Travel Information

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General Information:

The Charlton Youth Soccer Travel Program consists of age groups from U10 and older. These teams are selected from open tryouts that are held twice each year. These teams play more competitive soccer against other towns. Several of these teams also compete in tournaments throughout the state. Although it is encouraged that all players play in each game, playing time may not be equal. Coaches are chosen by the Board of Directors and must meet eligibility requirements.

Travel Program Tryout and Team Placement Policy:

All children shall tryout to play on teams within their age group as designated by MYSA. However, children within the same birth year may be considered provided they meet criteria 1-4 below.

No child may be moved up to a higher age group without the approval of the Travel Director and/or the Board of Directors.

In the event that there are an insufficient number of players within a designated age group, the Travel Director and/or the Board of Directors may hold an open tryout for underage players who may wish to move up to a higher age group.

The Travel Director and the Board of Directors shall consider the following criteria in determining whether a child shall be allowed to play at a higher age group.

1.         Playing ability and years of experience of the child;

2.         The emotional and physical maturity of the child;

3.         Parental involvement as coach of the team/child;

4.         Input from prior coaches

There may be a tryout for all teams in June for the following Fall Soccer season and in October/November for the Spring. No child shall be allowed to tryout without first completing a registration form.

There is no guarantee that every child who tries out for a travel team will be placed on a travel team.

Coaches needing to find players to fill out a team shall consult first with the coaches and In-town director of the appropriate age before filling a team position with an underage player.