Soccer Mercy Rule

Nov 20, 2024 | Athletic Directors, Homepage Updates/Alerts, Winter Soccer

Athletic Directors and Coaches:

The UIL has enacted a “mercy rule” in soccer beginning the 2024-25 season.  At this time, TAPPS has not adopted the rule. In an attempt to avoid confusion when participating in tournaments or matches against UIL schools, the following rules shall apply.

The following rules shall apply for the 2024-25 Soccer season.

  • In contests between TAPPS teams and UIL teams, the UIL Mercy rule shall be enacted.
  • In contests between two (2) TAPPS teams, the TAPPS rules shall apply.  There is no early termination of the contest.
  • In a contest between two (2) TAPPS teams, both coaches may agree in advance of the contest to follow the UIL mercy rule and shall inform the Referee prior to the beginning of the contest.

If you have any questions, please contact the TAPPS office at [email protected] or by phone at 254-947-9268.