Beginning in May/June and ending in May/June, NYSL teams participate in many activities and events. These activities and events range from those included with annual membership fees, to those that are team specific at no cost or paid for in addition to annual membership fees.
NYSL holds a non-profit status and is run by volunteers who are passionate, experienced, and committed to the development our youth. As such, NYSL costs are 1/4th the cost that would be expected to be paid at similar for-profit clubs in the region.
The competitive season schedule typically follows the pattern below:
May or June
• Tryouts – Free
May – August
• Tournaments – Participation is team specific and not included in membership fee
August – Fall
• Fall Season Play – Included with membership fee
• State Cup Tournament - Included with membership fee
Winter
• State Cup Tournament continues for higher age groups and teams that do well – Included with membership fee
• Indoor Season Play – Participation is team specific and not included in membership fee
Spring
• Spring Season Play – Included with membership fee
• Tournaments – Participation is team specific and not included in membership fee