2008 SOCCER MANUAL

 

2008 SOCCER ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

                             

First Practice:  Monday, March 17 (Week 38)

 

First Competition:  Monday, March 31 (Week 40)

 

Regional Tournament:  May 27, 28, 30, June 2

 

State Tournament:   Thurs.-Sat., June 5  - Muscatine Soccer Complex (Week 49)

 

Scrimmages:  One, permitted at any time during the season.

 

Jamborees:  One per school consisting of one 40 minute half.    Permitted between the date of the first practice and the date the school plays its first game.

 

Playing Dates:  13.  Two of the 13 may be tournaments.  A two-day tournament counts as one playing date.

 

Tournament Regulations: 

When more than one varsity match takes place on a date, it constitutes a tournament. (Exception - Double duals are legal and can count as two playing dates if not used as a tournament).  In regular-season tournaments, it is permissible for the tournament manager to schedule two 30 minute halves subject to notification of both teams prior to the start of the tournament. 

              

¥  No jv teams are allowed in varsity tournaments. 

               ¥ No limit on the number of teams in a tournament

               ¥  No more than 5 matches may be played in one  tournament

               ¥  No more than three matches in a day during tournament play. 

               ¥  Regularly scheduled regular season matches may not be part of a tournament.

 

Individual Participation:  Three halves per day.  If participating in a tournament up to six halves per day, and if a double dual, up to four halves per day.  Season  match limitation equal to that of the team.  Any participation on a day constitutes a match.

 

Middle School Soccer:  Middle school programs are subject to the rules and regulations in place for the high school team.

 

Eighth graders are no longer eligible to practice or compete in varsity soccer.

 

Officials Registration:  Any official registered with the IHSAA is eligible to register with the IGHSAU by paying the registration fee only.  Any official not registered with the IHSAA must complete the open book examination, attend a rule meeting and pay the  registration fee.

Tournament Officials:  Officials will be assigned to regional and state tournaments based upon the recommendations of member schools.  To be eligible, and official must complete the availability form, be registered with the IGHSAU and attend a rule meeting. All head varsity coaches are required to attend a rules meeting.

 

 

TOURNAMENT MANUAL

The following instructions will pertain to general procedures to be followed by Tournament Managers during all Regional Tournaments.  It also provides general soccer information for use during the regular season.

 

The following will be mailed to the Tournament Manager approximately one week prior to the first tournament game your school hosts.

 

               1.  Financial statements

               2.  Any necessary tournament instructions

               3.  Ticket information

               4.  Statement of pairings

               5.  Official assignments

               6.  Awards (if applicable)

 

 

STATE TOURNAMENT ASSIGNMENTS

The 2008 state tournament line drawings will be completed and made available on the IGHSAU website (http://www.ighsau.org) on or about May 23.

 

 

RULES OF PLAY

2007-08 National Federation Rules with the following Iowa Adaptations will be utilized during the regular season and during tournament play.

 

Number of Officials:   Three  officials  will  be  assigned to all IGHSAU Regional & State Tournaments.  At least two officials must be used for a varsity match during the season and at least one official must be used for a nonvarsity match during the season.

 

Scoreboard: A scoreboard, when available, shall be used as the official timing device for the entire match.  Availability is determined by the host administration.  If no scoreboard is available, the referee shall serve as the official timekeeper.

 

Victory Margin: The match shall be declared completed when one team has a lead of 10 goals at halftime or later in the match.  Again, this margin of victory rule does not apply prior to completion of the first half of play.   

 

Team Benches: Team benches shall be on the same side of the playing field during IGHSAU sponsored tournament matches.  Bench assignment during the regular season is local prerogative.  Coach and substitution areas need to be clearly marked.

 

Yellow Card:  A player receiving a yellow card will now be required to leave the match for a period of ten consecutive minutes.  The penalty will carry over from the first half to the second half and from the second half to the first overtime.  The penalty would also carry over from the first overtime to the second overtime period.  A player receiving a yellow card during the second overtime period is ineligible to compete in the remainder of the match (including a penalty kick session).  The game officials and the coaches will share the responsibility for monitoring the ten minute penalty.  Players removed for a yellow card violation may not come to the touch line for substitution until the ten minutes have expired.  A coach sending an ineligible player to the touch line for substitution will receive a caution (yellow card).  A player may not enter the match until the next substitution opportunity for her team.

 

Ejections: When a player or coach is ejected from a competition, the State Office must be notified the following day.  Any ejected coach must leave from an area within sight and sound of the officials.   Failure to do so results in forfeiture.  Any ejected player may remain on the team bench under direct supervision of the coach.

 

 

OVERTIME

A regulation tied varsity match will have two, 10-minute sudden victory overtime periods.  Ties are not an option at the varsity level.  Overtimes must be played in any varsity match.  Overtimes in nonvarsity matches are not contested.  If the score is still tied, a penalty kick playoff shall occur as outlined by #3, 4 and 5 on pages 75-76 of the Nation Federation Rule Book (same procedure as Iowa high school boys use).

 

TOURNAMENT CHECKLIST

Teams participating in the regional tournament must file a roster with the Tournament Manager. This roster is available for download on the IGHSAU website and shall be filed no later than May 23rd. 

 

The tournament manager will use this form as follows:

 

1.  As a data sheet to prepare program copy prior to the tournament.

 

2.  As an admission checklist for your players, coaches and support staff, and cheerleaders to the session in which your team plays.  It shall be the responsibility of each participating school to make certain that your checklist is complete in every detail.  Any incomplete information and/or delay in mailing of your checklist will merely inconvenience your school's personnel who might be eligible for complimentary admission.

 

If you are assigned to a tournament that consists of more than one site, it is necessary that you copy and mail a checklist to the tournament manager of each site where your team may play.

 

A maximum of 22 players are to be in the uniform of the respective team and on the bench, playing field or premises.  Violation is forfeiture of the contest. The personnel of the 22 players may be changed from one game to the next, but may never exceed a total of 22 per game.

 

PETS/ANIMALS PROHIBITED

No pets are permitted at events sanctioned by the IGHSAU or IHSAA.  Any person with a pet will be asked to leave.  This policy shall comply with the provisions of Iowa Code 216c in that such a person with a disability or person training an assisted animal has the right to be accompanied by a service dog or an assisted animal under control.  The person is liable for damage done to any premises or facility by a service dog or assisted animal. 

 

 

ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO POLICY

No alcohol or tobacco is to be sold or consumed on the grounds of any state tournament venue leased or provided to the Athletic Union for the purpose of conducting a state championship.  Section 123.46 of the Iowa Code states:  A person shall not possess or consume alcoholic liquors, wine or beer on public school property or while attending a public or private school-related function.  A person shall not be intoxicated or simulate intoxication in a public place.  A person violating this subsection is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

 

 

GAME STARTING TIME

Every effort shall be made to have the teams involved in the following game ready for play by the printed starting time but not before that time.

 

VISITOR/HOME TEAM ASSIGNMENT

In all tournament play, the top team on the bracket shall be declared the visitor.  The bottom team on the bracket shall be the home team.

 

 

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT BALL

The host site shall provide a minimum of three game balls. The Spalding TF 5000 will be the official ball for tournament play.

 

 

TICKET PRICES

Ticket prices during regional tournament play shall be $5.00 for adults and students (K-12).  Do not charge any child who is not yet in school.

 

If a team is eliminated prior to the final game of a tournament, team personnel (when properly accompanied by the coach) may attend without charge subsequent sessions of the regional tournament at that site only.

 

IN CASE OF WEATHER DELAY

It is the responsibility of the host institution, up until the moment the game begins, to judge whether or not the condition of the field, the elements and other conditions affecting the safety of the field of play allow for a safe game to begin.  Once the game begins and until it ends, the determination of whether or not a game may be safely continued shall be made by the referee.

 

In the event a game must be rescheduled, it shall be played the following day.  Contact the State Office immediately (515)  288-9741  if a game must be rescheduled.  The State Office is staffed each evening during tournament play.

 

Should you have a weather postponement, contact the teams involved for the particular day immediately in addition to notifying all three officials.  This will help avoid unnecessary traveling. 

 

 

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

Presentation of the National Anthem may be made before the first game of the session.  Any live presentation of the Anthem involving more than six individuals requires prior approval of the State Office.

 

OFFICIALS FOR YOUR TOURNAMENT

Prior to the opening of your tournament, the Union will contract game officials.  Names, addresses and phone numbers will be included with your supply of tournament tickets.

 

These officials have a copy of the time schedule in your tournament.  The officials are instructed to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game time. 

 

The tournament manager will be contacted with the names and telephone numbers of officials assigned to your site in subsequent rounds.

 

All information regarding the name of officials assigned is confidential and for the knowledge of the tournament manager only.  Officials are required to sign the scorebook of each team prior to the match.

 

 

REPORTING TOURNAMENT SCORES

At the close of each evening activity, please call your scores to the State Office reporting scores for each match and team record.  The call should be made to (515) 288-9741.  Failure to properly report the score in a timely manner may jeopardize your school from hosting in future years.

 

If your site is hosting multiple games on the same day, please report the first game score upon its completion if possible.

 

 

ADMISSION POLICY

1.  Admission prices per session for each round of the Tournament will be:

Regional -- $5.00

State -- $7.00

 

Reminder:  Admission shall not be charged for any child who is not yet in school.

 

 

2.  Participating teams will be allowed to admit the following free of charge.  These names shall be listed on the personnel checklist:

 

               A.    22 players

               B.    Six others (to include coaches, managers,scorekeeper, bus driver, etc).

               C.    Six cheerleaders in uniform

 

3.  Regional Tournament sites will honor Iowa High School Athletic Association passes held by administrators.  Such passes are not honored during State Tournament competition in Muscatine

 

 

TOURNAMENT TICKETS

A supply of spectator tickets for your Tournament will be sent in advance via United Parcel Service.  This supply will consist of general admission tickets.  We should like to call attention to the following points as related to tickets:

 

1.  Tickets provided will be serially numbered.

 

2.  Before your Tournament begins, be sure and check your shipment of tickets with the ticket report form sent to you.

 

3.  Instruct your sellers to be sure that all unsold tickets will result in consecutive serial number order, meaning that the remainder of the unsold roll is consecutively numbered without any intermittent tickets having been sold.

 

4.  Your shipment of tickets may contain some rolls from which tickets have been previously sold.  Be sure to instruct your ticket sellers to sell the partial rolls first.

 

5.  If you desire to sell from more than one ticket booth, it is necessary to sell from two or more rolls at the same time. This will avoid your having to sell from removed portions of a roll.  Be sure that all unsold tickets are in consecutive order.

 

You are requested to use only tickets supplied to you by the IGHSAU State Office. This is essential to mandatory accounting procedures.

We hope that we have anticipated your needs, but if you have reason to feel that you will need more tickets, call us and we will forward an additional supply.

 

Instruct your ticket sellers to tear each ticket into two or more pieces and deposit all pieces in a receptacle.

 

 

TOURNAMENT GATE RECEIPT REPORT

After your Tournament has ended, complete the Tournament financial report form in duplicate. In determining the total numbers of tickets sold, be sure to subtract the serial number of the first ticket sold from the serial number of the first ticket remaining on the roll.  This result will represent the total number of tickets sold.

The total income of admission from your Tournament is to be forwarded to the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, PO Box 10348, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-0348.  All unsold tickets must be returned to the IGHSAU immediately upon completion of your Tournament.

 

The reimbursement due you for conducting the Tournament may not be mailed until after the State Tournament has been completed.  However, you will assist this office in expediting the preparation of the checks due you by:

 

1.  Carefully checking and completing all information on your Tournament report form.

 

2.   Returning all unsold tickets promptly so those auditors may have adequate time to audit the unsold tickets.

 

3.  Immediately sending gross gate receipt check payment.

 

 

PASS-OUT TICKETS

You are urged to avoid pass-out tickets.  A good rule to follow is "if you're in, you're in and if you're out, you're out."  In the event that it is necessary to give pass-out tickets, it is suggested that a rubber stamp be used to mark the back of a person's hand.  In this event, it is necessary to change the type of stamp each tournament day.

 

 

PASS GATE ADMISSION

The player entries to all tournaments shall be limited to twenty-two (22) contestants from each  school.

 

One bus driver may be admitted, along with those individuals listed on the tournament checklist. If your team is eliminated prior to the final game in any tournament, your team personnel (when properly accompanied by the coach) may attend subsequent sessions of such tournament at the site your team was eliminated with complementary admission.  Teams and/or coaches are not permitted complimentary admission for scouting or evaluation purposes.

 

No player or manager may be admitted unless accompanied by the coach, assistant coach, superintendent and/or principal.  A maximum of 22 players may be dressed in school issued uniforms (including warm-ups).

 

AWARDS

All awards (banner and medals) will be sent directly to the Tournament Manager for presentation to the regional champion team. 

 

NOTIFICATION OF TEAMS ASSIGNED TO YOUR TOURNAMENT

Should you have any instructions peculiar to your tournament, contact the teams at your convenience.  It is recommended a letter of invitation or of general announcement to other teams participating at your school be sent. Study your pairing sheet carefully in relation to teams assigned and designated time for starting the game. 

 

PRESS ACCOMMODATIONS

All press outlets have been advised to directly contact the tournament manager of a site from which they wish to broadcast tournament games.

 

Media are not obligated to inquire through the State Administrative Office nor is the tournament manager obligated to acquire sanction from the State Administrative Office. This provision applies to regional tournament coverage.  However, any outlet wishing to tape a game for rebroadcast must have written permission from the State Office.  Do not permit such without written permission from the State Office.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Only official press photographers may be alongside the field during the contest.  Any amateur photographers must pay admission to the contest and are not allowed at fieldside.  These rules apply equally to television stations using video cameras.

 

VIDEOTAPING

Paying spectators, including those scouting for other teams, are not restricted from videotaping as long as the video equipment is hand held and done from the purchased seat.  The use of tripods is prohibited at all times.  Tournament managers are not to make special arrangements for seating or electrical hook-ups for spectators trying to film or videotape.

 

Any school may videotape.  However, the host school shall make no special provisions for spectators or school filming.  If an area is usually set aside for videotaping by the competing schools, such is also permitted during tournament play.

 

 

BANNERS

The display or usage of banner, signs, hoops, placards or other paper debris is strictly prohibited.

 

Additionally, any objects which could provide a safety concern  (pom-poms on a stick, etc.)   are prohibited,  as  are artificial noisemakers such as airhorns, megaphones or cowbells.  Excluded from this rule are permanent displays or signs used for general administration of the tournament.

 

This rule shall apply to the State Tournament as well.

 

All fans must wear shirts and shoes during IGHSAU Regional and State Tournament contests!

 

 

SPECTATORS

The Iowa GirlsÕ High School Athletic Union has adopted policy recommended by the Iowa Association of School Boards as it relates to spectator conduct.

 

The State Office is to be notified immediately if any spectator is ejected from the facility.  This notification shall include the name of the spectator.

 

Use of "laser light" pens by a spectator shall result in immediate ejection from the facility.

 

All spectators at state-sponsored soccer tournaments shall wear shirts and shoes.  Shirts shall extend to the waist-area. Masks are not permitted.

 

With the understanding that a tournament basketball game is held as part of the educational environment, the Board of Directors of the Iowa GirlsÕ High School Athletic Union has adopted the following policies.  It is the expectation that the host school enforces these rules regarding unacceptable behavior:

 

Disrespectful conduct, including profanity, obscene gestures or comments, offensive remarks of a sexual nature, or other actions that demean individuals or the event.   Penalty---EJECTION

 

Throwing articles onto the contest area.   Penalty---EJECTION

 

Entering the contest area in protest or celebration.   Penalty---EJECTION

 

Physical confrontation involving contest officials, coaches/directors, contestants, or spectators.   Penalty---EJECTION

 

Spectator interference with the event.   Penalty---EJECTION

 

Jumping up and down on the bleachers.   Penalty--WARNING/EJECTION

 

Use of artificial noisemakers, signs, or banners.   Penalty---WARNING/EJECTION

 

Chants or cheers directed at the opponent.  Penalty---WARNING/EJECTION

 

A procedure has been established to assist officials and administrators when spectator conduct becomes a problem.

 

1.  When an official arrives on-site (30-60 minutes prior to match time) he or she shall find the administrator in charge for the evening.  If no administrator is available, the HOST COACH is the defacto administrator in charge.

 

2.  If a problem arises during a game, the official shall stop play, and notify the administrator in charge of the problem, and of the remedy to the problem.  The remedy may include asking for supervision of the troublemaker, direct confrontation of the troublemaker by the administrator, or removal of the troublemaker from the premises.  The game will not restart until the administration complies with the remedy ordered by the official. 

 

Host game management is responsible for each and every spectator on the premises, regardless of the school the spectator supports.  At no time are officials to address spectators directly.  Any necessary communication with spectators shall be done by the administrator in charge.

 

What defines a problem which needs to be addressed?  A) Any derogatory or inappropriate remarks directed at players.  B) Any comments or actions by spectators which prevent the official from doing his or her job at the highest level possible.  Officials must understand, not every call is going to be met with polite applause, and one should not over-react when fan reaction is negative.  That does not mean, however, an official should be forced to tolerate conduct that is inappropriate for interscholastic athletics.

 

IGHSAU WEB SITE

The Iowa GirlsÕ High School Athletic Union has developed a site on the internet of interest to soccer players, coaches, administrators and fans.

 

The address is: www.ighsau.org. During the tournament series, next round site information, nightly scores and other necessary tournament information is available. 

 

PROGRAMS FOR REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS

Any host school may furnish the official programs for its tournament either on a gratis or sales basis and may retain any profits derived from the sale thereof.  Fans and guest teams appreciate the use of the official programs.

 

 

STATE TOURNAMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION

Information regarding materials for the State Soccer Tournament program will be available on the IGHSAU website in May.  Failure to submit those materials will result in having your school omitted from state tournament program materials.

 

 

HANDLING BODY FLUIDS DURING THE CONTEST

Contest OfficialsÕ Limits of Responsibilities

 

In the event an athlete sustains an injury or becomes ill during a contest on the competitive surface or in close proximity such that the problem affects play or the continuation of the contest,  IGHSAU officials shall take the following steps:

 

1. Stop the contest at the point a problem is recognized.  The IGHSAU recognizes some rule books make specific statements about play interruption.  All rule books have an "elastic clause" which allows an official to take whatever action may be required.

 

2.  Do not administer first aid to any athlete except to comfort the athlete until those designated to administer first aid arrive.

 

3. Do not take part in handling blood, vomit, feces, pus or other body fluids.

4. Officials shall professionally monitor the situation as observers, keeping in mind the rules addressing interruptions, stoppage of play, starting play, and other specific rules that may apply.

 

5.  Officials with specific qualifying training shall avoid participating in first aid treatment except when there is absolutely no other alternative.

 

Uniform rule -- If through injury or illness the uniform of a contestant becomes contaminated with body fluid, the official will disregard rule book codification on penalties for changing the participantÕs uniform.

 

The IGHSAU supports officials and coaches who are responding to a situation with the philosophy that the welfare of the injured player always comes first.  We ask officials to be aware of their responsibilities and limitations as outlined above, with the understanding school personnel (coaches, trainers, etc.) are responsible to work directly with the injured or ill player.

 

 

POLICY ON THE PRESENCE OF BLOOD DURING ATHLETIC CONTESTS IN GRADES 7-12

 

1.  Before competing, cover any open wounds.

 

2.  When a contest official observes an athlete bleeding during competition, competition shall be stopped.  A participant shall not continue competition until the bleeding is controlled and the wound is covered.  Injuries creating visible bleeding shall be treated as any other injury in that the injured athletes shall be removed from the contest for the length of time specified by that sport's injury rule and given proper attention.

 

3.  Any time a contest is stopped due to blood being present, any washable surfaces (i.e. gym floor, pool deck, equipment) contaminated with blood shall be properly cleaned using OSHA accepted standards and procedures before competition resumes.

 

4.  Athletes should render first-aid to themselves or first-aid shall be administered by sideline personnel, not by contest officials.

 

5.  The risk of contracting the AIDS virus as a contest official or participant is minimal. There are no documented cases of AIDS being transmitted through athletic participation.