SECTION 3. Timeouts: Starting and Stopping the Clock
Referee’s Notification
ARTICLE 9. During a full team timeout (Rule 3-3-8a) the referee shall notify both teams after one minute. Five seconds later the referee shall declare the ball ready for play. During a 30-second team timeout (Rule 3-3-8b, c) the referee shall notify both teams after 30 seconds. Five seconds later the referee shall declare the ball ready for play.
c. If a visual game clock is not the official timing device during the last two minutes of each half, the referee or their representative shall notify each captain and head coach of the time remaining each time the clock is stopped by rule. Also, a representative may leave the team area along the limit line to relay timing information under these conditions.
