New Jersey Youth Soccer is a membership driver organization. As a member, players, coaches, clubs, and leagues receive access to the vast resources and network of NJYS, US Youth Soccer, and US Soccer.
Benefits of Membership
Insurance
New Jersey Youth Soccer membership provides Liability and Excess Medical coverage for registered players and coaches, and Directors & Officers coverage for member clubs and leagues.
Risk Solutions
Our streamlined risk management software allows for an all-in-one compliance solution to aid clubs in meeting local, state, and federal law for coach and volunteer safety trainings.
Coaching Education
NJYS offers coaching education courses for the entry-level to national-level youth coach. These courses are supported through either state specific or national curriculums to support the development of the game.
Partner Offers & Discounts
With over 110k players and 10k coaches, New Jersey Youth Soccer partners with local and national organizations to provide special pricing and packages on relevant industry products like equipment, video cameras, resource libraries and more.
Olympic Development Program (ODP)
ODP is available for players of member clubs and leagues who seek to further advance their skills in a club neutral environment. NJYS also offers Young Olympians.
Scholarship & Awards
On an annual basis, NJYS holds the Awards Dinner Presented by RWJBarnabas to present player scholarships and recognize outstanding achievements throughout the year.
National Affiliation
Membership with NJYS includes membership with US Youth Soccer and US Soccer. Your organization becomes a part of the largest youth sport organization in the nation, with access to national level resources and programs
State Cups
Member Clubs that participate in NJYS Member Travel Leagues have the opportunity to participate in State Cup. The Cups program offers three different levels of competition to provide an avenue for each team.
Become a Member Club
New Jersey Youth Soccer provides an online application for potential members. Applications shall be submitted completely and accurately for consideration by the Executive Committee. The NJYS Member Policies detail the required information to submit an application, as well as the criteria for acceptance. See the Member Policies & Playing Rules for more information.
Please have the following information available to submit your application:
- Name of Organization, DBA, & Acronym
- Address, City, State, Zip Code (associated with Tax ID)
- Hometown (area or region)
- Copies of its charter, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and/or policies
- Season you wish to enter NJYS (e.g. Fall 2020)
- Tax status of club and EIN (or certification of non-profit)
- Affiliation (Private organization, club, extension of township recreation, non-profit)
- Anticipated number of NJ Youth Soccer registered players for fall and spring seasons
- List of Board Members (or Staff)
- List of age groups and gender
- Soccer fields/complexes that the club intends to use (facility name and address)
- Website/URL
- Indicate if your club/program operates recreation, travel, or both (recreation and travel). If your club is operating as travel, please indicate the NJYS member league(s) to which your club intends to apply to compete.
- Any other documents or material appropriate to support your application as an association member of NJYS
After submitting the application, potential new members will receive further information from NJYS within 3-5 business days.
Become a Member League
New Jersey Youth Soccer provides an online application for potential members. Applications shall be submitted completely and accurately for consideration by the Executive Committee. The NJYS Member Policies detail the required information to submit an application, as well as the criteria for acceptance. See the Member Policies & Playing Rules for more information.
After submitting the application, potential new members will receive further information from NJYS within 3-5 business days.
Contact
Please contact communications@njyouthsoccer.com with questions regarding membership and affiliation with NJYS.