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Fighting

RecognitionPenaltiesReporting

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Fighting is defined on page 58 of 2012-2013 NCAA Soccer Rules and Interpretations.

12.6 Violations12.6.1 Fighting. Definition: A fight is defined as a deliberate strike or punch or an attempt to strike or punch another player, official, coach or bench personnel. These acts include, but are not limited to, kicking, head-butting, hair pulling or an open-handed strike if done deliberately and in a malicious manner.

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When a fight does break out:• Safety of all players is our number one concern!

• Do what you can, short of physical contact, • to separate participants; use closest AR if necessary

• Remember that coaches can come off the bench to assist

• Identifying players involved may require assistance• Take your time and involve rest of the officiating crew,

if necessary

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When a fight does break out……(con’t)

• Accurately record in your book, time, player(s) ejected

• Report to the coaches, scorer and players that an ejection for fighting has been issued

• At the conclusion of the game be sure that the official box score indicates the ejection was for fighting

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After the game and within 24 hoursElectronically complete and file Fight Report form found on the NCAA Central Hub

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Click here!

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Use this “user name and password” to sign into the Red Card form!

Click here after noting the information below

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The rest is up to you!

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Summary:• Accuracy is critical

• Take your time to get the details right• Use the officiating team to get the details• Record details in your book and confirm with officiating

crew• Report to scorekeeper that the ejection was

for fighting• Report to coaches and player(s) involved that the

ejection was for fighting• Confirm details on the box score before signing• Report details on the NCAA Central Hub within 24

hours of the conclusion of the game

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