Policies, Forms, and Fees
Policies:
Thunder/Lightning - If you can hear thunder or see lightning, seek immediate safety indoors - “When thunder roars, go indoors.” After seeing lightning or hearing thunder, wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last clap of thunder or flash of lightning before returning to the field. At some point, the match may be abandoned due to insufficient time to finish the match. If this occurs, the referee and teams should inform WYSA immediately, so the outcome of the match can be determined.
Humidity - For a Humidex value of...
- 30-34: Games will proceed as scheduled. A water break during each half may be allowed.
- 35-39: WYSA may consider delaying kick-off or rescheduling the match. If WYSA decides to go ahead with its scheduled matches, multiple water breaks will be permitted during the course of each half of play (additional time shall be added by the match official).
- 40+: All matches will be cancelled and rescheduled.
Air Quality - Current conditions can be checked here. For an air quality index of:
- 1-3: Continue playing as normal.
- 4-6: Reducing the duration of the match and/or providing extra breaks and/or rests.
- 7+: WYSA will reschedule the match to a different date or find alternative indoor facilities to play.
Head covers - From page 61 of the 2024/25 FIFA LOTG: Where head covers (excluding goalkeepers’ caps) are worn, they must:
- Not be attached to the shirt
- Not be dangerous to the player wearing it or any other player (e.g. opening/closing mechanism around neck)
- Not have any part(s) extending out from the surface (protruding elements).
MSA/CSA Policies:
- Click here for the MSA Severe Weather Guidelines policy.
- Click here for the MSA Air Quality policy.
- Click here for the CSA Players wearing Casts policy.
- Click here for the MSA Security of Match Officials Policy.
- Click here for the MSA Insulin Pump Policy.
Match Forms:
- Dismissal Form - Sufficient for most red cards (see below).
- Misconduct towards a Match Official Form - The Misconduct towards a Match Official form shall be used in situations where there is a physical assault of Match Official, attempted physical assault of Match Official, or threatening behavior towards a Match Official.
- Match Incident Report Form - The Match Incident Report Form provides officials with an avenue to report incidents or issues which are not covered by a Dismissal Form or a Misconduct Towards a Match Official Report. Incidents including, but not limited to, events such as the abandonment of matches, reporting misconduct/interference by spectators, and issues with facilities/venues/fields can be reported on this form.
- Blank Game Sheet
- Match Score Card
- MSA Assessment Request Form
Referee Fees established by MSA:
For questions relating to referee matters, please contact the Manitoba Soccer Referee Department at dtruong@manitobasoccer.ca.
The Referee Guidebook and the referee section of the MSA website may be useful resources as well.
