A approved by the state association; in the event of a color conflict between the officials and either team, the officials shall change to a jersey of a color distinct from both teams. The DIAA of Directors has given permission to the Delaware Soccer Officials’ Association and the Diamond State Soccer Officials’ Association to wear a vertically stripped black and white shirt, a solid black shirt with white collar and cuffs, or a solid colored shirt other than black (fuchsia, orange, or yellow) with contrasting collar and cuffs, provided the color contrasts with the jerseys of the competing teams. The Associations are also authorized to use the same shirts used by USSF Officials. 6-2-1 The home school timer shall be the official timer. However, by mutual agreement of the opposing coaches or by state high school association adoption, the official time may be kept by the head referee. The DIAA Board of Directors has designated the head referee as the official timer for all regular season and State Tournament contests. 6-3-1 The home school shall designate the official scorer. However, by mutual agreement of the opposing coaches or by state high school association adoption, the official score may be kept by the head referee. The DIAA Board of Directors has designated the head referee as the official scorer for all regular season contests. The Boys’ or Girls’ Soccer Committee will provide the official scorer in all state tournament games. 6-3-3 By association adoption, a reserve official may be appointed to assume the duties of the scorer. The reserve official is under the jurisdiction of the head referee and performs those duties as assigned. The DIAA Board of Directors has taken no action on this provision. Consequently, the Referee is the official scorer (6-3-1). The Boys’ or Girls’ Soccer Committee will provide the official scorer in all state tournament games. 7-1-1 Two halves of 40 minutes each shall be played unless, by state high school association adoption, four equal quarters of 20 minutes each are specified. It is recommended junior high schools play 30-minute halves unless by state high school association adoption, four equal quarters of 15 minutes each are specified. The DIAA Board of Directors has not approved the playing of four equal quarters of 20 minutes at the high school level or four equal quarters of 15 minutes at the middle school level. Therefore, high school and middle school games will consist of two equal halves of the appropriate length.
A approved by the state association; in the event of a color conflict between the officials and either team, the officials shall change to a jersey of a color distinct from both teams. The DIAA of Directors has given permission to the Delaware Soccer Officials’ Association and the Diamond State Soccer Officials’ Association to wear a vertically stripped black and white shirt, a solid black shirt with white collar and cuffs, or a solid colored shirt other than black (fuchsia, orange, or yellow) with contrasting collar and cuffs, provided the color contrasts with the jerseys of the competing teams. The Associations are also authorized to use the same shirts used by USSF Officials. 6-2-1 The home school timer shall be the official timer. However, by mutual agreement of the opposing coaches or by state high school association adoption, the official time may be kept by the head referee. The DIAA Board of Directors has designated the head referee as the official timer for all regular season and State Tournament contests. 6-3-1 The home school shall designate the official scorer. However, by mutual agreement of the opposing coaches or by state high school association adoption, the official score may be kept by the head referee. The DIAA Board of Directors has designated the head referee as the official scorer for all regular season contests. The Boys’ or Girls’ Soccer Committee will provide the official scorer in all state tournament games. 6-3-3 By association adoption, a reserve official may be appointed to assume the duties of the scorer. The reserve official is under the jurisdiction of the head referee and performs those duties as assigned. The DIAA Board of Directors has taken no action on this provision. Consequently, the Referee is the official scorer (6-3-1). The Boys’ or Girls’ Soccer Committee will provide the official scorer in all state tournament games. 7-1-1 Two halves of 40 minutes each shall be played unless, by state high school association adoption, four equal quarters of 20 minutes each are specified. It is recommended junior high schools play 30-minute halves unless by state high school association adoption, four equal quarters of 15 minutes each are specified. The DIAA Board of Directors has not approved the playing of four equal quarters of 20 minutes at the high school level or four equal quarters of 15 minutes at the middle school level. Therefore, high school and middle school games will consist of two equal halves of the appropriate length.
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