GENERAL SOCCER INFORMATION

Staff Contact:  Mike Wallmark, Assistant Executive Director, 503.682.6722 x226, mikew@osaa.org

  1.  SEASON DATES:

August 18.................................................................................................................................. Practice Starts

September 2................................................................................................................................. First Contest

October 28............................................................. 6A, 5A Boys & Girls, 4A Boys, 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls Cutoff

November 1................................ 6A, 5A, 4A Boys, 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls First Rounds; 3A/2A/1A Boys Cutoff

November 4.................. 6A, 5A, 4A Boys, 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls Second Rounds; 3A/2A/1A Boys First Round

November 8............................................................................................................................ All Quarterfinals

November 11.............................................................................................................................. All Semifinals

November 15............... 6A, 5A Boys & Girls, 4A, 3A/2A/1A Boys, 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls State Championships

2.     STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS INFORMATION:

a.     Athletic Directors, Coaches and Spectators: Detailed information regarding the 2008 Soccer State Championships will be posted on the OSAA website (www.osaa.org) on Tuesday, October 7.  It is essential that participating teams and individuals access this information prior to the state championships.  Included will be information regarding ticket prices, parking, maps, how to submit souvenir program information, souvenir merchandise, etc.

b.    Event Management Information (EMI):  Beginning Tuesday, October 7, schools that host state championship games must download Event Management Information from the OSAA website (www.osaa.org).  Included will be information regarding expenses, admission policies, game management & ticket report, ticket booth signs, PA script, etc.

3.     STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

a.     First Round – Semifinals:  Refer to brackets for locations and home team designation.  Game times are by mutual agreement of both schools participating.  If schools cannot mutually agree, the OSAA will make the final decision.

b.    Finals:  All finals will be held on Saturday, November 15.  OSAA will determine times for all finals.

6A, 5A Boys & Girls

November 15

Liberty High School

21945 NW Wagon Way

Hillsboro, OR 97124

4A Boys, 3A/2A/1A Boys, 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls

November 15

Wilsonville High School

6800 SW Wilsonville Rd

Wilsonville, OR 97070

  4.  QUALIFICATION FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

a.        6A Boys

1)     PIL – Three teams.

2)     Metro – Four teams.

3)     Mt. Hood – Five teams.

4)     Three Rivers – Four teams.

5)     Pacific – Four teams.

6)     Southwest – Four teams.

7)     Central Valley – Four teams.

b.       6A Girls

1)     PIL – Three teams.

2)     Metro – Four teams.

3)     Mt. Hood – Five teams.

4)     Three Rivers – Four teams.

5)     Pacific – Four teams.

6)     Southwest – Four teams.

7)     Central Valley – Four teams.

c.        5A Boys

1)     PIL – Three teams.

2)     Northwest Oregon – Four teams.

3)     Mid-Willamette – Four teams.

4)     Midwestern – Three teams.

5)     Southern Sky – Two teams.

6)     Intermountain – Four teams.

d.       5A Girls

1)     PIL – Two teams.

2)     Northwest Oregon – Four teams.

3)     Mid-Willamette – Four teams.

4)     Midwestern – Three teams.

5)     Southern Sky – Three teams.

6)     Intermountain – Four teams.

e.        4A Boys

1)     Cowapa – Two teams.

2)     Capital – Three teams.

3)     Far West – Three teams.

4)     Val-Co – Three teams.

5)     Sky-Em – Three teams.

6)     Skyline – Three teams.

7)     Greater Oregon – Three teams.

f.         4A/3A/2A/1A Girls

1)     SD #1 – Three teams.

2)     SD #2 – Three teams.

3)     SD #3 – Three teams.

4)     SD #4 – Three teams.

5)     SD #5 – Three teams.

6)     SD #6 – Three teams.

7)     SD #7 – Three teams.

g.       3A/2A/1A Boys

1)     SD #1 – Three teams.

2)     SD #2 – Four teams.

3)     SD #3 – Three teams.

4)     SD #4 – Three teams.

5)     SD #5 – Three teams.

5.     STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – TEAM SIZE:  (OSAA Handbook, Executive Board Policies)

The following limitations shall apply to replacement players and maximum team sizes for team sport State Championship events, first round through championship final.

Penalties for excessive team size:  Suiting up too many players shall be considered a gross act of unsportsmanlike conduct punishable by fines, forfeiture and/or other penalties as determined by the OSAA Executive Board. 

Replacement of players applies to each game.  A player replaced on the roster may be reinstated to the roster in subsequent games.  Maximum in uniform:  6A – 22; All other classifications – 20.

6.    OFFICIAL BALL ADOPTION:  The Baden Elite SX 751/651 are the officially adopted soccer balls of the OSAA.  Schools are encouraged to use these balls during regular season play.  Due to contractual obligation the OSAA will mandate use of these balls for all state championship games, first round through final sites.  It is the host school’s responsibility to provide an official Baden soccer ball for matches at home sites.  Baden soccer balls will be provided at state championship final sites by the OSAA.  Any model of Baden soccer ball will be allowed for use during the State Championships provided it has an NFHS authenticating mark.  Click here for a Special Offer on Baden Soccer Balls.

7.    AWARDS:  Team trophies and medals will be presented immediately following each championship game.

a.     Trophies – Trophies will be presented to the champion and second place teams in each classification.  A trophy will also be sent to each semifinal team.

b.    Medals – Twenty-five medals will be presented to the champion and second place teams in the 6A classification; twenty-three in all other classifications.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS

2008 SOCCER RULES

Order a 2008-09 NFHS Soccer Rule Book on the OSAA Rules Book Order Form  or contact the OSAA (503.682.6722) for more information.

For more information about NFHS Soccer Rules visit www.nfhs.org.

  1.  2008 NFHS RULES REVISIONS:

  2.  POINTS OF EMPHASIS:

·         Shinguards:  Shinguards need to be placed no higher than two inches above the ankle for safety purposes.  Beginning in the fall 2008, all shinguards must be NOCSAE-approved.

·         Team Areas:  The team areas shall be at least 10 feet from the touchline and extend 10 yards on each side of the halfway line, for a distance of 20 yards.  When placed on opposite sides, each team area shall be placed diagonally across from each other.

·         Knee Braces:  Technological advances in “joint” braces have made them safer over the past decade.  A commercially manufactured knee brace does not need a protective sleeve as long as there is no exposed metal.

·         Game Management:  Host schools should develop a game management plan.  Game managers should meet with the referees prior to the game and discuss the following matters, which include but are not limited to: field conditions, unusual situations, security, end-of-game procedures, game fees and officials’ area.

·         Pregame Responsibilities:  Officials’ jurisdiction shall begin 15 minutes before scheduled time, or as required by the respective league, conference or state association.  Referees shall hold a pregame conference to review duties of all officials.  A second conference with head coaches and captains is required.  Sportsmanship shall be emphasized in this second conference.

·         Handling:  A player shall be penalized for deliberately playing, carrying, striking or propelling the ball with hand or arm.  It is not handling if the ball makes contact with the hand in a natural position.

OSAA SOCCER POLICIES

  1.  OSAA ADOPTED RULES AND INTERPRETATIONS:  The NFHS 2008-2009 Soccer Rules Book will be used in Oregon with the following clarifications:

  2.  PARTICIPATION LIMITATIONS: (OSAA Handbook, Participation Limitations)

a.     Team.  A school team shall not compete in more than 14 matches at each level of competition, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships.

b.    Individual.  A student shall not participate in more than 14 games, exclusive of the varsity district playoffs and state championships.  A player shall not participate in more than two halves of play per day.  For the purposes of this rule, participation during the same day in two halves at different levels (varsity, JV, etc.) shall be considered participation in one game.  If a student appears in more than two halves of play per day, the game in which the student exceeds the limit is forfeited.  A student may participate in only one jamboree.

c.     Jamboree.  A school may participate in only one jamboree at each level of competition, and it shall not be counted as a contest.  Jamborees may be held five days prior to the first allowable contest through the first month of the regular season.  A jamboree shall be limited to not more than a total of 120 minutes per team (three or more teams) and to not more than one contest against any school.

d.    Disqualified Player.  A disqualified player shall not be permitted to participate through the next contest at that level.  This includes tournaments, jamborees, dual contests and state championships.  If disqualified during a tournament or a jamboree, the disqualification is for the remainder of that tournament or jamboree and the next contest at that level.

  3.  FALL SPORTS PRACTICE MODEL: (OSAA Handbook, Executive Board Policies)  At the recommendation of the OSAA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee, the OSAA Executive Board adopted a Fall Sports Practice Model.  Each year all Fall student-athletes are required to adhere to the practice regimen contained in the Fall Sports Practice Model.

A key component of the Fall Sports Practice Model involves calculating the current heat index for your area.  To calculate the heat index use the OSAA Heat Index Calculator.

  4.  INTERRUPTED CONTESTS: (OSAA Handbook, Executive Board Policies)   Contest is declared official if at least one complete half of game has been played.  If less than one-half of game has been played, it is declared “no contest” and is completely replayed unless two teams mutually agree otherwise or there are athletic district rules that apply.

  5.  CONTESTS – SPORTSMANSHIP – CROWD CONTROL: (OSAA Handbook, Rules)  

a.     Sportsmanship Responsibility:  The high school principal, coach and other responsible officials of each member school shall take all reasonable measures to insure that the school's students and supporters maintain a sportsmanlike attitude toward all events so that events may be conducted without unreasonable danger or disorder.  When a petition is filed alleging violation of this Rule 3-2, the Executive Director may, at his/her discretion and with concurrence of any two Executive Board members, postpone any pending event which the Executive Director has reason to believe cannot be conducted without an unreasonable danger of disorder.  All such protests shall be referred to the Executive Board, which shall proceed as provided in Rule 4.  In addition to any other action the Executive Board may take regarding a protest alleging a violation of this Rule 3-3, the Executive Board shall have the power to cancel or re-schedule the event involved, or to impose conditions on conducting it.

b.    Sportsmanship Violations / Penalties:  The high school principal, coach and other responsible officials of each member school shall take all reasonable measures to insure that the school's students and supporters maintain a sportsmanlike attitude toward all events so that events may be conducted without unreasonable danger or disorder.  All cheers, comments and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team.  No cheers, comments or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials.  Derogatory and/or unsportsmanlike language is not allowed.  No player may be singled out by number, name or position with negative comments of any kind.

  6.  SPECTATOR CONDUCT AT OSAA EVENTS: (OSAA Handbook, Rules)

In addition to the general expectations included in the OSAA Constitution, Rule 3, that school officials“…shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that the school’s students and supporters maintain a sportsmanlike attitude toward all events…” the following specific expectations regarding spectator conduct at all OSAA sanctioned events, including regular and post season competition, are provided:                                 (Revised Fall 2008)

a.     Spectators are not permitted to have signs or banners (larger than 8 ½ by 11 inches), confetti, balloons or glass containers.  Spectators are required to wear shirts.

b.    Spectators are not permitted to have artificial noisemakers.  Some examples of artificial noisemakers are Thunder Stix, cowbells, clappers and air horns.

c.     Spectators shall not be permitted to use vulgar/offensive or racially/culturally insensitive language.  Spectators shall not be permitted to engage in any racially / culturally insensitive action.    (Revised Fall 2008)

d.    All cheers, comments and actions shall be in direct support of one’s team.  No cheers, comments or actions shall be directed at one’s opponent or at contest officials.  Some examples of inappropriate conduct or actions that are not permitted are: turning backs, holding up newspapers or jeering at cheerleaders during opposing team introductions; disrespecting players by name, number or position; negative cheers or chants; throwing objects on the floor.                                                                                                           (Revised Fall 2008)

e.     Spectators who fail to comply with Association or site management spectator conduct expectations may be expelled from the contest.                                                                                  (Revised Fall 2008)

  7.  OSAA SOCCER OVERTIME PROCEDURES:  

If a contest is tied at the end of regulation time, the following procedure shall be used to determine the winner:

The referee shall instruct both teams to return to their respective team boxes.  There will be five minutes during which both teams may confer with their coaches, and the head referee shall instruct both teams as to the proper procedure.

a.     There shall be two full 10-minute overtime periods – not sudden victory:

1)     A coin toss shall be held as in Rule 5-2-2(e)(2).

2)     There shall be a two-minute break in-between overtime periods.

b.    If the score still remains tied, all coaches, officials and team captains shall assemble at midfield to review the procedure as outlined below:

1)     The head referee shall choose the goal at which all of the penalty kicks shall be taken.

2)     Each coach shall select any five players, including the goalkeeper; on or off the field (except those who may have been disqualified) to take the penalty kicks.

3)     A coin toss shall be conducted.  The team winning the toss shall have the choice of kicking first or second.

4)     Teams will alternate kickers.  There is no follow-up kick.

5)     The defending team may change the goalkeeper prior to each penalty kick.

6)     Following five kicks for each team, the team scoring the greatest number of goals on these kicks shall be declared the winner.

7)     Add one goal to the winning team score and credit the team with a victory.  An asterisk (*) may be placed by the team advancing to indicate the advancement was the result of a tiebreaker system.

c.     If the score remains tied after each team has had five penalty kicks:

1)     Each coach shall select five players other than the first five who already have kicked to take the penalty kicks in a sudden victory situation, wherein if one team scores and the other team does not score, the game is ended without more kicks being taken.

2)     If the score remains tied, continue the sudden victory penalty kicks with the coach selecting any five players to take the next set of alternating penalty kicks.  If a tie remains, repeat 3a and 3b until there is a winner.

d.    NFHS tournament progression rules shall apply in the event a player is cautioned during the penalty tie-breaker.

e.     If a team has fewer than 10 players available to participate in the tie-breaker, all available players for that team shall take kicks, as required, until all players have done so.  If it is necessary for players to take a second kick (or more,) they may do so in any order.  The FIFA “reduce to equate” principle does not apply in NFHS tie-breakers.

  8.  MISCONDUCT CARDS:

·         If yellow card issued is a caution:  Coach may substitute for a player cautioned; player may re-enter game at the next substitution opportunity.

·         If a second yellow or yellow/red card issued:  Coach may substitute, but player sits out for the rest of game; player may participate in the next contest.

·         If red card issued:  Coach may not substitute; player may not participate for the remainder of that day.   In addition, the disqualified player shall be required to sit out through the next playing date at that level.  This includes tournaments, jamborees, dual contests and State Championships.