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Laws of The Game (LOTG)

The Laws of the Game are world wide rules for the wonderful game of soccer (football). However some of these laws are adapted locally to the youth levels and tournament play. So as a referee you first have to know the IFAB Laws of the Game but then you also have to know what are the local adaptations for those leagues and tournaments.

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It is always good to review the LOTG as well as the specific rules for each tournament or age bracket before your games. You can either download the free IFAB Mobile app to your phone, dowload a free PDF copy onto your computer or purchase a hard copy book of the latest IFAB 2024 rules in any referee store online.

The Laws:

IFAB Laws Of The Game 2024 (IFAB website)
IFAB Laws Of The Game 2024 (GooglePlay)
Simplified IFAB Laws Of The Game 2024
FIFA Futsal (Indoor soccer) Rules 2024
FIFA Beasal (Beach soccer) Rules 2024
2024-25 Law Changes 2024

Additional Reference Materials:

FIFA Considerations 2019 (PDF)
FIFA Analysis of Match Situations 2019-20 (PDF)

Past Changes to the Laws:

IFAB Law Changes & Clarifications 2022-23 (PDF)
IFAB Law Changes & Clarifications 2021-22 (PDF)
IFAB Law Changes & Clarifications 2020-21 (PDF)
IFAB Law Changes & Clarifications 2019-20 (PDF)

Plan to arrive at your field no later than 30min to kickoff. Call your fellow crew members if they are not there 20min till kickoff. Have your CalSouth Referee ID handy, in case the team manager or coach asks for your CalSouth ID. **Coach/Manager are the ONLY ones allowed to ask to see your CalSouth Referee ID. And they may only ask BEFORE the game, not after. They are NOT allowed to take a photo of you or your ID.** IF this happens, you are to contact your assignor, Keoni Owens (Director of Assignments), or Dennis Wickham (SDCSRA President) IMMEDIATELY or NO LATER than immediately after the game. We will not tolerate ANY form of Referee Abuse or Harassment. Below is the link for the game durations and rules for each league.

SoCal Rules & Regulations 2024-25
MLS Next Rules & Regulations 2024-25
E64 Rules & Regulations 2024-25
ECNL Rules & Regulations 2024-25
Girls Academy Rules & Regulations 2024-25
DPL Rules & Regulations 2024-25
EAL Rules & Regulations 2024-25
CSL Rules & Regulations 2023-24
SROP Adult Men's Rules & Regulations 2023-24
SDCSL Adult Men's Rules & Regulations 2023-24
PWSL Adult Women's Rules & Regulations 2019
College Club Rules & Regulations 2023-24
UPSL Rules & Regulations 2024-25
WPSL Rules & Regulations 2023
Calsouth 7v7 Law Modifications 2024-25
Calsouth 9v9 Law Modifications 2024-25
Presidio Gaming Rules 2022

Plan to arrive at your field no later than 30min to kickoff. Call your fellow crew members if they are not there 20min till kickoff. Have your CalSouth Referee ID handy, in case the team manager or coach asks for your CalSouth ID. **Coach/Manager are the ONLY ones allowed to ask to see your CalSouth Referee ID. And they may only ask BEFORE the game, not after. They are NOT allowed to take a photo of you or your ID.** IF this happens, you are to contact your assignor, Keoni Owens (Director of Assignments), or Dennis Wickham (SDCSRA President) IMMEDIATELY or NO LATER than immediately after the game. We will not tolerate ANY form of Referee Abuse or Harassment. Below is the link for the game durations and rules for each tournament.

Current:

Upcoming:

Completed/Past:
GA - Girls Acad Rules 2022
ECNL Rules 2022
SDCS All Star Challenge 2022 Rules
Rebels Showcase 2023 Rules
Manchester City Cup 2023 Rules
Sol Summer Classic Rules 2023
Dave Shelton Memorial Cup Rules 2023
SoCal Blues Rules 2022
SD Surf Cup Rules 2022***
Nomads Thanksgiving Cup 2023 Rules
Surf College Cup 2023 Rules
Sol Thanksgiving Cup 2023 Rules
Del Mar Sharks Winter Classic 2023 Rules
Coronado Holiday Cup 2023 Rules
Cardiff Sockers Cup 2023 Rules
Scripps Ranch All Star Tournament 2023 Rules
Manzoor Challenge 2023 Rules
Escondido New Year’s Kick Off Tournament Rules
Albion Development Showcase 2023 Rules & Galway Downs Field Site Map
State Cup Rules 2024 - (Mayors, Governors, & Presidents)
State Cup Game Times Cheat Sheet
Express Cup 2024 Rules
Rebels National Showcase 2024 Rules
Eli7e Showcase Rules 2024
Kickin It Challenge Rules 2024
The Cup (SD Legends) 2024 Rules
US Club Southwest Regional Rules 2024
Dave Shelton Memorial Cup Rules 2024
Rise Classic Cup Rules 2024
Beach Soccer Championships Rules 2024
Copa Del Mar Rules 2024
Albion Cup National Showcase Rules 2024
SD Force Summer Clasico Rules 2024
Sporting San Diego Classic Rules 2024
SDSC Escondido Surf Summer Classic Rules 2024
San Marcos United Cup Rules 2024
Coronado Crown Classic Rules 2024
Albion Summer Challenge Rules 2024 (SD United)
Copa Revolution Rules 2023
San Diego Premier Classic Rules 2023
Attack Summer Classic Rules 2023
Albion Pre-Season Elite Showcase Rules 2023
Rise Showcase Rules 2023***
SoCal Blues Rules 2022
San Diego Wave Rules 2023***
La Jolla Cup






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