Local Rules Documents

Tualatin Soccer Club (TSC) is a member of Tualatin Hills Junior Soccer League (THJSL). There are rule modifications beyond the standard Laws of the Game for all age levels in recreational soccer.

This summary includes highlights of rule modifications for all TSC levels: TSC and THJSL Rulebook summary

THJSL detailed recreational rules and can be found here: THJSL Rule Modifications for 3rd grade (U9) through High School Coed

Interplay (TSC vs different clubs) starts at 3rd grade and therefore we follow Tualatin Hills Junior Soccer League (THJSL) rules exclusively in those age groups.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade (Micro soccer) is all TSC vs. TSC, therefore those age groups should follow the TSC and THJSL Rulebook Summary rules and ignore references to 2nd grade/micro soccer in the THJSL (second link above) document.

Other Rules Reference

Laws of the Game (including 2019 changes)

THJSL and TSC will not have "sin bins" for 2019. The referee training videos are excellent resources for coaches trying to better understand a specific rule and its enforcement as taught to referees.

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Jewelry:

This question comes up a lot in youth sports whose season starts around the same time as school. Simply put no jewelry should be worn during a match or practice. The only exception is a medical alert bracelet which should be taped on and labeled so emergency personnel can see the alert.

Most Common Jewelry Questions:

Q: Can my child tape over their earrings? We just got them pierced.
A: No. You need to take them out for the duration of the match. Please consider timing when you decide to get your child's ears pierced.

Q: Can I keep my string friendship bracelet on? (IE: I can't untie it or slip it off)
A: No. You should cut it off. You can make another one.

Q: Can I keep my necklace on?
A: No. You must take off all necklaces unless a medical alert which must be taped down to the satisfaction of the referee and if it comes loose, the referee will stop the game and send the player out until it is again secured to their satisfaction.

Q: Can I keep my hair clips in?
A: No. use pre-wrap, sweatbands, headbands, or soft clips to keep the hair out of your face.

Q: Can I play with a cast?
A: No. You can play with a soft brace (without metal, fiberglass or hard plastic) or a soft ace wrap, but casts and splints are not allowed. The entire concept of "hard and soft casts" is from a bygone era. Unless you have a soft brace or soft wrap, you cannot play. No amount of bubble wrap or padding can make a cast or splint safe for recreational play. Knee stabilization braces designed for sports may be allowed if in the opinion of the referee it is safe.