League Philosophy
Chico Youth Soccer League (CYSL) was founded in 1973 with 254 boys and girls participating. CYSL now offers a Spring and Fall Season and has approximately 2000 youth, ages 4-14, participating in the Spring and Fall programs. CYSL is for boys and girls in the U6 through U15 age divisions.
CYSL’s policy is to encourage the RECREATIONAL and PARTICIPATORY aspects of the game. We recognize there will always be competition in any activity in which a score is kept, however, CYSL’s first principle is that RECREATION and PARTICIPATION come first.
CYSL’s motto is that “EVERYBODY PLAYS”. There are no tryouts. Everyone who signs up (on time) makes a team. No player on a team is to sit out more than half of every game. Coaches are pledged to this policy and the Board of Directors will enforce it. Most important of all, the League encourages a spirit of un-pressured and congenial good sportsmanship among players, coaches and parents.