Wenatchee Valley Soccer Referee Association

06/06/2026

Huge congratulations to two of our officials, Kodyn Flynn and Kyren Lasswell, who are seniors on Eastmont High School’s varsity team. They are the 4A state champions! This is the first state championship for boy’s soccer in the schools history. 😁

06/06/2026

🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: These are the 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐒 for the 2026 World Cup!

• THROW-IN COUNTDOWN (FIVE SECONDS): If a player deliberately delays the restart of play, the throw can be given to the opposition.

• GOAL-KICK COUNTDOWN (FIVE SECONDS): Also applies to deliberate attempts to run down the clock and can result in a corner being awarded.

• TIME-LIMITED SUBSTITUTIONS (10 SECONDS): Substituted players have 10 seconds to leave the field at the nearest point. If they fail to do so, the substitute cannot enter the field for at least one minute and the team must continue with 10 players.

• OFF-FIELD TREATMENT (ONE MINUTE): Players who are treated by the physio must stay off the field for 60 seconds. There are some exceptions, including for goalkeepers, injuries and if the opponent is booked or sent off.

• PLAYERS COVERING THEIR MOUTHS: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a RED CARD. 🤐

• CORNERS CAN BE CHECKED: VAR can make sure that a corner has been correctly awarded, but this must be done quickly and before the restart.

• SECOND YELLOWS CAN BE REVIEWED: Players sent off for two cautions can have the second booking checked, but there will be no reviews for potential second yellows. ⚖️

06/06/2026

✋⚽ HANDBALL: Know the Rule!

Not every touch of the ball on the hand or arm is a handball offence. The decision depends on factors such as intent, arm position, and whether the player has made their body unnaturally bigger.

✅ Deliberate handball
✅ Unnaturally bigger body position
✅ Scoring directly with the hand/arm

❌ Ball deflects from your own body onto your arm
❌ Supporting arm while falling
❌ Ball played onto your arm by a teammate (in most situations)

Understanding the handball law helps players, coaches, referees, and fans appreciate the game even more.

📚 Test your knowledge:
Do you think the current handball law is clear enough, or should it be simplified?

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

Give us your answer

🚨 REFEREE QUIZ TIME! 🚨

A player commits a non-deliberate handball offence inside their own penalty area, denying an opponent an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). The referee awards a penalty kick.

🤔 What is the correct sanction?

1️⃣ Penalty kick and sent off2️⃣ Penalty kick and caution3️⃣ Penalty kick, no card4️⃣ Play on

⚽ Test your knowledge of the Laws of the Game and think like a referee!

💬 Drop your answer in the comments and explain your decision.📚 Answer revealed later!