USSF REF
07 Jul 2006, 04:35 PM
Rule 1 section 9 (1-9) re: Goal Line Width. -- Add the following: (Old text, New text The goal posts, which have been superimposed on goal lines of the same width and depth shall consist of 2 wooden or metal posts (etc.)...
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1-17 Lighting specifications. -- The field should be uniformly and adequately lighted. Lighting engineers should be places in charge of this important factor when planning new installations. For information onrecommended specifications for lighting, contact the ... etc.
... According to the NCAA Broadcasting Manual, the target light of NCAA championships for Television broadcasting should be a range of 125 to 150 maintained vertical foot candles. The minimum level should read 125-foot candles.
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3-5 Re-enetry rights clarified. --
A.R.27. A Goalkeeper is replaced by a substitute, remains on the field as a player and later is replaced by a substitute. During the same period the coach instructs in original goalkeeper to substitute for the current goalkeeper. RULING: Illegal. Once the orignial goalkeeper changes positions the rule for that position (e.g. midfielder) applies. A player who has not yet entered the game may substitute (i.e. one reentry) for the goalkeeper as per rule 3-5-a.
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3-6 Clock stops during last 5 minutes.
In addition, during the final five minutes of the second period ONLY, if the leading team makes a substitution, the referee shall signal the clock to be stopped and beckon the substitute on to the field.
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4-1-b Player Shinguards.
Begining with the 2007 season, the NCAA will require the players to wear shinguards that meet the standards established by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). (Visit www.nocase.orgfor more information.)
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4-2-b Goalkeeper sock color.
Goalkeepers shall wear jerseys that distinguish them from all field [players and socks that distinguish them from their opponents.
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5-3-c Rules of conduct may not be altered.
The rules of conduct, including game times, substitutions, and overtime procedures, shall not be altered by the referee or by mutual consent of the institutions.
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6-4 ARs sign score sheet.
In addition, the official score keeper shall obtain the signatures of the referee and assistant referees on the official NCAA box score form or an 8.5''x11'' computer generated scoresheet with complete game information after the game is completed, thus verifyingcards issued, ejection reports and the official score of the game.
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6-4 Scorekeeper duties clarified.
Also, it is the responsibility of the scorekeeper to inform the player if he/she is not eligible to re-enter the game. Further, it is the scorekeepers' responsibility to notify the referee when an illegal substitution has been made.
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7-1-b-7 Goalkeeper injury renetry clarified (in a PK tiebreaker).
Once th goalkeeper is designated, he or she shall not be replaced unless injured or ejected and his replacement may be from any of the eligible players listed on the official NCAA game roster for that game. Injuries leading to replacement of the designated goalkeeper must be determined by the arrnding physician and/or a certified trainer in concert with the governing sports authority (see page 8) However, the injured goalkeeper is eligible to return if physically able.
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11-1 Offisde position.
b. The player is not nearer to the opponent's goal line than at least two opponents. Note: The position of any part of the player's head, body, or feet will be the deciding factor, not the player's arms.
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12-17 Referee Assault Language added.
Physical contact with game officials (or any threat of physical intimidation or harm, including pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, throwing at or attempting to make physical contact) will not be tolerated. Any player(s), coach, bench personnel, committing assault on a referee shall be ejected from the game and is required to sit out at least the following 3 games, including postseason games. A player(s), coach or bench personnel involved in a second assault on a referee in the same season shall be ejected from the game and shall not compete for the remainder of the season, including postseason games. Game suspensions for assault on a referee are additional to suspensions ordered for red card accumlations.
Thats all the new stuff.
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1-17 Lighting specifications. -- The field should be uniformly and adequately lighted. Lighting engineers should be places in charge of this important factor when planning new installations. For information onrecommended specifications for lighting, contact the ... etc.
... According to the NCAA Broadcasting Manual, the target light of NCAA championships for Television broadcasting should be a range of 125 to 150 maintained vertical foot candles. The minimum level should read 125-foot candles.
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3-5 Re-enetry rights clarified. --
A.R.27. A Goalkeeper is replaced by a substitute, remains on the field as a player and later is replaced by a substitute. During the same period the coach instructs in original goalkeeper to substitute for the current goalkeeper. RULING: Illegal. Once the orignial goalkeeper changes positions the rule for that position (e.g. midfielder) applies. A player who has not yet entered the game may substitute (i.e. one reentry) for the goalkeeper as per rule 3-5-a.
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3-6 Clock stops during last 5 minutes.
In addition, during the final five minutes of the second period ONLY, if the leading team makes a substitution, the referee shall signal the clock to be stopped and beckon the substitute on to the field.
-
4-1-b Player Shinguards.
Begining with the 2007 season, the NCAA will require the players to wear shinguards that meet the standards established by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). (Visit www.nocase.orgfor more information.)
-
4-2-b Goalkeeper sock color.
Goalkeepers shall wear jerseys that distinguish them from all field [players and socks that distinguish them from their opponents.
-
5-3-c Rules of conduct may not be altered.
The rules of conduct, including game times, substitutions, and overtime procedures, shall not be altered by the referee or by mutual consent of the institutions.
-
6-4 ARs sign score sheet.
In addition, the official score keeper shall obtain the signatures of the referee and assistant referees on the official NCAA box score form or an 8.5''x11'' computer generated scoresheet with complete game information after the game is completed, thus verifyingcards issued, ejection reports and the official score of the game.
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6-4 Scorekeeper duties clarified.
Also, it is the responsibility of the scorekeeper to inform the player if he/she is not eligible to re-enter the game. Further, it is the scorekeepers' responsibility to notify the referee when an illegal substitution has been made.
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7-1-b-7 Goalkeeper injury renetry clarified (in a PK tiebreaker).
Once th goalkeeper is designated, he or she shall not be replaced unless injured or ejected and his replacement may be from any of the eligible players listed on the official NCAA game roster for that game. Injuries leading to replacement of the designated goalkeeper must be determined by the arrnding physician and/or a certified trainer in concert with the governing sports authority (see page 8) However, the injured goalkeeper is eligible to return if physically able.
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11-1 Offisde position.
b. The player is not nearer to the opponent's goal line than at least two opponents. Note: The position of any part of the player's head, body, or feet will be the deciding factor, not the player's arms.
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12-17 Referee Assault Language added.
Physical contact with game officials (or any threat of physical intimidation or harm, including pushing, shoving, spitting, kicking, throwing at or attempting to make physical contact) will not be tolerated. Any player(s), coach, bench personnel, committing assault on a referee shall be ejected from the game and is required to sit out at least the following 3 games, including postseason games. A player(s), coach or bench personnel involved in a second assault on a referee in the same season shall be ejected from the game and shall not compete for the remainder of the season, including postseason games. Game suspensions for assault on a referee are additional to suspensions ordered for red card accumlations.
Thats all the new stuff.