1. PWSI Modified Rules for Fall 2007 Season
Presentation to
PWSRA Referees
August 27, 2007

2. Agenda Background Location of Key Resources Points of Emphasis
Feedback

3. Background Authority for modified rules under FIFA
Need for timely and expanded set of modified rules
Institutionalizing rules and procedures
Development and coordination of draft modified rules document
Communication of rules at PWSI Coaches Meeting
Posting of modified rules on PWSI web site

4. Locations of Key Resources
PWSI Modified Rules document:
PWSI Modified Rules summary table:
PWSI Modified Rules organized by age group:
Links to Modified Rules and Summary Table provided

5. Points of Emphasis Substitution
Substitutions shall be unlimited with permission of the referee at the following times:
Prior to a throw-in by the team in possession. However, the opposing team may also sub if the substitutes are ready to enter at the halfway line.
Prior to a goal kick by either team
After a goal
At half-time (or quarter break for U08s)
For a player who has been cautioned; or
For an injured player; the opponents may also sub on a one for one basis

6. Points of Emphasis Mercy Rule
A team trailing by five or more may add one player beyond the maximum. A team trailing by six or more may add a second player beyond the maximum. Once the deficit is cut below these amounts, the extra player(s) must come off the field. This is not a responsibility of the referees to manage but permit if the coaches agree and add details in the game report.

7. Points of Emphasis Field of Play Number of Players
General Rules: Smoking and Dogs
JCF Field Rules
Positioning of Teams and their Spectators
Number of Players
Presentation of Rosters
LEAGUE U8 U9
U10
U12
Minimum 4 5 6 7
Maximum 4* 6* 7* 8*

8. Points of Emphasis Start of Play Offside Fouls and Misconduct
Cautioning of coaches deliberately positioning players in offside position
Fouls and Misconduct
U8: No slide tackling – IFK
U8: No cards to U8 players
U9-U12: Immediate substitution of players receiving yellow cards
Treatment of Coaches and Spectators

9. Feedback Modified rules represent important step forward
Adjustments will be required following Fall season
Use game reports to communicate which rules work well and which are difficult to implement and why
Discuss effectiveness of modified rules at mid-season and end of season referee meetings
PWSRA should make recommendation to PWSI on Modified Rules for Club consideration prior to Spring 2008 season