Player eligibility is determined by the MSHSAA Handbook (By-Law 3.5) and policies ratified by the STL United Homeschool Soccer Board.  Players and parents are to ensure they remain eligible throughout the season and inform the board if there are any potential conflicts. Questions regarding player eligibility should always be directed to the board.

Eligibility Criteria

• The player must be a homeschooled student:
  • A student’s primary homeschool course of study can be supplemented by individual classes outside the home to pursue a homeschool diploma. These could include classes held at co-ops, learning centers, college dual-enrollment, or online as long as it is NOT certified as a public or private school by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

• Play exclusively for STL United during the season:
  • Per the MSHSAA by-laws that apply to Affiliate Registered Schools (Section 6 of the MSHSAA Constitution), a player cannot play on another organized sports team during the official soccer season (late July – October).  Section 3.13.2 of the MSHSAA Handbook outlines the exceptions.  

• Be within their high school years:
  • Players are eligible for four consecutive years of high school soccer, beginning with their freshman year.  Parents must declare their graduation year when joining the program.

• May not play for MSHSAA member school:
  • While Senate Bill 63 allows homeschoolers to participate in activities for the public school in their district, it ties all activities to that school.  If you are participating in any activities in your local public school you may not play for a MSHSAA home school team.

• Meet age requirements:
  • Players shall not have reached age 19 prior to July 1st of the current season