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National Federation of National Federation of State High School Associations cont.State High School Associations cont.
•NFHS Web site - www.nfhs.org
State of High SchoolState of High SchoolSoccer NationallySoccer Nationally
•Soccer is the fifth-most popular sport for boys and girls at the high school level.•According to the 2008-09 High School Athletics Participation Survey which is listed in the 2009-10 NFHS Handbook:
•383,824 – H.S. Boys participate in the sport •344,534 – H.S. Girls participate in the sport•11,139 – H.S. Boys programs participatethroughout the country •10,548 – H.S. Girls programs participatethroughout the country
Current Team Uniform RequirementsFront
Front of Uniform Options
1 manufacturer’s
logo 2¼ square inches is
permitted on each item
(visible anywhere on the uniform)
Home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socksVisiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks
All jersey’s (except
goalkeepers) shall be
numbered on the front with a different Arabic number at least
4 inches in height
This number must be placed on the jersey or
short
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Shoes must be worn by all participants
Back of Uniform
Current Team Uniform RequirementsBack
All jersey’s (except
goalkeepers) shall be
numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least
6 inches in height
Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey
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REGULAR SEASON Overtime
Two 5-minute OT periods
Teams change ends between first and second OT period
If still tied after 2nd OT period, game is recorded as a tie.
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POST Season Overtime
Two 5-minute OT periods (teams change ends after 1st OT)
If still tied, 5-minute “sudden victory” OT
If still tied, teams change ends and play another 5-minute sudden victory OT
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POST Season Overtime
If still tied, teams will take 5 PKs in alternating fashion
If still tied, PKs are repeated adding “sudden victory” element
SV penalty kick procedure is repeated until the tie is broken
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Interrupted/Suspended Post-Season Games
If 1st half is complete and one team is ahead, game over.
If 1st half (or more) is complete and score is tied, resume at point of interruption
If 1st half is not complete, resume at point of interruption
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Eight-Goal Rule
Shall be in effect for ALL REGULAR SEASON games AND District Tournament matches UNLESS, prior to the start of the season, a district council elects not to use the 8-goal rule.
8-Goal rule provides that if, at anytime after the mid-point of the second half of play, one team leads by 8 or more goals, the match shall be terminated.
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Eight-Goal Rule
When schools play outside their district, the home school’s district policy applies.
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RESOURCES
CHECK THE WEBSITE
Look under “News” and “Resources” for up-to-date information.
Inherent Risk
With activity comes risk
Inform parents
Inform athletes
Teach safe skills
Insist on safe play in games and in practice (coaches AND umpires)
Minimize risk
Lightning
What is the local school policy?
Are there responsible school personnel on site? If so, they may require that play be stopped.
What is the criteria for suspension and resumption of play?
Lightning (Cont.)
Where will you go if play is suspended?
How long should officials wait?
Officials, coaches and school personnel must communicate
Work together for the best solution
Lightning (Cont.)
30-seconds/30-minutes
NFHS Rule Book National Weather Service National Athletic Trainer’s Assn.
VHSL “Play for a Cure”
VHSL Play for a Cure is an invitation to all teams in all member schools to plan and participate in an event designed to increase awareness about breast cancer among high school students, faculty and staff, and the school community at large.
May 2-21, 2011 has been designated for events that raise awareness about breast cancer.
Toolkit on the website
State Event Passes
Officials may purchase through association commissioner.
Cost is $15.00
Admittance to ALL VHSL state tournament level events in all sports.
OFFICIAL CALL is the EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER of officials gear at VHSL-sponsored rules clinics
OFFICIAL CALL is the only vendor permitted at VHSL-sponsored clinics. Other vendors may arrange with associations to sell at regular association meetings.
QUESTIONS?
Call or email
Joyce SissonASSISTANT DIRECTOR, VHSL
George GrzendaVHSL SOCCER RULES CLINICIAN
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Clinic Cards
Please PRINT legibly – if we can’t decipher it, you weren’t here!
One card per person – fill out both sides if you officiate and coach