coaches hear the calls you make.
   
•  Always indicate whose thrown-in it is when a ball goes out of bounds on the sideline.
   
•  You are required to follow the play of the ball and move up and down the length of the field accordingly. You cannot make an accurate call if you are not near the play.
   
•  Remember, you are to maintain control of a game at all times. Do not let pushing or rough play get out of hand. If there is excessive pushing, shoving or high kicking you must call the penalties.
   
•  Goal Keepers are only allowed 6 seconds. If a keeper takes more than 6 seconds be sure to inform them and their coach that they are only allowed 6 seconds. Continued violation of this rule will result in the issuance of an indirect kick against the offending team. (See Rule 16.2 letter G.)

Junior Division

•  There is no slide tackling allowed
   
•  You must call offsides
   
•  Coaches can only coach from one side of the field
   
•  Parents must remain on the same side of the field as their team
   
•  Call illegal throw-ins, there are no do-overs, the other team gets the throw-in
   

Novice Division

•  Remember the referee is to provide instruction to the players, take the time to explain your calls
   
•  If a throw-in is illegal explain the proper technique to the player and allow the player to try again
   
•  All penalties result in an indirect free kick
   
•  Coaches are permitted to coach from both sides of the field
   
•  Parents must remain on the same side of the field as their team
   
•  No one is allowed to stand along the goal line