Niskayuna Soccer Club is a non-profit organization that is a member of the Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA). The club is committed to providing its players and families a positive soccer experience at an affordable cost. The NSC emphasizes the technical and tactical development of each player, teamwork, and sportsmanship. While winning is nice, learning and enjoying soccer is the ultimate goal.
Niskayuna Soccer Club bylaws
What We Offer – A Positive Soccer Experience
- Considerable practice time
- Talented and dedicated coaches
- Outstanding fields and facilities
- Niskayuna Soccer Classic outdoor tournament
- Community-based atmosphere supported by volunteers
- Compared to other clubs, a very affordable cost
Age Groups
Age groups are determined by birth year, regardless of the month/day born.
2025-2026 season
U8 (Birth Year 2018/2019) 4v4
U10 (Birth Year 2016/2017) 7v7
U12 (Birth Year 2014/2015) 9v9
U14 (Birth Year 2012/2013) 11v11
U16 (Birth Year 2010/2011) 11v11
U18 (Birth Year 2008/2009) 11v11
Calendar At-A-Glance
Competitive/travel soccer operates on a fall to spring calendar and is a higher level of commitment than a recreation soccer program. The following provides a general overview of the seasons and what is to be expected.
June: Sign-up opens for tryout/assessment days for the upcoming travel season. There is no fee for tryouts.
July: Season Registration opens. To improve the likelihood of not being wait-listed, it is recommended to register as soon as possible.
September – October: NSC players are often involved in school soccer or the town’s fall recreational soccer program. Some NSC teams may begin practicing and may elect to participate in Fall League play. 1 regular practice & 1 training academy session per week (for U8-U12 teams).
November – April: Indoor practices (twice a week with the second practice being a skills-based academy training). Teams individually elect to participate in indoor leagues (e.g. Afrims) and occasionally tournaments. Indoor leagues usually involve 1-2 games on a weekend.
April – June: Outdoor practices, twice a week, along with eight-to-ten (8-10) games as part of the CDYSL. Home games are held at the Niskayuna Soccer Park on Zenner Road and away games are typically no farther than Saratoga or Bethlehem. Each team decides to attend local outdoor tournaments in addition to the Niskayuna Soccer Classic annual tournament held every June. Some older teams may participate in tournaments as far as Pennsylvania, the New England area, and Canada.
What the NSC Asks From Players & Families
- Commit to as many practices and games as possible
- Fulfill your volunteering requirements for the Niskayuna Soccer Classic
- Volunteer for the NSC in other ways
- Pay all NSC Registration and Team Fees by the requested deadlines
- Follow the CDYSL Code of Conduct policy
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