Soccer

Dates: September 29, September 30, October 1

Regions/divisions have not been given a specific date yet.

Location: John Machin Soccer Park, 1307 John Marks Ave, Kingston, ON K7K 7G1

Schedule: to be posted as soon as possible.

To be posted as soon as available.

Standard soccer rules will apply.

Listed below are some specific LESAA rules:

Number of Players

• 11 vs 11 (10 players + 1 goalie)
• Co-Ed the 10 players must be equally divided (5:5)

Equipment

• Shin guards are mandatory for all players
• Soccer cleats are optional but recommended
• No other type of cleats (football, rugby, baseball) or any metal spikes are allowed

Time of Games

• Games will be 50 minutes in length. A horn will sound at 25 minutes and 50 minutes to indicate halftime and full time respectfully
• All games end immediately at the sound of the horn
• If a playoff or championship game ends in a tie, there will be a shootout with penalty kicks
• • 3 players from each team will take penalty kicks
  • Sudden death if still tied after the initial kickers
  • A player may not shoot twice

Offsides

• Referees will call obvious off-sides

Handballs

• Handballs will only be called under the following circumstances:
• • If a players' hands are outside of their body and;
  • • If the player gains an advantage due to the handball
    • A player makes deliberate hand contact with the ball
  • The spirit of this rule is to allow play to continue in the case of unintentional handballs

Fouls

• All fouls will result in direct/indirect free kicks as per Ontario Soccer Association rules
• Penalty kicks will only be awarded for fouls affecting imminent scoring chances

Substitutions

• Substitutions can be made during any goal kick or after a goal is scored
• Substitutions can be requested on any of your team's throw-ins (Both teams may change upon request)
• No substitutions allowed during the last 2 minutes of a game

Unsportsmanlike Conduct or Rough Play

• There are no yellow or red cards in this tournament
• Minor offences will result in a:
• • 1st offence - warning
  • 2nd offence - ejection for the remainder of the game
• Major offences will result in an immediate ejection for the remainder of the game
• Slide tackles are to be avoided. Players may slide for a loose ball, but must avoid contact with opposing players
• Coaches are responsible for the conduct and sportsmanship of their team, coaching staff, and parents at all times throughout the tournament

Deadline for registration: September 15, 2025

Coaches List

Following the end of registration for soccer this year, we will post the updated coaches list. Only coaches will be able to access this document.

Training and Coaching Resources

The following resources have been collected from various websites.  The content included is to provide coaches with a starting point.  

Drills

Please note that all of these drills can be modified to fit the skill level of your athletes. These are only sample drills. The best drills are the ones that promote high frequency touches.

• Dribbling 1
• Dribbling 2
• Passing
• Shooting

Additional Resources

• Video on Coaching Soccer - Fun Drills and Activities
• Ontario Soccer Resources
• Canada Soccer Resources

Extracurricular Participation Permission Form 2022

First aid or concussion process

In the event of a potential concussion or first aid incident

• First Aid Incident Report
• Tool to Identify A Suspected Concussion
• Flow Chart of LDSB Concussion Protocol

After a concussion has been diagnosed, return to complete:

• Documentation for a Diagnosed Concussion Return to Play
• Documentation for Medical Examination
• Script for School Contact to parents when a Concussion Has Been Diagnosed

Information and background knowledge

• Concussion Management Procedures and Return to Learn to Physical Activity
• General Concussion Memo - 142
• Sample Concussion Prevention Strategies

All spectators at LESAA sanctioned events are expected to adhere to the following expectations:

• Students are number one.
• Participation and fun, not winning, are everything.
• Fans only cheer, coaches only coach, referees only referee.
• No yelling in anger.
• Respect the volunteer referees (often youth).
• No swearing.
• Set a proper example for good sportsmanship.

Coaches are encouraged to submit photos or videos of LESAA events online. By submitting a photo or video, you are confirming LDSB Freedom of Information (FOI) and Consents are in place.