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MHSAA Rules:

ZONE AND INTERZONE PLAYOFFS must be completed by MAY 29. in order for the provincial convenor to complete the draw and program. Please contact Carey at 925-5642 as soon as the representative has been determined.

DEADLINE FOR WILDCARD APPLICATIONS is MAY 29, by 4:00 pm

Wildcard Applications must include
- complete season record. Including exhibition, season and tournament games and scores.
- letter of intent from the Principal
- $50.00 cheque made payable to MHSAA

SEEDING INFORMATION must be received by MHSAA by MAY 29. If the information is not recieved by this date, the team may be subject to a $35.00 fine.

ROSTERS must be received by MAY 30 by the Provincial covenor.
Teams not having their rosters in on time may not have their team in the program and may be subject to a $35.00 fine. If teams are still competing for zone playoffs, both teams should send rosters in.

COMPETITION:
* ALL games will consist of two -35 minute halves.

* If a team is more than 15 minutes late without a valid reason, the game may be forfeited or the
   team arriving on time may be awarded goal(s)

* FIFA rules will be in effect. Special playing rules approved by the MHSAA will take precedence over
  playing rules in the official rule book.

a) Overtime
Should there be overtime, the overtime will consist of two 7 1/2 minute halves. After that if the teams are still tied, penalty kicks will decide the outcome. Teams will select five players from those eleven players on the field at the end of the overtime to take the first round of kicks alternately with the opposition. If, after the first round of shots the score still remains tied, then teams will continue alternating the shootout one at a time with those players of the eleven who have not shot. Teams must have an even number of shots to declare a winner. That is, the first team to score does not necessarily win. If the score remains tied after all eleven players have taken kicks, then any of the first five shooters is eligible to take kicks again. (Golden Goal is in effect)

b) Cautions
Any player receiving one red or two yellow cards during the tournament will be automatically suspended for the following game. In the case of a red card received during a game, the player will be ejected and the team will be forced to play short for that game. The player will not be allowed to play in the next game.

If a player receives two yellow cards in one game he will be ejected from the game and the team will be forced to play short for that game. The player will not be allowed to play in the next game. If a player receives two yellow cards during the tournament he will be suspended from the next game.

c) Substitutions
Each team is allowed an unlimited number of substitutes. Substitutions are allowed at any time during the game when there is a definite stoppage in play and when the substituting team is in possession of the ball. The referee must be informed of the intention to enter the game by calling "substitution". The substitute should remain on the sidelines until the referee waves him/her in. Players coming out of the game may return later. Players sent off during a game by the referee cannot be replaced. A suspended player cannot return during the game.

d) Footwear
Footgear with metal cleats will not be permitted.

e) Shin Guards
Players not wearing shin guards will not be permitted to compete. They are mandatory.

UNIFORMS
Teams must have the same coloured shirts and matching shorts. Absolutely no multicoloured shorts, knee length shorts or cut off jean shorts. A set of extra uniforms or pinnies (numbered) should also be brought to prevent uniform clashes. Teams with improper uniforms will not be allowed to play.

EQUIPMENT
The official ball is the Nike T90 Team 300
Coaches are asked to bring the following equipment to minimize problems:
- the team's own properly marked soccer balls for warm-ups (Size 5)
- water bottles
- first aid kits. Each school is responsible for bringing: Tape, bandages and other supplies for treating
  minor injuries. A first aid person(s) will be available during the tournament

AWARDS
- To be awarded to the 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place teams
- An all star team and MVP will also be selected
- Consolation and third place plaques will be handed out

WEATHER
Should inclement weather occur, the tournament convenor reserves the right to change the times and format of the original schedule. Very poor weather conditions could result in the tournament being carried over until Sunday.

* Championships may be postponed a day, or be re-scheduled due to inclement weather conditions (snow storms, rain, etc.). Coaches should advise school administration and parents that such a possibility can occur.