Rules, Regulations, Policies, and Documents

NLSA Governance Documents

• NLSA Constitution and By-Laws
• NLSA Code of Conduct and Ethics
• NLSA Discipline Code
• NLSA Policies and Guidelines
• NLSA Strategic Plan
• Schedule of Fees and Fines

Provincial Competition Rules, Procedures and Formats 

• 2025 Premier League Rules & Regulations
• 2025 Championship League Rules & Regulations (U13 - U19)
• 2025 Championship League Rules & Regulations (U12)
• 2025 Mega Rules & Regulations (U13 - U19)
• 2025 Jamborees Rules (U7 - U11)
• 2025 Masters Cup Rules & Regulations
• 2025 NL Cup Rules & Regulations
• Tournament Procedures and Format Examples
• Protest Procedure 

NLSA Policies and Guidelines

• NLSA Playing Up and Down Policy
• Friendly Match Requests & Tournament/Jamboree Sanctioning Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Executive Limitations Policy
• Governance Policies
• NLSA Healthy Eating Policy
• Risk Management Policy
• NLSA Hydration Break Guidelines

Other NLSA Handbooks

• NLSA Referee Handbook - pages 28-48

Canada Soccer Documents

(note, check Canada Soccer web site to ensure the most current version is being used)

• 2025 Canada Soccer Rules and Regulations
• Canada Soccer Code of Conduct and Ethics
• Canada Soccer Guide to Safety
• Club National and Regional Competitions
  • Canada Soccer Club Nationals/Regional Exemption Eligibility Policy (Senior Player)
  • Canada Soccer Club Nationals/Regional Exemption Eligibility Policy (Youth Player)
• Other policies and guidelines
  • Canada Soccer International Travel Request Policy    - (Associated Form)
  • Canada Soccer Concussion Guidelines 
  • International transfers