CRO Match Day Information
Carolina Development League (CDL)
Referees,
Thank you for accepting your matches with the Carolina Development League. You are working these matches because you are some of the top referees in your area and this is the TOP development league at this age group in the state. Below you will find the league and payment information as well as a few differences between the age groups along with the 9v9 handbook for the rules of competition.
Thank you for your time, commitment, and your dedication to the sport and thank you for your attention to this new payroll process!
Rule Highlights
Know what age group the players on the field are prior to starting the match!!! At times the Age groups may switch fields or not always be immediately identifiable as players play from pool rosters. When checking players in, double check the age group.
U11 Age Group: 18-20 players rostered - 7v7 in Fall and 9v9 in Spring - Balanced teams for Fall and tiered teams for Spring.
- NO Heading Allowed in U11
U12 Age Group: 22-24 players rostered - 9v9 - Tiered teams for Fall and Spring.
- YES Heading Allowed
Both Age Groups
30 Min Halves - 5 Min Half Time
Substitutions: Unlimited substitutions + Re-entry on any stoppages
HOME team will wear light colored uniforms & AWAY team will wear dark colored uniforms.
Home team will provide game ball
Single Referee - You DO call offside - You ARE responsible for all boundary / goal line decisions (Coaches have been instructed that the benefit of the doubt to attacking play in regards to TIGHT decisions. Make your best judgment and be ready for impending decision, however if its TIGHT we play )
Match Day Information and Documents
Arrival:
Standing on the field 30 Min prior to kick
Check in with coaches
Check players in 15 - 20 minutes prior to kick off
Arrival Attire: Black Track Suit or Black NCSRA, USSF, CRO or Athletic T-Shirt with Referee Socks pulled up and Referee Shorts
Issues / Problems
Contact CRO Staff all - CRO@CROreferees.com
First Contact → Kevin Broadley - K.Broadley@CROReferees.com - 336-689-9586
Second Contact → Colin Ashley - C.Ashley@CROReferees.com - 919-259-6954
Match Report Information
Arbiter match report REQUIRED - Must be filed in order to receive payment
If you have misconduct (Red / Yellow Cards) you must report this in your comments section of Arbiter. Use this link to go to the CRO website for examples of how to write a match report - Sample Arbiter Match Report and more can be found here - https://www.croreferees.com/formsanddocuments
Match Fees and Payment
9v9 & 7v7 - $65 per match - Single Referee
11v11 Scrimmages - $80 Per Match - Single Referee
Starting Fall 2023 we will be paying through Arbiter Pay for CDL Matches. Please make sure Arbiter pay is set up. Fill out the payment form link in case there are issues with Arbiter Pay.