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Rules / Guidelines
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BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER
National Federation Rules
I. Pre-game
A.
All players must wear shin guards under their socks.
B.
Inspections: No jewelry, hard casts, metal or plastic headgear or face protection. Glasses are
legal. It is the coaches responsibility to be sure they are securely fastened and have no sharp
edges.
C.
Coin toss: The winner gets the choice of goal or kicking off.
II. Length of Game - GIRLS & BOYS
A.
There shall be two 40-minute halves.
B.
There shall be ten minutes between halves which may be shortened if both coaches agree.
III. Suspended Game - In the event a game must be suspended because of conditions which make it
impossible to continue play and less than half of the game has been played, the game will be
rescheduled from the start. If half or more of the game has been played the game is considered
complete.
IV. Time-outs
A.
There are no time-outs except for injury which shall be an official time-out.
B.
When the clock is stopped and an injured player is attended on the field, the injured player
must be replaced.
C.
The clock is stopped for penalty shots and after goals.
V. Media Coverage
The winning team's coach shall report the score to Newsday; and in the event of
a tie game, the home team should contact the media.
VI. Overtime Procedures - BOYS
A. Regular Season: Two 10-minute sudden victory periods.
B. Sectionals & Beyond: Two 15-minute sudden victory periods, then penalty kicks.
C. If still tied in State Championship Game only co-champions will be declared after the two
sudden victory periods.
VII. Overtime Procedures - GIRLS
A. Regular Season: Two 10-minute periods played fully.
B. Sectionals & Beyond: Two 10-minute periods played fully, then two 5-minute sudden victory
periods, then penalty kicks.
C. If still tied in State Championship Game only co-champions will be declared after the two
sudden victory periods.
Section XI Tournament
BOYS and GIRLS: Tournament play will end with the qualifying games which determine class qualifiers. There will be no championships. (Girls: approved 5/22/03) (Boys: approved 3/30/04)
Qualifying: Any team which finishes with a league record of .500 or better shall qualify for the Section XI tournament.
Class Qualifiers: The team in each classification progressing the farthest will qualify for NYSPHSAA competition.
Suspended Game: If a game is suspended at any point, it shall be resumed from the point of suspension (including overtime and tie-breaking procedures).
Yellow Card Accumulation Policy
Disqualifications due to an accumulation of five yellow cards occurring in the last game of the season will carry over into the next season of participation (winter, spring, or next fall) if the team does not enter post-season play.
A one-game suspension resulting from a yellow card in a team's last post-season game will carry over into the next season of participation (winter, spring, or next fall).
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MODIFIED BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER
Game Conditions
1. A minimum of two nights rest between contests.
2. The maximum number of contests shall be 10.
3. Nine practices are required before the first scrimmage.
4. Eleven practices are required before the first interschool contest.
Game Rules
1. National Federation Rules
2. The maximum length of the quarter shall be 15 minutes.
3. Free substitution is permitted when the ball goes over the side line or end line.
4. Equipment:
a. Only sneakers or shoes with molded soles and molded cleats are permitted in the modified program. Shoes with metal posts or spikes are not permitted in any modified sport.
b. Shin guards must be worn at all times by all players.
c. An all-purpose type foam helmet and a mouthpiece shall be worn by the soccer goalie for protective purposes. The helmet must cover the head, cover and protect the ears, and have a chin strap.
5. One time out period per quarter (including each overtime period) may be called whenever the ball is dead. The coach is permitted on the field during the time out period to instruct the players.
6. The sliding tackle is not permitted.
7. The overhead scissors kick is not permitted.
8. Corner flag post must be of a flexible nature and conform to the National Federation rule standard on not being less than five feet high. Plastic traffic cones may be substituted in place of corner flag posts.
9. There shall be two overtime periods of four minutes when the regulation game ends in a tie. A coin shall be flipped prior to the first overtime period. If a tie still exists after the second overtime, no further play shall be conducted.
10. In the event of a disqualification of a player, a substitution must be made for that disqualified player. If a team has no eligible substitute, the team may continue to play shorthanded.
11. The flip throw-in is not permitted.
Section XI Rules
B Level Program - Five Period Format
The five period format is mandated for all B level teams in soccer. Playing an extra quarter is not an option for the B level program in Section XI.
Following are the conditions of this program:
1. Only B level teams may participate.
2. Teams shall be divided into two squads of equal numbers and equal ability.
3. Coaches must exchange rosters prior to every contest.
4. One squad will play the first and third periods and the other squad will play the second and fourth periods. All players are eligible for the fifth period.
5. All goals scored count.
6. Teams having the minimum numbers of 24 players are obligated to play five periods (unless on austerity) provided their opponents also meet the minimum number of 24.
7. If teams have fewer than the minimum number of players but still can field two full teams, those teams may opt to play five periods. (If substitutes are used, note #8.)
8. No players may play in more than three periods of a five period contest.
9. There is no half-time intermission when five periods are played.
10. Extra compensation forms presented by the officials must be signed by the home coach.
11. Each coach is requested to make a notation on the rating card verifying the extra compensation for the officials.
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THUNDER / LIGHTNING POLICIES
CONTEST INTERRUPTION
(Approved 5/24/01)
1. Whenever weather or other conditions cause the official(s) to interrupt a contest, the officials(s) shall make every reasonable effort to resume and complete the contest, with full consideration of the weather and site conditions (as they affect safety and playing conditions). The official(s) shall wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the interruption before considering the cessation of play.
2. When thunder is identified at the site of an outdoor contest, the official(s) will suspend play immediately and wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the interruption before considering the cessation of play. The official(s) will then make a decision whether to cease play for that day or resume the contest.
3. If lightning is observed at the site of an outdoor contest by the official(s) 15 or fewer minutes prior to the scheduled start of that contest, the official(s) and the responsible school authorities shall not permit that contest to be played on that date.
4. If lightning is observed at the site of an outdoor contest by the official(s) during the playing of the contest, the official(s) shall immediately cease play for the day. The rules of the particular sport shall determine whether the contest is "official" or must be resumed at a later date.
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NYSPHSAA THUNDER AND LIGHTNING POLICY
(Approved 3/14/06)
The following policy will be in effect during Section championships and state qualifiers under the direction of the Executive Director, Sports Chair or designee:
1. Thunder and lightning necessitates that contests be suspended. The occurrence of thunder
and/or lightning is not subject to interpretation – thunder is thunder; lighting islightning.
*With your site administrator, set up a plan for shelter prior to the start of any contest.
2. When thunder is heard and/or lightning is seen, the following procedures should be adhered to:
A. Suspend play and direct participants to go to shelter, a building normally occupied by the
public, or if a building is unavailable, participants should go inside a vehicle with a solid
metal top (e.g.., bus, van, car).
B. Do not permit people to stand under or near a tree and have all stay away from
poles, antennas, towers, and underground watering systems.
C. After thunder and/or lightning has left the area, wait 30 minutes after the last boom is heard
or strike is seen before resuming play or competition
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