RDYSL Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 1/2/2020
  1. The goal differential has a bound of ±3. The easiest way to explain this is with two examples.

    Example 1: Team A scores 3 goals against Team B that scores 1 goal
    Team A goal differential:  2(3 - 1 =  2)
    Team B goal differential: -2(1 - 3 = -2)
    Example 2: Team Y scores 6 goals against Team Z that scores 1 goal
    Team Y goal differential:  3(6 - 1 =  5) bounded to  3
    Team Z goal differential: -3(1 - 6 = -5) bounded to -3
    For more information refer to Rule 412 in the RDYSL Rules and Regulations.
  2. The points for standings are calculated as follows:

    • 3 points for each win (plus)
    • 1 point for each tie (plus)
    • 0 points for each loss (minus)
    • Any deduction for team penalty points

    Team penalty points are caused by players receiving red and yellow cards or coaching staff being ejected from the game. Each player LOPC red card is 2 team penalty points and non-LOPC red card is 0 penalty points. Each coaching staff ejection is 1 penalty point. The first 10 player yellow cards (U11-17) or 8 player yellow cards (U18-19) a team receives is 1 penalty point. After the threshold of 10 (or 8) yellow cards is reached every multiple of 5 yellow cards is 1 penalty point. For more information refer to Rule 501 in the Rules and Regulations.

  3. Referees are required to enter an online game report within 48 hours of the game. The score will be posted immediately from that report. The accuracy of the information is verified later by the Division Coordinator. Should the referee not file their report the score will be delayed.

  4. Our parent organizations US Youth Soccer and New York State West Youth Soccer Association have identified these age groups as non-competitive. They prohibit the posting of scores or standings for non-competitive ages.

  5. Slide tackles are allowed in all age groups as per FIFA rules. For more information refer to Rule 400 in the RDYSL Rules and Regulations.

  6. The League passes on the charges from the referee unit. The amounts vary depending upon when (in time) and the type of change. For further information refer to Rule 417 and refer to the Referee's Contract. The league absorbs the referee charges due to weather (rain-outs, field closed due to rain, etc).

  7. Click on your game number in the division. This will bring up the Feedback form.

  8. When your team was electronically registered at the beginning of the season a Team ID was generated and returned on the confirmation page. The ID is necessary to verify your identity on other forms. If you have lost it there is a link next to the input box on forms that use the Team ID. Complete the information and your Team ID will be emailed to the Coach and Alternate Contact associated with the team.

  9. Referee fees can be found in multiple places.

    • Referee Information web page.
    • Printed Game Day Roster.
    • The Referee Service Agreement.
  10. Game Feedback forms are sent to the Referee Liaison. If you need an immediate response or corrective action contact the appropriate member of the RDYSL board that can be found on the Board Member website page.

  11. Soccer is big in the Rochester/Monroe County area. Soccer is played at most of our high schools and colleges.
    The foundation of soccer in our community are the multiple levels of youth and adult soccer (RDSL) leagues. If you are looking for a place for your child to play soccer, you need to determine what level of soccer best suits your son or daughter as well as take into account their age.

    Tiered Organization Structure
    The basic organization of youth soccer in Rochester consists of three tiers; "house recreation leagues", "travel soccer" and "premier soccer".

    • House recreation leagues are played mainly within your community or town with virtually every town having recreation programs. Recreation programs typically have a limited number of practices with practices held and games played over the summer on community's fields. House leagues generally serve our youth between the ages of 5 through 16. You may find out more information about these programs by contacting your town's recreation department.
    • Travel soccer involves games between clubs from various local communities. The travel organizations serve players from age 8 through 19. Games are played from mid-May through early August. (Player age is determined by the age of the player as of December 31 of the season.) Travel soccer requires a greater commitment in both time and money. For RDYSL there are about 36 travel soccer clubs from Hilton to Wayne and Irondequoit to Geneseo. A complete list may be found at the RDYSL Club List web page. Training may occur over many months or the entire year including indoor playing time. A player is expected to travel from one community to another to play their matches. Many travel teams also play in indoor leagues and soccer tournaments in addition to the RDYSL summer outdoor season. Most clubs will hold tryouts to see if a player is suited to play on their team. Tryouts are usually held in the July to September timeframe for the next year's season. Usually a player is not required to live in that club's community to play on the club team.
    • Premiere travel soccer. There are also a few travel programs that consider themselves "premier". These clubs usually serve the same age groups as the travel level listed above. A few of the clubs who are members of RDYSL field "premiere" teams. Premiere clubs require more frequent training, greater travel and higher expense than the two levels described above. To find information about these clubs search "premiere soccer clubs Rochester NY" on your web browser and contact the organizations directly.
  12. Many parents inquire about how to register their child to soccer team. The RDYSL does not assign players to teams as done in baseball's little league. An athlete wanting to play travel soccer needs to find a club to join, often by tryout, and the club will assign the player to a team and register the player with the league. A list of the RDYSL clubs is on our web page under "Club Presidents". If interested in playing travel soccer, contact the club presidents to inquire about potential openings.

  13. Each club and age group is different, but generally the cycle starts at the end of the summer or early fall. Most of the clubs have websites where you can check for tryout dates and other information. If you miss the tryouts, contact the club president as a club may still have openings after tryouts.

  14. The RDYSL does not have an indoor season. Many travel clubs sign up teams to play in an indoor league. Questions about indoor soccer should be directed to the facilities such as:

  15. Although the RDYSL does not allow players to register to our travel league before they are 8 years old (on or before December 31 of the season year), there are many opportunities for young children to start learning to play soccer. Many local YMCA offer a program from younger children. Also some of our clubs have training academies for the youngest soccer players. Contact the club president to see what is offered by that club.