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2011-12NFHS Soccer Rules

PowerPoint

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National Federation of National Federation of State High School AssociationsState High School Associations

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS):The NFHS Office is located on the White River State Park next to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

The  first  full‐time executive director, H.V. Porter, was appointed  in 1940 and established the first office  in Chicago, Illinois. Cliff Fagan replaced H.V. Porter as executive director  in 1958, and the national office was moved from Chicago to suburban Elgin, Illinois,  in 1972. Brice Durbin became the organization’s third executive director  in 1977, and the national office was moved  to  Kansas City, Missouri,  in  1979. Bob  Kanaby was  named  the NFHS’fourth executive director  in 1993, and  the office was moved  to  Indianapolis,  Indiana,  in 2000. In 2010, Bob Gardner was named the organization’s fifth executive director.

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National Federation of National Federation of State High School Associations cont.State High School Associations cont.

•NFHS:•Located in Indianapolis, Indiana (Est. 1920);•National leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities;•Writes playing rules for 17 boys and girl sports at the high school level;•Membership = 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia;•Reaches nearly 19,000 high schools and 11 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.6 million in high school sports;•National authority on interscholastic activity programs.

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) cont:

The NFHS, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is the national leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education‐based interscholastic sports and fine arts activities that help students succeed in their lives. The NFHS sets direction for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and Rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities. The NFHS writes playing Rules for 17 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Through its 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia, the NFHS reaches nearly 19,000 high schools and 11 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.6 million in high school sports.

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National Federation of National Federation of State High School Associations cont.State High School Associations cont.

•NFHS:•Conducts national meetings;•Sanctions interstate events;•Produces publications for high school coaches, officials and athletic directors;•Sponsors professional organizations for high school coaches, officials, spirit coaches, speech and debate coaches and music adjudicators;•Serves as the national source for interscholastic coach training; and serves as a national information resource of interscholastic athletics and activities.

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) cont:As  the  recognized  national  authority  on  interscholastic  activity programs,  the  NFHS conducts  national meetings;  sanctions  interstate  events;  produces  publications  for  high school coaches, officials and athletic directors; sponsors professional organizations for high school  coaches,  officials,  spirit  coaches,  speech  and  debate  coaches  and  music adjudicators; serves as the national source for interscholastic coach training; and serves as a national information resource of interscholastic athletics and activities.

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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

About the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) cont:For more information regarding the National Federation of State High School Associations, visit the NFHS Web site at www.nfhs.org.

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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 2009-10 High School Athletics Participation Survey which is listed in the 2010-11 NFHS Handbook:

•391,839 – H.S. Boys participate in the sport •356,116 – H.S. Girls participate in the sport•11,375 – H.S. Boys programs participatethroughout the country •10,901 – H.S. Girls programs participatethroughout the country

State of High School Soccer Nationally:Soccer is the fifth-most popular sport for boys and girls at the high school level.

•According to the 2009-10 High School Athletics Participation Survey which is listed in the 2010-11 NFHS Handbook:

•391,839 – H.S. Boys participate in the sport

•356,116 – H.S. Girls participate in the sport

•11,375 – H.S. Boys programs participate throughout the country

•10,901 – H.S. Girls programs participate throughout the country

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NFHS Soccer Rules Changes

Title Slide: NFHS Soccer Rules Changes

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20112011--12 NFHS Soccer12 NFHS SoccerRules CommitteeRules Committee

2011-12 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee:

Chairman: Dr. Joe Manjone (Silverhill, Alabama)

Section 1 Representative: William Johnson (Marshfield, Massachusetts)

Section 2 Representative: Darren Bilberry (Lexington, Kentucky)

Section 3 Representative: Chip Fuller (Maryville, Tennessee)

Section 4 Representative: Beth Sauser (Bloomington, Illinois)

Section 5 Representative: David Maier (Bismarck, North Dakota)

Section 6 Representative: Peter Contreras (Austin, Texas)

Section 7 Representative: Dawain Wheatley (Heber City, Utah)

Section 8 Representative: Patrick Duffy (Portland, Oregon)

NFHS Coaches Representative: Ron Pietila (Chula Vista, California)

NFHS Officials Representative: Douglas Epps (La Vista, Nebraska)

NFHS Publisher: Robert B. Gardner, Executive Director

NFHS Rule Editor: Mark Koski, Assistant Director

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NFHS Interpretation PolicyNFHS Interpretation Policy

•Each state high school association adopting these NFHS soccer rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS soccer rules should contact the soccer rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association.

NFHS Interpretation Policy:

Each state high school association adopting these NFHS soccer rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Any person having questions about the interpretation of NFHS soccer rules should contact the soccer rules interpreter designated by his or her state high school association.

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NFHS Interpretation Policy cont.NFHS Interpretation Policy cont.

•The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of NFHS soccer rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for soccer rules interpretations. Soccer rules interpretations from other rule making bodies should not be considered.

NFHS Interpretation Policy cont:

The NFHS is the sole and exclusive source of interpretations of NFHS soccer rules. State rules interpreters may contact the NFHS for soccer rules interpretations. Soccer rules interpretations from other rule making bodies should not be considered.

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Rule 3‐1‐3 – NUMBER OF PLAYERS

ART. 3 . . . Each team shall submit a team roster, containing the first and last names and numbers of all players, all bench personnel and all coaches, to the officials at least five minutes prior to the start of the contest. The game shall not begin until this is complete. Players, bench personnel and coaches may be added to the roster after the start of play. Goalkeepers may have two numbers listed on the roster, a goalkeeper’s number and a field player’s number.

Comments on the Rules: This rule adds the player’s number, first and last names to add consistency to the roster form required prior to the start of a match. Both the scorer and game official rosters will now contain the same required information. Since goalkeepers are now required to have a number, and since some schools may have limited goalkeeper jerseys, the goalkeeper who plays in a field position can now place both numbers on the roster as a field player and as a goalkeeper.

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Rule 4‐1‐1i3 – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

The jersey of the goalkeeper shall be distinctly different from that of any teammate or opponent, except the other goalkeeper. The shorts or pants and socks of the goalkeeper are not required to be the same color as his/her teammates, but must comply with Rule 4‐1‐1f.

Comments on the Rules: This ruling clarifies that shorts or pants are allowable as part of the uniform for the goalkeeper as long as those items conform to the manufacturer’s logo requirements in the NFHS rules.

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Rule 4‐1‐3 (new) – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

ART. 3 . . . It is recommended that substitutes wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside of the team area.

Comments on the Rules: The recommendation is made so that players who are warming up outside the team area are distinguished from active field players by the officials.

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Rule 4‐3 – COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly and legally equipped.

PENALTY: Illegally Equipped Players (18‐1‐1r)

The head coach shall receive the first caution issued (yellow card) for an illegally equipped player. All subsequent cautions (yellow cards) for illegally equipped  player(s) shall be issued directly to the player(s) and not to the head coach.

An illegally equipped player shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play. Play shall not be stopped for an infringement of this  rule except where the referee may stop play immediately where there is a dangerous situation.

The player(s) must be removed and may be replaced at the time of the caution to the coach or player(s).

The removed player(s) may re‐enter at the next legal substitution opportunity only after reporting to an official who shall be satisfied the player’s equipment and  uniform are in order.

Comments on the Rules: This rule addresses the first player who is illegally equipped, resulting in the coach receiving a caution. In this rule addition, the player now must leave the field and wait until the next legal substitution opportunity to re‐enter. This is meant to place some responsibility on the player as well as make sure that the illegal equipment has been rectified. Prior to this, a player could remove the illegal equipment without actually having to leave the field.

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Rule 12‐8‐1f(10) and (11) (new) – MISCONDUCT

ART. 1 . . . A player, coach or bench personnel shall be cautioned (yellow card) for:

a. entering or leaving the field of play (except through the normal course of play) without the permission of an official;

b. persistent infringement of any of the rules of the game;

c. objecting by word of mouth or action to any decision given by an official (dissent);

d. any incidental use of vulgar or profane language;

e. any use of video or audio communication with players or other persons to assist in coaching during the game or any intervals. Examples: Amplifying devices, wireless communication  devices such as cell phones, headphones, personal digital assistant, etc.;

NOTE: A coach may engage in verbal communications with his or her own team during play.

f. unsporting conduct, including, but not limited to:

1. coaching outside the team area;

2. unnecessary delay (kicking, throwing the ball away on a free kick, etc.);

3. holding a shirt, short, etc.;

4. deliberate verbal tactics;

5. encroachment;

6. deliberate handball to stop an attack;

7. deliberate tactical foul;

8. faking an injury;

9. simulating a foul.

10. player who displays reckless play;

11. illegally equipped player, per 4.3; 15

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Rule 12‐8‐1f(12) (new) – MISCONDUCT

ART. 1 . . . A player, coach or bench personnel shall be cautioned (yellow card) for:

a. entering or leaving the field of play (except through the normal course of play) without the permission of an official;

b. persistent infringement of any of the rules of the game;

c. objecting by word of mouth or action to any decision given by an official (dissent);

d. any incidental use of vulgar or profane language;

e. any use of video or audio communication with players or other persons to assist in coaching during the game or any intervals. Examples: Amplifying devices, wireless communication  devices such as cell phones, headphones, personal digital assistant, etc.;

NOTE: A coach may engage in verbal communications with his or her own team during play.

f. unsporting conduct, including, but not limited to:

1. coaching outside the team area;

2. unnecessary delay (kicking, throwing the ball away on a free kick, etc.);

3. holding a shirt, short, etc.;

4. deliberate verbal tactics;

5. encroachment;

6. deliberate handball to stop an attack;

7. deliberate tactical foul;

8. faking an injury;

9. simulating a foul.

10. player who displays reckless play;

11. illegally equipped player, per 4.3;

12. any delayed, excessive or prolonged act(s) by which a player(s)attempts to focus attention upon himself/herself and/or prohibits a timely restart 

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Rule 18‐1‐1ff (new) – RECKLESS PLAY – A player has acted with complete disregard of the danger to, or consequences for, the opponent. A player who displays reckless

play shall be cautioned.

Comments on the Rules: The addition to this rule provides a definition for reckless play, where previously a definition was not provided.

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NFHS Official Soccer Signals – GOAL

Comments on the Rules: This addition informs players, coaches and fans a goal has been scored.

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NFHS SoccerPoints of Emphasis

Title Slide: NFHS Soccer Points of Emphasis

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Comments:  Concussion Management – The position of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is that no athlete should return to play or practice on that same day after suffering a concussion. Studies have shown medical professionals that the school‐aged brain does not recover quickly enough for a high school athlete to return to activity in such a short time. No athlete should return‐to‐sport or other at‐risk participation when symptoms of concussion are present and recovery is ongoing. Please see the “NFHS Suggested Guidelines for  Management of Concussion” at www.nfhs.org for further information. (See page 106)

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Concussion Recognition and Concussion Recognition and ManagementManagement

Comments:  Concussion Management – The position of the NFHS Sports Medicine Advisory Committee is that no athlete should return to play or practice on that same day after suffering a concussion. Studies have shown medical professionals that the school‐aged brain does not recover quickly enough for a high school athlete to return to activity in such a short time. No athlete should return‐to‐sport or other at‐risk participation when symptoms of concussion are present and recovery is ongoing. Please see the “NFHS Suggested Guidelines for  Management of Concussion” at www.nfhs.org for further information. (See page 106)

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Comments:  Elbows – Officials should continue to monitor players for the dangerous and illegal use of the elbows in striking opponents. Such misconduct can produce serious injury and, if allowed, threatens the integrity of the game.

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Comments:  Player Equipment – Enforcement of player equipment rule (4‐1 and 4‐2) begins with the players wearing only legal equipment. Coaches, as the adult leaders of their teams,  must work with their players and officials to ensure that player equipment is safe and legal. Officials must also emphasize player safety and legal equipment throughout the match.

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Comments:  Handling – Concern has been expressed that the infraction is not being officiated properly. Officials and players should continue to strive to ensure the integrity of the game is not compromised. (See page 67 for a definition of handling.)

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Comments:  Online Education – The NFHS Web site (www.nfhs.org) offers coaches and officials online education opportunities. These include rule changes, situational videos, tactical and technical instructions, concussion education and management skills.

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Fundamentals of Coaching SoccerFundamentals of Coaching Soccer

Comments: The NFHS is proud to have the opportunity to partner with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) to provide the Fundamentals of Soccer. Please take a few minutes to go to www.nfhslearn.com to check out this course. It is ideal for the newer or even returning coach as well as officials.

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Concussion in Sports Concussion in Sports ––What You Need To KnowWhat You Need To Know

Comments: To assist in concussion management education, the NFHS, at no cost, offers Concussion in Sports ‐What You Need to Know. The only requirement is registering on www.nfhslearn.com, which is quick and easy. This 20 minute course is designed for coaches, officials, parents, administrators and students to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions and a step‐wise process to return to the sport. Please review and share this information with others.  Approximately 175,000 courses have already been delivered!

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• Designed for parents

• Explains what interscholastic athletics are about

• Provides information and resources to ensure

their child has a positive educational experience

• Includes units on:• What interscholastic athletics are about

• What You and Your Child Want Out of School Sports

• Having a Successful Educational Sport Experience

• Making the Call

• Plan for Improvement

• Keeping Perspective

The Role of the Parent in Sports The Role of the Parent in Sports www.nfhslearn.comwww.nfhslearn.com

Comments: The Role of the Parent in Sports online course is offered at NO COST by the NFHS. To review, all you need to do is register on www.nfhslearn.com. It is quick, easy and takes about 25 minutes to complete. Any parent or interested individual may take the course. Take a look and share this information with others.

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Contains

Sport information

Rules information

Rules library

Searchable rules book

Video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations

Comments: The NFHS is pleased to welcome officials to the NFHS Central Hub. This new web site is dedicated entirely to members of the NFHS Officials Association. If your state is a 100% state you, as an official, already have access to the “Within the Oval” Central Hub. If your state is not a 100% state, you may join as in individual.

This site is committed to delivering the most current online resources available to assist the official in his/her season. “Within the Oval” provides information about the sport, rules information, resources and will include video content relating to soccer officiating. A special rules library is available and provides a searchable rules database of NFHS soccer rules and situation interpretations. For information to join the NFHS Officials Association log on to www.nfhs.org ‐ Join or Renew ‐ Officials.

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1-4-1 If used on a football field, the front of the portable goals should be at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.

3-3-1c2 A player, including the goalkeeper, who is injured and attended to on the field or who is deemed injured by the referee shall leave the field and may be replaced.

3-6-1 Change Section 6 title to Excessive Player Changes

4.1.1 Situation D RULING: Legal. Striped jerseys are permissible for the visiting team as long as the predominant color is dark. Jerseys with equal sized stripes, that have both dark and white stripes, do not have a predominant dark color and would be illegal.

NFHS Soccer Major Editorial Changes:NFHS Soccer Major Editorial Changes:

1‐4‐1 If used on a football field, the front of the portable goals should be at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.

3‐3‐1c2 A player, including the goalkeeper, who is injured and attended to on the field or who is deemed injured by the referee shall leave the field and may be replaced.

3‐6‐1 Change Section 6 title to Excessive Player Changes

4.1.1 Situation D RULING: Legal. Striped jerseys are permissible for the visiting team Situation D as long as the predominant color is dark. Jerseys with equal sized stripes, that have both dark and white stripes, do not have a predominant dark color and would be illegal.

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4-2-1f knee braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Knee braces that are unaltered are legal and do not require any additional padding;

4-2-1g ankle braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Non-metal ankle braces that are unaltered are legal and may be worn outside a sock. Ankle braces of metal or unyielding material that are unaltered are legal if covered by a sock.

4-2-1h (new) helmets, hats, caps or visors.

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4‐2‐1f knee braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Knee braces that are unaltered are legal and do not require any additional padding;

4‐2‐1g ankle braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Non‐metal ankle braces that are unaltered are legal and may be worn outside a sock. Ankle braces of metal or unyielding material that are unaltered are legal if covered by a sock.

4‐2‐1h (new) helmets, hats, caps or visors.

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4-2-5 All permissible artificial limbs must be padded with a closed-cell, slow recovery foam padding no less than a ½-inch thick.Note: Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, allow an otherwise illegal piece of equipment, create risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.

5-3-2e Have the authority to suspend play or terminate the game whenever the elements, spectators or other causes require; (7-1-3)

5.3.2 Situation B RULING: In (a), (b) and (c), no winner is declared by the official and all conditions regarding the incident shall be reported to the proper authorities in writing. (5-4-1)

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4‐2‐5 All permissible artificial limbs must be padded with a closed‐cell, slow recovery foam padding no less than a ½‐inch thick.

Note: Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, allow an otherwise illegal piece of equipment, create risk to the athlete/others or place opponents at a disadvantage.

5‐3‐2e Have the authority to suspend play or terminate the game whenever the elements, spectators or other causes require; (7‐1‐3)

5.3.2 Situation B RULING: In (a), (b) and (c), no winner is declared by the official and all conditions regarding the incident shall be reported to the proper authorities in writing. (5‐4‐1)

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6-3-2a verify that each team’s complete roster (first and last name and number of each player and substitute) is submitted at least five minutes prior to the kickoff;

12.8.3 Situation E RULING: Illegal in (a) or (b) and the offending player is disqualified for serious foul play whether or not a goal is subsequently scored. Penalty in (a) will be a direct free kick and in (b) a penalty kick unless a goal was scored, in which case a kick off will be the restart.

NFHS Official Soccer Signals, #8

Corner Kick (point to corner)

Rules Comparison The 2011-12 rules book will contain an updated comparison of the major differences among NFHS and NCAA rules and FIFA laws.

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6‐3‐2a verify that each team’s complete roster (first and last name and number of each player and substitute) is submitted at least five minutes prior to the kickoff;

12.8.3 Situation E RULING: Illegal in (a) or (b) and the offending player is disqualified for serious foul play whether or not a goal is subsequently scored. Penalty in (a) will be a direct free kick and in (b) a penalty kick unless a goal was scored, in which case a kick off will be the restart.

NFHS Official Soccer Signals, #8 Corner Kick (point to corner)

Rules Comparison The 2011‐12 rules book will contain an updated comparison of the major differences among NFHS and NCAA rules and FIFA laws.

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Rule 1‐4‐1 – Goals:  The goals shall be placed on the goal line. They shall consist of two upright posts between 4 inches and 5 inches in projected diameter placed an equal distance from the corner flags and 8 yards apart (inside measurement). The rear of each goal post shall be on the outer edge of the goal line. The tops of the posts shall be joined by a 4‐inch, but not more than 5‐inch horizontal crossbar, the lower edge of which shall be 8 feet from the ground. Soccer goals shall be white. No markings other than a single manufacturer’s identification/logo may appear on the goal posts or crossbar.

Metal pipes of 3 to 4 inches in diameter may be used. If portable goals are used, they shall be adequately anchored, secured or counterweighted to the ground. If used on a football field, the front of the portable goals should be anchored at least 2 yards in front of the base of the existing football goalposts.

The vertical portion of the soccer goal post may be padded with commercially manufactured material for soccer goals. This material shall be white, have a maximum thickness of one inch, be a minimum of 72 inches high and shall be properly secured. No markings other than a single manufacturer's identification/logo may appear on the goal post padding.

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SECTION 3 SUBSTITUTIONS

ART. 1 . . . Time for Substitutions: either team may substitute an unlimited number of players from the bench:

a. between periods;

b. when a goal is scored.

c. when a player is injured and removed from the field.

1. A coach or athletic trainer may not enter the field without approval from a referee. During the time a coach or athletic trainer is permitted on the field by the referee to  attend to an injured player, coaching instruction shall not be given to any player on either team.

2. A player, including the goalkeeper, who is injured and attended to on the field or who is deemed injured by the referee shall leave the field and may be replaced.

3. Any player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall  be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health‐care professional. (Please see NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of  Concussion).

4. If the injured player is being replaced during a penalty kick situation, the substitute may not take the penalty kick.

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SECTION 2 OTHER EQUIPMENT

ART. 1 . . . Illegal equipment shall not be worn by any player. This applies to any equipment which, in the opinion of the referee, is dangerous or confusing. Types of equipment which are illegal include, but are not limited to, the following: 

a. projecting metal or other hard plates, or projections on clothing or person;

b. head, arm, thigh or hip pads containing sole leather, fiber, metal or any unyielding materials;

c. hard and unyielding items (guards, casts, braces, etc.) on the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm or shoulder unless covered, and must be padded with a closed‐cell, slow‐recovery  foam padding no less than ½‐inch thick.

d. shinguards which have exposed sharp edges or have been altered;

e. spectacle guards;

f. knee braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Knee braces that are unaltered arelegal and do not require any additional padding;

g. ankle braces which are altered from the manufacturer’s original design/production. Non‐metal ankle braces that are unaltered are legal and may be worn outside a sock. Ankle braces of metal or unyielding material that are unaltered are legal if covered by a sock.

h. helmets, hats, caps or visors.

EXCEPTIONS:

1.The goalkeeper may wear a head protector made of closed‐cell, slow‐recovery rubber or other similar material that stays soft in its final form. This head protector shall not have a bill, or other protruding design. It shall not cover the face, other than the forehead, and shall be secured by a chin strap.

2. The goalkeeper may wear a soft‐billed baseball type hat or soft‐billed visor. If worn in conjunction with a head protector, it is to be worn outside and may not be attached to the head protector.

3. By state association adoption, players may wear soft and yielding caps during inclement weather. Caps must be alike in color.

NOTE: The wearing of illegal uniforms or equipment is prohibited even though the coaches of both teams approve it.

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NFHS Soccer Field Diagram

Page: 9

NFHS Soccer Field Diagram – The 2011-11 NFHS Soccer Rules Books (Page: 9) shows all size dimensions and markings for a legal regulation field.

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Comparison of NFHS and NCAA Rules and FIFA Laws

Page: 71-83

Comparison of NFHS and NCAA Rules and FIFA Laws – The 2011-12 NFHS Soccer Rules Books (Page: 71-83) list short descriptions of many NFHS rules and how they compare to NCAA Rules and FIFA Laws.

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NFHS Official Soccer Signals

Page: 103

NFHS Official Soccer Signals: The 2011-12 NFHS Soccer Rules Books (Page: 103) shows the official NFHS Soccer Signals.

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NFHS Assistant Referee Signals

Page: 104

NFHS Assistant Referee Signals: The 2011-12 NFHS Soccer Rules Books (Page: 104) shows the Official Assistant Referee Signals.

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(as of October 25, 2010)

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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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Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐ and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary  change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team  shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the  shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

c.  Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey.

d.  A manufacturer's logo/trademark appearing on both sides of the socks is legal.

e.  If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color.

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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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Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐ and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary  change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team  shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the  shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

c.  Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey.

d.  A manufacturer's logo/trademark appearing on both sides of the socks is legal.

e.  If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color.

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EFFECTIVE 2013 FALL SEASON

Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary 

change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team 

shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the 

shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

Comments on the Rules:  This rule was changed to require the home team to wear solid white jerseys and socks, to better differentiate between the visiting team, who is required to wear jerseys and socks that are dark. This rule change will be enforced beginning with the fall 2013 season.

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Illegal Home Team UniformsStarting Fall 2013

Color Side Panels and Color Piping

Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary  change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team  shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the  shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

Comments on the Rules:  This rule was changed to require the home team to wear solid white jerseys and socks, to better differentiate between the visiting team, who is required to wear jerseys and socks that are dark. This rule change will be enforced beginning with the fall 2013 season.

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Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary  change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team  shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the  shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

Comments on the Rules:  This rule was changed to require the home team to wear solid white jerseys and socks, to better differentiate between the visiting team, who is required to wear jerseys and socks that are dark. This rule change will be enforced beginning with the fall 2013 season.

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Rule 4‐1‐1b – REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐ and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary 

change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team 

shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the 

shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

c.  Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey.

d.  A manufacturer's logo/trademark appearing on both sides of the socks is legal.

e.  If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color.

f.  One manufacturer's logo/trademark or reference is permitted on the outside of each item which may not exceed 2¼ square inches and may not exceed 2¼ inches in any 

dimension. (Subject to the provisions in 4‐1‐1(d))

g.  An American flag, not to exceed 2 by 3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written state association approval, 

may be worn on the jersey provided neither the flag nor the patch interferes with the visibility of the number.

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Rule 4‐1‐1i2 – Required Equipment:  The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age‐ and size‐appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the socks, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle. (see illustrations regarding shinguards). Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard. Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn. It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup. Requirements for uniforms:

a.  Jerseys and socks of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity of color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary  change.

b.  The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and socks, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Beginning with the 2013 fall season, the home team  shall wear solid white jerseys and solid white socks, 

and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and socks. Prior to and during the game, jerseys shall be tucked into the  shorts, unless manufactured to be worn outside.

c.  Both socks shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey.

d.  A manufacturer's logo/trademark appearing on both sides of the socks is legal.

e.  If visible apparel is worn under the jersey and/or shorts, it shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color.

f.  One manufacturer's logo/trademark or reference is permitted on the outside of each item which may not exceed 2¼ square inches and may not exceed 2¼ inches in any  dimension. (Subject to the provisions in 4‐1‐1(d))

g.  An American flag, not to exceed 2 by 3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written state association approval,  may be worn on the jersey provided neither the flag nor the patch interferes with the visibility of the number.

h.  When an illegally uniformed team is unable to correct the situation or cannot verify state association approval of the uniform, the game shall be played. The referee must,  however, notify the state association following the game.

i.  Except for the uniform of the goalkeeper, jerseys, shorts and socks of teammates shall be of similar color, design and pattern.

1.  All jerseys, except those worn by goalkeepers, shall be numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least six inches in height and on the front  (jersey or shorts) with the same number, which shall be at least 4 inches in height. Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the jersey (or shorts) and clearly 

visible. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, all jerseys, shall be numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least 6 inches in height and on the front  (jersey or shorts) with the same number which shall be at least 4 inches in height. Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the jersey (or shorts) and 

clearly visible.

2.  Only those names, patches, emblems, logos or insignias referencing the school are permitted on the team uniform, except as in 4‐1‐1 (d), (f) and (g). The player's name may also appear on the team uniform.

Comments on the Rules:  This rule addition allows only those names, patches, emblems, logos or insignias referencing the school to be permitted on the team uniform, except as in 4‐1‐1 (d), (f) and (g). The player's name may also appear on the team uniform.

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Rule 4-1-1 – Required Equipment: Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard.

Comments on the Rules: This assists with the enforcement of this risk minimization ruleand stays consistent with the spirit of the rule. This standardizes the way the shinguards are marked.

Additional comments: The NFHS rules committee has added to the previous shinguard rule that took effect Fall 2008.

Starting Fall 2008, all shinguards must have a NOCSAE logo somewhere on the actually guard itself. Starting Fall 2012 all shinguards must be permanently marked (branded, embossed, etc.) with the NOCSAE logo on the front of the guard. This rule was put into place because of the number of manufacturers who were only placing this logo on the tag which in many cases was being torn off, ripped off, smeared off, etc.

It is important to understand that from now until Fall 2012, all guards who do not display the NOCSAE logo somewhere on each guard are considered illegal. Even if the tag was “ripped off or misplaced.”

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Rule 4-1-1 – Required Equipment: Shinguards must meet the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) specifications. The NOCSAE seal and the appropriate height range of the player shall appear on the shinguard. Beginning with the 2012 fall season, the NOCSAE seal and height range shall be permanently marked on the front of the shinguard.

Comments on the Rules: This assists with the enforcement of this risk minimization ruleand stays consistent with the spirit of the rule. This standardizes the way the shinguards are marked.

Additional comments: The NFHS rules committee has added to the previous shinguard rule that took effect Fall 2008.

Starting Fall 2008, all shinguards must have a NOCSAE logo somewhere on the actually guard itself. Starting Fall 2012 all shinguards must be permanently marked (branded, embossed, etc.) with the NOCSAE logo on the front of the guard. This rule was put into place because of the number of manufacturers who were only placing this logo on the tag which in many cases was being torn off, ripped off, smeared off, etc.

It is important to understand that from now until Fall 2012, all guards who do not display the NOCSAE logo somewhere on each guard are considered illegal. Even if the tag was “ripped off or misplaced.”

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Take Part. Get Set For Life.™

National Federation of StateHigh School Associations

2011-12Soccer Rules Reminders

Title Slide: 2010-2011 Soccer Rules Reminders

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Due:Due:

November 1, 2011November 1, 2011Must be submitted to your Must be submitted to your

state association office for state association office for

approval.approval.

20122012--13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change 13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal FormProposal Form

2012-13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Form:

NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Forms must first go through the state association office before it can be sent to the NFHS. Only member state associations can submit soccer rule change proposal forms. You can find the Rule Change Proposal form at www.nfhs.org.

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NFHS Soccer Meeting InformationNFHS Soccer Meeting Information

2011 NFHS Soccer Rules On2011 NFHS Soccer Rules On--line Interpreters Meetingline Interpreters Meeting• Monday, July 11, 2011

20122012--13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Forms Due13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Forms Due• November 1, 2011

2012 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee Meeting2012 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee Meeting• January 23-25, 2012• Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

NFHS Soccer Meeting Information:

2011 NFHS Soccer Rules On2011 NFHS Soccer Rules On‐‐line Interpreters Meetingline Interpreters MeetingMonday, July 11, 2011

20122012‐‐13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Forms 13 NFHS Soccer Rule Change Proposal Forms DueDue

November 1, 2011

2012 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee Meeting2012 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee Meeting

January 23‐25, 2012

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

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Contact InformationContact Information

SOCCER EDITOR:Mark Koski, CMAA, Assistant DirectorSoccer Rules Editor and National InterpreterNational Federation of State High School AssociationsPO Box 690Indianapolis, Indiana 46206Office Phone: (317) 972-6900E-mail: [email protected]: www.nfhs.org

Contact Information:

SOCCER EDITOR:Mark Koski, CMAA, Assistant DirectorSoccer Rules Editor and National InterpreterNational Federation of State High School AssociationsPO Box 690Indianapolis, Indiana 46206Office Phone: (317) 972-6900E-mail: [email protected]: www.nfhs.org

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National Federation of StateHigh School Associations

Thank You!www.nfhs.org

End Slide: Thank You!

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