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I. Regular Season
A. For the boys, every team plays against each other once during the regular
season. For the girls, teams will play a second game within their division.
B. Standings shall be maintained according to a points system. For the boys,
teams earn +2 points for a win, +1 for a tie, 0 for a loss, and –1 for a forfeit.
For the girls, teams earn half those values for games played within their
division (+1 for a win, +1/2 for a tie, 0 for a loss, and –1/2 for a forfeit), and
the full values for games played outside their division.
C. The length of games is two 40-minute halves. If the teams are tied at the
end of the game, two 10-minute sudden victory overtimes are played. If a tie
still remains it stands.
D. The PVAC uses FIFA rules with the following modifications:
1. Substitution on own throw, any goal kick, any goal, half-time.
2. When play is stopped for an injury, the injured player must leave
field. The other team may also substitute only if the opposing coach or
a trainer comes onto the field.
3. If the goalie is in possession of the ball when an injury call is made,
the drop ball will be taken at the nearest corner outside the 18-yard
penalty box.
E. Rosters with players’ names and numbers will be exchanged before each
game.
F. The home team will provide 3 identical game balls and two ball runners,
one on each side of the field. Visiting team will gather all refuse in its bench
area.
Reporting results: (Boys) Steve Schools; Grace Brethren (301) 868 1602 x 324
(Girls) Steve Powers; Sandy Spring (301) 774 7455 x146
Washington Post: (202) 334-6525
PVAC Chairperson: Tom O’Mara; Washington International School