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# of Players
5 players including 6 players including 6 players goalie (at least 1 goalie (at least 1 female, 1 male) male, 1 female)
SECTION
I:
GENERAL
RULES
AND
REGULATIONS
A.
PERSONAL
AND
TEAM
CONDUCT
1.
Participants
are
required
to
represent
themselves
and
their
respective
schools
with
respect
and
dignity.
2.
Any
team
or
individual
involved
in
destructive
or
negative
conduct
at
Post-Secondary
Games
2012
events
or
venues,
including
hotels,
will
be
ejected
from
the
tournament
at
the
discretion
of
the
Advisory
Committee.
Spirit
Deposits
may
also
be
forfeited.
3.
For
a
list
of
all
on
court
violations
leading
to
suspension
or
disqualification,
please
refer
to
the
Registration
Package.
4.
The
Advisory
Committee
reserves
the
right
to
disqualify
any
team
based
on
the
behaviour
of
any
given
team
member
of
that
particular
team.
B.
CHECK-IN
PROCEDURES
1.
A
representative
from
each
team
(coach/captain)
is
required
to
check-in
at
the
score
table
prior
to
each
game.
Here
they
must
fill
out
game
roster
sheets
fully
and
accurately.
2.
Each
member
of
the
team
is
required
to
hand
in
provided
lanyards
with
their
student
card
and
Spirit
Deposit
Coupon
to
officials
at
the
score
table
prior
to
the
game.
An
individual
who
fails
to
do
so
is
defined
as
INELIGIBLE
to
play
in
that
game.
Failure
to
comply
will
result
in
a
FORFEIT
and
the
loss
of
half
the
Spirit
Deposit
($10).
C.
STARTING
TIME
OF
GAMES
1.
All
teams
are
required
to
be
at
their
games
five
minutes
prior
to
start
time.
2.
All
games
will
start
on
time.
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3.
A
late
team
will
be
given
a
grace
period
of
five
(5)
minutes
past
the
scheduled
start
time,
which
will
be
deducted
from
the
total
playing
time.
4.
If
a
team
fails
to
meet
the
minimum
number
of
players,
as
per
sport
specific
rules
(below),
after
the
grace
period,
the
team
will
be
required
to
default
and
a
win
will
be
awarded
to
the
opposing
team.
5.
If
both
teams
are
late,
both
will
default
and
no
points
will
be
awarded.
6.
Teams
defaulting
a
game
for
any
reason
will
have
half
their
Spirit
Deposit
forfeited.
D.
COACHES
AND
CAPTAINS
1.
Each
team
must
have
a
designated
captain.
2.
Referees
decisions
are
final.
3.
Only
captains
and
coaches
may
address
a
referee
with
concerns.
The
captain/coach
is
expected
to
be
courteous
and
respectful.
Any
verbal
abuse
or
physical
contact
with
a
referee
will
result
in
ejection
and
will
be
reviewed
by
the
Advisory
Committee.
4.
Captains
and
coaches
are
expected
to
know
the
rules
and
abide
by
them.
They
must
also
make
sure
all
team
members
are
aware
of
the
rules
and
their
consequences.
SECTION
II:
THE
GAME
A. NUMBER
OF
PLAYERS
1.
Teams
will
play
with
5
runners
and
a
goalie
(6
players
total
per
team
on
field)
2.
Each
team
must
have
no
less
than
5
players
(minimum
of
1
female)
at
game
time
3.
If
the
player
minimum
is
not
met,
and
the
5-minute
grace
period
expires,
the
team
will
default
the
game.
4.
In
the
event
of
a
default,
the
winning
team
will
be
awarded
3
points
and
a
1-0
win.
5.
If
both
teams
are
late,
they
will
both
forfeit
the
game
and
no
points
will
be
awarded
in
the
standings.
6.
Teams
that
default
a
game
will
lose
half
of
their
Spirit
Deposit
($10).
7.
There
must
be
1
female
on
the
field
at
all
times,
for
each
team,
otherwise
the
game
will
be
defaulted.
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B. EQUIPMENT 1. Game balls will be available on site. Teams are expected to bring their own balls to warm up with, as equipment will not be provided. 2. Shin-guards are mandatory for all participants; they must be covered entirely by the socks. 3. Equipment shall consist of a shirt, shorts, socks and footwear appropriate for indoor use (NO CLEATS ALLOWED). 4. Each individual jersey must have a unique number on the back and jerseys must not conflict with official uniform of referees. 5. Goalies shall wear colours that are distinguishable from all other players. C. GAME TIMES 1. All round robin games will consist of two 12-minute halves, running time. There will be a 1- minute halftime in between halves. 2. Playoffs will consist of two 15-minute running time halves with a 2-minute halftime. 3. Final games will consist of two running time 20-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime. 4. There will be no overtime or shootouts in round robin. Games ending in a tie after regulation time will remain a tie. 5. If a playoff game ends in a tie after regulation, the teams will play a 5-minute run time sudden death overtime. If the score is still tied, the game will proceed to penalty kicks. 6. In the penalty kicks, 3 players from each team will be chosen to take penalty kicks (one must be female). If the game still remains a tie, a sudden death shootout will take place. No shooter can shoot for a second time before every player on the team has had an opportunity to shoot. 7. Teams will be permitted one 30-second time out per game. 8. A win gets 3 points in the divisional standings. 9. A tie gets 1 point in the divisional standings. 10. A loss gets 0 points in the divisional standings.
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11.
Divisional
standing
will
be
ranked
based
on
the
number
of
points.
In
the
event
of
a
tie
in
the
standings,
the
following
will
be
used
as
tiebreakers
(in
this
order):
total
wins,
goals
for,
goals
against,
record
between
teams,
coin
toss.
12.
In
the
event
of
a
division
with
an
odd
number
of
teams,
one
team
chosen
at
random
will
play
2
games
rather
than
3.
This
team
will
receive
a
1-0
win
and
3
points
in
the
standings
(default
win).
D. GAME-SPECIFIC
RULES
1.
A
maximum
of
6
players
per
team
are
allowed
on
the
field
at
any
one
time
(including
goalie).
2.
At
the
kickoff,
all
players
shall
be
in
their
own
half
of
the
playing
area.
All
players
opposing
the
team
taking
the
kickoff
shall
be
no
less
than
3
meters
from
the
ball
until
it
is
kicked-off.
The
game
shall
be
started
by
the
Referee
giving
a
signal.
The
ball
may
be
kicked
in
any
direction
from
the
center
mark
is
in
play
as
soon
as
it
has
been
touched.
For
any
infringement
of
this
rule,
the
kick
off
must
be
retaken.
3.
Should
the
player
who
took
the
kickoff
play
or
touch
the
ball
a
second
time
before
it
is
played
or
touched
by
another
player,
a
free
kick
shall
be
awarded
to
the
opposing
team.
4.
After
a
goal
has
been
scored,
the
game
shall
be
restarted
by
kickoff,
to
be
taken
by
a
player
of
the
team
against
which
the
goal
was
scored.
5.
For
any
stoppage
not
mentioned
in
these
rules,
the
Referee
shall
restart
the
game
with
a
dropped
ball.
The
ball
shall
be
dropped
closest
to
the
place
where
the
ball
was
when
the
play
was
stopped.
The
ball
shall
be
in
play
as
soon
as
it
touches
the
ground.
6.
No
players,
offensive
or
defensive
(except
the
goalie)
are
permitted
inside
the
goal
area.
The
result
is
an
indirect
free
kick.
7.
Goalies
cannot
use
their
hands
outside
the
goal
area
or
deliver
the
ball
beyond
the
half- way
line
from
their
hands;
a
ball
may
be
played
over
half
from
the
ground.
8.
Balls
played
out
of
bounds
will
be
whistled
down
and
will
result
in
an
indirect
free
kick
from
the
location
the
ball
went
out
of
bounds,
at
the
referees
discretion.
a.
High-ball:
If
the
ball
stricks
any
part
of
the
wall
or
ceiling
(including
lights)
above
the
painted
stripe
(or
other
defined
limit),
it
will
be
whistled
down.
9.
Once
a
goalkeeper
has
controlled
the
ball
with
his/her
hands
or
arms,
he/she
cannot
touch
the
ball
again
with
his/her
hands
or
arms
until
it
has
been
played
by
a
member
of
their
own
team
outside
of
the
penalty
area
or
by
a
member
of
the
opposing
team
inside
or
outside
the
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penalty area. Control of the ball would include the goalkeeper intentionally carrying the ball, but would not include the circumstances where in the opinion of the Referee, the ball rebounds accidentally from the goalkeeper, for example after making a save. For any infringement of this rule, a free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from the place where the infringement occurred. F. "FLYING SUBSTITUTIONS 1. When a player is to be replaced by a substitute, the following conditions must be observed: The referee must be informed of the proposed substitution of only the goalie before it is made. The substitution must be made with a tag out within the "bench area". The substitute may not enter the field of play until the player being replaced has entirely left. Unlimited substitutions are permitted G. FOULS 1. Generally, these fouls will be incidental and non-violent. However, these rules are just a guideline and the referee will be responsible discipline. A player who commits any of the following offences shall be penalized by awarding a free kick to the opposing team from where the infringement took place. Trips or attempts to trip an opponent Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent Hold an opponent Jumps at an opponent Pushes an opponent Attempts to slide tackle an opponent (whether touching the player or not) Stops, strikes, or propels the ball with hand or arm (except the goal keeper within his/her own penalty area) Obstructs an opponent when not playing the ball Charges an opponent in a violent or dangerous manner If any of the above offences are committed in his/her own penalty area, a penalty kick will be awarded to the opposing team Charges the goaltender while he/she has possession of the ball 2. Players will be cautioned (yellow card) if he/she. Persistently infringes the rules of the game. Is guilty of improper substitution
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Shows by word or action, dissent from any decision given by the referee Is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct 3. A free kick will be awarded to the opposing team in the event of a yellow card being given 4. Players will be ejected from the game (red card) with review by the Advisory Committee if he/she: Receives two yellow cards Is guilty of violent conduct or serious foul play Strikes, attempts to strike, or spits at an opponent Verbally abuses, or physically contacts an official Persists in misconduct after receiving a caution Intentionally commits a foul to prevent a sure goal or makes an intentional hand ball 5. A free kick will be awarded to the opposing team in the event of a red card being given. 6. A player who receives a red card will be given a two game suspension (game in which the red card was issued and subsequent game) and the incident will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee to determine whether further action is necessary. 7. Players/coaches leaving the bench in an altercation may serve a penalty or be ejected from the game at the discretion of the referee. 8. If two or more players clear the bench and onto the field to participate in any misconduct, the team is automatically DISQUALIFIED from the tournament. 9. The following system of time penalties shall be implemented: a) A player committing any of the offenses described, may, at the discretion of the Referee be assessed a 2 minute time penalty. The team of the offending player shall play one player short for the 2-minute penalty time. b) A goalkeeper receiving a 2-minute time penalty shall not serve his own penalty. Another player of the same team on the playing area shall serve the penalty at the time of the penalty. The team of the offending player shall play one player short for the 2-minute penalty time. c) All penalties shall be served in full regardless of whether the other team scores and irrespective of the number of players in the penalty box. d) Depending on the offense committed by the player, it is up to referees discretion to assess the penalty time beyond the minimum required. H. FREE KICKS 1. For any infringement of the rules of the game when the ball is in play, the Referee may award a free kick to the team opposing that of the offending player.
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2. At the taking of a free kick, the ball shall be stationary and all opponents shall be no less than 3 meters from the ball until it is in play. The ball will be in play once it has travelled half of its circumference. 3. A player taking a free kick shall not play or touch the ball a second time until it has been played or touched by another player. Infringement of this rule will award the opposing team with a free kick. 4. A goal kick shall be taken from any point within the goalkeepers box. At the taking of a goal-kick, the ball shall be stationary and all opponents shall be outside of the penalty area and at least 3 meters from the ball until it is in play. The ball is in play as soon as it has been touched. 5. All free kicks will be of the indirect variety, except penalty shots. I. PENALTY SHOT 1. A penalty kick shall be taken from the penalty spot. All players, with the exception of the defending goalkeeper and the player taking the kick shall be outside the penalty area. 2. The goalkeeper shall stand on his own goal line and between the goal posts until the ball is kicked. J. INJURIES 1. All injuries are to be reported to and recorded by the referee in charge. It is recommended that all players have a proper warm-up before the start of each game.
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