2011 Rules No major changes in rules from 2010 Still using a two referee system – Teams do NOT need to provide linesmen because referees should be following the play

Yellow and Red Cards Yellow card serves as a warning of an action that needs to cease Two yellow cards will result in a red card Red card may be issued without prior yellow if violation is severe enough Red card results in that player leaving the game and his/her team playing one player down Red cards will be reported to Director of IM for consideration of next game suspension as well

Key Rules and Regulations to Highlight Soccer cleats must be worn, no screw in football or baseball cleats Pushing will be called when the referee sees an extension of the arm A high kick near any player will result in an indirect kick and a yellow card

Handling Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. Phrase to remember “If the ball plays the hand it is not a foul, but if the hand plays the ball, then it is”

Reminders Any player who is not a captain will not direct a comment to a ref about a play Rescheduling games is your responsibility – Switch with another already scheduled game – Doubtful that there will be another time slot – IM Supervisors are the final authority

Leagues and Divisions Men’s- 4 divisions of were randomized with 5 teams each – Reg season- 4 games – Playoffs- top 2 teams from each division Women’s- 4 teams total – Reg season- 3 games, 1 exhibition game in beginning (first game played does not go toward record) – Playoffs- all teams are in, seeding determined by record

To Do Before 1 st Game Make sure all team member requests are accepted Check free agent pool – Currently 3 men and 2 women looking for a team… pick ‘em up! Look for conflicts in the schedule- ask of team members as well