More Than a League
Since 1933, the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League has been a prominent figure in the development of youth soccer in New York City. Our unwavering dedication to providing local year-round competitions, coaching, and referee educational programs has established us as a leader in the industry. We take pride in our diverse clubs and our emphasis on fostering player development.
AED Compliance
COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LAW (PHL)
SECTION 3000-F REGARDING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDs) RELATED REQUIREMENTS IS MANDATORY!
The Law
New York State Public Health Law (PHL) Section 3000-F, effective May 21, 2024, mandates multiple requirements related to automated external defibrillators (AEDs), including that all regulated children’s camps and youth sports programs must have access to:
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An automated external defibrillator (AED) during all games, practices, and other related sports activities.
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Personnel certified to use AEDs.
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An implementation plan for using AEDs.
Intent
A top priority for everyone involved with youth soccer is the well-being of our players, coaches, referees, and spectators. Having an AED readily available, certified personnel to use the AED, and an implementation plan to follow can significantly improve the chances of survival in case of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Consequently, New York State, as well as ENYYSA, league administrators in New York State, and local authorities mandate AED requirement be met at youth soccer events.
Compliance
Please review the AED guidance from Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association for more information.
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ENYYSA’s recommended addition to the Rules & Procedures of the ENYYSA By-Laws includes: “All Leagues, Clubs and Teams must have an appropriate number of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available on-site at all Tournaments, Games, Training Sections, Practices, Camps and/or Soccer Activities in compliance with New York State and Local laws, rules and/or regulations. . . Each League, Club and Team will be responsible to confirm the availability of the AED prior to any soccer activity. Failure to have an AED on site at any soccer game could result in the cancellation of the game, or forfeiture of the game by the home team, or any other results as the League or ENYYSA deems just and proper. The Team must notify the referee of the lack of an AED at the field prior to the start of any game and confirm that the referee notes the missing AED on his or her referee report.
Since the PHL related to AEDs and youth sports programs was passed, multiple messages regarding compliance have been sent by ENYYSA, CJSL, and EDP Soccer/NYCS to the youth soccer clubs/teams and referee assignors with which they work.
In addition, AED purchase and rental options have been provided:
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Purchase: Clubs/teams can purchase an AED at a special rate through the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). More information can be found here.
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Rental: For those who prefer not to purchase, AED rentals are available as needed. More information can be found here.