SOMT Soccer Coach Certification Quiz

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This quiz must be completed every 3 years by all coaches wishing to be re-certified in this sport.

Email *

Name *

Which team do you coach for? *

What is the minimum field size allowable for 5v5? This is the size of field utilized at the SOMT State Games. *

50x35

100x60

40x30

What are the allowable sizes for goals utilized in 5v5 soccer? *

4x4 and 6x6

2x1 and 5x3

3x2 and 4x2

Are all members of a team required to play in each half and have meaningful playing time? *

Yes

When can players be substituted? *

At any time.

When the ball is out of bounds, between periods, after a goal is scored, or during a timeout.

No substitutions allowed.

Only at halftime.

What are the requirements for players' equipment? *

Shirts/uniforms must be numbered.

Shin pads must be worn.

No metal studs are allowed on cleats.

All of the above

What is the duration of the game? *

Two fifteen minute periods, with a five minute intermission.

Two ten minute periods, with a two minute intermission.

One twenty minute game.

Three fifteen minute periods, with one minute intermissions.

What are the overtime rules for soccer? *

Penalty kicks are used immediately.

One five minute period that ends in a tie, if no one scores.

Two five minute over time periods, after which, if tied, the game advances to overtime penalty kicks.

Which of the following rules apply for overtime penalty kicks? *

The five players on the field at the end of overtime regulation will be used for the kicks.

Each one of the five players for each team must take one kick each, in alternating fashion with the other team.

From the five players for each team, the goalie may be switched in-and-out between attempts.

In unified soccer, the proper shot taking sequence is-- athlete, unified partner, athlete, unified partner, athlete.

All of the above.

Must the ball completely pass the goal line to be considered a goal? *

Yes.

No, it can rest on the line and be considered a goal.

Per the Special Olympics International rule book, are there throw-ins for out-of-bounds balls in 5v5 soccer (SOMT only offers 5v5 soccer events)? *

Yes

No, kick-ins are used instead.

Maybe

Can a goalkeeper pick up a ball passed directly to them from a teammate? *

Yes

Maybe

Is it acceptable at any time for a coach, fan, volunteer, athlete, etc. to display unsportmanlike conduct towards others (officials, athletes, etc.)? *

Yes

Maybe

In 5v5 unified, what must the athlete-unified teammate distribution be? *

4 athletes to 1 unified teammate

2 athletes to 3 unified teammates

5 athletes to 0 unified teammates

3 athletes to 2 unified teammates

What are the three events in the Soccer Individual Skills competition? *

Shooting, kicking, and running

Dribbling, shooting, and run and kick.

Serving, dribbling, and booting

How are athletes scored once they complete the Skills events? *

A combination of all the scores from each event.

The score is guessed based on their talent level.

None of the above

What scores/ratings for team play should be submitted for divisioning to SOMT, for State Games? *

The average rating for each competitor, using the skills assessment form provided by SOMT.

No submitted scores or ratings needed.

What scores/ratings for individual skills should be submitted for divisioning to SOMT, for State Games? *

No submitted scores or ratings needed.

Individual skills are not available for soccer.

The average of the 3 highest totals after putting an athlete through the individual skills events in practice.

Which of the following statements are true in regards to filing a protest? *

Protestable subjects include- A misapplication of the rules, a clerical error, a mistake in the final results, or a failure to follow a meet procedure (such as disqualifying a late team before the 10 minute threshold).

Non-protestable subjects include- Any judgment decision pertaining to violations or alleged violations of the rules, A decision made by the official(s) that does not involve misapplication of a rule, or terms and conditions of competition, whether a start is fair or legal.

If a coach wishes to protest, the protest must first be approved by the venue director, who may accept or deny the request.

The protest must be filed within 30 minutes of the game in question's conclusion.

All of the above.

Where can coaching guides and other helpful resources be found? *

Nowhere. They don't exist.

On the Coaches Education page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the games specific pages of the Special Olympics Montana website.

On the Training, Health, and Fitness page of the Special Olympics Montana website.

B, C, and D

Are there resources for deaf and hard of hearing available on the SOMT Coach Education web page and at this link- https://www.somt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Signs-Apps-for-Sports-SOMT.pdf - that provide universal signs and helpful phone apps for sports practice and competition? *

Yes

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