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.2

During the spirit timeout:

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7.E.2

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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.

7.E.2.b

Team members may not engage in tactical discussions. Team member may not extend the spirit timeout to try to gain a tactical advantage.

7.E.2.c

Spirit timeouts may follow one of two formats, as determined by the spirit captains. Where the spirit captains disagree as to the format of the spirit timeout, the default format is for teams to form one spirit circle.

7.E.2

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7.E.2

During the spirit timeout:

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