COACHES quick REFERENCE CARD

 

 

*Refer to the GISA Referee Handbook “Laws of Play” for a further explanation.

 

Law #            

Subject

Division I

Division II

Division III

Division IV

3

No. of Players

Max. Team – Min 7

Max 11 –

Min 7

Max 11 –

Min 7

Max 11 –

Min 7

Normal team play consists of 5 offense, 5 defense, and goalie.

The team with the most players may play one player up against the opposing team.

If less than 7 players, no game.  Teams may play a scrimmage.

Substitutions are allowed on team throw inns, after goals, after injuries, half time, prior to goal kick.

5

Referees

Parent Volunteers

Paid

Paid

Paid

Games normally proceed with 1 or 2 referees and 2 linesmen.

If only 1 referee, he or she may solicit volunteers.

Discretionary power to stop, suspend or germinate game.

7

Duration of Games

10 minute running quarters

20 minute running half

 

30 minute running half

40 minute running half

Games cancelled for weather, or other reason, before or early in game should be made up.

The make-up games will be played on a day and time convenient to the coaches and referees.

Games cancelled late in the game are simply cut short, no make up.

8

Start of Play

Coin Toss

Coin Toss

Coin Toss

Coin Toss

Winner of the coin toss chooses to kick or receive.

The referee will conduct an equipment check and will remove players missing compulsory equipment.