City of Oxnard | Youth Sports Supplemental Rulebook 2015-16 by Deen Design

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2015-2016

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Table of Contents

Page General Rules…………………………… 3 Sportsmanship Points System…………..

Basketball………………………………..

Flag Football…………………….............

Volleyball (Boys & Girls) …...…………

Oasis Softball Rules……………………..

7 on 7 Soccer Rules………….…………..

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General Rules

The league coordinator will have jurisdiction over all the rules and regulations herein not covered. Roster/Players: A. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE SIGNED A MINOR RELEASE FORM AND CONSENT TO TREATMENT & PARENT OATH SUBMITTED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION IN THEIR FIRST SCHEDULED GAME. B. Coaches must be at least 18 years of age. C. No player may play if they reach age 15 prior to December 31. Adding/Dropping: Add/drops to a team roster may be made up to the midpoint of the season. ALL ADD/DROPS WILL ONLY BE TAKEN AT THE RECREATION OFFICE. ROSTER CHANGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE GAME SITE. All adds must include proper paperwork (i.e., minor release forms. etc.) ALL ADD/DROP MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE OF THE NEXT SCHEDULED GAME. Forfeits: A. Game time is forfeit time. If games run late, the next scheduled game will begin ten minutes following the preceding game. B. Coaches must submit lineups to the scorekeeper prior to game time. C. Late arrivals may be submitted into the game AFTER the coach has notified the scorekeeper of the players’ arrival. If the coach has not notified the scorekeeper of the players, arrival PRIOR to substitution, the coach will be penalized. D. A forfeit fee of $20.00 per game for all forfeits is due in the Recreation Office PRIOR to the next scheduled game. E. Games will not be rescheduled. Protests: A. All protests must be made prior to the end of the game. Procedures for protesting: (1) Coaches must inform referee; (2) Referee will notify opposing team and scorekeeper. Coach must submit a written protest to the Recreation office within two working days of protest. League Coordinator will resolve as soon as possible. Judgment calls are NOT protestable. B. The protest of an ineligible player must be submitted in writing, along with a $5.00 protest fee, to the Recreation Office by the team Manager/Coach of the protesting team in which the questioned player participated. If a protest concerning eligibility is upheld, your $5.00 fee will be returned to you and the protest will only affect the game in which the protest made. If your protest is NOT upheld, then your $5.00 fee shall be deposited into the Youth Sports Program account. Procedures for protest are described in “5.A”.

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Tie Breaker Rule: In the event that two or more teams are tied at the end of league play, the following tie breaker rules will be used: 1. head-to-head competition 2. total points scored 3. total points allowed 4. coin toss

Code of Conduct: A. Any player, Coach or spectator displaying unsportsmanlike conduct will be ejected from the game. If the person who committed the violation does not leave when asked to do so, the team responsible for the infraction will be charged with a forfeit. B. Players and Spectators Code of Conduct: NO PLAYER OR SPECTATOR SHALL: 1. at any time lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike or threaten to strike an Official, player or spectator. 2. refuse to abide by an officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decisions. 3. be guilty of objectionable demonstrations by throwing of balls or any other forceful action. 4. discuss with an Official in any manner the decision reached by said Official except the Manager or Captain. 5. be guilty of abusive verbal attack upon any player, Official or spectator. 6. use profane, obscene or vulgar language in any manner, or at any time. C. The head coach and assistant coaches must support and influence good sportsmanship, high moral standards, and are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDUCT AND ACTS OF THEIR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS. This includes but not limited to unsportsmanlike disagreements with officials D. Penalty for violating Code of Conduct Rules: Penalties, depending on the seriousness of the infraction, may include a warning, ejection from the game, and suspension for the remainder of the season. Suspension from league play will be at the discretion of the League Coordinator ONLY. Miscellaneous: A. No shoes which mark the gym floor will be allowed. B. No jewelry. C. No food or drinks in the gym. D. With the exception of the two cleared coaches and suited players, NO ONE ELSE MAY BE SEATED (OR STANDING) ON THE BENCH (OR SIDELINES) DURING THE GAME.

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SCMAF: K.9.DIRECT KICKS (kick offs, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks) Youth Sports teamsfrom are registered with Southern California Municipal can be scored directly the kick without touching another player. Players must retain a distance of 5 yards prior to the kick on all direct kicks Athletic Federation (SCMAF). of Oxnard 7-On-7 10.in SCMAF/City The players’ school grade is theSoccer. sole criteria for determining his/hers age L. INDIRECT KICKS Will be awarded for may all fouls handballs divisionFREE (also age if applicable). A player play and up one division, and must least two (2) players before TEAM. a goal can be scored. A BUT touch MAYatONLY PLAY FOR ONE EXCEPTION: Defenders must retain a distance of 5 who yardspracticed on all direct kicks. released player (meaning a player and/orfree played for a Exception: If thewas kickdropped is less than yards from the goal arch, the spot the team but by 5the teams’ Manager/Coach for of whatever ball will be placed 5 yards from theteam. arch by the referee. reason) can play for another M. KICK OFFS Are direct kicks and are used to restart play at the beginning

of the game, after half time, or after a scored goal. The definition of a direct free kick is that the kick can be scored directly without touching any other players. Players must retain a distance of 5 yards on all kick offs and all players must be positioned on the side of for the field are defending. The sportsmanship point system the they 2015/2016 season has N. GOAL KICKSThe are sportsmanship direct kicks andsystem may beistaken any to partmaintain of the end changed. put from in place a fun line.and The positive, ball must yet be placed on the line and all defenders a 5 to competitive environment. Teamsmust are retain expected yarddemonstrate distance prior to the kick. Goal kicks aretimes. awarded when a sportsmanship ball passes good sportsmanship at all A team’s over the end line on the ground or in the air as a result of the offensive is demonstrated by players, fans, and coaches. Sportsmanship does not team. take place only in the game but also before and after the game. A O. Penalties for Illegal Goal Kick Procedures: warning will be provided to the coaches before any further action is a. The kicker may not touch the ball a second time after the initial kick required. the lack of field goodtouches sportsmanship continues the fans, until anotherIfplayer on the the ball. Penalty forfrom Violation: coaches, or players the school will be contacted and the issue must be an indirect kick is awarded to the other team at the spot of the second resolved prior to the next game. From there, if issues are persistent in touch. future a game, the Penalty possiblefor result b. The defense must including retain a 5 playoffs/champion yard distance on all games, goal kicks. is forfeiture. head coach and assistant coaches must support and Violation: Kick isThe re-taken. influence goodaresportsmanship, P. CORNER KICKS direct kicks andhigh must moral be takenstandards, from insideand the are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AND ACTS corner arch at the nearest corner flagCONDUCT post. Defenders must retainOF a 5 THEIR yard PLAYERS SPECTATORS. Thiskicks includes but notwhen limited distance from theAND ball prior to the kick. Corner are awarded the to disagreements with officials. ball unsportsmanlike passes over the end line on the ground or in the air as a result of the defensive team. Penalties for Illegal Corner Kick Procedures:

Sportsmanship Points System

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(b)

The kicker may not touch the ball a second time after the initial kick until another player on the field touches the ball. Penalties for Violation: an in-direct kick is awarded to the team at the spot of the second touch. The defense must retain a 5 yard distance on goal kicks. Penalty for Violation: Kick is re-taken.

Q. PENALTY KICKS will be awarded for goal arch violations and penalty

shots to determine the winner of a game after the over-time period. Penalty shots will be taken from the 25 yard mark. The ball must be positioned on a portion of the marked penalty spot. The kick is considered a dead ball with only 2 results. (1) If the penalty kick crosses the goal line entirely, a goal will be awarded. (2) In all other circumstances, a goal kick will be awarded to the defending team. All players on both teams, excluding the kicker, must stand at least 10 yards behind the spot of the ball during the kick. The kicker must be clearly identified and referee must signal the kicker before the try.

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Basketball

***With the exception of the following modifications, current SCMAF Rules will govern league play.*** 1. Divisions: A. Boys: Girls: 7th & 8th A- 7th & 8th th th 6th B- 7 & 8 th th C- 7 & 8 5th th rd 3 & 4th D- 6 th E- 5 F- 3rd & 4th G- 2nd MM- Kindergarten-1st B. The playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school grade is the sole criteria for determining his/hers age division (also age if applicable). A player may play up one division, BUT MAY ONLY PLAY FOR ONE TEAM. EXCEPTION: A released player (meaning a player who practiced and/or played for a team but was dropped by the teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Manager/Coach for whatever reason) can play for another team. 2. Rosters: A. Fifteen (15) players per team maximum. B. All players in uniform sitting on the bench must play a minimum of one (1) full quarter per game. Free substitution will be allowed during the game. The official scorekeeper shall determine compliance. Failure to comply will result in forfeit.

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Rules and Regulations (All Divisions):

The A team may compete with only four (4) players but must play five (5) if they are on the line up card and present. B. A game will begin with a jump ball, the team that loses the tip-off will take possession at the next jump ball opportunity and teams will continue to alternate for successive jump ball opportunities including the start C. Eight (8) minute quarters running time, except for the last two (2) minutes of the 4th quarter. D. Teams may not press in the backcourt if they have a fifteen (15) point (or more) lead. The first violation shall draw a warning to the coach by the officials, subsequent violations shall result in a two (2) shot penalty in the Coach. E. If in the last two (2) minutes of the game, a team is leading by fifteen (15) or more, points, running time shall be used in all divisions. F. Three (3) second key violation, ten (10) penetration rule, and backcourt will be in all divisions. G. Three (3) point rule will be in effect WHEN THERE IS A THREE POINT LINE VISIBLE ON THE BASKETBALL COURT! H. No thirty (30) second shot clock. I. On the 7th team foul, the 1+1 rule will be in effect per half. On the 10th team foul, the opposing team will be awarded two (2) free throws. J. Basketball: Boys Division A-E will use the Official size ball. Boys Division F & all Girl Divisions will use a 28.5” circumference ball. G & Mighty Mights will use a 27.5” circumference ball. K. Four (4) time-outs per game Rules that apply to Girls “C”, Boys “F” & Co-Ed “G” Divisions: A. Five (5) second key violation rule is applied. B. No backcourt press. The first violation shall draw a warning to the coach by the officials, subsequent violations shall result in a two (2) shot penalty on the coach. The Offense must be allowed to bring the ball backcourt to frontcourt unobstructed, while dribbling. If a pass is made from the backcourt to frontcourt the defense may intercept the pass as long as the ball has crossed the mid court line. This also applies to a ball that is rolled from backcourt to frontcourt. C. Any time-outs taken in the last two (2) minutes of the fourth quarter, the basketball must come in to the frontcourt. D. Twelve foot (12”) free throw is used. E. If a team is leading by fifteen (15) or more, points, they may not defend above the three (3) point line (or top of the key). F. 3rd & 4th grade, F Division, uses a 28.5” ball size and the basket height is 9 feet. G. “G” Division ball size is 27.5” and the height of the basket is 8 feet 5 inches.

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Flag Football

***With the exception of the following modifications, current SCMAF Rules will govern League play.***

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7-ON-7 SOCCER RULES OF PLAY Divisions: th

7 and 8 grade 1. THE GAME 6th grade A. 7-ON-7 SOCCER us a game between two teams, under the direction and 5th grade control of a manager, player on a suitable field in accordance with these and 4ththe grade 3rd under rules, jurisdiction of the referee. nd MMKindergarten-2 B. THE OBJECTIVE OF EACH TEAM is to win by scoring more goals their opponent. 2. than The Field: C. THE WINNER of thebe game shall be team which scored, The in A. The field shall marked offthe into four (4) shall equalhave segments. accordance rules, number of area goalsavailable. at the conclusion of lengthwith and the width willthe begreater regulated by the a regulation game. B. Official dimensions for the playing field are eighty (80) yards in D. THE length HOMEand TEAM be decided by awith cointen flip(10) in which the zones. winner forty shall (40) yards in width, yard end either choose to receive the ball to start the game or choose to defend a 3. will The Players: particular A. Eachgoal. team on the field will consist of eight (8) players to start the E. REGULATION GAME shallwith consist of (7) twoplayers (2) twenty –minute games. Game may start seven present at thehalves, game. with stoppage at the (10) tenminute mark of each half for substitutions. B. Any offensive formation will be allowed. F. HALF TIME for all games will be (5) five-minutes. C. The defensive line-up is not restricted. G. FORFEITED GAMES will be declared by the referee in favor of the team D. Tackling is not permitted and can result in sitting out for one quarter not at fault in the following cases: or expulsion theappear game,upon at thethe officials discretion. (a) If a team from fails to field, or being upon the field, E. All refuses playerstoare eligible. Direct runs by the quarterback across atthe begin a game for which it is scheduled or assigned linethe of time scrimmage are not allowed. He/she must hand off pass. scheduled or within the time set for forfeiture. Theor grace Penalty begames calledis when the quarterback crosses the line of periodshall for all (5)five-minutes. scrimmage, but game officials allow be completed. (b) If, after the haswill begun, oneplay sidetorefuses to continue play, F. Minimum Play Rule: unless the game has been suspended or terminated by the referee. Each musthasplay a minimum (5) consecutive minutes, (c) If,player after play been suspended of by five the referee, one side fails to which includes all within offense, defense, kicking playshas in blown each game. resume playing two minutesand after the referee his whistletime to resume play. Officials’ out (not charged to either team) shall be called to the (d) If, after warning by of thethe referee, anyonone the rules the Injuries game nearest midway point quarter theofnext dead of ball. willfullythe violated. thatispreclude player from returning to the game are exceptions. (e) If thethat order of aofplayer is not obeyed Injuries putfor theremoval player out play for more than within one (1)two play willminutes. be ruled upon at the discretion of the League Director with (f) The to referee has the meeting authoritythe to requirement forfeit a gameofwhen he feels the respect satisfactory the minimum play situation is such that physical harm may come to him, players or rule. Penalty will be forfeiture of the game. The official scorekeeper shallspectators. determine compliance. H. FORFEIT PENALTIES will be assessed in the following manner: (g) A forfeited game will tally a negative one (-1) point toward the 4. Coaches and Spectators: standings. A.(h) Coaches and players must stay between the twenty (20) yard lines in In case of a double forfeit, the penalty is same as it is with a the single “Teamforfeit. Area” when on the sidelines. During a time out one (1) coach may be the field with the team. (i) If a team ison charged with a forfeit for any reason before the start & 4th fees grade B. Theoffirst game of the season for each teamtoofpay thethe 3rdreferee the game, that team will be responsible division, one coach may remain on the field for the duration of the in entirely. to assist in learning their field positions. I. THE game SCORE OF A players’ FORFEITED GAME SHALL BE 3-0 C. SpectatorsGAMES must remain standsatwhenever seating J. SUSPENDED shall in be the resumed a future date fromfacilities the exactare If stands are notgame. provided, spectators will keep at least point available. of suspension of the original five (5) yards from the sidelines and end lines, and five (5) yards

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from the players’ benches and between twenty (20) yard lines (“Spectators Area”). D. After first warning, failure to comply with A or B will result in flagging said coach/team for unsportsmanlike conduct. If behavior persists, game may be forfeited at the discretion of the Official.

Equipment: A. All game equipment, such as game balls, timers, flags, etc. will be furnished by the Recreation Department. B. Jerseys: Players must wear jerseys with numbers. All participating teams are required to bring white T-shirt as an alternative uniform. At the start of play all jerseys must be tucked into pant/shorts to terminate one (1) inch above flag football belt line. C. Pant/Shorts: each player must wear pants or shorts that are different color than flag. Pants or shorts that are worn that have belt(s), belt loop(s), exposed drawstring(s), or pocket(s) must be taped shut by coach(s) prior to the game. D. Flag Belt: All divisions shall use a regulation three (3) flag belt system. Flags must be a contrasting color than the uniform pant. The flags must be contrasting color to their opponents’ flags. E. Shoes: Shoes with metal, ceramic screw ins, or detachable cleats are illegal. F. Balls: The “A” Division shall use intermediate size football. The “B” and “C” Division shall use the junior size football. G. Personal protective equipment, such as knew guards, arm guards, etc. shall be inspected by officials prior to each game. NO regulation football equipment such as helmets, pads, etc. will be allowed. H. Arm Coach/Playbook: must consist of soft material with no sharp edges

Game Time: A. The length of the game shall be four (4) ten (10) minute quarters. Regulation clock will be used the last two (2) minutes of the second and fourth quarters. During that time the clock stops only for incomplete forward passes, out of bounds, penalties, time-outs, change of possessions, and scores. Stop clock will be held in effect after any score. Clock shall stop for notification of two (2) minute warning prior to the end of each half. After the penalty, clock will start dependent on the previous play (clock stopped or running when foul occurred). If a declared kick is attempted, the clock will not start until the ball is kicked. B. The clock will be stopped only when designated by an Official, for time-outs, or after any score. C. Each team will receive four (4) time-outs per game. (Cumulative) D. Game time is forfeit time. E. Sportsmanship Rule: If a team is leading by a score of twenty-four (24) points or more, the “running time” clock will be used. The clock will only stop for charged time-outs and Official time-outs. In

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OASIS Softball Rules

addition, after any score, the trailing team will be awarded the ball at the mid-field in lieu of a kickoff. Should the lead become less than a (Oxnard Associated Students (24) of Intermediate Schools) twenty-four point margin, the game will convert back to regulation timing and kickoffs.

Game length – No new inning will start after one hour and fifteen minutes. Ten (10)7.minute grace period at start of game – team must have eight players Tie Games: to start the game, the other teamdetermine providingwhat a courtesy catcher return be it A. Tie:with A coin toss will the winner willtochoose, the ball back to offense the pitcher and not make any play. or defense with the ball placed on the twenty yard line or what end of the field to play. The winner of the toss may not defer. Players may notBoth wearteams jewelry willwhile haveplaying. four plays to score from the twenty unless a No taunting ofpenalty any ball player or spectator! Player is subject ejection extends play. A team may start outside the to twenty due to a from game! penalty but cannot gain a first down by crossing the twenty. A team that scores will attempt two point conversion. If both teams fail to Player Substitution: score to winner will be determined by the most yardage gained from Play free substitution (all batIfand interchange with tenthe batters the twenty. teams are tiedininfield), scoreororplay yardage, overtime and sub new players. Players taken out cannot re-enter. process will be repeated. Each team is allowed one timeout per period but cannot carryover timeouts to any extra periods. Batting - B. Interception: if team B intercepts and scores the game is over. If Three Strike Rule: twoscore, strikes: must be fair!on the twenty to begin their theyAfter do not theball ball is placed Bats MUST be series. markedTeam “Official Softball”, baseball bats. A receives zerononet yards for their possession. No throwing of bats (after first warning, batter will be declared out). 8. The Game: Maximum 5A.runs per inning. isAtgoing the one mark, that will be is a Encroachment intohour the neutral zone.inning Neutral zone completed andspace one additional fulltwo inning will be lines played with anoscrimmage run limit.down. between the scrimmage during This is established after the center has adjusted the ball, ready for Pitchinghike. If either team encroaches, the ball is dead, and a five (5) yard Pitching distance is 43’assessed. / the highest ARC is 12’ and the minimum is over the penalty batter’s head. illegal pitch will be called (Verbally) when the pitch is either B. An Blocking too high or too low. (1) Offense: An offensive blocker may use only the standing block, with the forearms and hands folded to the body. Base-runner No part of the blocker’s body, except the feet, shall be in A base runner can leave thewith basethe onground the pitcher’s release the ball; thepoint contact throughout theofblock. Fourif(4) base runner is off theblocking base prior to the release of the ball – The ball is dead will be allowed only on the initial charge by linemen. and the runner (2) is out! Defense: Defensive players are restrained in use of hands to pushing the shoulders and body of offensive blockers. Two courtesy runners per inning, but theissame runner and can will onlyberun once per Slapping or striking not allowed penalized. inning. C. Charging and Tackling (1) The ball carrier may not run through a defensive, but must No Base stealing; a runner advance if a playplayers. is made The on them and the attemptcan to only evade the defensive defensive player defensive person drops or not misses thenor thrown Theabase out. MUST If must hold run ball. through ballrunner carrier isBUT on any play the ballPLAY beatsTHE the runner backTHE to the base occupied to The FLAG NOT PLAYER OR THEprior BALL. the attempted play. quarterback is considered the ball carrier until he/she releases the ball. Defensive player may attempt to block a pass as long Runners must allowasthe fielder to field ball interfering ontoany contact is not madethe with thewithout passer. In an attempt remove play. Interference may be physical, distractionary, and or verbal. the flag from the ball carrier, defensive players may contact

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the body of an opponent with their hands, but not their neck or head. A Defensive player may not hold, push, or knock the ball carrier down in an attempt to remove the flag. (2) Defensive roughness against the ball carrier. Violators involved in the following fouls may be banished from the game at the discretion of the officials. A. Tackling the ball D. Tripping the ball carrier carrier E. Pushing the ball carrier B. Holding the ball F. Charging the ball carrier carrier G. Pushing out-of-bounds. C. Blocking the ball carrier PENALTY: 12 yards and possible disqualifications if flagrant. D. The Kick-Off (1) The kick-off shall be made from the thirty (30) yard line from either end of the playing area. The receiving team must place a minimum of three (3) players within five (5) yards of midfield line. The kick-off must originate from the ground or from a kicking tee. The ball shall not be placed on the foot of anyone and kicked. A drop kick will be allowed. (2) Out of Bounds: In the event the ball goes out-of-bounds on the kick-off, between kicking team’s restraining line and the receiving team’s thirty five (35) yard line, the receiving team shall have the following choices: (a) accept a five(5) yard penalty from the previous spot and have a re-kick. (b) put the ball in fifteen (15) yards in from the sideline at the inbounds spot. NOTE: If re-kick goes out of bounds, the receiving team must put the ball in play at the inbounds spot, or at the thirty-five (35) yard line if the ball goes out of bounds inside the receiving team’s thirty-five (35) yard line. On-side Kick: There are no on-side kicks. The kicking team cannot recover an on-side kick. Ball becomes dead and is put in play at that point by the receiving team. E. First Down To keep possession of the ball, the offensive team must advance the ball past the zone lines in four downs. As soon as the ball is advanced over the zone line, the following down shall be first. F. Putting The Ball Into Play The ball is put into play by the center by the backwards pass or hand-off, including free kick situation. G. Fumbled Ball: (1) The ball is dead at the point of contact with ground behind the line of scrimmage. Fumbles beyond the line of scrimmage, when the ball hits ground, ball is dead, and spotted at the point of lost possession.

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(2) On the punt, kick, or interception, once possession is gained, if the ball carrier loses possession of the ball hits the ground, the ***With the of spotted the following modifications, current ballexception is dead and at the point of lost possession. Rules fumble will govern League unsportsmanlike play*** (3) SCMAF An intentional is considered conduct and 1. Official Events: will be penalized from the point of the foul. Punts and Kicks Team Volleyball Competition – 6 person team. (1) teams A kick that touches a player of either team and then touches the No coed ground is dead at the spot of touching by the kicking team. 2. Competition Divisions: th Kicks or punts crossing the goal line shall be declared dead and & 8th Grade Boys 6(2) 8th Gradetouchbacks, whether touched or not, and be put in play Girls 7th &automatic on the twenty (20) yard line. Girls 6th Grade th On a defensive blocked punt, the kicking team may advance the Grade Girls 5(3) ballmay if recovered the above line oftheir scrimmage, in Any player play onebehind division grade, and but remain not possession if the down was third or less, or if the ball is advanced below. Players may play in only one division in a season. beyond the first down zone. 3. Playing in Court and Equipment: (4) Blocked punts may be run out of the offensive team’s end zone. A. Playing Court – The playing court dimensions shall be 60’ long by (5) All kicks must be declared on any down (1st through the 4th). The 30’ wide. defensive An unencumbered play of of at three least (3) 10’players shouldon the team must area have for a minimum surround the court. If less area is available, one foot may cross the team line of scrimmage until the ball has been kicked. Neither server’s line when may crossserving. the line of scrimmage until the ball has been kicked. B. Net Height – The height ofthe thepunter net shall Boysseconds Division A the 7’8”time of (6) On all free kicks, has be: ten (10) from and Girls Division A & B, 7’4” the snap to punt the ball. Punter must begin kicking motion from C. Volleyballdirectly – Rubber, leather or synthetic behind the center (hiker). leather volleyballs may

Volleyball

be used. Players: H. Substitutions: Officials substitutions that areplay obviously made to A. Minimum Playshall Rule-not In tolerate all competition, a minimum rule shall delay the game. A substitution becomes player when he enters the be enforced. Each player must play in at least aone game per match. field and a teammate or must an official, Any player, whocommunicates does not playwith in the first game, start in enters the the positioned in anplay offensive or defensive formation, or secondhuddle, game. is Late arrivals must the minimum of one game if participates in theExceptions play, or theytoshall penalized.play rule are time/games permit. the beminimum I. Illegal allowed for Hideouts players unable to participate due to injury or All players Failure must break from the eachofplay. Disqualification. to comply willhuddle result before in forfeit the If a team does not huddle, all players must be at least five (5) yards game. The official scorekeeper shall determine compliance. from the sidelines when the ball is put into play, or they shall be B. A team may compete with only five (5) players but must play six penalized. (6) if they are on the line up card and present. J. Passes and Hand-offs: C. During(1)theAllgame, unlimited substitution is allowed per position players are eligible receivers. (player) on the court. (2) An incomplete lateral pass is a dead ball at the point of contact D. The serverwith shall five (5) seconds to serve the ball after the thehave ground. referee’s to serve. pass in the defensive team’s end zone may be ran (3) signal An intercepted E. Coaching Rule Coaches shall seatedinatthe allend times on Touchbacks the bench will out of–the end zone or be downed zone. except: to be substitute a player, to request a time out, to react to an put in play at the twenty (20) yard line. understanding play, replace a down disqualified or may injured (4) During thetoscrimmage the ball be player, handed to forward attend to an injured player when beckoned onto the court by an behind the line. official, to risemay during a time out or games. (5)orThere be any number of intermission legal forwardbetween passes during a down, but each pass must be thrown from in behind the neutral The SCMAF Coaching rule is subject toorenforcement uponzone. K. Unsportsmanlike Conduct official’s discretion or when a coach receives first warning.

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Any swearing, obscene language or other actions, either on or off the playing field by the players, coaches, or spectators, will not be tolerated. No player may show baiting or taunting acts or words, which engenders ill will or any delayed, excessive or prolonged act by which a player attempts to focus attention upon himself.

L. Safety (1) A fumble in one’s own end zone. (2) Ball carrier’s flag is pulled in his own end zone (3) A blocked punt is downed by the offensive team in their own end zone. (4) A dropped sideward or backward pass in the end zone. (5) A blocked punt, which rolls out of the end zone. (6) Offensive foul in your own end zone. NOTE: After a safety, the offensive team is allowed one play on their twenty (20) yard line to kick to the opposing team. The ball is free after traveling ten (10) yards, or when touched by receiving player. M. Dead Ball The referee shall declare the ball “dead” and the down ended: (1) A flag(s) removed inadvertently (not removed by grabbing and pulling) does not cause play to stop. It should continue as if the flag(s) had not been removed. In all situations where play is in progress and a ball carrier loses one or all flag(s) accidentally, inadvertently, or on purpose, the deflagging reverts to a onehand touch of the ball carrier between the shoulders and the knees. (2) When the ball goes out-of-bounds or the ball carrier goes outof-bounds. (3) When a forward pass becomes incomplete. (4) When a touchdown, safety, or touchback is made. (5) When the ball carrier touches his/her knee to the ground. (6) When any lateralled ball, centered ball, backward or sideward pass strikes the ground. (7) At any other time the Official declares the ball “dead”. N. Changing Goals Teams shall change goals at the end of the first and third quarter and at the end of the first half. O. Scoring (1) Touchdown – 6 POINTS (2) Safety – 2 POINTS (3) Conversion – 1 POINT. The ball shall be placed 2 yards from the goal line for the attempt. (4) Conversion – 2 POINTS. The ball shall be placed 5 yards from the goal line. (5) Forfeit – 1 POINT

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NOTE: There willwill be be NONO kicking conversions allowed. NOTE: There kicking conversions allowed. P. P. Penalty Enforcement: Penalty Enforcement: (1)(1) NoNo single penalty may be be assessed thatthat willwill move thethe ballball more single penalty may assessed move more than halfhalf thethe distance to to thethe goal line, whether thethe penalty be be than distance goal line, whether penalty against thethe offensive or or defensive team. against offensive defensive team. (2)(2) ForFor anyany fouls between downs, enforce from thethe spot of of thethe fouls between downs, enforce from spot snap. snap. (3)(3) ForForanyanyfouls foulsbetween betweendowns, downs,thethefollowing followingenforcement enforcement principles apply: principles apply: i. If DURING LOOSE BALL PLAY: freefree kick, pass, or or i. foul If foul DURING LOOSE BALL PLAY: kick, pass, fumble behind thethe scrimmage line. Enforce from lineline of of fumble behind scrimmage line. Enforce from scrimmage. scrimmage. NOTE: if offensive team fouls behind thethe lineline of of scrimmage NOTE: if offensive team fouls behind scrimmage on on above plays, enforce from spot of foul. above plays, enforce from spot of foul. ii. ii. If Iffoul foulDURING DURINGA ARUNNING RUNNINGPLAY: PLAY:Enforce Enforcesuch such penalty from thethe endend of of thethe run. A running play is any runrun notnot penalty from run. A running play is any followed followedby bya pass, a pass,kick, kick,or orfumble fumblebehind behindthethelinelineof of scrimmage scrimmage NOTE: If the offensive team fouls behind thethe endend of of thethe run, NOTE: If the offensive team fouls behind run, enforce from thethe spot of of foul. enforce from spot foul. (4)(4) If the lastlast defensive player between thethe ballball carrier andand thethe goal If the defensive player between carrier goal lineline commits a foul on on thethe ballball carrier, a touchdown shall be be commits a foul carrier, a touchdown shall awarded. awarded. (5)(5) Any penalty which involves a lose of of down andand occurs in ainplay Any penalty which involves a lose down occurs a play following change of possession shall be enforced from thethe spot following change of possession shall be enforced from spot of of thethe foul. TheThe team obtaining possession willwill have a first foul. team obtaining possession have a first down after thethe penalty is enforced. down after penalty is enforced. (6)(6) AA period must be be extended by by an an untimed down, except forfor period must extended untimed down, except unsportsmanlike or nonplayer fouls, if during the last timed unsportsmanlike or nonplayer fouls, if during the last timed down, oneone of of thethe following occurred: down, following occurred: i. There i. Therewaswasa foul a foulby byeither eitherteam teamandandthethepenalty penaltywaswas accepted. accepted. ii. There waswas a double foul. a double foul. ii. There iii.iii. There waswas an an inadvertent whistle andand thethe down is is to to be be There inadvertent whistle down replayed. replayed.

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Q. Inadvertent Whistle The ball is dead and the down is ended when an official sounds his whistle inadvertently. When a penalty is declined for a foul, which occurred during the down, and there is an inadvertent whistle while: (1) A legal snap or pass is in flight, or during a kick, the down will be replayed. (2) A player is in possession, the team may choose to accept the play at that point or replay the down. Basic Enforcement Spot (BES) (1) If a foul occurs during a down, the basic enforcement spot is fixed by the type of play. There are two types of play: A. A loose ball is any action during: 1. A free kick or scrimmage 2. A legal forward pass; 3. A backward pass or a fumble made from in or behind the neutral zone 4. The run or a runs that precede such a legal pass, kick, or fumble. B. A running play is any action not included in item (A). (2) A. If a foul occurs during a running play, the basic enforcement spot is the previous spot. B. If a foul occurs during a running play, the basic enforcement spot is the spot where the related run ends. The run ends where the player loses possession if his run is followed by his fumble or pass. If the runner does not lose possession, his run ends where the ball becomes dead

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(2) On the punt, kick, or interception, once possession is gained, if the ball carrier loses possession of the ball hits the ground, the thespotted exception the following modifications, current ball ***With is dead and at theofpoint of lost possession. will govern League play*** (3) An intentionalSCMAF fumble isRules considered unsportsmanlike conduct and 1. Official Events: from the point of the foul. will be penalized Team Volleyball Competition – 6 person team. Punts and Kicks No that coedtouches teams a player of either team and then touches the (1) A kick ground is deadDivisions: at the spot of touching by the kicking team. 2. Competition (2) Kicks or punts 8th Gradethe goal line shall be declared dead and Boys 6th & crossing th automatic touchbacks, whether touched or not, and be put in play Girls 7 & 8th Grade th (20) yard line. on the twenty Girls 6 Grade (3) On aGirls defensive blocked punt, the kicking team may advance the 5th Grade ball Any if recovered behindplay the one line division of scrimmage, remain in but not player may aboveand their grade, possession if the down was third or less, or if the ball is advanced below. Players may play in only one division in a season. beyond the first down 3. Playing in Court andzone. Equipment: (4) Blocked punts may be run out of the offensive team’s end zone. A. Playing Court – The playing court dimensions shall be 60’ long by (5) All kicks must be declared on any down (1st through the 4th). The 30’ wide. An unencumbered area for play of at least 10’ should defensive team must have a minimum of three (3) players on the surround the court. If less area is available, one foot may cross the line of scrimmage until the ball has been kicked. Neither team serving. until the ball has been kicked. mayserver’s cross theline linewhen of scrimmage B. Net Height – The height the(10) netseconds shall be:from Boys (6) On all free kicks, the punter hasoften theDivision time of A 7’8” and Girls Division A & B, 7’4” the snap to punt the ball. Punter must begin kicking motion from C. Volleyball – Rubber, leather or synthetic leather volleyballs may directly behind the center (hiker).

Volleyball

be used.

Players: H. 4. Substitutions: A. Minimum Play RuleIn all competition, a minimum playtorule shall Officials shall not tolerate substitutions that are obviously made enforced. Each player must play in atwhen least he oneenters gamethe per match. delay thebegame. A substitution becomes a player field andAny communicates teammate official, player, whowith doesa not play inortheanfirst game,enters must the start in the huddle, is positioned anarrivals offensive defensive formation, or game if second game. in Late mustorplay the minimum of one participates in the play,permit. or they shall be penalized. time/games Exceptions to the minimum play rule are I. Illegal Hideouts allowed for players unable to participate due to injury or All players must break from the tohuddle before If a of the Disqualification. Failure comply will each resultplay. in forfeit teamgame. does not huddle, all players must be at least five (5) yards The official scorekeeper shall determine compliance. fromB.theAsidelines when the ball is only put into or theybut shall be play six team may compete with fiveplay, (5) players must penalized.(6) if they are on the line up card and present. J. Passes and Hand-offs: C. During the game, unlimited substitution is allowed per position (1) All players are eligible receivers. (player) on the court. (2) An incomplete lateral pass is a dead ball at the point of contact D. server shall have five (5) seconds to serve the ball after the withThe the ground. referee’s signal to the serve. (3) An intercepted pass in defensive team’s end zone may be ran E. Coaching Rule – Coaches shall all times on out of the end zone or downed in the be endseated zone. at Touchbacks willthe bench except: player, request a time out, to react to an be put in playtoatsubstitute the twentya(20) yardtoline. understanding play,down to replace a disqualified or injured (4) During the scrimmage the ball may be handed forwardplayer, to attend to an injured player when beckoned onto the court by an behind the line. official, to number rise during a time out orpasses intermission (5) There may beorany of legal forward during abetween down, games. The pass SCMAF rulein or is behind subjecttheto enforcement upon but each must beCoaching thrown from neutral zone. official’s Conduct discretion or when a coach receives first warning. K. Unsportsmanlike

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Officials: A minimum of one official will be utilized for all divisions. Game time is forfeit time. If a team is not ready to play after warm ups are completed, the match will result in a forfeit. Teams must notify the official and scorekeeper when turning in the line up card as to the method of the substitution to be used. You must continue to use the same type of substitution throughout the game, but may switch for the next game. Rotation of substitutes will be allowed on a side out as the players rotate. The previous right front player goes out and the new player comes in to the serve position. Players must rotate in the same Order that is listed on the official lineup card. Coaches can make a one on one (1 on 1) substitution. A player who has not previously entered the game may substitute in for any player. A reentering player shall assume the original position in the relation to the other teammates in the serving order. Example: #6 is in the game, #3 comes in to replace #6, if #6 re-enters the Game, it must be for #3. Player may be substituted in any time the ball is declared “dead”. Warm-up time is ten (10) minutes ONLY. Both teams will enter court and be granted an eight (8) minute warm- up, and then both teams will serve for two (2) minutes. Rally scoring will be used. Scoring – First team to make twenty-five (25) points (cap) will be declared the winner of the set. Two (2) out of three (3) sets wins the match. If a third set is played, the first team to reach fifteen (15) points will be the winner. Two (2) time-outs per set. No additional time-outs during an extended set. A match will include let serve.

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OASIS Softball Rules

addition, after any score, the trailing team will be awarded the ball at

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twenty-four (24) point margin, the game will convert back to regulation timing and kickoffs.

Game length – No new inning will start after one hour and fifteen minutes. Ten (10) minute grace period at start of game – team must have eight players 7. to Tiestart Games: the game, with the other team providing a courtesy catcher to return A. Tie: A coin tosspitcher will determine whatany theplay. winner will choose, be it the ball back to the and not make offense or defense with the ball placed on the twenty yard line or whatmay endnot of the to play. Theplaying. winner of the toss may not defer. Players wearfield jewelry while Both teams will have four plays to score from the twenty unless a No taunting of any ball player or spectator! Player is subject to ejection penalty extends play. A team may start outside the twenty due to a from game! penalty but cannot gain a first down by crossing the twenty. A team that scores will attempt two point conversion. If both teams fail to Player Substitution: to winner will determined by the most yardage gained Playscore free substitution (allbebat and interchange in field), or play withfrom ten batters the twenty. If teams are tied in score or yardage, the overtime and sub new players. Players taken out cannot re-enter. process will be repeated. Each team is allowed one timeout per period but cannot carryover timeouts to any extra periods. Batting B. Interception: teamtwo B strikes: intercepts scores the game is over. If Three Strike Rule: ifAfter balland must be fair! they do not score, the ball is placed on the twenty to begin their Bats MUST be marked “Official Softball”, no baseball bats. series. Team A receives zero net yards for their possession. No throwing of bats (after first warning, batter will be declared out). 8. Maximum The Game:5 runs per inning. At the one hour mark, that inning will be A. Encroachment is going into the neutral zone. Neutral zone is a completed and one additional full inning will be played with no run limit. space between the two scrimmage lines during a scrimmage down. This is established after the center has adjusted the ball, ready for Pitchinghike. distance If either is team ballisis12’ dead, five (5) yard Pitching 43’encroaches, / the highestthe ARC andand the aminimum is over the penalty assessed. batter’s head. An illegal pitch will be called (Verbally) when the pitch is either B. Blocking too high or too low. (1) Offense: An offensive blocker may use only the standing block, with the forearms and hands folded to the body. Base-runner No part of the body, except therelease feet, of shall in if the A base runner can leave blocker’s the base on the pitcher’s thebeball; contact with the ground throughout the block. Four (4) point base runner is off the base prior to the release of the ball – The ball is dead blocking will be allowed only on the initial charge by linemen. and the runner is out! (2) Defense: Defensive players are restrained in use of hands to pushing the per shoulders andthebody offensive blockers. Two courtesy runners inning, but sameofrunner can only run once per Slapping or striking is not allowed and will be penalized. inning. C. Charging and Tackling (1) The ball acarrier not run through a defensive, butthem mustand the No Base stealing; runnermay can only advance if a play is made on evade the defensive players. player defensiveattempt person to drops or misses the thrown ball. The The defensive base runner is out. If must not hold nor run through a ball carrier BUT MUST on any play the ball beats the runner back to the base occupied prior to PLAY THE FLAG NOT THE PLAYER OR THE BALL. The the attempted play. quarterback is considered the ball carrier until he/she releases ball. Defensive player block a pass as longon any Runners the must allow the fielder to may fieldattempt the ballto without interfering as contact is not made with the passer. In an attempt to remove play. Interference may be physical, distractionary, and or verbal. the flag from the ball carrier, defensive players may contact

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Double Base – on any initial play at first base; the batter runner must make contact with the ORANGE BASE! The defensive person must use the WHITE BASE to put out the batter runner. The batter runner will be called out if she makes contact with the white base and not the orange base. This is NOT an appeal play. Home Plate – A strike zone mat (341/2” x 19”) will be used and is aligned with the front edge of Home Plate. A defensive player making a play at Home Plate is allowed to complete the force-out play by touching ANY portion of the strike mat to force any runner out. Scoring Plate - A second home plate is used for score runs. A runner is out if she touches the regular home plate! All outs @ home plate are force-outs, cannot tag a runner out a home plate. No sliding @ Home. INFIELD FLY RULE – with less than two outs and runners on all bases, or first and second; batter hits a fly or pop-up that can be caught by any infielder with reasonable effort. The batter will be called out! All runners can advance at their own risk! All defensive players must allow the runner to cut inside each base and not make contact without the ball. Home team keeps the ball. All teams will provide the umpire with a written line-up prior to the start of each game.

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Divisions: 7-ON-7 SOCCER RULES OF PLAY 7th and 8th grade grade 6thGAME 1. THE th grade 5 A.rd 7-ON-7 SOCCER us a game between two teams, under the direction and 4th grade 3 and control of a manager, player on a suitable field in accordance with these nd MM-rules, Kindergarten-2 under the jurisdiction of the referee. 2. B. The THE Field:OBJECTIVE OF EACH TEAM is to win by scoring more goals A. The shall be marked off into four (4) equal segments. The thanfield their opponent. C. length THE WINNER thebegame shall be which shall have scored, in and width of will regulated by the the team area available. accordance with the rules, theplaying greater number goals at(80) the conclusion B. Official dimensions for the field areof eighty yards in of a regulation game. length and forty (40) yards in width, with ten (10) yard end zones. HOME TEAM shall be decided by a coin flip in which the winner 3. D. The THE Players: will either receive ball toofstart the(8) game or choose to defend A. Each team choose on the to field will the consist eight players to start the a particular goal.may start with seven (7) players present at the game. games. Game E. REGULATION GAMEwill shallbeconsist of two (2) twenty –minute halves, B. Any offensive formation allowed. with stoppage at the (10) tenminute mark C. The defensive line-up is not restricted. of each half for substitutions. F. HALF TIME for all games will be (5) five-minutes. D. Tackling is not permitted and can result in sitting out for one quarter G. FORFEITED GAMES will be declared by the referee in favor of the team or expulsion from the game, at the officials discretion. not at fault in the following cases: E. All players eligible. thefield, quarterback thefield, (a) If aare team fails toDirect appearruns uponbythe or being across upon the line of scrimmage are not allowed. He/she must hand off or pass. refuses to begin a game for which it is scheduled or assigned at Penalty shall be called when the quarterback the line the time scheduled or within the time setcrosses for forfeiture. Theofgrace scrimmage, but officials will allow play to be completed. period for all games is (5)five-minutes. F. Minimum (b) If,Play afterRule: the game has begun, one side refuses to continue play, Each player must a minimum of five (5) unless theplay game has been suspended or consecutive terminated byminutes, the referee. which(c) includes allplay offense, defense, and kicking in one eachside game. If, after has been suspended by the plays referee, fails to Officials’ resume time outplaying (not charged to either team) be called the his within two minutes aftershall the referee hasto blown nearest midway of the quarter on the next dead ball. Injuries whistle point to resume play. (d) If, after warningfrom by the referee, to any of the of the game that preclude the player returning theone game arerules exceptions. is willfully Injuries that put the violated. player out of play for more than one (1) play (e) ruled If theupon orderatfor of aofplayer is not obeyed will be theremoval discretion the League Directorwithin with two respect to minutes. satisfactory meeting the requirement of the minimum play (f) Thewill referee has the authority to forfeit game when he feels the rule. Penalty be forfeiture of the game. Theaofficial scorekeeper situation is such that physical harm may come to him, players or shall determine compliance. 1.

spectators. H. FORFEIT PENALTIES will be assessed in the following manner: Coaches and Spectators: (g) A forfeited game will tally a negative one (-1) point toward the A. Coaches and players must stay between the twenty (20) yard lines in standings. the “Team Area” when on the sidelines. During a time out one (1) (h) In case of a double forfeit, the penalty is same as it is with a coach maysingle be onforfeit. the field with the team. 4th grade B. The first game of season with for each team thereason 3rd &before (i) If a team the is charged a forfeit forofany the start division, one coach may remain on the field for the duration of the fees of the game, that team will be responsible to pay the referee game to assist players’ in learning their field positions. in entirely. C. Spectators mustOF remain in the standsGAME whenever seating are I. THE SCORE A FORFEITED SHALL BE facilities 3-0 If stands are not spectators willdate keep at least J. available. SUSPENDED GAMES shallprovided, be resumed at a future from the exact five fromofthe and end lines, and five (5) yards point(5) of yards suspension thesidelines original game.

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2. THE FIELD A. THE RECOMMENDED PLAYINF FIELD is the area which the ball may be legally played. The field shall have a clear and unobstructed area of which the length (sideline or touchline) is 70 yards and the width (goal line) is 40 yards. Field dimensions may be altered but must be rectangular in shape.

B. LINES of the field of play must be chalked or painted not to exceed 5 inches in width. C. SCMAF ARCH will be a 12’ radius measured from the center of the goal line. D. CENTER MARK will be located directly in the center of the field. The spot must be chalked or painted and must be at least 1 foot in diameter. E. CORNER ARCH must be painted or chalked in a quarter circle with a 1 yard radius. F. PENALTY SPOTS will be located directly in the center of the field exactly 25 yards from the goal line centered between the post of each goal. The spot must be chalked or painted and must be at least 1 foot in diameter. G. THE OFFICAL GOAL SIZE is 6’ x 8’ H. FITNESS OF THE FIELD for play shall be determined in advanced by the league manager and or supervisor of the site. If both teams and the referee are on the field ready to begin a game, the question of the field for play shall be determined by the site supervisor and referee.

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3. TEAMS, Rules and Regulations Divisions): ROSTERS AND(All SUBSTITUTES A.A. The A team may onlywith fourtwo (4) teams playersofbut must(7) play five on PLAYERS. Thecompete game iswith played seven players (5) if team. they are onminimum the line upnumber card andofpresent. each The players needed to start or finish a B. A game game is will five begin (5). with a jump ball, the team that loses the tip-off will possession at team the next ball opportunity teams (12) will B. take ROSTERS. Each shall jump be allowed a maximumand of twelve continue to its alternate for successive jump ball opportunities including players on team roster. start C. the SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutes may enter the game on a dead ball, the C. Eight minute quarters time,mark except for the two (2) referee(8) will stopth play at therunning ten minute of each halflast to allow for quarter. minutes of the 4 substitution. The referee can stop play and approved a substitute (injury D. Teams may not press in the backcourt if they have a fifteen (15) point to a player). (or more) lead. The first violation shall draw a warning to the coach by D. YELLOW CARDS are warnings given to a player for the following the officials, subsequent violations shall result in a two (2) shot offenses: penalty in the Coach. (a)inAthe player is guilty of unsportsmanlike either verbally E. If last two (2) minutes of the game, abehavior team is leading by fifteenor by action. (15) or more, points, running time shall be used in all divisions. (b) A player is guiltykey of purposely game. F. Three (3) second violation, delaying ten (10)the penetration rule, and (c) A player violates the rules of the game. backcourt willcontinually be in all divisions. (d) A player deliberately usesintheir in the field of G. Three (3) point rule will be effecthands WHEN THERE ISplay. A THREE E. POINT RED CARDS are automatic ejections. Any player receiving a red card LINE VISIBLE ON THE BASKETBALL COURT! must leave fieldshot andclock. facility within 5 minutes or the game will H. No thirty (30)the second foul, A thered 1+1card rule is will be into effect per half. 10th I. On the in 7th ateam result forfeit. given a player forOn thethefollowing team foul, the opposing team will be awarded two (2) free throws. offenses: J. Basketball: Division A-E will use including the Official size ball. Boys (a) A playerBoys is guilty of violent conduct fighting. Division F & isallguilty Girl Divisions will use aanother 28.5” circumference ball. G (b) A player of intent to injure player. & Mighty Mights will use a 27.5” circumference ball. (c) A player is guilty of spitting at or on an opponent. K. Four time-outs per game (d) A(4)player is guilty of vulgar and offensive language or gestures Rules that apply to Girls “C”, referees, Boys “F”coaches & Co-Ed Divisions: towards players, or “G” spectators. A. Five (5) second key violation rule is applied. (e) A player is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct. B. No backcourt press. The first violation shall draw a warning to the (f) A player receives a second yellow card.

coach by the officials, subsequent violations shall result in a two (2) shot penalty on the coach. The Offense must be allowed to bring the 4. RULES, FOULS, FREE KICKS AND THROW-INS ball backcourt to frontcourt unobstructed, while dribbling. If a pass is Traditional soccertherules will govern play in the SCMAF/ Oxnard 7-ON-7 made from backcourt to frontcourt defenseCity mayof intercept the Soccerpasswith exceptions specialized rules below. Unless as long as the ballofhasthese crossed the mid court line.listed This also applies otherwise noted, CIF Soccer Rules, as published by the National Federation of to a ball that is rolled from backcourt to frontcourt. State High School associations, will govern play. C. Any time-outs taken in the last two (2) minutes of the fourth quarter, A. the SLIDE TACKLING the ball from the ground is basketball must come inand to theplaying frontcourt. prohibited. Penalty Violation D. Twelve foot (12”) free for throw is used. will result in an indirect kick. If the tackle was flagrant theoraction the they intent to not injure another E. Ifslide a team is leading by fifteenor(15) more,has points, may defend player, referee mayline issue a yellow card or red card for dangerous above thethe three (3) point (or top of the key). rd & 4th based grade, on F Division, uses a 28.5” ball size and the basket height F. 3played his discretion. 9 feet. B. isOFFSIDE there will be no offside rule in 7-on-7 soccer. G. Division ball A size is 27.5” andbethe height offor thedeliberately basket is 8 feet 5 C. “G” HAND BALL player shall penalized handling, inches. carrying, striking or propelling the ball with a hand or arm. Penalty:

Indirect free kick and the referee has the option of issuing a yellow card if the action is deemed unsportsmanlike. A deliberate hand ball that disallows an obvious goal will result in a red card and penalty kick.

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D. OBSTRUCTION is the deliberate act by a player, not in possession of the ball and/or not attempting to play the ball, running between an opponent and the ball, or using the body as an obstacle. Penalty: Indirect free kick. E. DANGEROUS PLAY is an act, in which a referee considers likely to cause injury to any player. This includes playing in such a manner which could cause injury to self or another player (opponent or teammate). Penalty: Indirect free kick. F. HOLDING, PUSHING A player shall not hold or push an opponent with the hand(s) or arm(s) extended from the body. Penalty: Indirect free kick. G. CHARGING A player shall be penalized for charging an opponent in a dangerous or reckless manner, or using excessive force. An allowable fair charge is where players make shoulder to shoulder contact in an upright position, within playing distance of the ball, have at least one foot on the ground and their arms held close to their body. Penalty: Indirect free kick and the option of the referee to issue a card (yellow or red) based on the severity of the infraction. H. SPITTING, KICKING, STRIKING, AND TRIPPING A player shall not spit, kick, strike, attempt to kick, or strike an opponent. Penalty: Indirect free kick and the option of the referee to issue a card (yellow or red) based on the severity of the infraction. I. BALL is considered OUT OF PLAY when it has entirely crossed the end line, sideline, goal line on the ground or in the air or has completely stopped within the boundaries of the goal arch. The ball is considered in play at all other times. J. SCMAF ARCH VILATIONS: Field players may act as goalies: however, hands are not allowed and players may not touch (feet, hands or other body part) the ball on/in plane of the SCMAF ARCH (semi circle marked in front of each goal). If a defensive player violates this rule the offensive team will be awarded a penalty shot. If an offensive player violates this rule, the defense will be awarded a goal kick. Players may stand or run through the goal arch with no penalty. A penalty is only assessed when a player touches a ball that is entirely within the goal arch or when a player touches the ball when any part of his body is in the SCMAF ARCH.

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City of Oxnard Youth Sports Supplemental Rulebook

SCMAF: K. DIRECT KICKS (kick offs, goal kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks) Youth teamsdirectly are registered with Southern canSports be scored from the kick withoutCalifornia touching Municipal another player. Players must retain a distance of 5 yards prior to the kick on all direct kicks Athletic Federation (SCMAF). in SCMAF/City of Oxnard Soccer. 10. The players’ school grade is the 7-On-7 sole criteria for determining his/hers age L. INDIRECT FREE KICKS Will be awarded for all and handballs division (also age if applicable). A player may play upfouls one division, andMAY must ONLY touch atPLAY least two (2) ONE players before EXCEPTION: a goal can be scored. BUT FOR TEAM. A Defenders retain aaplayer distance 5 yards and/or on all played direct free released playermust (meaning whoofpracticed for akicks. the kick by is less 5 yards from the goal arch, the spot of the teamException: but was Ifdropped thethan teams’ Manager/Coach for whatever ball will be placed 5 yards from the arch by the referee. reason) can play for another team. M. KICK OFFS Are direct kicks and are used to restart play at the beginning

of the game, after half time, or after a scored goal. The definition of a direct free kick is that the kick can be scored directly without touching any other players. Players must retain a distance of 5 yards on all kick offs and players must bepoint positioned on the of the field theyseason are defending. The all sportsmanship system forsidethe 2015/2016 has N. GOAL KICKS are direct kicks and any partaoffun the end changed. The sportsmanship system is may put be in taken place from to maintain The ball be placedenvironment. on the line and all defenders must retain and line. positive, yet must competitive Teams are expected to a 5 yard distance prior to the kick. Goal kicks are awarded when a ball demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. A team’s sportsmanshippasses over the end line on the ground or in the air as a result of the offensive is demonstrated by players, fans, and coaches. Sportsmanship does not team. take place only in the game but also before and after the game. A O. Penalties for Illegal Goal Kick Procedures: warning will be provided to the coaches before any further action is a. The kicker may not touch the ball a second time after the initial kick required. If another the lackplayer of good sportsmanship continues from for the Violation: fans, until on the field touches the ball. Penalty coaches, or players the school will be contacted and the issue must an indirect kick is awarded to the other team at the spot of the be second resolved prior to the next game. From there, if issues are persistent in touch. futureb. aThe game, including playoffs/champion games, result for defense must retain a 5 yard distance on allthe goalpossible kicks. Penalty is forfeiture. TheKick head and assistant coaches must support and Violation: is coach re-taken. influence goodKICKS sportsmanship, high and moral and inside are the P. CORNER are direct kicks muststandards, be taken from RESPONSIBLE THEcorner CONDUCT ACTSmust OFretain THEIR corner arch at FOR the nearest flag post.AND Defenders a 5 yard PLAYERS SPECTATORS. This Corner includes butare notawarded limitedwhen to the distance AND from the ball prior to the kick. kicks unsportsmanlike disagreements officials. ball passes over the end linewith on the ground or in the air as a result of the defensive team. Penalties for Illegal Corner Kick Procedures:

Sportsmanship Points System

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Q. PENALTY KICKS will be awarded for goal arch violations and penalty

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R. PENALTY SHOT PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE A WINNER OF

A GAME Under this scenario, (5) players will be selected by each team to take a penalty shot from 25 yards. A coin flip will determine which team will kick first for all rounds. If at the conclusion of the penalty shots the game is still tied, the same (5) players will participate in a sudden death round of penalty kicks. The order of kickers must remain the same. Injury substitutions for injuries during penalty kicks will not be allowed. S. A DROP BALL is a way of restarting the match after a temporary delay while the ball is in the field of play for any reason not covered. T. A THROW-IN is awarded when the entire ball crosses over the side line from the point where it crossed the sideline. A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in. to execute a proper throw-in, a player must: (a) Used both hands to deliver the ball from behind his head to over his head. (b) Face the field and keep both feet on the ground behind or on the sideline. Penalties for Illegal Throw-In Procedures: (c) A player must use the proper motion to execute a throw-in. Penalty: A throw-in is awarded to the opposing team at the same spot. (d) A player cannot touch the ball again until another player has touched the ball. Penalty: An indirect free kick is awarded from the place where the penalty occurred. (e) A player cannot intentionally block or retard the throwers motion. Penalty: A throw-in is retaken and the referee may issue a yellow card if he feels the action was deliberate and unsportsmanlike. 5. EQUIPMENT A. SHOES must be worn by all participants. Molded cleats, turf shoes, or tennis shoes are recommended. Metal cleats are prohibited. B. SHIN GUARDS must be worn by all players and be made of rubber, plastic, or similar material. Shin guards must be worn so they are covered entirely by socks to provide a reasonable degree of protection. C. CAST AND JEWELRY Casts (plastic or other hard substance in its final form) may not be worn during the game. Exposed jewelry such as wrist watches, bracelets, large or loop earring and neck chains may not be worn during the game. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not considered jewelry, but if worn, must be taped to the body. Penalty for use: of illegal equipment is its removal from the game and a yellow card issued to the player in violation.

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