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3. National Federation ofNational 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 16 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.
4. National Federation ofNational 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.
5. National Federation ofNational Federation of
State High School Associations cont.State High School Associations cont.
NFHS Web site - www.nfhs.org
6. Soccer is the fifth-most popular sport for boys at the high school level.
Soccer is the fourth-most popular sport for girls at the high school level.
2011-12 High School Athletics Participation Survey (2012-13 NFHS Handbook):
411,757 H.S. Boys participate in the sport
11,600 programs
370,975 H.S. Girls participate in the sport
11,127 programs
State of High SchoolState of High School
Soccer NationallySoccer Nationally
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Substitutions
Rule 3-3-2b(1)
Limitations on coaching during injury situations were removed.
Whether a short injury stoppage or a prolonged stoppage,
coaches from both teams may coach give tactical and
technical instructions, lend emotional support, etc.
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15. Substitutions
Rule 3-3-2b(1)
Although the limitations on coaching during an injury have
been removed the following rules concerning this coaching
do apply:
Players cannot leave the field unless they have been
substituted for or are injured.
A coach who is not called onto the field cannot go on to
the field until called on by the referee.
Substitutes cannot leave the team area unless they are
going into the game.
A coach who is called onto the field may coach other
players while on the field.
16. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Substitutions
Rule 3-3-2 and 3-4-1b
Prior to entering the game after a goal is scored or when a
player is injured and removed, players are required to check
in with the scorer/timer or referee if there is no
scorer/timer. After checking in, the player must wait until he
or she is beckoned onto the field by the referee.
Only time they do not have to be beckoned on is at the start
of a period.
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17. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Required Equipment
Rule 4-1-1c
The home team shall wear solid white jerseys and solid
white socks, with shorts of any color. If tape or similar
material is applied on any sock, it must be similar in color
to the socks to which it is applied.
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18. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Misconduct
Rule 12-8-1e
While use of electronic communication devices with on-field
players during play is still prohibited, the use of electronic
devices on the sideline is allowed.
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19. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Misconduct
Rule 12-8-1f(14) (new)
If a player commits handling or a contact foul while
attempting to deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity and
the goal is scored, that player will be issued a yellow card. If
the foul is considered serious foul play or the goal is not
scored, however, the player will still be issued a red card.
20. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Misconduct
Rule 12-8-2d(2)
If a player commits a foul (handling, contact or non contact
foul) while attempting to deny an obvious goal-scoring
opportunity and the goal is scored, that player will be issued
a yellow card. If the foul is considered serious foul play, the
player will still be issued a red card.
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21. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
RULECHANGE Definitions of Playing Terms
Rule 18-1-1n
Simply tapping the top of the ball with the foot or stepping on
the ball is not putting it in play. The ball is in play when it
has been kicked and moves.
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22. Take Part. Get Set For Life.
National Federation of State
High School Associations
NFHS Soccer
Points of Emphasis
23. 息 REFEREE ENTERPISES INC. 2013
POINTOFEMPHASIS Goalkeeper Injury
Rule 3-3-2b(2)
There is much misunderstanding about what actions
constitute a keeper having to leave the game. A player
attended to on the field or who is deemed injured by the
referee shall leave the field and may be replaced.
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24. Goalkeeper Injury
Rule 3-3-2b(2)
The following are the procedures that are to be
followed when a field player or goal keeper appear
to be injured:
Field player if a field player appears to be injured,
the referee, with the clock running, can check to
determine the extent of the injuries and if a player
needs attention. If the referee determines that the
injury requires the player to be attended to or leave
the game, the referee should immediately stop the
clock and beckon the coach or medical personnel to
attend to the player. Once the clock is stopped for a
field player, that player must leave the game.
25. Goalkeeper Injury
Rule 3-3-2b(2)
Goalkeeper If the goalkeeper is injured, the referee
can stop the clock, check the goal keeper to
determine the extent of the injury, and allow the
goal keeper a short time to be ready for play. If the
referee determines that the goalkeeper needs
attention, the referee should immediately call the
coach or medical personnel to attend to the player.
When a coach or medical personnel are called onto
the field to attend to a goalkeeper, the goalkeeper
must leave the game.
#3: 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 organizations 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 organizations fifth executive director.
#4: 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 performing arts activities. Since 1920, the NFHS has led the development of education-based interscholastic sports and performing 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 16 sports for boys and girls at the high school level. Through its 50 member state associations and the District of Columbia, the NFHS reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 11 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7.6 million in high school sports. For more information, visit the NFHS Web site at www.nfhs.org .
#5: 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; offers online publications and services for high school coaches and officials; sponsors professional organizations for high school coaches, officials, 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.
#6: 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 .
#7: State of High School Soccer Nationally: Soccer is the fifth-most popular sport for boys and girls at the high school level. Soccer is the fourth-most popular sport for girls at the high school level. According to the 2011-12 High School Athletics Participation Survey which is listed in the 2012-13 NFHS Handbook: 411,757 H.S. Boys participate in the sport 11,600 H.S. Boys programs participate throughout the country 370,975 H.S. Girls participate in the sport 11,127 H.S. Girls programs participate throughout the country
#8: Most Popular Sports Nationally: Soccer is the fifth-most popular sport for boys and girls at the high school level. Soccer is the fourth-most popular sport for girls at the high school level. According to the 2011-12 High School Athletics Participation Survey which is listed in the 2012-13 NFHS Handbook: 411,757 H.S. Boys participate in the sport 11,600 H.S. Boys programs participate throughout the country 370,975 H.S. Girls participate in the sport 11,127 H.S. Girls programs participate throughout the country
#9: High School Soccer Boys and Girls Participation: There has been continued growth within the sport for both boys and girls since the NFHS started writing soccer rules in 1970.
#10: High School Soccer Boys and Girls Participation: There has been continued growth within the sport for both boys and girls since the NFHS started writing soccer rules in 1970.
#12: 2013-14 NFHS Soccer Rules Committee: Chairman: William Johnson (Marshfield, Massachusetts) Section 1 Representative: Steve Beals (Hudson, New Hampshire) 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: Mike Clark (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) Section 7 Representative: Malcolm Mac Brazelton (Chino, California) Section 8 Representative: Patrick Duffy (Beaverton, Oregon) NFHS Coaches Representative: Ron Pietila (Chula Vista, California) NFHS Officials Representative: Steve Harvey (Austin, Arkansas) NFHS Publisher: Robert B. Gardner, Executive Director NFHS Rules Editor: Mark Koski, Director of Sports and Events - Soccer Rules Editor and National Interpreter
#13: 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.
#14: 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.
#15: RULE 3-3-2b(1) SUBSTITUTIONS ART. 2 . . . Time for Substitutions: either team may substitute an unlimited number of players from the bench, provided they report to the scorer's table or nearest official and are beckoned in as per 3-4-1(a): a. when a goal is scored. b. when a player is injured and removed from the field. 1. A coach or appropriate health-care professional may not enter the field without approval from a referee.
#17: RULE 3-3-2 SUBSTITUTIONS ART. 2 . . . Time for Substitutions: either team may substitute an unlimited number of players from the bench, provided they report to the scorer's table or nearest official and are beckoned in as per 3-4-1(a): a. when a goal is scored. b. when a player is injured and removed from the field. 1. A coach or appropriate health-care professional may not enter the field without approval from a referee. 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, substitutes may not take the penalty kick. RULE 3-4-1b SUBSTITUTIONS ART. 1 . . . To request a substitution, a substitute who desires to enter the game shall report to the scorer, giving his/her jersey number and the number of the player being replaced. a. The substitute shall remain at the scorers table until a referee beckons the substitute onto the field of play. When there is no separate scorer/timer, incoming substitutes shall report directly to the nearest official from the official area. b. A substitute may enter the field of play at the beginning of a period without being beckoned by the referee. After a score and when a player is injured and removed from the field, substitutes must be beckoned.
#18: RULE 4-1-1c REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ART. 1 . . . The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, socks, suitable shoes and shinguards. The shinguards 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 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 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 the home team wearing solid white socks and the visiting team wearing socks of a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey. If tape of similar material is applied externally to the socks, it must be of similar color as that part of the sock to which it is applied.
#19: RULE 12-8-1e 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; NOTE: By state association adoption, incidental use of vulgar or profane language may be a disqualification (red card). e. any use of electronic communication devices with the on-field players during play. 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.
#20: RULE 12-8-1f(14) 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; NOTE: By state association adoption, incidental use of vulgar or profane language may be a disqualification (red card). e. any use of electronic communication devices with the on-field players during play. 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 of the game; 13. a player (other than a goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area) deliberately handles the ball, attempting to prevent a goal, and the goal is scored; 14. a player commits a foul, attempting to deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, and the goal is scored.
#21: RULE 12-8-2d(2) MISCONDUCT ART. 2 . . . A player, coach or bench personnel shall be disqualified (red card) for: a. exhibiting violent conduct; b. taunting use of word or act to incite or degrade an opposing player, coach, referee or other individual; NOTE: The NFHS disapproves of any form of taunting which is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances including on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin. c. subsequent caution; d. committing serious foul play; that is, any play in which the player commits one of the offenses punishable with a direct free kick (or penalty kick if the offense takes place by a defender in the penalty area) and uses disproportionate and unnecessary force against an opponent while playing for the ball. Serious foul play also includes the following: 1. a player (other than a goalkeeper within his/her own penalty area) deliberately handles the ball, attempting to prevent a goal and the goal is not scored; 2. a player commits a foul, attempting to deny an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, and the goal is not scored.
#22: RULE 18-1-1n DEFINITIONS ART. 1 . . . Alphabetical list of definitions: a. ADVANTAGE A discretionary judgment which allows an official to permit play to continue rather than stopping play to administer the foul. This concept is based on the premise that the foul did not put the offended team at a disadvantage, or the foul, if called, may take away a favorable opportunity for the offended team. The foul may be subsequently called if the advantage does not materialize. b. BENCH PERSONNEL Anyone within the team area. c. CAUTIONED PLAYER A player notified by an official that his/her activities are not in the best interest of the contest. Such player must be shown a yellow card and shall leave the field and may be replaced. d. CHARGE An act by a defensive player employing body contact to cause an offensive player to lose or give up possession of the ball. A fair charge must have all the elements present which are set down in the rules. An unfair charge has one or more of those elements absent. e. DEAD BALL A term used to indicate a time when the ball is out-of-play. A goal can never be scored while the ball is dead. A restart can never be changed due to what occurs during a dead ball. f. DEFENSE (DEFENDING TEAM) Team not in possession of the ball. A team remains on defense until it establishes possession of the ball. g. DELIBERATE FOUL A purposely planned act done to disrupt the game and to gain an advantage through the unfair act. h. DISQUALIFIED PLAYER A player barred from further participation in the game. Such player shall be shown a red card and shall not be replaced during the game. i. DRIBBLER A player in control of the ball who attempts to move the ball by periodic touches with the feet. j. DROP BALL A method by which a dead ball becomes alive. An official drops the ball to the ground. When the ball strikes the ground, it becomes alive and may be played by anyone. k. ENCROACHMENT The act, by one or more defenders, of advancing within 10 yards of the ball prior to the taking of a free kick. l. FORFEIT The loss of a game because of termination under Rule 3-1-2 or for other reason as determined by the proper authority. m. FOUL A rule infraction by a player on the field of play during play, for which a free kick is awarded to the players opponents. n. FREE KICK A method by which a dead ball becomes alive. The ball is placed on the ground and, while motionless, it is kicked unchallenged in any direction prior to being touched by another player. The ball is in play when it has been kicked and moves. Simply taping the top of the ball with the foot or stepping on the ball are not sufficient. There are two types of free kicks direct from which a goal may be scored against an opponent without a second player touching the ball and indirect in which a goal may not be scored unless the ball is touched or played by another player of either team.
#24: RULE 3-3-2b(2) GOALKEEPER INJURY ART. 2 . . . Time for Substitutions: either team may substitute an unlimited number of players from the bench, provided they report to the scorer's table or nearest official and are beckoned in as per 3-4-1(a): a. when a goal is scored. b. when a player is injured and removed from the field. 1. A coach or appropriate health-care professional may not enter the field without approval from a referee. 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.