4 x 6 minute quarters with stopped time (free throws & time outs).
Overtime periods will be 3 minutes and begin with a jump ball.
Size 6 ball for girls; Size 7 ball for boys.
After a team is ahead by 15 or more points, teams are prohibited from playing defence in the opponent’s back court. Teams not withdrawing to midcourt will be warned by the referee and the ball will be returned to the offensive team if the defensive team steals it in the backcourt.
A maximum of +20 points may be used for official recording and tie breakers.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted on any whistle (but not between free throws).
There will be no roster limits for teams.
Possession Arrow: A jump ball will begin the game followed by the use of a possession arrow on any subsequent jump ball situation.
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Set differential head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall set differential during the tournament.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
7 vs. 7 players (1 goalkeeper + 6 outfield players).
Matches shall be 2 x 20 minute halves with a 5-minute stoppage for halftime.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted.
The off-side rule shall NOT be applied.
A size 5 football will be used for all PRC-MS games and competitions.
Any player who is issued a red card during PRC-MS play will be suspended from the next scheduled match in that tournament.
In the case of a forfeit, a 3-0 score will be recorded for league standings.
Field size is reduced to approximately ½ of the regulation size.
If possible, the following changes should be made to the field markings:
The goal area and penalty area combined into one area
The size of this combined goal/penalty area is somewhere between the size of the proper goal area and the size of the proper penalty area. All rules which normally pertain to these areas are still in affect.
Penalty Spot – shall be 9 meters from the goal line.
Goal size is reduced to approximately ⅔ of the regulation size.
In a tournament, wins count for 3 points and losses for 0 points.
A maximum of +7 points may be used for official recording and tie breakers.
There will be no roster limits for teams.
In the event of a tie at the end of regulation play, a penalty shootout will be held, with three players from each team involved, progressing to sudden death if still tied as per FIFA regulations.
All players must wear shin pads in PRC-MS organized friendlies, exchanges, and tournaments. Students are not allowed to enter the pitch without shin pads. Referees must line up players in advance of each game to check each player for shin pads. It is recommended (but not required) that each host school have a few extra shin pads for any athlete that does not have them
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Set differential head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall set differential during the tournament.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
Matches are best 2 out of 3 sets. First two sets are to 25 points. The 3rd set is to 15 points (must win by 2 points).
It is recommended that a 4-4-2 warm-up system, controlled by the match officials, be used for all matches.
The Libero Rule will not be employed.
Unlimited substitutions are permitted; however, the following restriction will apply. In any given set, once Player A has been replaced by Player B, these two players can only replace one another. This means that a maximum of 12 players are permitted to play in each set for each team. When a new set commences, the previously established pairing between Player A and Player B no longer applies. New pairings may be created with the start of each new set.
The following reduced net height will be used (Boys – 2.24m; Girls – 2.15m)
There will be no roster limits for teams.
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Set differential head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall set differential during the tournament.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
Games will be played on a field of approximately 45m x 30m.
Match Length
Games will be played over 2 halves of 15 minutes each.
There shall be 5 minutes for half time.
There will be no roster limits for teams.
Substitutions
An unlimited number of substitutions are permitted in each match.
Play does not stop for substitutions.
Substitutions shall be allowed at any time during the game.
No subbing of 6 players for 6 players.
Equipment
Games may be played using a Size 4 Rugby ball if a Touch Ball is unavailable.
Recording
A maximum of +7 points may be used for official recording and tie breakers.
PRC Tournament Tie-Break Rules:
Result head to head between tied teams.
Set differential head to head between tied teams.
Point differential head to head between tied teams.
Overall set differential during the tournament.
Overall point differential during the tournament/group play.
Coin Toss by Tournament Director.
Section 14 – invitational sports
Member schools may choose to host one-day tournaments for other sports. The rules should be based on standard international federation rules, with adaptations where necessary at the discretion of the event director. These adapted rules are to be made known to competing schools no less than two weeks prior to the event. If, after the initial staging of an event, PRC-MS intends to make it an annual event, a set of rules should be decided on during the Spring meeting.
Section 15 – hosting responsibilities
Events organizers must follow established and approved tournament formats (see Tournament Format Appendix) set forth by the PRC organization. Any change in format must be approved by the Executive Committee at least one month in advance of the event.
The following is a list of responsibilities which the host school for exchanges and tournament play is expected to meet:
Provide a quality venue, as defined in the federation rules – renting is an appropriate option.
Provide water free of charge
Make meals available for purchase.
Provide a qualified nurse.
Assist in providing or accessing required medical treatment beyond first aid, however this is not the financial responsibility of the host school.
Adequate amount of time for the games must be ensured.
Provide awards.
Score sheets should be kept by the tournament director.
Results of all tournaments must be sent to the PRC- MS Divisional Representative for historical records.
Host schools must provide officials of both adequate quality and quantity, depending on the norms of the sport. Coaches, parents and high school students may be used, but must be of acceptable quality and maturity, and should be assigned to neutral games wherever possible.
Basketball - 2 referees and 1 scorekeeper/clock operator.
Soccer - 1 referee.
Volleyball - 2 referees and 1 scorekeeper
Touch Rugby- 1 referee
DISCLAIMER: As the PRC is not a paid membership based conference and we are not associated with any governing boards, we do not have any official protocols for dealing with athlete injuries. Ultimately in the PRC, attending tournaments, exchanges, and friendlies are at each student athlete's own risk. It is assumed that each individual in attendance of a PRC event has covered themselves with the proper insurance either privately or through a school provided program. While it is recommended that host schools provide basic first aid, it is the responsibility of the injured individual, and not the host school, to cover any costs (and assume 100% responsibility) related to any and all injuries. The PRC exists solely as a way for international schools in the Pearl River Delta to have an easy way to exchange information related to athletic program development and schedule friendlies, exchanges, and tournaments with other schools. The PRC, its Member Schools, and the Executive Committee are not responsible for any injuries or other medical emergencies happening to individuals attending PRC events.