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The Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) plays soccer according to rules produced by FIFA, the world governing body for soccer, US Youth Soccer, Region 1 and the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. CDYSL also publishes its own set of rules.
The Capital District Youth League and FC Columbia exist to provide opportunities for the youth of the Capital Region to enjoy soccer. CDYSL has implemented a zero tolerance policy to ensure that all games are played in a safe, sporting manner and provide an appropriate environment for our youth soccer players.
Thunder and lightning necessitates that contests be suspended. The occurrence of thunder and/or lightning is not subject to interpretation or discussion – thunder is thunder, lightning is lightning.
Players / Coaches / Parents / Directors & Volunteers
Details the CDYSL/FC Columbia Code of Conduct for all those involved. Please print out and review with your players before each season.
Player and volunteer photographs and video may be taken from time to time and used in FC Columbia training and promotional materials on our website and social media. Member identities shall not be divulged in this process and the identities of players shall be protected in all public forums. Click above for more information or to opt out of photo use.
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The league sponsors youth soccer play among 54 clubs in the east-central, and northeast parts of New York, Western Massachusetts, and Southwestern Vermont. As part of U.S. Youth Soccer, CDYSL belongs to the Eastern NY Youth Soccer Association.
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is the official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and the United States Youth Soccer. ENYYSA is nearing 100,000 members and more than 25,000 volunteers. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and upstate New York east of Route 81.
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. We Are Youth Soccer.
US Soccer is the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States.
US Soccer provides the educational pathways for coaches and referees.
All FC Columbia coaches are US Soccer Grassroots certified.
Grow and improve sports in our community by providing state of the art facilities, first class youth programing, and competitive leagues for all ages and skill levels.
With six locations throughout the Capital District, our turfed indoor facilities serve as the home for many clubs, colleges, and leagues. All facilities have synthetic turf fields, tiered seating for fans, and comprehensive concession stands. Our newest location, Afrim’s Sports Park includes 4 outdoor turf fields, a domed field, and Tavern on the Turf Restaurant.
Home to the FC Columbia Winter soccer program, The Fieldhouse provides a well maintained indoor turf field for year round, multi-sport play, located in Canaan, NY.
IFAB
IFAB
The mission of The IFAB is to serve the world of football as the independent guardian of the Laws of the Game. As the only body authorized to decide and agree changes to the Laws of the Game, we listen to the football community, with the goal to improve and develop the game for players, match officials and fans while protecting and strengthening the spirit and simplicity of football.
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