IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - Rosters must be submitted 15 minutes prior to game time. (Rule 3.2.a)

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - Goalkeepers shall wear jerseys and socks that distinguish them from all field players and referees. (Rule 4.2)

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - Coach's comment on a recent game: "Just would like to see other coach addressed when he is out of the coaching area constantly, and screaming for a yellow to be issued on every real or imagined foul by my team. This behavior inflames the situation, and affects the officials control of the match when it is allowed to continue unchecked." See Rules 1-12 b & 12-20.

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - The alternate official is under the assigned referee's jurisdiction and performs duties that include .... (Rule 6-2)

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - A player shall not wear any jewelry.... (Rule 4.6) This would include the "Lance Armstrong Cancer Bracelet". If the player has strong beliefs, treat it in accordance with AR 43. Serious injury could occur if another player got a finger in the LACB and sudden twisting action occurred. Likely, no, but do you want to be the poster child if it happens in your game? Safety first!

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - There shall be an official scorekeeper designated by the home team. (Rule 6.4)

IT'S IN THE RULES -2004 - It is recommended that a special armband (which shall be worn on the arm) be worn that distinguishes the team captain(s).... (Rule 4-1b)

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - For regular season, postseason, conference tournaments, play-ins and NCAA tournament games, two, sudden-victory overtime periods of 10 minutes each shall be played. (Rule 7.1.a)

IT'S IN THE RULES 2004 - In case of temporary suspension of play for injury or any other cause and one team is clearly in possession of the ball, the game shall be restarted with an IFK by the possessing team at the spot where the ball was when play was suspended. (Rule 9-3b)

IT'S IN THE RULES - 2004 - If the referee signals the clock to be stopped to assess a player's injuries and it is determined that medical personnel are not needed, the player does not have to leave the game. (Rule 5-5e)