Travel vs YDA for 1st & 2nd Grade Players
HYS recommends any players that plan to play travel soccer move from the YDA program to Travel by 2nd grade. The travel program will allow some older/experience 1st graders to join as well. Players that move to travel at 1st to 2nd grade have a much smoother transition into travel than the players that join the travel program 3rd grade or older. This is not only the recommendation of HYS but also our High School coaches and US Soccer.
Below is some information comparing the Travel and YDA programs.
| Program Description | Introduction to travel soccer with a focus on individual skill development and game tactics in preparation for higher level travel play | Continued development of basic soccer and preparation for travel soccer |
| Players Birth Year | 2014-2015 | 2015-2016 |
| Field Size | 7v7 | 6v6 or 7v7 |
Team Practice Commitment
| 1.5 hrs/2 times per week | 30 minutes per week prior to game. 1 hr weekly at coaches discretion. |
| Home Game Locations | Sharon or Granger | Granger Park |
| Away Game Locations | 10-40 mile away | Granger Park |
Primary Game Day
| Sundays, occasional weekday games | Saturdays |
| Cost | $175 | $85 |