Spring Travel
We offer a spring travel program for players who are born in 2005 through 2015 (players must be in 1st Grade for the 2021/2022 school year) for Spring 2023. This program is for players who love to play soccer and are interested in being challenged and improving their soccer skills in a highly competitive environment should consider trying out for spring travel soccer.
Typically, the games are played on Saturdays and there are 1 or 2 practices a week (days and times depend on the coach's availability).
South Coast Soccer League (SCSL) Handbook
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Regulations Objective
It is the objective of TYS to teach Taunton community youth all aspects of the sport of soccer with special emphasis on good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Affiliation
TYSL currently has membership in the South Coast Soccer League for Spring and Fall travel; therefore, TYS Spring Travel Rules and Regulations are in accordance with the South Coast Soccer League (SCSL).
Code of Conduct
Kind, proper and respectful conduct is expected of all TYS members, including but not limited to, players, coaches, and spectators. Any infraction of this rule shall be subject to disciplinary action. For more details, view the general TYS Code of Conduct requirement applicable to both Fall and Spring programs.
Travel Eligibility
Eligibility for Spring Travel requires that the player must adhere to criteria set forth by the League in which TYS has membership during that Spring season. Currently, this is the South Coast Soccer League. Players wanting to play Spring Soccer will be chosen via mandatory try-outs conducted by TYS officers and respective coaches for each age group. The criteria for such try-outs will be the responsibility of the Board of Directors and Spring Director with input from the respective coaches of each group.
Travel Waiver Constraints
A Player Waiver may be granted to allow play on a team for another town for a current Spring Season. Such a waiver is granted only to a currently registered TYS player and its duration is for one (1) single Spring Season. The player requesting a waiver must adhere to one of the following conditions:
- The player was not selected onto a TYS Spring team after attending the mandatory tryouts; or
- TYS has no team for the player's age group
FAQs
What players should consider trying out for Spring Soccer?
Players who love to play soccer and are interested in being challenged and improving their soccer skills in a highly competitive environment should consider trying out for Spring Soccer. Those players active on the Spring Travel team would be eligible to play Fall travel in the same calendar year.
How many games do each Travel team play?
Currently each travel team's season is at least 8 games, with games typically being played on Saturdays or Sundays dependent on age group (though there are exceptions as needed). The U9-U10 teams are invited to participate in Friendship Tournaments hosted by towns within the league. U11-U18 teams have an opportunity to make playoffs depending on positioning and standings at regular season end.
What towns does TYS compete against as part of the Travel Program?
Taunton Travel teams may compete against teams from the following locations: Barnstable, Bourne, Dartmouth, Dighton, Falmouth, Fall River, Freetown, Fairhaven, Martha's Vineyard, Mashpee, Nantucket, Nauset, New Bedford, Norton, Sandwich, Seekonk, Swansea, Wareham, Westport or Yarmouth.
How much does it cost to play Spring Soccer?
The cost is $200 for the 2023 Spring season - includes indoor training starting in late February and uniforms.