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2011 Junior College Rules Differences

John Puglisi — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:09:47 +0000

Jack Sweeney, the Region XV assignor, sent us the following memo describing the rules differences for NJCAA games. Please note that the NJCAA has not modified their procedures since the 2009 season. A printer-friendly version of the rules differences memo is available here for download. (more...)

NCAA Soccer Penalty Kick Procedure Interpretation

John Puglisi — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:42:09 +0000

Rule 14.2 has been modified in 2010 to clarify that the player taking the penalty kick is permitted to use a stutter step or a hesitation move provided there is no stopping and there is continuous movement toward the ball. Should the kicker stop during his / her movement to the ball during the penalty kick, the kicker has violated 14.2. This does NOT automatically require a caution; even though Rule 14.3.3 states that the player SHALL be cautioned.

A complete NISOA/NCAA interpretation of the rule with restart outcomes is available for download as a pdf.

This interpretation was originally published on the NCAA Soccer Central Hub on arbitersports.com.

NJCAA Rules Differences

John Puglisi — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:05:39 +0000

Jack Sweeney has provided the following guidance describing the differences between the NJCAA and the NCAA rules: August 1, 2009 TO: NJCAA Soccer Coaches FROM: Men and Women’s Soccer Chairs RE: NJCAA Soccer Procedures – All Divisions Both Men and Women Just a clarification on substitutions, timing and ejections procedures to follow at all NJCAA soccer games, so we can [...]

Goal Celebration Interpretation

John Puglisi — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:26:50 +0000

During a recent match, a male player took off his shirt in celebration after scoring a goal. A question was asked on our message board about whether the NCAA considers this action misconduct. C. Cliff McCrath, NISOA's Executive Director and The NCAA's Soccer Rules Committee Secretary - Rules Editor's interpretation follows: (more...)

Extreme Heat Management

John Puglisi — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:32:40 +0000

A local conference recently asked the NCAA about possibly suspending play to allow players to hydrate during soccer matches played in unusually hot conditions. The response from Cliff McCrath, Executive Director of NISOA and Secretary-Rules Editor of the NCAA Soccer Rules Committee follows: (more...)

2010-2011 NCAA Soccer Rules Book Is Now Available

John Puglisi — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:07:28 +0000

The 2010-2011 NCAA Soccer Rules Book has been published by the NCAA. You may go directly to the NCAA web site or our web site library to download the rules book (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

2010 NISOA Preseason Guide

John Puglisi — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:42:35 +0000

The 2010 NISOA Preseason Guide is now available from the NISOA web site. The Preseason Guide includes NCAA soccer rules changes for the 2010 season as well as discussions of the points of emphasis from the NCAA.

2010-2011 NCAA Soccer Rules Changes

John Puglisi — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:16:08 +0000

NISOA and the NCAA published a summary of the 2010-2011 NCAA Men's and Women's Soccer Rules changes.

Conference and NCAA Playoffs

John Puglisi — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:20:39 +0000

As the regular season is drawing to a close, conference and NCAA playoffs are approaching. Please take a minute or two to familiarize yourself with the special requirements of the NCAA Rules Book regarding playoffs. Specifically,

Tiebreaker Procedure of Penalty Kicks (Rule 7.1.2)
- Coin toss determines who kicks first or second. We recommend the referee chooses which goal the kicks will be taken at before the game with the governing sports authority.
- 10 different kickers are selected. If all 10 kickers take kicks, the order of taking kicks must be repeated.
- The goalkeeper may not be replaced during the taking of kicks unless injured. The injury must be verified by an attending physician or certified trainer with approval from the governing sports authority.
Accumulated Cautions (Rule 12.18)
- Player eligibility is to be determined by the governing sports authority. In some cases, coaches will ask the referee team whether a player is eligible to play because of their accumulated cautions. Please review the referenced rule and be prepared to advise the governing sports authority representative accordingly. If there's any doubt or question about a player's eligibility, allow the player to participate and file a report with the governing sports authority.

NCAA Substitutions

John Puglisi — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:23:31 +0000

Apparently, there is still confusion about substitutions in the last five minutes of a match. From Cliff McCrath:

Not sure how 'inconsistency' slipped into the situation. Rule 3.6.2. is explicit: If the LEADING team makes a substitution the clock stops. No debate. It doesn't matter whether the losing team initiates substitutions or is substituting on its own or chooses to substitute at the same time…the minute a substitute from the LEADING team substitutes the clock stops. Rule 3.6.3. is equally clear: It addresses the issue of either team substituting when neither is LEADING…i.e. a tied game: the clock does not stop. If there is any issue whatsoever it may relate to the fact that the committee didn’t add a 3.6.4. (before the current one) and separate the tie situation from the reference to the 'losing' coach. When the rule was introduced the committee believed it was clear enough to include both the tie and the losing coach reference in one rule. If it will help we’ll separate the two in the 2010-11 book. Once again, if either team is not leading i.e. 'winning' the game the clock is not stopped on any substitution. If one team is leading and that team substitutes during the last five minutes of the second period only the clock stops…regardless whether the losing team substitutes.

My best to all and I hope this helps.

C. Cliff McCrath, Secretary-Rules Editor NCAA Men's and Women's Soccer Rules Committee