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Mar, 2016

MSA Adopts OHTSL U11 Header Policy

Eliminating heading for

1) All players age 10 years old and younger, regardless of what age group program they are playing in.
2) All players in U11 programs and younger.
3) Limiting the amount of heading in practice for all players in U12 and U13 programs, no limit on heading in games.

US Soccer also recommends Health Care Professionals (HCP) be on site for major tournaments.

Effective immediately, MSA has eliminated heading for players and all games and practices at the U-11 program level and below. This directive is to protect players 10 years old and younger regardless of what age group they are playing in. A purposeful header by these players shall result in an indirect free kick awarded to the opponent at the spot of the infraction. If the header is in the box, it will result in an indirect free kick just outside of the box. This mandate is for all OHTSL affiliated activities, including but not limited to, OHTSL affiliated member organization league play and practices. Ohio’s rules and regulations relative to coaches and players current Concussion Protocol remains in effect.

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