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MCRA Mechanics . Rule Reminders. Spring 2008. Yellow/Red (soft red) Cards NEW. Second caution. Excessive celebration Teams may substitute . Red/Yellow Cards displayed together. Report Required for ALL RED CARDS!. Card Mechanics Change rule 5-3-1 (2007-08).
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MCRA Mechanics Rule Reminders Spring 2008
Yellow/Red (soft red) CardsNEW • Second caution. • Excessive celebration • Teams may substitute. • Red/Yellow Cards displayed together. • Report Required for ALL RED CARDS!
Card Mechanics Changerule 5-3-1 (2007-08) • If a coach or bench personnel is being disqualified for a subsequent act of misconduct, the referee will show a yellow card immediately followed by showing a red card. • When players are yellow/red carded, cards are displayed together.
Equipment Responsibility rule 4-3 (2007-08) • Head Coach Responsible for ensuring that each player is properly equipped. • Inquire before game at pre game conference. • Penalty: • Improperly equipped player(s) must leave field at next stop of play. • Head Coach Shall be Cautioned for improperly equipped players.
Team Placement Guidelinesrule 1-5-3 (2007-08) • Placement of Teams • If placed on opposite sides of field teams will be diagonally across from each other.
Goal Guidelinesrule 1-4-1 (2007-08) • Portable goals should be anchored at least 2yards in front of the base of existing football goalposts. • Weights should be at LEAST 3 ft from goal line. • If not anchored we don’t play!!
Playing Shorthanded • If a team elects to play shorthanded due to caution or injury the substitute may not enter until next legal opportunity. Pg 20 3.3.2 • If playing short the injured player may re-enter at the next stoppage of play.
Mercy Rule Guidelines • MERCY RULE: first half completed with 8goaldifferential . • Game considered complete if half is completed.
Helpful Information USSF vs MHSAA • Rules Comparison Chart pg 72. • MHSAA Misconduct Penalty Chart pg 56.
Reminder -Jurisdiction of RefereePoints of emphasis • Jurisdiction of referee starts 15 min prior to game and lasts until they vacate immediate surroundings. Immediate surroundings include: officials locker room, parking lot, all areas in between. • “Once final whistle blows, unless instructed otherwise by the governing authority, the official should verify the score and exit the site of the competition.” Do not stay for handshake.
Weather Conditions • Delaying a game • When to delay – guidelines • Lightning OR Thunder 30 minute delay. • Time delay to be restarted with each new occurrence. • - clear field of players and field personnel. • - advise spectators, not responsible. • Suspension for scheduled games: • (officials guide book guidelines) • 10am to 3pm should not exceed 3 hours. • 3:01 to 6:59 not to exceed 1 ½ hours. • Games 7pm or later not to exceed 1 hour. • *If all parties involved agree on non-school day to delay more than 90 min, it is approved by our StateAssociation.
Post Season Games • Post season - Finals • Length of play • Overtime (follow insert) • 40-10-40 regulation 5 - coin flip 15-2-15 (golden goal) • Shoot out 2 - coin flip *all players eligible unless disqualified • Fourth official duties • Focus on duties, not visiting with table personnel
Improving your gameduring the match • **Follow yellowinsert for tourney rules** • Have Detailed Pre-Game. • Check for subs at every opportunity. • Eye contact with A.R’s whenever possible. • Stop clock immediately for P.K or Cards (adjust clock when needed)
SeasonGameTimes • Varsity 40 minutes • J.V 35 minutes • Freshman *35 minutes • Remember to call ahead to check on game time & location. • If team doesn’t show wait 30 min. If notified we must wait one hour – shorten game when needed.
Current Rate Fees 2008 • Varsity 3-Man: Referee - $44, A/R - $34 • Varsity 2-Man: 2 @ $49 • JV: 2 @ $39 • 9th: 2 @ $37 • Remember many schools are paying with vouchers.
Dates to Remember • 2008 High School Girl’s Soccer - DATES TO REMEMBER • Practice Begins -- March 10 • First Contest -- March 17 • Maximum Number of Contests -- 18 • Tournament Opt-Out Due Date -- May 7 • Officials Ratings Due Date – June 1 • POST SEASON • MHSAA Districts - May 27- May 31 • MHSAA Regionals - June 3-7 • MHSAA Semifinals - June 11 • MHSAA Finals - June 14 MCRA-MI.org