General Information

Parish Soccer Directors must ensure that the head coach and assistant coaches for each of their teams meet the CYC Coaching Requirements and obtain a CYC Coach ID number by August 31.  Any coach without a CYC Coach ID number by the deadline will be ineligible to coach in the league. For more information, please visit playcyc.org.

Parish Soccer Directors are also responsible for the timely submission of Team Applications and Team Rosters for all of their teams.

Additionally, Parish Soccer Directors are accountable for the unsportsmanlike conduct of their coaches. They must ensure that their coaches are aware and adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct, League Rules and policies and the mission of the league.

Coaches are responsible for the unsportsmanlike conduct of their players and team spectators.

The league starts on the Saturday after Labor Day and runs for 9 weeks. Games will be played at St. Louis Ajax Soccer Club and Lindenwood Park small field. For directions to the fields, please refer to the Directions to Field link.

Team Applications must be submitted by August 4 to meet the deadline. It is advisable for Soccer Directors to contact parents of incoming classes to gauge interest in forming a team. Team Rosters and Player Registration must be submitted no later than August 15.

The league does not have an A team B team system. Schools with multiple teams in the same division should divide their teams equally based on player talent. This will ensure more games with evenly matched teams, enhancing the overall experience for all players.

There is one Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) division which consists of coed teams with an equal number of boys and girls on each team to the extent possible. There are two Kindergarten and First Grade divisions consisting of all girls teams and all boys teams. However, any mixed girls and boys teams will be placed in the all boys divisions. Mixed grade teams are placed in the older grade division. Contact League Commissioner if you need players to complete a team or have players in need of a team.

The league team fee is $375.00. Each Parish Soccer Director should submit one check for all of their teams, payable to the Judge Dowd Soccer League. Checks can be dropped off or mail to: Judge Dowd Soccer League, 8 Homeland Place, St. Louis, MO 63109. To avoid a late fee, checks must be received by September 30.

There are no official wins or losses, and league standings are not maintained.

Referees are provided and compensated by the league. There is zero tolerance of any criticism or protest of a referee’s decision. This rule is strictly enforced by the League Commssioner. In an effort to improve the officiating throughout the season, a referee evaluation form is available on the website to advise the League Commissioner of any compliments or complaints about the officiating.

The League follows the CYC Weather Policies to determine if games should be played. Make-up games for games canceled are played at the discretion of the coaches.  If a coach is interested in playing a make-up game or an extra game, they should contact the League Commissioner.  If a coach is unable play a scheduled game, they should contact the League Commissioner as soon as possible. Game cancellations notices due to weather-related conditions or field conditions will be posted on the league website.

Team and player photos are available from Sarti Photo Services located at 5015 Hampton Ave. (314 721 7733) or a photographer of your choice.

Click here to see the Photo and Video Policies for the league.