NJYS Return to Play Update

We continue to plan for the eventual return to play in light of Friday's announcement by Governor Murphy about "The Road Back" for youth sports in New Jersey. To be clear, the suspension of all NJ Youth Soccer affiliated and sanctioned soccer activities statewide remains in effect. That said, we are actively preparing to help leagues, clubs, coaches, players, parents and volunteers prepare for June 22nd as the anticipated date to resume sanctioned soccer activities aligned with our phased approach. We will continue to host webinars for our member clubs and leagues to help us collectively prepare as we prioritize the safety of our membership.

As we continue to communicate with Youth Soccer State Associations across the country, many of which have already initiated their return to play, we are reminded that these are unprecedented times that will require unique considerations:

1. For all participants (players, parents, coaches), we will continue to remind you if you are not comfortable with returning to play, DON’T.
2. Clubs and programs may also find challenges gaining access and permits to fields (e.g. schools that are closed).

Collaboration and community partnership will help us persevere. 

Thank you for your continued support.

KEY DATES:

August 08         Preliminary team counts: strengths and registration payment due

August 15         Final team counts/strengths due - Flighting begins

Deadline to withdraw teams without penalties

August 18         Mandatory TR flighting meeting at TBD

August 22         Flighting finalized – Scheduling begins

Teams dropping after 12:01 am will be fined $100

August 29         ALL ROSTERS MUST BE EMAILED to icysl.board+roster@gmail.com

Teams dropping after 12:01 am will be fined $200

Sep 12              Opening weekend

Sep 26              Week C / Rosters are frozen, updated rosters to be emailed to icysl.board+roster@gmail.com

Nov 14              Finals Fest

SEASON SUMMARY:

· We will be playing a 7-game season plus playoffs for U12 - U16

· U8 & U10 play 7v7, small sided - 9 games plus Fun Fest

· U18 plays 9 games No Playoffs

· 3rd place games to be played at the field of highest seeded team (ref. fees will be shared by both the teams)

Sep 12             Week A - Season Kick-off

Sep 19              Week B - Last week to add players and re-send roster

Sep 26              Week C - Rosters are frozen, updated rosters to be emailed to icysl.board+roster@gmail.com

Oct 03              Week D

Oct 10              Week E

Oct 17              Week F

Oct 24              Week G

Oct 31              Week H – First Round Playoffs

Nov 07              Week I - Second Round Playoffs

Nov 14             Week J - Finals Fest / Fun Fest (Rain Date 11/15)