The British Columbia Soccer Association is responsible for ensuring that the Laws of the Game are applied on the field, and that the rules and regulations concerned with running soccer in British Columbia are observed by officials, clubs and players off the pitch as well as on it.

The Laws of the Game are determined by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), and The Rules and Regulations of the British Columbia Soccer Association are aimed at establishing an efficient and fair regulatory structure. These rules and regulations cover matters ranging from the affiliation of clubs and associations, the transfer of players, and appeals.

The original Laws have changed only marginally over the years.

Today's 17 Laws continue to be based upon the rules that were first ratified by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) when it was founded in 1886.

Changes have occurred in accordance with the specific evolution and demands of modern-day football, but the key element remains of football being seen as essentially a simple game, with laws that can be applied in the same way at any level from the World Cup Final to a friendly game on a local park. 

Please click on the downloadable documents on the right hand side of the screen (under the calendar) for Law interpretations from the Canada Soccer Association.

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