Rules Analysis
PUL 2021 Rules
7. Timeouts
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A spirit timeout may be requested by one or both teams’ ambassador(s) if they believe that either or both teams have failed to follow the Spirit of the Game and/or PUL rules, and (1) game play has become dangerous; or (2) repeated Spirit of the Game and/or PUL rules violations are causing conflict between the teams.

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During the spirit timeout:

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7.I.2.a

Both teams will complete all discussions within 3 minutes, with a goal of resuming play as quickly as possible. If teams require more time to resolve spirit discussions, the timeout can be extended at the discretion of the Head Observer.

7.I.2.a
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7.I.2.a
Associates
USAU 2020-21 Rules
7.E.2.a

Both teams will aim to complete all discussions within 5 minutes, with a goal of resuming play as quickly as possible. If teams require more time to resolve spirit discussions, the timeout can be extended with the consent of both spirit captains.