2015-16 NFHS Soccer Rules - PowerPoint Presentation

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2015-16NFHS Soccer RulesPowerPoint

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NCHSAA Mission Statement

Inspiring individuals, encouraging excellence through education based athletics.

The mission of the NCHSAA is to provide governance and leadership for interscholastic athletic programs that support and enrich the educational experience of students

Core values and beliefs are shared among the stakeholders of an organization.  Values drive an organization's culture and priorities and provide a framework in which decisions are made.  The core values and beliefs are the principles that guide the association.

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Core Values & Beliefs

Sportsmanship

 - following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment of referees and officials, treating opponents with respect, respect for one's opponent and graciousness in winning or losing

Integrity 

- consistency of actions, values, methods measures, principles, expectations and outcomes - the truthfulness or accuracy of one's actions

Fair Play

 - a shared interpretation of the rules, the equal treatment of all concerned, sticking to the agreed rules, not using unfair advantages

Honesty 

- uprightness and fairness, truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness, freedom from deceit or fraud.  To consistently seek and speak the truth

Respect

 - a positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity and specific actions and conduct representative of the esteem

Equity

 - fairness, just and right, equitable treatment of all, dealing fairly and equally with all concerned

Fair Competition 

- competitors within a competition should have similar performance potential and performance strength

Development of student-athletes 

- participation in athletics should aid in the physiological and psychological development of the student-athlete

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Drones

4.1.14 (new)

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The use of drones will be prohibited within the confines of stadiums, fields and arenas during NCHSAA contests. This policy includes not only the restricted playing area of the venue(s), but also the physical confines of the entire stadium/field/arena structure.

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NFHS Soccer Rules Changes

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SUBSTITUTION ON BENCH PERSONNEL MISCONDUCT

RULE 3-3-3(e) (new)

If the game is stopped to issue a caution to or to disqualify bench personnel, any player who has already reported to be a substitute can enter the game.

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GOALKEEPER SOCKS

DIFFERING FROM OPPONENTSRULE 4-1-1(h)3

Socks of goalkeeper must differ from opponents.

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NFHS SoccerPoints of Emphasis

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HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION

AND SAFETY PRIORITIES

Be aware of Exertional Heatstroke (EHS) and take proper measures during games involving high temperatures.

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Hydration Breaks

If both coaches ask for a water break BEFORE the game, GIVE IT!!!!!! Let the coaches approach you about it.If both coaches agree, give the break around the 20th and 60th minute.Give it at a goal kick or throw-in in the defensive half.DO NOT give it during a corner kick nor throw-in in the final third.USE COMMON SENSE!!

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FIGHTING/RECKLESS PLAY

Players, coaches and officials must work together to model and demonstrate sportsmanship and fair play, to minimize risk and to maximize participation.

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TAPE OR SIMILAR

MATERIALS ON SOCKS

If tape or a similar material is applied externally, it must be of similar color as the sock. Home team shall wear white (PlayPic A). Away team should have similar color, i.e. maroon could have red tape (PlayPic B).

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COMMUNICATION

Game officials are encouraged to effectively communicate with other officials, players and coaches.

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Effective Communication?

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Effective Communication

CoachesPer the NCHSAA you are the leader of promoting Sportsmanship and EDUCATION-BASED AthleticsYour job is not to “work” the officialsPersistent questioning of calls may lead to a caution for dissent.Ask your question in a calm, non-sarcastic tone

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Effective Communication

OfficialsIf coach has a question about a decision, DON’T IGNORE THEM!Address them in a calm mannerHowever, do not allow a second, third, or fourth question in successionDo not allow coaches to constantly question your decisions

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GOAL KICK

Players opposing the kicker shall remain outside the penalty area until the ball has cleared the penalty area.

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NFHS Soccer Major Editorial Changes

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AUTHORITY TO

SUSPEND PLAY1.7 SITUATION B

The head referee has authority to suspend play.

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Weather/Lightning Protocol

The host school administrator is ultimately responsible for weather related delays/postponements of contests. By NFHS rule, game officials have the authority to delay/postpone games, but are not at the disposal of lightning/weather radars available to game administrators. Use of available technology should be utilized by the appropriate administrative personnel to determine whether to continue or delay/postpone a contest.

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REPLACEMENT OF GOALKEEPER

RULE 3-3-2(b)2

If the referee stops the clock for an apparent injury to a goalkeeper and/or a goalkeeper is attended to on the field (PlayPic A), the goalkeeper shall be replaced by a substitute or field player (PlayPic B).

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DISQUALIFIED GOALKEEPER

DURING PENALTY KICK SITUATIONRULE 3-3-3(c)2

During a penalty kick situation, a disqualified goalkeeper’s (PlayPic A) replacement (PlayPic B) may not take the penalty kick.

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BLEEDING AND

OPEN WOUNDRULE 3-3-3(d)1

A player required to leave the field because of a communicable disease may be replaced from the bench.

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UNIFORM

RULE 4-1-1(f)

Written state approval to wear an American flag (PlayPic A) is no longer needed. Approval is still needed to wear a commemorative patch (PlayPic B).

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GOALKEEPER PANTS

RULE 4-1-1(h)2

Goalkeeper’s pants can have additions of numbers, names, patches and emblems of school logos.

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STAYS AND STRAPS

4.1.1 SITUATION N

“Stays/straps” was added to the language of the rule to more clearly define what is used to keep player’s shinguards in place. “Stays/straps” must be similar to the color of the sock.

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PROTECTIVE FACE MASK

RULE 4-2-8

Removing “with no protrusion” from the rule clears the issue of the nose as a protrusion.

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NFHS Soccer Rules BookAdditional Items

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Comparison of NFHS and NCAA Rules and FIFA Laws

Page: 73-85

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NFHS Official Soccer Signals

Page: 108

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NFHS Assistant Referee Signals

Page: 109

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2015-16 NFHS Soccer Rules Book as eBooks

Electronic Versions of the NFHS Soccer Rules are now available for purchase as eBooks.Apple users can visit iTunes for available books.Apple, Android and Kindle users can buy e-books from Amazon.com and view them through the Kindle app.Price: $5.99/eachVisit www.nfhs.org/ebooks for more information.

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NFHS Coach and Officials Education

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Free CoursesConcussion in Sports – What You Need to Know1,856,250 courses ordered to date!The Role of the Parent in SportsSportsmanshipA Guide to Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention

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Concussion in Sports – What You Need To Know

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Designed for parentsExplains what interscholastic athletics are aboutProvides information and resources to ensure their child has a positive educational experienceIncludes units on:What interscholastic athletics are aboutWhat You and Your Child Want Out of School SportsHaving a Successful Educational Sport ExperienceMaking the CallPlan for ImprovementKeeping Perspective

The Role of the Parent in Sports www.nfhslearn.com

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Fundamentals of Coachingand First Aid…revised!

NFHSLearn.com

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Fundamentals of Coaching Soccer

NFHSLearn.com

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NFHS Officials Association Central hub https://nfhs-soccer.arbitersports.com

ContainsSport informationRules informationRules librarySearchable rules bookVideo content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations

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NFHS Injury Surveillance

Soccer

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The National High School Sports Injury Surveillance Study: High School RIOTM

R. Dawn Comstock, PhDAssociate Professor Colorado School of Public Health, EpidemiologyUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)Pediatric Injury Prevention, Education, and Research (PIPER) Programdawn.comstock@ucdenver.edu(303) 724-7881

PIPER

NFHS Injury Surveillance 2013-14

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Boys’ Soccer Injury Rates Over Time 2005/06 – 2013/14

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Boys’ Soccer Concussion, Knee and Ankle Injury Rates Over Time2005/06 – 2013/14

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Girls’ Soccer Injury Rates Over Time 2005-06 – 2013/14

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Girls’ Soccer Concussion, Knee and Ankle Injury Rates Over Time2005/06 – 2013/14

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Thank You!www.nfhs.org

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2015-2016 NCHSAAMen’s and Women’s Soccer

Brad Alford – Director of Sports and Championships

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Soccer Approved Board Items

Two yellow cards or single red card disqualification (does not meet the NCHSAA Ejection Code criteria): No longer required to take the sportsmanship course.

No. 2 seed from a split conference must have an overall winning percentage of 34% to receive its automatic bid.

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Important Dates

Start Sat, August 11st Contest Mon, August 17Reporting Sat, Oct 31 @ 11:59 p.m.1st Round Wed, Nov 42nd Round Sat, Nov 73rd Round Wed, Nov 114th Round Sat, Nov 14Regionals Tues, Nov 17States Fri, Nov 20 & Sat, Nov 21

Start Mon, Feb 15 1st Contest Mon, Feb 29Reporting Sat, May @ 11:59 p.m.1st Round Wed, May 112nd Round Sat, May 143rd Round Wed, May 184th Round Sat, May 21Regionals Tues, May 24States Sat, May 28

Men’s Season

Women’s Season

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Number of Contests

Pre-season

2 varsity scrimmages

Does not count toward season limitation

Regular Season

23 game team limit

1 per day individual limit

Post Season

Varsity conference tournament games are considered part of the state playoffs

Does not count toward season limitation

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MaxPreps

Official Statistics Provider

Records and standings for post-season qualifications

2015-16: MaxPreps Record = Official Record

Incorrect record subject to DQ from playoffs

All game results MUST be entered by:

Men: Sat, Oct 31

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at 11:59 p.m.

Women: Sat, May 7

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at 11:59 p.m.

Triple check your record!

Instructions can be found on the NCHSAA website

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Qualifying for the Playoffs

All classifications will be a 64-team bracket

Qualifiers – Automatic

Must finish 1,2 or 3 in straight conference, 1 or 2 in a split (2’s must have a 34% overall winning percentage for auto bid)

At Large

Based off highest 22-game winning percentage

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Playoff Seeding

Once the 64 qualifiers have been determined

Split East and West based on geography

Seed the East then the West based on the following:

Seed all #1’s by 22-game record

Seed all #2’s by 22-game record

Seed all #3’s by 22-game record

Seed all “at large” teams by 22-game record

1 v 32, 2 v 31, 3 v 30, etc.

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Tie-Game Procedure

Regular Season

Overtime consists of two (2) 10-minute periods

5 minutes after end of regulation

2 minutes between 1

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overtime periods f still tied,

by state association adoption (Spring 2014) conferences may have a shootout OR

the game shall be considered a tie for both teams

Tournament Play and Playoffs

Tied games must be resolved by the

NFHS Tie Game Procedure (See NFHS Soccer Rules Book)

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Sportsmanship

The quality of responsible behavior characterized by a spirit of generosity and a genuine concern for opponents, officials and teammates.

Wholesome athletic environment

Good Sportsmanship > Victory

Modest in victory, gracious in defeat

Respecting judgment and integrity of game officials

Role modeling good behavior

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Yellow Card Tracking

Coaches and Athletic Directors are responsible for tracking yellow cards accumulated by their players

5 yellow cards accumulated by the same player will result in a suspension (miss next contest at that level and all contests in the interim)

An additional 5 yellow cards by that same player (total of 10) will result in an ejection

A red card disqualification that is NOT an ejection is the equivalent of 2 yellow card.

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Ejection Policy

Fighting

Leaving the bench area

Flagrant contact

Biting

Taunting, baiting or spitting toward an opponent or official

Profanity

Obscene gestures

Disrespectfully addressing an official

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Inclement/Hot Weather Guidelines

The following should be considered when scheduling practice:

Time of day

Intensity level of practice

Equipment worn

Environmental conditions

High Temperature and high humidity create a dangerous situation for athletes. High humidity and low temperature can also cause serious heat-related problems.

Water/fluid replacement breaks recommended each 20 or 30 minutes. (depending on practice conditions)

Check with your AD on your LEA’s and school’s policy pertaining to practice on days of extreme heat.

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Dead Periods

Summer 2015

(Men and Women)

June 29-July 5 and July 20-26

FALL 2015

(Women)

August 1 through September 1

WINTER 2015

(Men and Women)

Nov 2 through December 1

SPRING 2016

(Men)

February 15 through March 15

Summer 2016

(Men and Women)

July 4-July 10 and July 18-July 24

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QUESTIONS

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Eligibility & Compliance

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Eligibility

PowerPoint

Required viewing for all coaches

Should be done with the athletic director

Includes opportunities to discuss concussions/sudden cardiac arrests/sickle cell, etc.

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Eligibility

Preseason Meeting

Required attendance by all parents

Time to share rules, regulations, expectations, philosophy etc.

Time to get all required signatures--pledges, Gfeller-Waller information, etc.

NEW FORM

– Eligibility and Authorization

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Eligibility

Eligibility Checklist

Use to ensure school has done its due diligence

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Coaches’ Education

NFHS

Fundamentals of Coaching

Course

All

coaches must have satisfied the requirement to take this course by

August 1, 2015.

Complete prior to first contest; subject to a $500 fine; continuing to coach without completion = another $500

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Coaches’ Education

Concussion Management Certification

The

NFHS Concussion Course

(free on-line course) or an equivalent course must be completed

annually

by all coaches

Prior to the first date of practice for that sport

; subsequently, the certificate of completion must be on file at the individual school; subject to $500 fine

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Gfeller-Waller Concussion Law

Requirements of the Law:

Concussion signs and symptoms

Given prior to participation

Parents/athletes sign indicating “receipt of”

Return to Play (RTP) form

signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine

An up-to-date Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Must be on-file

Must be posted

Must be updated annually

“When in doubt, sit them out”

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Cardiac Safety Program

All NCHSAA member schools must have a Cardiac Safety Program by Aug 1, 2015 to include three (3) components:

Appropriate number of AEDs on Campus

AED maintenance program (battery checks, maintain, replacement at appropriate intervals)

Required viewing of short AED/CPR video for all supervising adults (teachers, coaches, administrators)

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New Safety Policy

Effective Aug 1, 2017

That all head and paid coaches must be CPR/AED certified.

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Coaches’ Education

“Education is a journey, not a destination”

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Coaches’ Education

Accredited Interscholastic Coach (AIC)

Requires completion of 4 courses:

Fundamentals of Coaching

1

st

Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches

Sport Specific Course or Teaching Sports Skills

Concussion in Sports (Free)

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Coaches’ Education

Certified Interscholastic Coach (CIC)

Completion of AIC requirements

Plus:

Teaching & Modeling Behavior

Engaging Effectively with Parents

Sportsmanship

Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment

Strength & Conditioning

2 additional courses (User Choice)

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Sportsmanship

Teaching & Modeling Behavior Course

Required for any coach ejected during a contest

Required for any coach who has player (s) ejected for fighting

NFHS Sportsmanship Course

For any ejected/disqualified player

Free, on-line course (nfhslearn.com)

All certificates must be sent to NCHSAA

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Transfer Policy

Now two years old

If a bona fide change of residence—no transfer waiver necessary

Transfer packet with forms are on-line; password protected

Work with athletic director to ensure students meet residence rule requirements

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Realignment (2017-2021)

20-30-30-20 Model

Process will begin Oct 2015

NCHSAA will study playoff qualifications, brackets, etc. to present to the Board of Directors