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 minimum amount of advance notice to avoid late fees/fines (see time line notes attached to acceptable reasons above), 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:

(Click to review list of acceptable reasonswhere rescheduling fees apply)

• 				Rescheduling		If Game is never played
  Time Frame for Rescheduling	Referee Fees Due		Cancellation Fee	Can Game be Rescheduled?	Rescheduling Fee	Forfeit Penalty	Result posted in standings
  Cancelled/Rescheduled more than 1 week prior to game date	None		$0	Yes	$10	$25 First Offense $50 each additional	Games Committee Decision
  Cancelled/Rescheduled between 4 and 7 days prior to game	Full*		$0	Yes	$10	$25 First Offense $50 each additional	Games Committee Decision
  Cancelled/Rescheduled 3 days or less prior to game	Full		$25	Yes	$10	$25 First Offense $50 each additional	Games Committee Decision
  *Note: Referee Fee(s) may be waived if referee(s) can be reassigned to another game. Exceptions:
  Cancelled due to Weather / Field Closure ** IF CDYSL is notified – see below	None	$0		Yes	$0	$0	No Contest
  Cancelled due to Weather / Field Closure ** When CDYSL is NOT notified	Half fees by Home Team	$0		Yes	$0	$0	No Contest
  No Show to Game	Full	$100		No	N/A	N/A	Forfeit

 

Late Team Withdrawal Fines:

• Teams withdrawn after March 1st will forfeit their original $110 team commitment fee
• Active and/or Re-activated Wait Listed Teams withdrawn after March 1st will forfeit their team commitment fee and be assessed an additional $250
• Teams withdrawn after April 1st 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:

• Both teams have an obligation to make sure game reports are filed and confirmed on-line within 4 days after a game is scheduled to be played. After 4 days, scores will be locked and teams must contact the league office to report scores and/or verify game status.
  
  NOTE: Even though U8, U10 and U19 games are non-result oriented, teams are expected to file game reports to verify that the game was played and to report problems
  
• If neither team reports the game score and/or verify game status to CDYSL (including games played in NRO divisions) within 10 days of the scheduled game date BOTH teams will be fined $5 for failure to file a game report
• Final determination of scores for standings (forfeit vs no play) will be decided after a Games Committee review.

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