New Club Onboarding Welcome Guide

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Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League

CJSL New Club Onboarding Welcome Guide

Welcome to the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL). This official guide outlines the required next steps and key resources to help your club get started quickly and correctly.

Welcome to CJSL

We are excited to welcome your club to the league. Please review and complete the steps below to ensure your club is properly set up for league communication, registration, and season operations.

1

Review the CJSL New Club Readiness Checklist

Before moving forward with CJSL onboarding, all new clubs should review the CJSL New Club Readiness Checklist. This checklist is designed to help clubs understand what is needed to operate effectively, stay organized, and meet CJSL expectations.

Clubs should use this checklist as an internal guide to make sure they are prepared in the key areas CJSL reviews before and during the onboarding process.

New Club Readiness Areas

  • Home field access and valid field permits
  • Safe and properly prepared fields
  • Enough players to support each team entered
  • Players ready to register in GotSport
  • Coaches with required licenses or a plan to complete them
  • Background checks and SafeSport certification for coaches and staff
  • Clear club leadership and administrative responsibilities
  • Staff trained or ready to be trained on GotSport
  • Understanding of CJSL rules, policies, and matchday procedures
  • Ability to complete the full season without forfeits
  • Budget prepared for league fees, referee fees, permits, uniforms, and equipment
  • Home and away uniforms with proper numbering
  • Liability insurance in place
  • AED access at games and training sessions
  • Emergency Action Plan for home venues
  • Sideline behavior expectations communicated to families
  • Respectful player development environment
  • Ability to fulfill all league fixtures and travel within the CJSL footprint
Important: This checklist is meant to help new clubs prepare for success. CJSL expects all clubs to be organized, responsive, and fully prepared before entering teams into league competition.

Download CJSL New Club Readiness Checklist

2

Access Your GotSport Club Account

Log in using your personal GotSport account email and password currently on file.

Any login or access issues should be reported directly to CJSL for assistance.

Go to GotSport Club Admin Login

  • Manage teams, rosters, and player registrations
  • Review club setup and information
  • Contact CJSL if you need access assistance
  • If your club does not currently have a GotSport Club Account, please email CJSL so we can help create one for you.
3

Watch Getting Started Videos

Visit the CJSL video page for step-by-step guidance on getting your club set up, including GotSport setup, team management, and registration.

Go to CJSL Video Page

4

Complete the CJSL Club Directory

Ensure all administrators are listed and contact details are accurate.

Directory Password: CJSLCLUBS
5

Complete Admin and Coaching Requirements

Required admin and coaching compliance items must be completed through each person’s personal GotSport account.

Coaching Certification: To view a full list of coaching certification information and upcoming courses, click here .
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Key CJSL Resources

Follow CJSL

Stay connected and keep up with announcements, updates, and league news:

Need Help?

If you have any questions during onboarding, please contact CJSL:

  • League Director: Dimitrie Draguca – DimitrieD@cjslsoccer.com
  • Executive Director: Ron Restrepo – RonR@cjslsoccer.com
  • CJSL Office: office@cjslsoccer.com

CJSL expects all clubs to remain organized, responsive, and proactive in completing onboarding steps and league communications.

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