Travel Coordinator: Don Tryon [email protected]
The EYSA Travel Division is a member of the Roots Soccer League (RSL) and offers 7U-14U Girls & Boys teams during both the Spring and Fall seasons (depending on interest). In the Spring we also offer High School level teams (15U-18U) if there is enough interest. Below is a breakdown of the different divisions we currently offer as a member of the RSL and their structures:
HOME GAMES: Nonotuck Park Soccer Complex
PRACTICES: Coaches Discretion (typically twice a week)
8U Division Structure: ***SPRING TRAVEL SEASON ONLY***
- Age Range: 7-8 years
- Skill Level: Geared towards kids new to soccer or those who may have some experience but are looking to build on their skills.
- Players: 5v5 (one goalkeeper four outfield players)
- Duration: 15min Thirds (2min break between them)
- Field: 25-35yds long x 15-25yds wide
- Goals: 4ft x 6ft
- Ball: Size 3 or 4
- Subs: Unlimited
- Heading: Not Allowed
- Laws of Game: All FIFA Laws… Exceptions: No Punting, No Slide Tackles, No Penalty Kicks, No Off-Side's, Build Out Line at halfway, No Yellow/Red Cards (forced sub)
- Games: 8 Regular Season Games (Saturday’s Only, usually 1 p/w)
- Venue: All GAMES are at Roots Athletic Center in Westfield
9U & 10U Division Structure:
- Players: 7v7
- Duration: 25min halves
- Ball Size: 4
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Not allowed in games or practice
- Regular Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Jamboree Event during Opening Weekend
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away & 1 Neutral Game at Roots Athletic Center
(No Games on Labor, Thanksgiving, Columbus or Memorial Day Weekends)
11U & 12U Division Structure:
- Players: 9v9
- Duration: 30min halves
- Ball: Size 4
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: No Heading at 11U. Heading allowed at 12U
- Regular Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Play-Off Event during Closing Weekend (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away & 1 Neutral Game at Roots Athletic Center
(No Games on Labor, Thanksgiving, Columbus or Memorial Day Weekends)
13U & 14U Division Structure:
- Players: 11v11
- Duration: 35min halves
- Ball: Size 5
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Allowed - No Restrictions
- Regular Games: 9 Regular Season Games
- Tournament: Play-Off Event during Closing Weekend (Top 4 Teams Qualify)
- Playing Days: Primarily Saturday's (Weekday's Reserved for Overflow - No Sunday Play)
- Venue(s): Home/Away & 1 Neutral Game at Roots Athletic Center
(No Games on Labor, Thanksgiving, Columbus or Memorial Day Weekends)
HIGH SCHOOL (15U-18U) Division Structure:
- Players: 11v11
- Duration: 40min halves
- Ball: Size 5
- Subs: Unlimited (on any stoppage w/ referee permission)
- Heading: Allowed
- Season: Spring Only (High School off season)
- Games: 8 Regular Season Games
- Days: Saturday's (Fri evening if needed)
- Venue(s): Home/Away
- Pass-Cards and Rosters Required
- Extra large roster limit of 25 Players
Questions about EYSA’s Travel Division or our participation in the Roots Soccer League? Contact the EYSA Travel Coordinator at [email protected] for more information.