A team must have seven (7) players available for every point. A team in the mixed division must have four (4) female and four (4) male players available for every point.
If a team does not fulfil the requirements of A7.3 they must lose a time-out, and the start of the point will be delayed for seventy-five (75) seconds.
If the team has no time-outs left, their opposition must be awarded a goal, and the start of the point will be delayed for seventy-five (75) seconds.
If neither team fulfils the requirements of A7.3 both teams must be penalised as stated in A7.3.1, until one team fulfils the requirements of A7.3 or until A7.3.4 applies.
If a team has not met the requirements of A7.3 up to twenty (20) minutes after the start of a game or a point, they must forfeit the game.