USAU 2022-23 Rules

7. Timeouts

7.E

Spirit timeout: A spirit timeout may be called by one or both teams' spirit captain(s) if they believe that either or both teams have failed to follow the Spirit of the Game, and (1) game play has become dangerous; or (2) repeated Spirit of the Game violations are causing conflict between the teams. Spirit timeouts are subject to the following provisions:

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7.E.1

A spirit timeout can be called only if all of the following conditions have been met:

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7.E.1

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7.E.1.a

Both spirit captains have discussed the perceived Spirit of the Game violation(s) and adjustments to address those violations, and one or more members of either or both teams have not adjusted their conduct.

7.E.1.b

Both spirit captains have discussed the need to call a spirit timeout before calling the spirit timeout. It is not required that both spirit captains agree that a spirit timeout is necessary.

7.E.1.c

Play is stopped.

7.E.1.d

In games with observers, spirit timeouts initiated by the spirit captains must be communicated to the observers before being called. Observers may call a spirit timeout if the observer believes it is needed and at least one of the spirit captains agrees.

7.E.1

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USAU 2020-21 Rules

7.E.1

A spirit timeout can be called only if all of the following conditions have been met:

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