Recently, CDYSL advised area indoor facilities that they would no longer sanction indoor facilities. In the past CDYSL has mandated that area youth teams register with Eastern New York and CDYSL prior to playing indoors. We have always felt that this process was premature as it required teams to finalize rosters way before the start of the outdoor CDYSL league play.
We at Afrim’s Sports’ have been running indoor youth leagues for 20 years and have always had proper insurance coverage for all our youth players. Afrim’s Sports insurance coverage is the same coverage as CDYSL and Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association. Afrim’s Sports’ insurance certificate is produced through Bollingers Insurance who underwrites insurance for the Eastern New York Soccer Association, the entire US Club Soccer program, and many of the top youth soccer associations throughout the country.
All players must have a registration/player card which can be produced at either Afrim’s Sports location for your convenience.
There is NO CHARGE for registration of youth players since our sponsors have covered the fee for this year.
If there are any questions, they may be directed to afrimsports@gmail.com or by calling the office at 518 438-3131. We can also put you in touch with the insurance underwriters from Bollingers Insurance who will be happy to attest to the policy coverage.
What this means to area youth teams:
• You can sign up and play indoors at Afrim’s Sports effective immediately and do NOT have to register with CDYSL.
• While playing indoors at Afrim’s Sports, you will have the same insurance coverage as CDYSL at no additional cost.
• Afrim’s Sports will register players and produce player cards to ensure roster integrity. This process will be done at either of our facilities for your convenience.
• Afrim’s Sports has the most soccer experienced referee’s in the Capital District area and maintains a US Indoor Referee trainer on staff.
• Afrim’s Sports will honor any membership Player Card from any Capital Region indoor facility.
Facility Rules for League Play
(Different Rules May Apply to Tournaments)
**NO CLEATS ALLOWED AND SHINGUARDS ARE MANDATORY**
Number of Players on the Field
Ages
Colonie & Latham Dome
U10’s & U12’s
6 + keeper
U14 & Up
5 + keeper
Using player’s not registered with us will constitute a forfeited game!
5 Goal Rule: Whenever a team is leading by 5 goals, the opposing team may add an additional player to make the game more competitive for both teams
Kick Offs:Kickoffs are indirect and may be played forward or backward.
Goalkeepers:-Cannot hold the ball for more than 5 seconds
-Cannot pick up the ball if intentionally played back by own team
-CAN now hit goal kicks, punts, dropkicks or throw the ball over midfield
Free Kicks: All free kicks are direct and defending team must be minimum of 5 yards away
Ball Exiting Field Of Play: Any ball that exits the playing field over the side line is a throw in. Ball cannot be thrown directly into the goal on a restart. Any illegal throw in results in the loss of possession. Any ball that exits the field over the end line will be restarted by a goal kick or corner kick. Goal kicks can be played over the midfield line in the air. Any ball that strikes a net, light, ceiling, or beam within the confines of the field is out of play. A direct kick restart will occur nearest where the ball hit. Exception: Within the goal box, the ball is placed outside of the box for restart.
Substitutions:Substitutions are guaranteed for either team on any “out of bounds” ball. On the fly substitutions may be done while the ball is in play. Player entering the field must wait until player exiting has stepped off the field. Violation of this rule could result in a 2 minute penalty (playing a person down). Fouls are not guaranteed substitution since the opposing team may play the ball as soon as they wish.
5 Foul Rule: If a team accumulates 5 fouls within a half, upon the 6th foul, and every foul thereafter in the half, the offending team will play a person down for 2 minutes or until the opposition scores.
Yellow Card: All yellow cards will result in a man down situation for 2 minutes or until the opposition scores, whichever comes first. A second yellow card in a game will equal a red card. Four yellow cards in one session (6 or 8 week period) or two yellow cards in one tournament, and the player must sit out the next game.
Red Card:All red cards will result in ejection and the player will sit out for the rest of the game ANDthe following game. If the ejected player attempts to play the following week, then they will be suspended for an additional game. On a red card the team will play a man down for 5 minutes even if goals are scored. A second red card during one session or tournament and the player will sit out for the remainder of the session or tournament. If there is a red card due to a fight, both players may have multiple game suspensions and/or indefinite suspensions from participating in any league at Afrim’s Sports.
Two Minute Penalty: A two minute penalty can be assessed at the discretion of the referee for minor violations regardless of whether a yellow card is given.
Other Rules:NO Slide Tackles... but sliding is allowed!NO spitting, NO gum chewing, and NO ball kicking against any wall. Fist fighting, swearing, and racial remarks will NOT be tolerated. The referees and front desk staff have the right to suspend anyone from the facility at any time for this behavior.
