Travel (U8-Older)

Games:

During the season, girls play on Saturday late mornings/afternoons and boys play on Sunday late mornings/afternoons except for make-up games. There are 10 league games in each of the fall and spring seasons. Fall match play begins approximately the weekend after Labor Day in September; spring match play typically starts the first weekend of March. Away games are usually within 30-40 minutes (could be over a hour as well to some of the shore towns).

Weather:

Soccer is played in all types of weather conditions with games canceled only in event of dangerous field conditions; lightning, etc.

Player Attire:

There are away and home game jerseys that must be brought to every game in the event of uniform color conflicts with opponents. No jewelry is allowed for any reason even for newly pierced holes – please do not ask for exceptions as they will not be granted.

Practices, Training and Camps:

Generally there are two practice sessions per week during the fall and spring. One practice is a coach led practice, typically for 90 minutes.  And the other practice is with a professional trainer for 60 minutes.  The club attempts to provide several goalie and skills clinics during the entire seasonal year (mid to late August to mid November for the fall season and early March to mid May for the spring season). Days and times of all sessions are subject to field availability and are determined at the beginning of each season.

Tournaments and Leagues:

Each team is strongly recommended to enter sanctioned tournaments during the year, usually over holiday weekends (Labor Day, Columbus Day and Memorial Day weekends) and use indoor facilities during the winter. Team involvement in winter league play is encouraged but up to the discretion of the individual coach. The typical cost for each tournament is around $50 per player.