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2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes

National Federation of State High School. 2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes. NH Technical Institute Concord, NH July 30, 2011. Introduction. 2011 NHSOA Soccer Rules Interpretation Ted Kitsis , NHSOA Rules Interpreter Contact Information E-mail : tjkitsis@gmail. com

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2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes

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  1. National Federation of State High School 2011-2012 Soccer Rules & Editorial Changes NH Technical Institute Concord, NH July 30, 2011

  2. Introduction • 2011 NHSOA Soccer Rules Interpretation • Ted Kitsis, NHSOA Rules Interpreter • Contact Information • E-mail : tjkitsis@gmail.com • Phone : 603-624-8175 • Cell : 603-540-4179 • No calls at work please!

  3. Topics of Discussion • Soccer Rule Changes for 2011-2012 • Major Editorial Changes for 2011-2012 • NFHS Points of Emphasis • Handling Video • New Referee Questions Video • Q & A Session?

  4. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012

  5. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 3-1-3: Team Rosters • Now must include first and last name and numbers of all players, all bench personnel and all coaches on rosters • Goalkeepers may have two numbers listed on the roster • Goalkeeper’s number • Field player’s number • Still required at least five minutes prior to start • Players, bench personnel, and coaches can still be added to the roster after the start of play

  6. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 4-1-1i3: Goalkeeper’s Uniform • 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 • Goalkeeper’s uniform must comply with 4-1-1f (manufacture’s logo/trademark)

  7. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 4-1-3 (new): Substitute Attire • It is recommended that substitutes wear distinguishing pinnies when warming up outside of the team area.

  8. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 4-3: Each head coach shall be responsible for ensuring that each of his/her players is properly and legally equipped. • The head coach shall receive the first caution issued for an illegally equipped player. • All subsequent cautions for illegally equipped player(s) shall be issued directly to the player(s) and not to the head coach. • Illegally equipped player(s) shall be instructed to leave the field of play when the ball next ceases to be in play.

  9. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 4-3: Con’t • 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.

  10. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 12-8-1f(10,11,12) (new): Misconduct • 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 of the game • PENALTY: An official shall administer a caution (yellow card) for unsporting conduct

  11. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 18-1-1ff (new): RECKLESS PLAY • the player has acted with complete disregard of the danger to, or consequences for, the opponent. A player who displays reckless play shall be cautioned.

  12. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • NFHS Official Soccer Signals:  • Added a ninth Official Soccer Signal – Goal • (the number 20 signal in the 2009-10 rule book) • Signal #8 – Corner Kick • editorial change • from “Point to Spot” • to “Point to Corner”

  13. Soccer Rule Changes 2011-2012 • 4-1-1b: Implementation Delayed • 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. • Delayed by the NFHS Board of Directors for one year (was due to go into effect in 2012)

  14. Illegal Home Team UniformsStarting Fall 2013 Color Side Panels and Color Piping

  15. Legal Home Team UniformsStarting Fall 2013

  16. Major Editorial Changes Major Editorial Changes for 2011-2012 can be found on (pages 5-6)

  17. Major Editorial Changes • 1-4-1: If used on a football field, thefrontofthe 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”

  18. Major Editorial Changes • 4-2-1: Illegal Equipment • 4-2-1(f): Now states that unaltered knee braces are legal and do not require additional padding • 4-2-1(g) (new): 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.

  19. Major Editorial Changes • 4-2-5: Artificial Limbs • Complete re-write of this rule • Now allows each State Association to authorize exceptions to the NFHS rules to accommodate individuals with: • Disabilities, • Special needs, or • Unique and extenuating circumstances

  20. Points of Emphasis for 2011-2012 (Refer to page 69 of Rule Book)

  21. Points of Emphasis • Concussion Management: • If the player is determined to be unconscious or apparently unconscious by game officials, the player cannot return to the game until they are medically cleared by medical professionals. • Common symptoms of concussions include: • headache, fogginess, confusion, difficult with memory, nausea, tired, dizziness, blurred vision, mood changes • Please see NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion on page 106 and nfhs.org.

  22. Points of Emphasis • Elbows: • Need to monitor dangerous and illegal use of elbows if Striking opponents • Using the elbow could lead to serious injury • If allowed, could threaten the integrity of the game

  23. Points of Emphasis • Player Equipment: • Coaches need to work with players and officials to ensure player equipment is safe and legal • Officials must emphasize player safety and legal equipment through out the match

  24. Points of Emphasis • Online Education: • Visit www.nfhs.org for online educational opportunities for both coaches and officials • These include: • Rule changes • Situational videos • Tactical and technical instructions, and • Management skills

  25. Points of Emphasis • Handling: • Inadvertent Handling, No Intent; no foul • Hand or arm in natural position; no foul • even if player gains possession of the ball • Hand or arm not in a natural position; foul • Regardless of where it happened on the field • Be consistent (midfield vs. penalty area) • Moving hand to protect one’s self; foul • Don’t allow coach’s or player’s actions to influence your call or non-call

  26. Questions? • Coaches or Officials ? • Ted Kitsis, NHSOA Rules Interpreter • Contact Information • E-mail : tjkitsis@gmail.com • Phone : 603-624-8175 • Cell : 603-540-4179 • Remember, No calls at work please

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