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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Referee's Corner

Lightning Policy

Lightning strikes and other severe weather is a very real possibility during the outdoor soccer season. The safety of players, coaches and parents remains paramount during the game. The Referee has the ultimate decision to call the game during these conditions. Included here is a Lightning Safety/Severe Weather policy as provided by the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) that will hopefully allow the Referee to make an informed decision.

Calling a Game Due to Lightning

The following procedures are for situations where the Town of Milton has not closed the fields for the evening:

If you have started the game or you have the game sheets from the coaches	If you did not get the game sheets from the coaches
1. Keep the game sheets and fill out the Special Incident Report with a brief note explaining that the game was called. 2. Attach the game sheet with the Special Incident Report to your paysheet when you submit it.	1. Fill out the Special Incident Report with a brief note explaining that the game was called. 2. Attach the Special Incident Report to your paysheet when you submit it.

How to Fill Out Referee Reporting Forms

This section is intended for Referees that are refereeing in the MYSC House League. The following table contain samples of how to fill in the Referee Reporting Forms. When filling in these reports, please ensure your report has the same pertinent information as shown in the examples. Some of the reports, as identified in the table, must be submitted to the Referee Convenor within 24 hours of the incident(s) happening.

Must be submitted within 24 hours	May be submitted at a later time
If multiple cautions were issued in the same game for multiple players (one or both teams), please fill out only one report. Caution Report Dismissal Report Special Incident Report	Special Incident Report for Lightning

Created by: J Peixe -- Last updated:Jun 01, 2010