Acceptable reasons to reschedule a game 

• Field closure by the Club. (Also see the Field Closures page - Rescheduling fees do NOT apply)
• Fields are declared unplayable by referee at game. (Rescheduling fees do NOT apply)
• No-show by referee and the coaches fail to agree on a substitute. (The home coach should return the score card noting a no-show by referee within 24 hrs - Rescheduling fees do NOT apply)
• Conflict with State Cup, Eastern NY President's League, or Region I games . ( Note: Home games rescheduled during the CDYSL League season on should played on Saturdays - Unresolved conflicts must be referred to the CDYSL Office – Rescheduling fees do NOT apply but Saturday home and traditional time slots must be adhered to. )
• Tournament and/or Thruway League conflicts (Requires agreement by opposing coach and rescheduling request submitted at least three weeks in advance – Rescheduling fees apply)
• Conflict with ODP (only if three or more players are involved - Rescheduling fees do NOT apply)
• Conflict with previously unannounced or rescheduled School events involving three or more players (Requires written confirmation or web link to verify date and a list of players affected - – Rescheduling fees apply)

How to avoid delays in approving your requests and posting changes:

• Reschedule Early: Rescheduled games should be played within 2 weeks of the original game date to avoid conflicts later in the season when accommodating field space and available referees will be more difficult.
  
  
• Provide all required information:
Note: IF all you are waiting for is an agreed upon date/time, submit your request for leaving the Date, Time and Field areas blank. Then enter TBR in the More Info area to indicate this infomation is pending. (If submitted at least 72hrs prior to the game date ,this allows us the opportunity to contact and/or reassign referees)

The following mimimal information must be provided before your request will be processed. Failure to do so will cause delays in the approval of your request

• Name and Email address of the opposing team contact
• Which team is asking for the reschedule
• The reason for rescheduling your game
  
  
• Give the Rescheduler at least 72 hours notice to avoid late fines, unsure that game information posted on the website is accurate and referees already assigned to the game can be notified, possibily reassigned.. Reschedule on Saturdays when possible : CDYSL strongly recommends games be rescheduled on Saturdays when field space and referees are more often available.
  
  
• Stick To Traditional Time Slots: The master schedule assigns games during specific blocks of time to accommodate efficient assignment of a limited referee pool and available field space. Games scheduled at odd times could potentially take a referee out of two or more games for that day.
  
  When rescheduling games make sure that time slots coincide with the following CDYSL guidelines.

• Weekdays: Nothing earlier than 5:30pm (Be aware of travel time for opposing team and limited availability of referees for times earlier than 6:30pm)
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  Saturdays: Anytime is OK with league but double check with your club field coordinator for field availability
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  Sundays: 1:00 pm, 2:45pm, 4:15pm and 5:45pm. (Games may be rescheduled at any time on Sunday mornings as long as play is completed by 1:00pm)
  
  
• Once the CDYSL season begins All Home State Cup, and Thruway League games MUST be scheduled on Saturday or at the convenience of both teams during the week - Unresolved conflicts must be referred to the CDYSL Office before schedule changes are approved.
  
  
• Once the CDYSL season begins all NERP or ENY President's League games on Sunday should be scheduled according to the Sunday guidelines noted above.
  
  
• Mondays during the League Season
• Mondays are generally reserved for State and League ODP team practices/scrimmages
• Coaches are asked to limit mandatory practices on Mondays to allow players to participate in League ODP activities
  

Game Fees and Fines:

• Game Rescheduling Fees:
  • $5.00 per game. (Click to review list of acceptable reasonswhere rescheduling fees apply)
  • EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Teams submitting requests to reschedule games without 3 business days prior notice will be charged full referee fees unless the reasons pertain to field closures and/or weather related postponement.
• Late Team Withdrawal Fines:
  • Teams withdrawn after February 24th will forfeit their original team commitment fee and be assessed an additional $250..
  • Teams withdrawn after April 15th will forfeit their original team commitment fee and be assessed an additional $500
• Game Forfeiture Fines:
  • With 72 hrs. or more advanced notice: $50 per game
  • Less than 72 hrs. notice: $50 plus FULL referee fees for game
  • Team NO SHOW: $100 per game plus FULL referee fees for game
• Failure to Report Scores Fines The Home coach is responsible for mailing score report card to CDYSL within 48 hrs. of the game. (Even though U8 and U10 games are non-result oriented, score cards are sent in to verify game was played and to report problems)
• Failure to Report Scores Fines: If the League has not received a score card within 10 days after the game is played the notes field in the scores and standings page will indicate "No Score Reported Forfeit" (Fines will be removed and scores posted if scores are reported before scores are declared final at the end of the season.):
  • A forfeit charged to the Home Team and score will be posted as (0-2)
  • The Home Team will be fined $10
  • No appeals will be accepted by either team after scores are declared final at the end of the season.
• Failure of Club to Contact CDYSL regarding Field Closings:
  • $50 plus ½ Referee fees for 1st game(s) - May also result in game forfeiture fines
• Failure to comply with League/State/National rules:
  • Forfeit(s) will be charged to offending team for each game where rules have not been abided
  • $50 fine per offense