New LSA substitution rules

[futbolislife]

Effective Jan 1, LSA has changed substitution rules. The reason for the change was to comply with Region 3 rules. These rules will be the same as most of the states in the region use as well as regionals, RPL, etc.

The new rule: (straight form LSA policy)

Substitutions shall be unlimited, however the 50% play rule shall be followed for Recreational teams. Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee, at the following times:
1.Prior to a throw-in in your favor.
2. Prior to a goal kick by either team.
3. After a goal by either team.
4. After an injury by either team when the referee stops play.
5. At half time.
6. When the referee stops play to caution a player, only the cautioned player may be substituted prior to the restart of the game.

This rule will be required to be followed for all Premier League games, Premier friendlies, State Cups, and any state sanctioned tournament. With regard to Recreational and Division I games, the recently passed substitution policy is mandatory only for D1 State Cup games and Invitational tournaments, unless an exception has been approved by LSA. It is not mandatory for in-house league games, inter-club league games (e.g., Metro League) or friendly games involving D1 and/or Rec. teams.

[tonygalinto]

Dec 5, 2008 8:24:38 GMT -6 futbolislife said:

Effective Jan 1, LSA has changed substitution rules. The reason for the change was to comply with Region 3 rules. These rules will be the same as most of the states in the region use as well as regionals, RPL, etc.

The new rule: (straight form LSA policy)

Substitutions shall be unlimited, however the 50% play rule shall be followed for Recreational teams. Substitutions may be made with the consent of the referee, at the following times:
1.Prior to a throw-in in your favor.
2. Prior to a goal kick by either team.
3. After a goal by either team.
4. After an injury by either team when the referee stops play.
5. At half time.
6. When the referee stops play to caution a player, only the cautioned player may be substituted prior to the restart of the game.

This rule will be required to be followed for all Premier League games, Premier friendlies, State Cups, and any state sanctioned tournament. With regard to Recreational and Division I games, the recently passed substitution policy is mandatory only for D1 State Cup games and Invitational tournaments, unless an exception has been approved by LSA. It is not mandatory for in-house league games, inter-club league games (e.g., Metro League) or friendly games involving D1 and/or Rec. teams.

Did LSA say who is suppose to monitor the 50% play rule for rec teams?

The sub rule was implemented for about two weeks earlier this year, then everything went back to the previous sub rules. I wish LSA would have mandated that all D1 and above youth games have to use the new rules instead of letting the local leagues decide what to use. That would have made life simpler for the teams and referees.

[futbolislife]

The 50% play rule has always been in effect for the pure rec leagues (Not D1). It used to be in effect for D1 but was removed for the reasons of being unenforceable. It is not up to the referee to monitor play time at that level. It is effectively an honor system.

In the beginning of the fall there was a belief that the sub rule had changed and some teams/leagues starting using it to only find out we were all mistaken. That is why the issue occurred. It was never passed but many of us thought it had passed in the summer.

In regards to mandating all teams and leagues, I suspect most clubs will make it easier on everyone by just adopting it across the board.

[PutMeInCoach2]

It is my understanding that this is the same as HS now?

[futbolislife]

I dont think that they match HS 100%. In HS, I think you can sub on yuour own corner. Not true under new LSA policy. Of course, know I am not up to speed on HS sub rules. Agin this rule was changed to match the majority of region 3 and those events that cross state lines.

[PutMeInCoach2]

Dec 7, 2008 20:15:39 GMT -6 futbolislife said:

I dont think that they match HS 100%. In HS, I think you can sub on yuour own corner. Not true under new LSA policy. Of course, know I am not up to speed on HS sub rules. Agin this rule was changed to match the majority of region 3 and those events that cross state lines.

That sounds right, didn't look at that certain instance.