CRO Match Day INformation

We first want to thank you for being a part of the Referee community in the Greater Charlotte area and in North Carolina. We are excited to work with you at CRO! Below you will find all the information pertaining to matches assigned for Girls Academy Matches. A lot of this information may be familiar to you, however, there is always updated information each season. We are hoping that this information will now all be in one spot for you to find easily when you need it for each weekend. 

Arrival: 30 minutes before kick off - If for any reason you will not be there 30 minutes before please contact your crew. 

Arrival Attire: Black Polo (USSF, NCSRA or CRO Preferred), Track Suit, Track pants or Referee Shorts with socks pulled up. 


Rules of Competition

Red Cards -  If you give a red card please take a picture of the match report before giving it to the home team. Send Kevin & Colin a text message and fill out the form linked below.

  • Referee Abuse, assault or any other major issues - Please call us and let us know what happened. We are here to support you and want to help with any issues that come up. If we don’t pick up the phone email us - CRO@CROReferees.com. We will fill out a supplemental report and submit to the appropriate people.

Referee Education & Considerations

Referee Payment

  • Charlotte Independence SC Girls Academy payments will be made through Arbiter Pay. REFEREES MUST ENSURE THEIR ARBITER PAY ACCOUNT IS SET UP. CLICK HERE FOR ACCOUNT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS.

  • Please allow two weeks for payment to be processed.

  • Time Periods and Ball Size - Referee must ensure all balls are inflated to 10 - 12 PSI

    • U13, U14, & U15 - 40 minute halves (10 minute halftime) - Size 5

    • U16, U17 & U18/U19: 45 minute halves (10 minute halftime) - Size 5

      • Referees should provide appropriate stoppage time in every game.

    Substitutions 

    • The Girls Academy Substitution Sheet must be used for substitutions during all Girls Academy games.

      • Home team must provide the Substitution Sheet to the match

        officials.

    • All games have five (5) moments per game with no more than three (3) moments per half. There is a re- entry in the second half. All players that have been substituted out are eligible to re-enter the game within the remaining moments allotted. If any player is substituted again, they are not permitted to re-enter the match.

      • Halftime does not count as a moment

    • AR1 to complete the Girls Academy substitution sheet.

    • There is stoppage time added for completion of sub pass (this is noted on the sheet too).

    • If coaches wish to fill out the sub sheet themselves, it is fine if both teams agree.

    • In the event of a head injury Head Injury Substitution (Concussion Substitution)

      a) A player who suffers a potential head Injury may be temporarily substituted for to be evaluated by an ATC.

      b) The Temporary Substitute may be any player who has not previously been substituted for in that half. If all players have

      been substituted for in that half, then a player may re-enter the match as the Temporary Substitute.

      c) This process will utilize a traffic light system.

      • (1) Green Light: If the injured player is cleared to return, and returns to the match, she must replace the

        Temporary Substitute. The team will NOT be charged a Substitution or Moment.

        (2) Red Light: If the injured player is not cleared to return, or is cleared, and opts not to return for her

        safety, the Temporary Substitution shall become permanent. Only a Substitution shall be charged. No

        moment shall be charged for a temporary substitution.

        Girls Academy Referee Guidelines 2024-2025

        9. No Remaining Substitutions

        a) If the team does not have any remaining Substitutions, the Temporary Substitute will be permitted to remain in the match.

        10.Delays in Evaluation

        a) If the injured player is delayed a clearance beyond the half/match, or the half / match ends during evaluation, the Temporary Substitute shall remain in the match, and shall be a recorded Substitution for that half.

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