GMSA Rules Of Competition

Updated January 2022 - Download PDF Version

III. PRE-GAME:
A. Each team must present the following items to the referee PRIOR to every match:  

· GMSA Player Cards for each player
· GMSA Team Roster, pre-typed, listing all players, photos, ID Numbers, and Jersey Numbers
· The fee for the referees for that match, in CASH
  (currently $100 per team per game for 11v11 men's and coed games for a three-man crew;
  $30 per team per game for over-35 7v7 for one referee)
· A game ball (the home team is required to supply the game ball; however, it is recommended that both teams be prepared to supply an extra ball at the request of the referee)

B. If a team does not have at least 7 players at the field at game time, the match will be declared a FORFEIT.  (Effective in August 2019, there is no longer a "grace period" for the start of GMSA games.)  If seven players are not at the field, dressed, checked-in by the referee crew, and ready to play, then the game will be declared a forfeit. This means that not only must a minimum of seven players be present, but proper paperwork and jerseys must also be present.

C. Decisions on rainouts will be made as soon as possible, but it may be game time before the decision can be made by referees and league officials. For the latest information on field playability,  access the MRSC website at: http://www.gomrsc.com. A decision is usually made by MRSC before 3:00 p.m. on weekdays, and by 10:00 a.m. on weekends. After this time, it will be the decision of the referee crew as to whether or not conditions are suitable for play, should inclement weather occur after the complex decision is made.  If there is any doubt as to whether or not a game will be played, plan on showing up at the field as scheduled. (Remember, games are only "called off", they are not "called on".)

D. Game times listed on the schedule are the actual kickoff times. In other words, time starts ticking at the scheduled kickoff time, and you should be ready to begin the match at that time...all games should start and end on time.

E. Each team should supply at least one game ball for each game. Nets and corner flags are supplied by the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. Should any games be played elsewhere, each team must supply its own net.  Teams should put up/take down their net in an expedient manner so as not to delay your match or following matches.

Mailing Address:

GMSA
PO Box 382577
Germantown, TN  38183

Contact GMSA

General Email:  info@memphissoccer.com
Registrar:  registrar@memphissoccer.com
Treasurer:  treasurer@memphissoccer.com