Function of the G.P.S.A.

A. To promote and develop the youth of the Grosse Pointe Community through the game of Soccer, and to protect the rules of the game.

B. To provide a healthy recreation to the youth of the Grosse Pointe Community as inexpensively as possible.

C. To affiliate with neighboring leagues when adequate competition is not available in the Grosse Pointe Community.

D. G.P.S.A. is formed and operated under the jurisdiction of the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association, the United States Youth Soccer Association and the United State Soccer Association (such associations, together with any successor organizations, being called the "Governing Body"). The operation of G.P.S.A., including its By-Laws and these Rules and Regulations, shall be subject and conform to all rules, regulations and directives of the Governing Body.