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When might a sanction card be shown?

Fouls and penalties · Rule 10.35

A sanction card can follow repeated deliberate fouls, dangerous contact, some fouls leading to a goal penalty shot, delaying or disputing decisions, abusive language and other specified acts. The card level depends on the circumstances and prior cards.

How it works

A sanction card can follow repeated deliberate fouls, dangerous contact, some fouls leading to a goal penalty shot, delaying or disputing decisions, abusive language and other specified acts. The card level depends on the circumstances and prior cards. A player sent off must follow entry rules before returning when eligible.

In a game

A player repeatedly disputes a referee's decision and is shown a card.

Remember

A player sent off must follow entry rules before returning when eligible.