Travel Soccer
U8 is the last year a child plays in Sachem’s Intramural or Academy Soccer Program. In the Spring of the U8 year, families will make a decision on what path your child will take in the Fall. We have two programs: Travel and Recreational Soccer.
Travel Soccer is for families that are looking for a year round training program, a higher level of competition, and more playing opportunities. Travel Soccer practices and games are run by professional trainers. Travel Soccer starts in August, continues with training through the Winter, and ends in June. It includes two practices a week, games in the Fall and Spring, Goalie Training, and participation in the following tournaments: LI Classic in August, Columbus Day Tournament in October, Indoor Tournament in the Winter, Long Island Cup in the Spring, and Memorial Day Tournament in May.
For more info on Recreational Soccer, go here: https://www.sysl.org/recreational-u9-u10/
Ages
- U9 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2017.
- U10 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2016.
- U11 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2015.
- U12 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2014.
- U13 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2013.
- U14 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2012.
- U15 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2011.
- U16 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2010.
- U17 Age Group – Girls and Boys born in 2009.
Training Days
Practices are held at Sachem Soccer Park, 1111 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY.
Players need a ball, water bottle, shin guards, and should have cleats for all training days and games.
Games
Games are played at home at Sachem Soccer Park and away in the local Suffolk area on Saturdays for U9-U12 and Sundays for U13 and up. Most Sachem Travel teams play in LIJSL. More skilled and competitive teams may play in EDP and play in Nassau and further in the tristate area. The format is 7 v 7 for U9 and U10 age groups, 9 v 9 for U11 and U12 age groups, and 11 v 11 for all age groups U13 and up. U9 through U12 games last about an hour and U13 and older games last about an hour and a half.
Uniforms
Travel Soccer Uniforms consist of Black, Gold, and Red practice jerseys, black shorts, black and pink socks. Additional items are optional.
All players in Travel and Recreational Soccer must have different numbers. Check with the Team Administrator before ordering.
Uniforms can be ordered at: https://teams.us.capellisport.com/sachslm/man100/mandatorykit/3176
Tryouts
Tryouts occur the first week of June for players interested in Travel. There is no cost for tryouts. ALL players must register for tryouts so we can follow training protocols and properly staff tryouts. Returning players must register for tryouts as well.
Registration
After tryouts are completed, all players in BOTH TRAVEL AND RECREATIONAL SOCCER, must register by JULY 10. If you do not register, your child may be closed out of the program and miss the opportunity to play soccer in the Fall. Registration will only be opened up after that IF there are openings.
Cost
Travel Soccer
$1925 before June 30 if paid all at once.
$1975 before June 30 if choosing to pay in installments
$2000 after June 30 if paid all at once or installments.
Travel Soccer includes a professional trainer for games, practice twice a week, goalie training, four tournaments, and runs August to June.
Late Registrations will need to contact the Travel Trustee on availability of roster openings.
If you should have additional questions, feel free to email:
James Timmons, Director of Coaching – jtimmons@sachemsoccer.org
Jim Szollosi, Travel Trustee – jszollosi@sachemsoccer.org
Rich Roddin, Travel Trustee – rroddin@sachemsoccer.org