What is travel soccer?
Travel soccer is a program designed for the more serious athlete — and family — ready to make a commitment to the
sport, both financially and in time. The travel season technically takes place in the Spring (April through
June). However, given the dedication to the sport in Bridgewater, teams are established in the Fall and play
indoors at the Bridgewater Sports Complex – the Dome* — and/or Taunton ForeKicks* from November through March.
Spring Travel soccer is sanctioned by BYSA and South Shore Soccer League (SSSL). SSSL is a designee of Mass Youth Soccer
and consists of member towns from our immediate area. BYSA follows all rules and regulations sanctioned by Mass Youth Soccer and SSSL.
Notes:
- All Grade 1/2 & Grade 3/4 (U8 & U10) games are non-results oriented. While
scores are kept, no standings are enforced as both divisions are geared at player development, not wins or
losses.
- In 2011, Mass Youth Soccer decommissioned Grade 1/2 (U8) travel soccer, so BYSA is coordinating a house
league that will participate in Dome play and a a series of “friendly” matches from April-June in East
Bridgewater. Read our Grade 1/2 (U8) Placement FAQs for more information.
* Indoor soccer played at either the Dome or ForeKicks is NOT sanctioned by BYSA. Teams play against local area towns and are placed in divisions, set by the facility, by skill level to ensure competitive games.
How are teams set?
BYSA conducts an evaluation process for all players interested in playing travel soccer. Each year, players
participate in one or more evaluation sessions, where they are measured in three key areas of the game:
tactical, technical and physical. Evaluators include BYSA Board Members, coaches for that division and other
knowledgeable soccer participants.
After the tryouts, a Division Coordinator consolidates all ratings which yields a ranking of the players.
Division coaches then participate in a placement session, where teams are set as follows: A Team, B Team, C
Team, and so on.**
The number of teams is contingent upon the number of players that tryout and the number of coaches willing to
take on the commitment of running a travel soccer team.
** Note: U8 teams are not constructed by rank to enhance player development for all. Please read our Grade 1/2 (U8) Placement FAQs for more information.
How much does travel soccer cost?
The Registration cost for U8 is $55 and for all other divisions $95 for the outdoor season which starts in April.
There are other variances in cost, mostly contingent upon the coach’s preference in Dome activities. Each Dome/Indoor
session costs between $70-$100 per player. Practice for all three Dome sessions will total between $50-$80 per
player depending on frequency, the number of players per team and if the team is sharing a field.
Uniforms and Equipment: U8 uniforms are $25, all other age groups are $91. Shin pads are required. Cleats are needed both indoors and out.
It is safe to assume a total cost of $350-$500.
Who are the coaches?
Coaches are all BYSA volunteers who have successfully passed a CORI check. They are strongly encouraged to
participate in Mass Youth Soccer’s coach education licensing program, and are reimbursed to do so.
Can we play Winter/Indoor only?
If you’re unable to commit to outdoor games with a BYSA travel team, PLEASE do not try out.
After the teams are set, you
should contact the Travel Coordinator for that division. S/he will help try to place your child on a winter
team, but there are no guarantees. Should your child tryout but not compete in the Spring season, s/he will be
taking a spot away from a child who is fully committed to the program; and you will face cancellation fees for
doing so.
How do we sign up?
If you have not already, you will need to create an account on our BYSA website and register your child with
their birthday and information. Once your player is saved, any programs that are open for registration and
available to them will be shown under your 'My Accounts' page. Before travel tryouts, you will register your
player for 'Spring Travel Tryouts' which there is no charge for. When you child is assigned to a team, you will
receive an automated notification from our system to go into 'My Accounts' and accept your position on that
team. At that time, you will be expected to pay the registration fee for the Spring Travel season. Outdoor
uniforms will be available for purchase online. If you need to order a shirt, either new or a replacement,
please ensure your number is correct. Replacement items can be ordered from our supplier anytime. Use the link in the sidebar to be taken to the store.
When are the tryout dates?
Please Note: If there are two dates listed, then players are strongly advised to attend BOTH dates and times!
Also please come 30 minutes early to check in. All tryouts are held at the BYSA fields on Flagg Street.
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