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Teams will apply directly for an age group. OSSL will rank all applicants based on league/State Cup results from the previous season. Teams will then be placed in the appropriate division based on the overall ranking of all applicants. Teams can request to be considered only for Premier II.

A player who holds a current US Youth member pass may guest play on team(s) from within the same US Youth Soccer affiliated club, as approved by OSSL.  OSSL players can guest play in different age groups and between divisions within the same age group.  Teams are restricted to a maximum of 3 OSSL Premier I Division players guest playing in the same age group’s Premier II Division.

A player may not be listed on a team roster for more than one OSSL team in the same age group and division.  A player may transfer to another OSSL team in a different division within the same age group.

OSSL does not allow trapped players to play in the U14 age division. All players per team must be age appropriate. Players may play up in age groups but not the reverse.

Games can be rescheduled without penalty due to inclement weather per OSSL Rule 5.12.

Games may also be rescheduled without penalty in cases where two teams playing each other in a tournament have a previously scheduled OSSL game against each other. Teams must follow OSSL Rule 5.10(l) or 5.10(m) in these cases and submit the Tournament Form to OSSL for preapproval before the game can be rescheduled. 

In instances where games are rescheduled due to weather, the home team must notify the Referee Assignor as soon as possible to cancel the referees and notify OSSL. In instances where games are rescheduled due to tournament play, the home team must notify the Referee Assignor (if the team is canceling the game within the week of play) and OSSL. The home team is responsible for submitting new game logistics to OSSL. Furthermore, the rescheduled game must take place by the end of the season.

In instances where both teams agree to change a game date finalized in the OSA system, teams must follow OSSL Rule 5.10(i).

• Teams may reschedule a game without penalty due to tournament play.  
• Teams must fill out and submit to OSSL a Tournament Form PRIOR to the game.  The form can be found on the OSSL website.
• The form requires the Tournament Director’s and Tournament Referee Coordinator’s signatures, as well as, both teams’ coach or administrator signatures.  By signing the form, the tournament agrees to follow OSSL Rules concerning the number of active players per game, guest players, and match length.

The OSSL patch only needs to be attached to one uniform. It can be attached to either the uniform shirt or shorts. The exact location of the patch is up to the team but needs to be consistent among all players. Additional patches can be purchased for $1 per patch.

Patches can be ironed and/or stitched on. The patch manufacturer suggests adding a few stitches even if the patches are ironed on.

Ironing Instructions

1. Garment should be clean and freshly laundered (including new items).
2. Set iron to “Cotton” 400 degrees for five minutes.
3. Thoroughly iron area of garment where patch will be placed.
4. Place patch on garment, embroidery facing up.
5. Place cloth or light towel over patch and using a slow circular motion, press firmly for 30 seconds.
6. Turn garment inside out and iron the back to the patch for 30 seconds.
7. Let cool for one minute.  If edge of patch can be lifted, repeat step 6.

For the club pass policy and instructions, go to the OSSL website under Rules & Forms and click on the Club Pass (Guest) Policy.