RULES & REGULATIONS
Overview
All CJSL league games are played under the FIFA Laws of the Game, as recognized by the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and US Youth Soccer (USYSA).
The CJSL Rules & Regulations page is your official guide to how youth soccer is governed within the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League (CJSL). It outlines essential standards of play, policies, procedures, and expectations — from game operations and player conduct to referee fees, safety requirements, and disciplinary rules. This resource ensures that clubs, teams, coaches, and families all follow consistent, fair, and safe guidelines so that every season runs smoothly and in alignment with national and association standards.
AED requirements, match day procedures, and compliance expectations.
View Full PageRequirements, deadlines, and fees for reschedules and changes.
View Full PageMatch day procedures, game operations, and expectations for teams.
View Full PageEligibility, limits, and documentation rules for guest players.
View Full PagePolicy guidance for heading by age group.
View Full PageMisconduct codes, suspensions, and enforcement.
View Full PageMovement rules across teams and divisions.
View Full PageField requirements and safety standards.
View Full PageFormal protest procedures and timelines.
View Full PageFee schedule by age group and format.
View Full PageUniform rules and approved protective eyewear.
View Full PageAge group matrix and seasonal year guidance.
View Full PageWeather procedures, cancellations, and rescheduling guidance.
View Full PageZero Tolerance standards and procedures for misconduct directed at referees.
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