Cutting time

ref/player · Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 12

It is important to keep the fields on time. If a field is behind, how much time is allowed to be cut? Are there certain games when time cannot be cut? Do the teams must be informed?

Mark W · Joined: 14 Mar 2007 Posts: 24

Generally SDSA has said you can cut a maximum of 2 minutes off each half. Realistically we prefer to take a shorter half time. If you end up with a late field, try to shorten the half first. As a last resort take no more than 2 minutes off each half. Make sure both halves are equal length.

Personally I don't always inform the teams. It's really up to you. Just let them know the fields are running behind so you're going to take a minute or whatever off each half. If it's a playoff game I'd still play the full length.

ref/player · Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 12

That's what I thought, thanks.

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