CNY Youth Soccer

This program is designed for recreational level players aged 4-17. Monday is a skill and technique based training session, Saturday we play full games. All registered participants are placed on teams based on requests and competitive fairness!

The next indoor session will begin in February. If you're interested in late registration for this session please send us a message or call 315-638-8866.

Program Information

Ages

CNY Youth Soccer is open to players ages 4 to 17. Groups will be created based on age and experience.

Training (Practice) Schedule

Sessions will be held the following Mondays:

• February 10th, 17th, 24th
• March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
• April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
• May 5th, 12th (?)

Schedule by age group

(The training schedule may change slightly after rosters are created for each division)

• 5:00PM-6:00PM
  Ages 4-6: Indoor Field 2
  Ages 7-8: Indoor Field 1
• 6:00PM-7:00PM
  Ages 9-10 - Indoor Field 1
  Ages 9-10 - Indoor Field 2
• 7:00PM-8:00PM
  Ages 11-12 - Indoor Field 1
  Ages JV-Varsity - Indoor Field 2

Games

Games will be played Saturdays from February 15th 2025 to May 10th 2025.

8 total games will be played. 'Bye' weeks (weeks with no game) may be included in the schedule.

The first Saturday will be a scrimmage to allow the staff to evaluate players and create balanced team rosters for all divisions. The Saturday 2/15 schedule will be available after the first Monday practice.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What do you need to bring for practice?

• Soccer Ball (we have extras located at the office if needed)
• Shin guards
• Water bottle
• Please wear your jersey once you receive them for the season.
• We recommend wearing athletic shorts/sweatpants and soccer socks (socks that go up to your knees) while at practice.
• Footwear: Cleats are recommended (molded plastic, no metal), but running shoes will work fine for younger ages.

When will the full schedule be available?

The full schedule will be available by the third week of games.

What does a BYE week mean?

Your team does not have a game that weekend.

How are team rosters created?

The coaching staff assembles teams based on recommendations, as well as competitive balance for the league.

When will we receive our jersey?

Jerseys will be available after the rosters are created for each division, typically the second week of soccer.

Payment Information:

Fee Structure:

Fees include: Coaching, Training Jersey, Training Sessions and Games

Player Games & Training Option: $195.00

Games Only: $120.00

Payment Options

• Pay and Register Online
• Via Venmo @cnyfsc
• In person cash, check, or credit card.
• Please make checks payable to The CNY Family Sports Centre with "CNY Youth Soccer" in the memo. Mailing address:
  7201 Jones Road, Syracuse, NY 13209
• Please call 315-638-8866 to submit your credit card payment over the phone.

Program Information and Structure

We strive to adhere to these general principles based on the player development initiatives by US Soccer

For Ages 4, 5 & 6

• Player goals: Develop improved skills with the ball, improve confidence and comfort, develop intelligence with and without the ball, promote faster decisions and better awareness, develop partnerships within the team
• Formal rosters and teams are not required so having a flexible and fluid approach to training and playing is recommended.
• While playing games all players should participate a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Utilize the CNY Youth Soccer program and have everyone train and play as a pool of players rather than as distinct teams. This approach allows players to train and play with a variety of other kids based on numbers, ability, age, height, weight etc.
• Results and standings will not be recorded
• We will follow the "Concussion Initiative". Deliberate heading of the ball is not allowed at this age during games and training.
• Kick offs, free kicks, throw ins, goal kicks and corner kicks are used to start or restart play.
• No offside rule.

For Ages 7-12

• Player goals: Develop improved skills with the ball, improve confidence and comfort, develop intelligence with and without the ball, promote faster decisions and better awareness, develop partnerships within the team
• While playing games all players should participate a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Results and standings will be recorded
• We will follow the "Concussion Initiative". Deliberate heading is not allowed ages 10 & below during games and training. 11 & 12 year olds are allowed to head the ball for 10 minutes a week in practice, and during games.
• Offiside will be used in our outdoor season games. There will no offside in indoor games.
• We will use the standard laws of the game (Player Equipment, Start and Restart of Play, Ball In and Ball Out of Play, Method Scoring, Fouls and Misconduct, Free Kicks, Penalty Kicks, Corner Kicks, Throw ins)

For Ages 13 & Up

• While playing games all players should participate a minimum of 50% of the time.
• Results and standings will be recorded
• We will follow the "Concussion Initiative": Deliberate heading is allowed in these games.
• Offiside will be used in our outdoor season games. There will no offside in indoor games.
• We will use the standard laws of the game (Player Equipment, Start and Restart of Play, Ball In and Ball Out of Play, Method Scoring, Fouls and Misconduct, Free Kicks, Penalty Kicks, Corner Kicks, Throw ins)

Together coaches & parents are expected to create and promote a fun and safe environment for the players!

Contact Information

Brian McGrane - CNY Youth Soccer Program Director
Phone: 315-638-8866
Email: cnyfsc@gmail.com