The ERSL is a non-profit organization in Eastern Ontario that provides levels of soccer competition as requested by governing bodies in accordance with the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) Pyramid for Play. It was formed in 2002 and is one of four Regional Leagues within Ontario. The ERSL serves two Districts, Eastern Ontario District Soccer Association (EODSA - Ottawa area) and Southeast Ontario Soccer Association (SOSA – Brockville-Belleville-Kingston areas). The ERSL is affiliated to and governed by the Ontario Soccer Association.