CDYSL is committed to providing all youth of this region the full opportunity to grow and develop in skill and the love and enjoyment of the game of soccer.  Part of this commitment is to takes steps to ensure the safety of the participants.  As administrators, coaches, referees, and parent volunteers, we are responsible for providing a playing environment that is healthy, non-threatening, and free from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.

Abuse prevention is now an integral part of our roles as youth soccer administrators, coaches, referees, volunteers, and parents. We all need to “go the extra mile” to ensure our kids can enjoy the game in a healthy and non-threatening environment. We do this not just because it’s the law, but because it’s the right thing to do.

Eastern NY Soccer and CDYSL therefore require that every adult who may have the opportunity to have direct and unmonitored access to children must complete:

• SafeSport Training – U.S. Soccer Federation training course and the annual refresher course
• A comprehensive Background Check; and
• Heads Up CDC Concussion Awareness Training