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and Points of Emphasis from NISOA as requested by coaches
Unfortunately, the NCAA rule
books for 2002 are delayed in printing. Since they might not get here
before the season, TISOA is passing along the text of the rule changes for
2002 so no one is surprised at the beginning of the season. The complete
text of the rule changes is set out below. They may also be found and
downloaded from the NISOA web page located at
www.nisoa.com.
Also listed here is a
reminder on the points of emphasis that NISOA referees are being directed
to concentrate their efforts in rigorously enforcing. These points were
provided to the NISOA National Referees but NISOA was requested to
emphasize these points of enforcement from the survey of college coaches
and conferences.
This seasons points of
emphasis are briefly:
Deal firmly and consistently with foul tackles, foul tackles
from behind, and other potentially dangerous fouls to the players’ legs.
There have been too many injuries suffered from this type of foul in
recent years.
2.
Act to prevent if possible, and deal with if it occurs, unsporting
behavior undertaken to delay free kicks such as encroachment, kicking or
carrying the ball away, or other tactics designed to hinder a team who has
been fouled from quickly and cleanly taking the free kick, particularly
within striking range of the goal.
3. Do
not allow shirt pulling as defensive tactic. Deal with it quickly and
firmly. Flagrant or repeated incidents will require cautions and perhaps
even a send off. However, stopping it early and clearly indicating by
word and action that this will not be tolerated will be the most effective
approach.
4.
Zero tolerance for offensive, insulting or abusive language. If
you hear language which you characterize in this category you must send
off the offender. If the language is profanity but is not deemed to be
offensive, insulting or abusive it is still incidental profanity and must
be cautioned.
In your first earlier
scrimmages and regular season matches, please remind the captains and the
coaches of these points of emphasis so no one is unpleasantly surprised.
Here are the 2002 Rule Changes:
2002
NCAA SOCCER RULES CHANGES
BY:
Kenneth G. Andres, Jr., Esq.
NISOA
National Rules Interpreter
JUNE 3,
2002
The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules Committee conducted its annual meeting February 5-7, 2002 in Indianapolis, Indiana and later conferred via telephone conference call approving certain changes effective for the 2002 playing season which are digested below.
Rule
Change
3-2-d
Pregame Timing
Sheet.
Teams will now clear the field for the introduction of participants and
the National Anthem ten (10) minutes
before the game begins.
Comment:
This change affords the teams an additional two (2) minutes for pregame
organization.
3-4-c
Substitution
Entry
Options.
Add section c:
On a team’s own corner kick;
(Note: If the team in possession chooses to substitute providing the
requisites of R.6-3 are met, the opposing team may also substitute up to
11 players at that time.)
Comment: This change permits the team in possession to substitute on its
corner kick and is administered identically to the substitution process on
a team’s own throw-in. Since NCAA rules require the clock to stop during
substitutions, the previous concern of time wasting is no longer valid and
substitution opportunities are now consistent for the team in possession.
3-5
Substitution Conditions. With reference to periods of play,
substitutes are permitted as follows:
First
Half: One reentry.
Second Half: One reentry.
Each overtime period: No
reentry in the same period.
Comment:
This change permitting one reentry in the first half ensures consistency
for substitutions in regular time and allows for increased student-athlete
participation.
4-1-b
Shinguard Rule.
Players shall wear shinguards
under the stockings in the matter intended. Shinguards shall be
professionally manufactured, age and
size appropriate and not altered to decrease protection.
Comment:
This change strengthens the rule to require shinguards to be size
appropriate. The committee is concerned about the trend of players wearing
shinguards that are simply too small. Pursuant to R. 4, any player
wearing equipment not conforming to Sections 1-6 shall not be permitted to
play in the game.
6-1
Assistant Referees.
Delete the note which
recommended the referee assigning the assistant referee with the greater
game experience to the side where the coaching and team areas are located.
Comment:
The committee recognized the multiple factors which must be considered by
the referee in assigning the assistant referees to their positions,
including experience, field conditions and the respective strengths of the
assistant referees.
6-5 Ball
Person
Minimums.
It is recommended that at least four
(4) ball persons be provided by the home institution.
Comment:
This increases the number of ball persons from two to four and should
increase the actual time in which the ball is in play.
7-1
Duration of Game -
Overtime.
The following procedures shall be used when a game is tied after the
regulation 90 minutes:
A.
For regular season games, two
sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played.
A coin toss called by the visiting team will determine choice of ends
of the field or the kickoff before the start of the first sudden-victory
overtime period. Teams shall change ends of the field to start the second
sudden-victory overtime period. If the score still is tied at the end of
the second sudden-victory overtime period, the game shall be declared a
draw.
B.
For postseason games, which include
conference tournaments, play-ins and NCAA tournament games, two
sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played. If the
score still is tied, the game shall be recorded as a draw and the
tiebreaker procedure of taking kicks from the penalty-kick line
or spot, as set forth below, shall be used where advancement must be
determined or a champion declared:
Comment:
The committee cited research indicating an increase in injuries and
issuance of yellow and red cards during overtime periods as a rationale
for shortening them from 15 minutes. A consistent overtime schedule for
all games will allow more time predictability which could lead to expanded
television and media coverage.
10-10
Lightning
Safety
Policy.
Play shall be suspended and seek shelter
when lightning is 6 miles distant, or closer. In estimating
distance of a lightning strike, use the “flash to bang” method. Count the
seconds from the time lightning is sighted, until the accompanying
thunderclap is heard. If the time is 30 seconds or less, the distance is
6 miles or less. Suspend play and seek shelter. Before resuming play,
wait 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within the 6 mile limit.
Comment:
This is a simple, practical guideline promulgated by the National Severe
Storms Laboratory providing uniform standards based upon scientific
research for this safety and liability issue.
New for
this season is a website which will address frequently asked questions
regarding rules and interpretations answered by Secretary-Rules Editor C.
Cliff McCrath at: NCAA.org.
Go to Sports and Championships and follow the prompts to Interpretations
to access this benefit.