Management
United Soccer Leagues (USL)
Affiliation
United States Soccer Federation
Official Registration and National Cup Provider
US Club Soccer
Sponsors
UMBRO
Corporate Partners
Eurosport, Demopsphere International, HOK Sports, The Patchworks Company, 90 Minutes Magazine, Inside Soccer Magazine, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, National Soccer Rankings, National Soccer Hall of Fame, Fox Sports World, SuperKick
Composition
Boys
U13 (players born on/after 8/1/91)
U14 (players born on/after 8/1/90)
U15 (players born on/after 8/1/89)
U16 (players born on/after 8/1/88)
U17 (players born on/after 8/1/87)
U18 (players born on/after 8/1/86)
Girls
U13 (players born on/after 8/1/91)
U14 (players born on/after 8/1/90)
U15 (players born on/after 8/1/89)
U16 (players born on/after 8/1/88)
U17 (players born on/after 8/1/87)
U18 (players born on/after 8/1/86)
Number of Teams per Division
6
Minimum Requirements for Entry
Existing sub-regional, state, local leagues or a group of clubs may be affiliated through the Super Y-League as a Division II league. Clubs or leagues wanting to create a Division II League in their area should contact the Super Y-League, at 813.963.3909 or matt.weibe@usisl.com .
Schedule
The regular season will vary depending on the formation of the league with an existing sub-regional, state or local league that becomes sanctioned by the Super Y-League as a Division II League. Matches will vary from 10-16 matches for the regular season.
Season Dates
Regular season play will begin no earlier than March 1, 2005 depending on the geographic division. The regular season will culminate November 1, 2005.
Promotion and Relegation
At such time there is more than three Division II leagues within any given Super Y-League Division, a promotion and relegation system between the Division I and Division II league’s within the Division I geography will be established.
League Fees
For newly created Division II league’s, the league fee of $425.00 covers administration, scheduling, referee assignment, public relations, marketing, regular season standings, statistics, web site and awards.
For leagues that would like to be sanctioned as a Division II league of the Super Y-League and maintain their own league administration the league fee per team is $150.00. The league fee covers web site management, league handbook, referee assignment contracting and consulting to the operators of the league.
Performance Bond
Each team will be required to provide a Performance Bond of $250 to ensure that the commitments of each of the clubs minimum standards requirements.
Rosters
26-player pool maximum (18 player game day roster)
National Cup
The US Club Soccer National Cup is the official national youth cup of the Super Y-League. As members of US Club Soccer, these teams are eligible to participate in the cup.
Immigration/Nationality
No restrictions.
Recruiting
No restrictions. Teams may recruit players year round. The Super Y-League is not subject to USYS State Association "poaching" laws. USSF Bylaws allow for coaches of USSF member organizations to recruit year round for a players participation in the Super Y-League.
Registration
All players, coaches and managers must comply with the registration requirements of US Club Soccer, the official team registration system of the Super Y-League. All registration is completed online at www.usclubsoccer.com. When registered, SYL teams are also league members of US Club Soccer, and as such, can use their player cards to enter into other tournaments and competitions throughout the year.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received by October 1, 2004.
