RULES & REGULATIONS

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Jr Friendlies

Hosted by St. Louis Scott Gallagher

February 28th – March 1st, 2020

 

 

LAW OF THE GAME

All games will be played under international rules (FIFA), with the exception that the goal keeper may not be fair charged. 

 

APPLICATION OF RULES

The following rules apply to the SLSG Jr Friendlies Only. Any ruling not covered will be in accordance with US CLUB Soccer.

 

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

All players must be registered with U.S. Youth Soccer and their respective State Association or with US CLUB Soccer. This event will be sanctioned by US CLUB. Supplemental tournament insurance has been secured to obtain liability and accident insurance coverage for all non-US Club Soccer participating teams. USYSA/US CLUB player passes (I.D. Cards) will be required (with picture and laminated). All players must play in their age group or older. No player can play on more than one team in the event.

 

HOME TEAM

The first team listed on the schedule is the home team and must wear light colored jerseys. The visiting team must wear dark colored jerseys. In case of a conflict of uniform colors, the team not complying will be responsible for changing to a different color.

 

GAME FORMAT

Age Division	Format	Game Time	Ball Size
U18/19	11v11	(2) 40 Minute Halves	5
U14	11v11	(2) 40 Minute Halves	5
U13	11v11	(2) 35 Minute Halves	5
U12 (11v11)	11v11	(2) 35 Minute Halves	5
U12 (9v9)	9v9	(2) 35 Minute Halves	4
U11 (9v9)	9v9	(2) 30 Minute Halves	4
U10 (9v9)	9v9	(2) 30 Minute Halves	4
U10 (7v7)	7v7	(2) 30 Minute Halves	4

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

Players may be substituted for and return to the game as often as desired. Substitutions will be allowed during the following:

 

• Half Time
• Before a goal kick
• After a goal is scored
• Prior to a throw in (Both teams, if team in possession substitutes)
• Incase of an injury, for injured player*

* opposing team may substitute like number

 

STANDINGS

We will NOT have standings for this event. Our focus is Friendlies and Spring pre-season preparation.

PROTESTS

There will be no protest allowed, except to question player eligibility.

 

REFUNDS

If games are not played due to circumstances beyond our control, such as (but not limited to) weather, floods and other acts of God, etc., refunds for games not played will start at zero games played = an 80% refund. Other refunds will be determined based on the circumstances of the weekend.

 

 

 

“This tournament is unrestricted. Teams registered in good standing with any U.S. Soccer Federation affiliate are eligible to apply.”