There will be a maximum of twelve (12) players for U5 & U7, fourteen (14) players for U9 and U11 and twenty (20) players for U13 - U18 house league teams. All other teams shall be governed by the League in which the team is registered to play in.

1. 1.All players, except guest teams, must be registered on the prescribed Regulation Form, signed by a parent or guardian for underage players. The use of unregistered players will result in forfeiture of any and all games the unregistered player participated in.
2. Altering teams in any manner will only be allowed with the permission of the Executive, or their designated Convener for that Division. Permission will only be given due after consideration has been given to the strengths and weaknesses of the other teams in the Division. Under no circumstances will a new player be allowed to strengthen a team which is in the top half of the standings at the time.
3. No team, with the exception of a Tournament team, will be allowed to use a player who is a member of another team organized by this Association, without the approval of the Executive. Approval will only be granted under the authority of Bylaw 2 Subsection 1.B.4.
4. Coaches, with the permission of the coach of the team being drawn from and with the permission of the parent or guardian where applicable, will be allowed to use players from the next lower Division to bring their team to strength for a game. In the case of a dispute, the team which you are allowed to draw from will be designated by the Executive. Every effort must be made to get your own players out before calling these substitutes. Competitive teams will also be allowed to draw players from the equivalent House League team. Any deviation from this rule will result in the forfeiture of any and all games the "call up" players participated in. Team "call up" must follow Bylaw 2 Subsection 1.

• U5 division 15 minute halves
• U7 division 20 minute halves
• U9 division 25 minute halves
• U11 division 30 minute halves
• Adult House League 45 minute halves

1. 1. If a team cannot field at least seven (7) within ten (10) minutes of the scheduled kick -off time that team will forfeit the game to the opposing team. The game will be recorded as a 2 to 0 win for the opposing team. The exception to this rule will be in the U11 and under divisions where a minimum of five (5) players is required.
2. If neither team can field the minimum number of players within ten (10) minutes of kick - off time the game will be rescheduled (except where this would contradict Bylaw 2F6).
3. In games shortened by late starts, five (5) minutes will be allotted for the half time break and the remaining time divided fifty (50%) percent to each half of play.
4. Under no circumstances will late starts be allowed to interfere with a starting time of the next game in a double header, unless permission is obtained by the coaches involved in the next game.
5. In the event of bad weather the Referee will decide if the game is to be played, delayed or rescheduled. If the game is delayed Bylaw 2F3 and 2F4 take precedence. Games should only be postponed in the case of a heavy downpour which makes the field unsafe or unplayable. However, if there is lightning in the area the game will be abandoned immediately and the players sent home. If the second half of the game has started, the game will be entered as complete and the score stands. If the game is still in the first half or at break, the game will rescheduled (except where this would contradict Bylaw 2F6).
6. The Club will make every effort to ensure that all players get to play at least 10 games per outdoor house league season. Generally more games will be scheduled to allow for weather and situations beyond our control. Games will only be rescheduled at the house league level when it means that teams will have played less than ten (10) games.

1. All players will be given an equal amount of playing time within the guidelines of common sense.
2. All players who arrive late (with just reason) must be given the opportunity to play an equal share of the remaining time.
3. Teams will be made as fairly as possible by the appropriate convener. Teams may be altered early in the season if the convener or executive determine that teams would be more fair.
4. Teams that are winning a game by more than five (5) goals are asked to play a more defensive game in the spirit of fun.
5. Spectators are to sit on the opposite side of the field to coaches. Only registered coaches, assistants and players are permitted in the bench area.
6. Coaches and spectators are not permitted on the field of play without the consent of the referee. Exception at the U5 and U7 divisions where coaches are permitted on the field to instruct players for one half of the game.
7. Coaches must stay in their designated bench area and not coach from the end zones as this is a distraction to opposing team and goalies.
8. Players may request to play up to a higher age group as long as it will not displace anyone of the correct age from a team.
9. Player substitutions are permitted:

a) Player substitutions in all divisions will be allowed on goal kicks, kick offs and for injured players. The only exception will be in the U11 and below divisions where substitutions will be allowed during any stoppage of play.
b) The referee must be notified of all changes.
c) The player must be off the field before the substitute can enter the playing area
d) Goal keeper changes may be allowed at any time covered in Bylaw 1 Subsection 10(a) except where the referee determines it is being used as a delaying tactic. In this case he may disallow the change or add additional time to the half.
e) Players that play in the South Side Soccer League are subject the rules of the league in which they play.

1. Tryout for competitive teams will be held for four weeks which will be determined after registration is complete.
2. Coaches must provide a list of chosen players and player books to the registrar by the date determined at the commencement of tryouts.
3. Players should be notified if they have made a team in private and if requested given an explanation as why they have or have not made a team.
4. a) Youth players are encouraged to remain with their respective age groups.
   b) However, exceptional players, should they desire and if they are recognized as such by the Club Head Coach may try out for an older team provided it would not cause the folding of the team at their appropriate age level.
   c) Players are not guaranteed a spot on their appropriate age level team and are encouraged to go to all tryouts.
5. Coaches and players agree to abide by not only the constitution and bylaws of the Kemptville District Soccer Club but also of the league in which they are playing (Eastern Regional Soccer League, Ottawa Carleton Soccer League)
6. It is highly recommended that games where no referee is available are rescheduled. Those preside over a game. The only exception to this would be if a qualified C3 referee was available to step in.
7. While equal play time is still encouraged in competitive soccer, the club recognizes that it is a different environment than house league. Coaches are encouraged to use caution when not using equal playing time, as we want all our players to feel part of a team. Players and parents should be a made aware at tryouts that there is the possibility of unequal play time and that playing time is at the discretion of the coach(s).

1. Only equipment allowed by the Executive will be allows on the playing area during a game or practice.
2. Size 3 balls will be used in U5 and U7 divisions, size 4 will be used in U9, U11 and U13 divisions and size 5 balls will be used for U15, U18 and Senior divisions.
3. Cleats are recommended at all levels of play. Shin pads are required at all levels of play.

1. Slide Tackles will be called as per FIFA rules with the exception of women's house league where they will not be permitted. They will also not be permitted in any house league divisions (U5 - U11).
2. Offside will be called at all age groups U9 and up, however, at the U9 age level the calls will be restricted to "cherry- picking" so as not to disrupt the flow of play.