Rule Changes for 2004

February 9, 2004 - There are not a lot of rule changes for the 2004 season and only three points of emphasis this year. Here is the list of changes:

Rule 1-9-1g4	Beginning in 2008 all jerseys shall meet new specifications

Rule 1-9-2c	Sweat pants may be worn and teammates are required to wear the same solid color.

Rule 2-10	Balls on the end lines - retriever requirements

Rule 4-6-2d	The goalkeeper shall be given a maximum of five seconds to re-enter the crease on any restart.

Rule 4-12-4	When the team in possession of the ball is offsides, the ball is awarded to the opposing team at the center of the field.

Rule 5-11-3	When a second non-releasable, unsportsmanlike foul is called, the individual shall be ejected.

Notes:	Field diagram; 1-9-1g5, 1-10-9, 10 and 11 have been renumbered

Reminders:	Helmet decals and external markings on helmets shall be school issued, and beginning in 2005, all teammates shall wear helmets of the same color.

Points of Emphasis for 2004: 1 - Sportsmanship 2 - Mouth Guards 3 - Playing Field Specifications