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Check-In

Digital or Photo Match Card Check-In

Referees,
The Greater Central Florida Youth Soccer League (GCFYSL) is moving to two forms of check-in: GotSport Live Digital and Photo Match Cards. GCF will transition to these over the Fall season. We are leaving Standard match cards as an option for now but these are to be your last resort.Digital Check-In We encourage use of the new GotSport Live Digital Check-in, this is a relatively easy process that does away with match cards and passes. We understand this could be challenging for some and referees are still learning the process. If you do give it a try we suggest having a printed match card as a backup the first time.If you have concerns about connectivity at the fields, match day rosters can be set before leaving your home. You can then screenshot the Referee QR code to present at the field. Otherwise, be sure to leave yourself time to set the roster at the fields.See these articles and video walkthroughs to see how it works and get detailed instructions:Digital Check-in Instruction Links Coach/Manager Process (video)Gameday Process Start-to-Finish (video)Toggling Team Privacy Settings (video)Referee Process (video)FYSA/SunshineLeagues.org Webinar Recording (video)Photo Match CardsHere is how Photo Match Cards work:BOTH HOME AND AWAY TEAMS will print their own photo match card. You will see only your players. You are responsible for your own match card.

Both cards are presented at check-in. Since the photos are on the card, no passes are required.

At the end of the game, both cards will be filled with the score and signed by coaches and the referee. You will then exchange cards so that you have a record of your opponent. We suggest you take a photo of your own card for your records before handing it off.

Home Team Match Card upload: this is a bit tricky since only one document can be uploaded. We suggest you lay the 2 cards next to each other and take one photo. Upload that file when reporting the score. If you are only able to upload one card, that is fine. See these GotSport Help Articles: How to Enter A Score by Scanning the Match Card QR Code

CHECK-IN

ALL players and coaches MUST be checked-in against the Match Card.

Players MAY NOT be handwritten onto the Match Card.

Coaches may be written on with a valid pass.

PASSES

ALL players and coaches MUST have either a laminated official pass or a GotSport virtual pass.

GotSport passes are shown from a browser, NOT a PDF or screenshot or photo.

ROSTER LIMITS

Players appearing on the match card beyond the maximum eligible per game must be crossed off.

Maximum/Minimum:

U13-U19: 18 players eligible, 7 players minimum

U11-U12: 16 players eligible, 6 players minimum

U9-U10: 12 players eligible, 5 players minimum

POST GAME

Match Card: Enter score and any cards given -> Sign

Supplemental Reports: Required for any red cards or serious incidents -> Submit within 48 hours

RED CARDS

Red Cards are a serious matter and players who receiver them are also fined by the league, up to $100 depending on the infraction.

Red Cards must be reported with a supplemental Report within 48 hours of being given

The current Red Card list can be viewed at gcfsoccer.com/redcardlist

The supplemental is at gcfsoccer.com/referees

U9-U12 HEADING

10-yr-olds = no heading

11-yr-olds = heading allowed

Players who have reach 11 years of age on a U12 team and up are allowed to head the ball.

U9/U10/U11 teams – no heading allowed

U12 teams – we strongly recommend that coaches and referees discuss heading prior to the match to ensure all are in agreement on how the match will be officiated.

PARENT CONDUCT

Parents are NOT allowed on the field or player sideline during match play. Parents may be called over by an official in the case of an injury.

Unruly parent behavior is to be reported through a supplemental report.

REFEREE FEES

AGE | CENTER | AR 1 | AR 2 | TOTAL
9U-10U | $55 | NA | NA | $55
9U-10U | $45 | $25 | $25 | $95
11U-12U | $55 | $30 | $30 | $115
13U-14U | $65 | $35 | $35 | $135
15U-16U | $75 | $40 | $40 | $155
17U-19U | $85 | $45 | $45 | $175

Collect the Match Card from the Home Team and perform check-in from the displayed players. PLAYERS MAY NOT BE WRITTEN ONTO THE MATCH CARD. No Pass – No Play – No Exceptions
A valid laminated FYSA pass MUST BE presented for ALL players and coaches.

11v11 game = No more than 18 players in uniform and 4 coaches are allowed in the technical area with the team.
9v9 game = No more than 16 players in uniform and 4 coaches are allowed in the technical area with the team.
7v7 game = No more than 14 players in uniform and 4 coaches are allowed in the technical area with the team.
The home team is allowed a 15-minute grace period and the visiting team a 30-minute grace period.
The size of the ball be age appropriate:
- 8U-12U = size 4 ball
- 11U-12U = size 4 ball
- 13U-19U = size 5 ball
If there is a conflict with Uniform Colors, the Home Team will change.

Post-Game

Enter the final score on the Match Card.
If any Red Cards were issued enter them on the Match Card and fill out a Supplemental Report.
Sign the Match Card, take a photo or phone scan, and return it to the Home Team Manager or Coach.
Monitor the teams while leaving the field.

Game Follow-up

If any Red Cards were issued they MUST be reported to GCF within 48 hours. Supplemental Report Forms are linked below. Fill a Supplemental Report and send it and a copy of the Match Card to redcard@gcfsoccer.com.

Red Card Procedure

When you give a red card you are required to note it on the Match Card (Game Report and submit a Supplemental Referee Report. No exceptions. You may enter them into GotSoccer but you still must submit the forms. This is a GCF, EDP and FYSA requirement.

Fill out the Match Card and Supplemental Report at the field.
Take a phone photo or scan.
Send both to:
- redcard@gcfsoccer.com for GCF Games
- Mickey_briscoe@edpsoccer.com for EDP Games

You will only keep the player/coach pass in the case of referee abuse. Mail it, along with the match card and supplemental report, to Matt Hutchinson, 1262 Lake Francis Dr., Apopka, FL 32712

SUPPLEMENTAL RED CARD REPORT TO FILL OUT ON DEVICE:

Click to access USSF-Supplemental-GCF.pdf

FYSA Heading Rule

This rule is being amended at FYSA for the 2024-25 season and will be updated.

211.4 HEADING RULE

Deliberate or accidental heading is not allowed in 11U and below games. If a player deliberately or accidentally heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.

If the deliberate or accidental header occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the nearest point to where the offense occurred. (1) Heading is allowed in games 12U and older without limitations.

For players in 12U and 13U, heading training should be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per week with no more that 15-20 headers per player, per week. (2) Heading is only allowed by players that have turned 11-years-old. If a 10-year-old is playing in a game, he is not allowed to head the ball, and it is the responsibility of the coaches and club to make sure this is clearly communicated prior to each game.

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