Hi. Can a player from a club that isn't competing for state cup play for another team from a different club at state cup? I see the rule from CalSouth but want to know other finer points. Player is not interested in joining this other club but just wants to get some game time and have fun.
1.6. Loan/Guest Player
A loan/guest player is defined as a registered player participating in a competition for a team
to which the player is not rostered for purpose of league play. (USYSA Rule 101.2)
1.6.1. Every Cal South player has the right to participate as a loan/guest player for other
affiliated teams during non-league play.
1.6.2. Each Cal South member league shall establish their own rules governing loan/guest
players during league play.
1.6.3. No Cal South administrator or coach or manager shall refuse a player the right to
participate with other USSF-affiliated teams as a loan/guest player and shall immediately
tender the Medical Release Form and Player Pass upon verbal request by the player or the
player’s parent or guardian.
1.6.4. Within 30 days of receipt of a written allegation that a Cal South administrator, or
coach, or manager, or parent, or player has violated or aided and abetted in the violation of
Rule 1.6.3, the District Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee shall conduct an open
hearing to adjudicate the matter. The hearing, decision, and appeal rights (in the case of an
adverse ruling) shall be in accordance with the Cal South Manual of Operations for Protests,
Appeals and Discipline. Cal South will have full authority to assess penalties such as, but not
limited to, suspension and revocation/probation.
1.6. Loan/Guest Player
A loan/guest player is defined as a registered player participating in a competition for a team
to which the player is not rostered for purpose of league play. (USYSA Rule 101.2)
1.6.1. Every Cal South player has the right to participate as a loan/guest player for other
affiliated teams during non-league play.
1.6.2. Each Cal South member league shall establish their own rules governing loan/guest
players during league play.
1.6.3. No Cal South administrator or coach or manager shall refuse a player the right to
participate with other USSF-affiliated teams as a loan/guest player and shall immediately
tender the Medical Release Form and Player Pass upon verbal request by the player or the
player’s parent or guardian.
1.6.4. Within 30 days of receipt of a written allegation that a Cal South administrator, or
coach, or manager, or parent, or player has violated or aided and abetted in the violation of
Rule 1.6.3, the District Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee shall conduct an open
hearing to adjudicate the matter. The hearing, decision, and appeal rights (in the case of an
adverse ruling) shall be in accordance with the Cal South Manual of Operations for Protests,
Appeals and Discipline. Cal South will have full authority to assess penalties such as, but not
limited to, suspension and revocation/probation.