NorCal NPL Rules Summary NorCal Premier National Premier League
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Match Cards.
Home team provides a Match card with printed names to the Referee. Away team should have a match card too to be used if the home team has no match card. All player names must be printed on the match card.. Player names in strikethrough font cannot play.
After the match, sign the match card, and both coaches sign the match card. Referee and both coaches take a photo of the match card. Retain the photo till one month after the end of the season. Signed match card is returned to the home team.
Protests regarding field conditions must be written on the match card BEFORE the match. Protests regarding players or player passes must be written on the match card before or after the match.
Player Passes
In order to play, each player must have:
1) A physical laminated USClub Player Pass at the game and listed on the match card, OR
2) An unlaminated or electronic player pass and the player is on the match card. The referee will submit an incident report. OR
3) No pass of any sort, but listed on the match card, if the opposing team takes a picture of the player. The referee will submit an incident report OR
4) A pass of any sort and not listed on the match card. The referee and only the referee can write in the player name on the match card. The referee will submit an incident report. OR
5) A pass and not listed on the physical match card, but yes listed on an electronic copy of the match card (make sure the same match). The referee and only the referee can write in the player name on the match card.
Health Care Professional
A player with a suspected concussion will leave the match and cannot return unless cleared by a health care professional. The health care professional must be presented to the referee BEFORE the match.
Adults
Maximum of 3 adults permitted in technical area. A minimum of 1 credentialed adult must be in the technical area. In order to be a credentialed adult, the adult must have:
1) A physical, laminated USClub pass. OR
2) An unlaminated physical USClub pass . The referee will submit an incident report. OR
3) An electronic / digital pass displayed on a device. The referee will submit an incident report.
If the last credentialed adult is sent off - abandon the match.
Adult name need not be printed on game card. If Adult name not listed on game card, write it in.
Club Lines
Home team
Provides balls. Changes jersey color if there is a conflict.
Technical Area
Home club decides: Both teams on same side OR one team on each side. NOT the responsibility of the referee to inform the away team or to enforce.
Send offs
Do not confiscate the pass. Leave the pass with the team. Within 24 hours go to http://www.norcalreferees.com/sendoff and fill out a send off report.
Half Time
All matches 10 or less minutes. For fields that are tightly scheduled, use less than 10 minutes. Typically 7 minutes.
U-Specific
U11-U12: 30 minute halves; 9v9; Minimum 6 players to start/continue, Maximum 16 players on game day roster;, Size 4 ball
U13: 35 minute halves; 11v11, Maximum 18 players on game day roster, Size 5 ball
U14-16: 40 minute halves; 11v11, Maximum 18 players on game day roster
U17-19: 45 minute halves; 11v11, Maximum 18 players on game day roster
Substitutions
At the discretion of the Referee. EITHER team may substitute at any stoppage.
U12 Unlimited
U13 - U19
- No reentry in the same half
- Exception for injured goalkeeper. One reentry per half permitted for an injured goalkeeper.
- Maximum of 7 substitutions per half
- A substitution to remove a player suspected to have a head injury shall not count against the re-entry rules. Thus the player entering the game for the injured player may enter without it counting towards his/her re-entry count, and the player that has been removed may re-enter the game (if cleared by a healthcare professional) for the original substitute.
Orthopedic Supports
No hard casts, air splints or metal splints.
Knee, elbow and ankle braces okay - if referee deems safe to player and others.
Soft cast okay - if referee deems safe to player and others.
Concussion
Any player removed for a suspected head injury cannot return unless cleared by a Health Care Professional. Referees MUST be informed and meet with the Health Care Professional BEFORE the match. Must complete an incdent report.
Game Day
15 minute grace time for late arriving teams. Do not impact later matches. Both teams and referee can agree to equally shortened halves.
Home Team to provide benches and easy up covers for both teams.
Home Team to provide water for both teams and referee crew.
If time permits, Referees to conduct an "International Walk Out" 5 minutes prior to the match. Teams to shake hands before the game.
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