These guidelines form a harmony of agreement between coaches, players, game officials and administrators which places each contest in an environment of fairness and sportsmanship. Every participant in the collegiate football scene shares a responsibility for ethical conduct that enhances the future of this American tradition.

In each edition of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Soccer Rules, there are several areas that are given special attention. These are identified as points of emphasis. While they may not represent any rules changes as such, their importance must not be overlooked. In some cases, the points of emphasis are more important than some of the rules changes.

At its annual meeting March 8-11, 1998, the NCAA Men’s Water Polo Committee voted to adopt FINA/United States Water Polo rules with certain exceptions. NCAA exceptions are indicated in bold. The chart below refers to rule and section, respectively. The major changed segments for 2000 are identified in the rules by a screened background.