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TRAVEL SOCCER

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT TRAVEL SOCCER AT HUNTER:

 

HUNTER SC's Travel Soccer is a competitive youth soccer program. The program is designed for advanced players who have a high level of skill and strong commitment to the sport.  This level of competition helps players to grow & improve and experience the excitement & camaraderie of being part of a team.
 

FALL SEASON:

  • Primary 10 game season (early Sept-Nov) with games played on weekends (Saturdays/Sundays)

  • Teams compete against clubs from across the region based on their selected divisional play; most games are played at locations with drive times of 30 minutes or less.

  • Two (2) practices per week starting mid-August 

  • All Travel teams must compete in the Jack Walsh Memorial Tournament during Columbus Day Weekend.

  • Specialized goal keeper training made available to those players interested at all age groups.

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WINTER SEASON: 

  • 1 indoor training session at Abington Middle School.

  • Optional outdoor training on Penbryn Turf field.

  • Optional indoor leagues or tournaments played at the discretion of each team.

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SPRING SEASON:

  • 6-7 game season (April-June) with games played on weekends (primarily on Sunday afternoons)

  • 1 weeknight practice per week

  • Optional Spring Cups or other tournaments played at the discretion of each team.

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TRAVEL TRYOUT INFORMATION:
 

TRAVEL TRYOUT DATES FOR U8 - U13 BOYS & GIRLS:

  • Sunday, March 22nd (9:00am - 3:00pm)

  • Friday, March 27th (5:30 - 8:00pm)

  • Saturday, March 28th (9:00am - 3:00pm)

*Each age group will have two evaluation slots over the two weekends listed above.  Details on the age groups & their corresponding tryout time slot will be shared as we get closer to the tryout dates.  Players are required to attend one of the 2 scheduled times for their age group but attendance for both is highly recommended for your child to receive the best possible evaluation overall.

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U14 + OLDER TRYOUTS:

Tryouts for teams U14 & older will be scheduled by individual teams in April/May and announced on our official tryout schedule when dates/locations are confirmed. 

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2026-2027 AGE GROUPS:

  • New & Existing 7v7 and 9v9 players from the 2025 season (U8 – U12) will move to the new grade year format in accordance with US Youth Soccer and EPYSA (Age Group Formation (2026-27 Season) - Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer) that will run from 8/1 - 7/31.  Upon registering for tryouts, you will automatically be placed in the proper age grouping in the system for 2026 Fall Season.

  • Existing 11v11 players from the 2025 season (U13 – U19) will choose to tryout at the new grade year format or their original birth year format to maintain some continuity with teams that have been established for several years.

  • To determine your child's age group, please refer to the chart below and/or visit Player Registration Age Group Calculator | U.S. Soccer Official Website.

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​​US SOCCER AGE MATRIX​

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TRYOUT LOCATION:

  • The Ralph Bocchino Turf Field (Upper Penbryn Turf)

  • Penbryn Park, 220 Houston Rd, Glenside, PA 19038

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TRAVEL TRYOUT FEES (Non-Refundable):

The per-player fee charged at online registration to tryout for a Travel Team is as follows:

  • U8-U19 = $25 

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​FAMILY DISCOUNT:
For families with more than 1 player participating in the HSC travel program, each additional child will receive a discount of $50. Parents must register using the Family Registration feature in our GotSoccer registration system in order to take advantage of the new discount.

 

TRAVEL UNIFORMS:

All Hunter Travel Players will order their uniform kits online with our supplier, Capelli. The uniform fee of $160 includes: 

  • Royal blue shorts

  • Royal blue socks + pink socks

  • Home blue & white hoops jersey

  • Away pink & blue hoops jersey

  • Branded practice pinnie

*The cost of the uniform kit is not included in the registration costs.  Uniforms will be shipped directly to the player's mailing address.

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*CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE 2025 UNIFORM KIT*​
 

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REFUND POLICY:

  • Complete details of our refund policy are located at the bottom of this page.


QUESTIONS:

 

PARENT INFORMATION:

  • We will provide a FACT SHEET to parents during Tryouts as well as hold Parent Information Sessions during both Tryout dates.

  • Virtual "Welcome to Hunter Travel" information sessions will be held in February/March.

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Refund Policy for 2026 Travel Registration Fees

Refund of the 2026 Travel soccer registration fee will be granted as follows. There are no other exceptions:

  • The $25 tryout fee is non-refundable.

  • If your child is offered a roster spot and you respond by DECLINING within the timeline given - no further action is required.

  • If you accept a roster spot & pay the Travel Registration Fee and THEN subsequently decline at a later date, there is NO REFUND.

  • If your child joins a HSC Travel Team for the 2026-27 season and subsequently leaves the team during the season, there is NO REFUND.

  • Refunds for extenuating circumstances will be reviewed & decided at the discretion of the Club

Hunter Travel Soccer Contact

Travel Soccer Administration & Member Services: Franziskus ('Fifi') Bertl

Email: huntersctravel@gmail.com

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