Soccer Captain's Meeting 2011 Rules Summary

1. Soccer Captain’s “Meeting”

2. 2011 Rules • No major changes in rules from 2010 • Still using a two referee system • Teams do NOT need to provide linesmen because referees should be following the play

3. Yellow and Red Cards • Yellow card serves as a warning of an action that needs to cease • Two yellow cards will result in a red card • Red card may be issued without prior yellow if violation is severe enough • Red card results in that player leaving the game and his/her team playing one player down • Red cards will be reported to Director of IM for consideration of next game suspension as well

4. Key Rules and Regulations to Highlight • Soccer cleats must be worn, no screw in football or baseball cleats • Pushing will be called when the referee sees an extension of the arm • A high kick near any player will result in an indirect kick and a yellow card

5. Handling • Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. Phrase to remember “If the ball plays the hand it is not a foul, but if the hand plays the ball, then it is”

6. Reminders • Any player who is not a captain will not direct a comment to a ref about a play • Rescheduling games is your responsibility • Switch with another already scheduled game • Doubtful that there will be another time slot • IM Supervisors are the final authority

7. Leagues and Divisions • Men’s- 4 divisions of were randomized with 5 teams each • Reg season- 4 games • Playoffs- top 2 teams from each division • Women’s- 4 teams total • Reg season- 3 games, 1 exhibition game in beginning (first game played does not go toward record) • Playoffs- all teams are in, seeding determined by record

8. To Do Before 1st Game • Make sure all team member requests are accepted • Check free agent pool • Currently 3 men and 2 women looking for a team… pick ‘em up! • Look for conflicts in the schedule- ask of team members as well