TRAVEL SOCCER

See Tryout Schedule Below!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US SOCCER AGE MATRIX

TRYOUT LOCATION:

The Ralph Bocchino Turf Field (Upper Penbryn Turf)
Penbryn Park, 220 Houston Rd, Glenside, PA 19038

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

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.

*CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE 2025 UNIFORM KIT*

REFUND POLICY:

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

QUESTIONS:

Please contact Hunter's travel soccer program customer service at huntersctravel@gmail.com

PARENT INFORMATION:

We will provide a FACT SHEET to parents during Tryouts as well as hold Parent Information Sessions during both Tryout dates.
Virtual & In-Person "Welcome to Hunter Travel" information sessions will be held in February/March.

2026 Tryout Schedule

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

Volunteer Coach Background Clearances

All Hunter Soccer Club coaches, assistant coaches, and team managers must submit valid Background Clearances to the club by using the new US soccer registration platform "GOTSPORT". This applies to both Intramural and Travel coaches. There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Each coach is obliged to upload all clearances and certifications into his/her coaching profile in GOTSPORT.

Security Clearances to be completed every 5 years.

The earliest valid clearance date is July 1st, 2021.

Soccer Clearances that must be completed or updated EVERY YEAR:

EPYS RISK MANAGEMENT
HEADS UP - CONCUSSION Training
SAFESPORTS - (accessible through your coaching profile)

Hunter Travel Soccer Contact

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

Email: huntersctravel@gmail.com