FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON, THE FOLLOWING AGE MATRIX WILL BE USED. THIS IS TO KEEP AGE GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR.

8U... 8/01/2018-7/31-2019

10U... 8/01/2016-7/31/2017

11U... 8/01/2015-7/31/2016

12U... 8/01/2014-7/31/2015

13U... 8/01/2013-7/31/2014

14U... 8/01/2012-7/31/2013

15U... 8/01/2011-7/31/2012

16U... 8/01/2010-7/31/2011

17U... 8/01/2009-7/31/2010

19U... 8/01/2007-7/31/2008
 

SCHEDULES | Buffalo & Western NY Jr. Soccer League

Here are some guidelines to help keep players and spectators as safe as possible during extreme heat conditions:

• Players should hydrate starting 36 hours before a game, drinking 8 glasses of water within a 24-hour period. Waiting until game time, or just prior to the game, is insufficient.

• Players should bring a sports drink to the field (not water), as they need to replace the electrolytes they will lose via sweat. Water alone is insufficient.

• Coaches will ask the referee for a hydration break in each half, and the referees will grant them under league rules.

• Parents are encouraged to watch from a shaded area if possible, and should also ensure they have something to drink.

• Team practices should be kept to light activities

• Having some ice and cold washcloths in a cooler is encouraged.

If the heat index gets too extreme, matches may be cancelled by the league (clubs and teams cannot cancel them), but do not assume that will happen and have your child prepared to play.

Play days for 2027 will be the same as 2026. 

Boys:                                                                       Girls:

08U - Wednesday                                                    08U - Wednesday
10U - Friday                                                            10U - Friday
11U - Tuesday                                                         11U - Wednesday
12U - Thursday                                                        12U - Monday
13U - Monday                                                          13U - Tuesday
14U - Wednesday                                                    14U - Thursday
15U - Thursday                                                        15U - Wednesday
16U - Tuesday                                                         16U - Monday
17U - Wednesday                                                    17U - Thursday
19U - Monday                                                          19U - Tuesday

For the safety of the 8U-12U teams' players at the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League:

12U and under NO HEAD BALL.  

Whenever the ball strikes a player in the head, the proper restart depends upon whether the player deliberately played the ball with his or her head.  If deliberate, the proper restart is an indirect free kick to the opposing team... If this occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken anywhere inside the goal area for the defending team.  For the attacking team, the indirect free kick will be at the outside of the goal area (Top of the 6-yard line).  If the play by the head is deemed inadvertent, "PLAY ON".  

An updated listing of Member Club Travel Coordinators has been posted under the Clubs Tab

Coaches are reminded to reveiw with their staffs, players and parents the New York State West Youth Soccer Association's Zero Tolerance Policy with respect to behavior towards game referees. The Buffalo & Western New York Junor Soccer League supports this policy and will participate completely in its application.

Please go to the "Referee" tab for important news on becoming a Referee!