• Playing Rules:
      • All TAPPS contests are governed by the NFHS soccer rules for the current school year.
  • Cautioned Player (Yellow Card)
      • No TAPPS Exceptions
      • Player must exit the pitch
      • Player may be replaced
  • TAPPS Exceptions:
      • Removal of jersey either in celebration is considered “taunting” and shall result in immediate disqualification from the match. All penalties shall be enforced according to NFHS rules.
  • Game Length:
      • All district and post district matches between member schools shall be played to a conclusion.  There should be no ties in these contests.
      • Unless district rules dictate otherwise, TAPPS rules include the following if teams are tied at the end of regulation play.
        • Two (2) ten minute golden goal periods
        • If either team scores during the two overtime periods the match is concluded at that point.
        • If tied at the conclusion of the overtime period, penalty kicks shall determine the outcome of the match.
  • Time Keeping
      • Where a stadium clock is available it should be utilized
      • Stadium clock should go to 0:00 and not be stopped with time kept on the field for the final 2:00 minutes of play.
      • Time shall be kept on the field when no stadium clock is available.
      • NFHS timekeeping rules shall apply
  • Uniforms
      • All NFHS uniform rules shall apply and be enforced.
  • Removal From a Contest
      • If a coach or player earns removal from a contest the NFHS rules shall apply.
      • All officials should provide a report of the action through the appropriate platform
      • A player removed from a contest may remain on the sideline unless the ejection warrants leaving the pitch entirely
      • A coach removed from a contest shall leave the stadium
  • TAPPS Pay Scale