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The Travel League is a competitive league consisting of players from Under Ten (U10), through Under Eighteen (U18).
This differs from the Rec league in that there is a bigger commitment to play on a travel team because of the
competitiveness, amount of travel, and number and length of practices. Players must try out for a travel team.
Although games may be up to 45 minutes away, 1/2 of the games are played in Dracut.
Eligibility: See the Registration page for eligibility requirements.
Seasons: Dracut Soccer plays two seasons per year - one in the Fall and another in the Spring,
each with separate registration costs and registration periods. The Spring season in Travel is the more competitive season.
The Fall season begins mid September and games are played through mid November.
There will also be practice two evenings during the week. The practice and game schedule will be posted on this web site
prior to the start of the season. The players will also be contacted by their coach.
Cost: See the Registration page for registration time periods for early and
standard registration, and the fees associated. For uniform costs, see below under the uniforms section.
Uniforms: Travel players purchase their uniforms with their names on the back. If they make the team, they can fill out an
order form. If a player has a newer uniform with their name on the back, they may use their
same uniform from year to year (provided it still fits) even if they move up into another age division.
Questions about uniforms can be directed to
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Players: 6 per side in U10, 8 per side in U12, and 11 per side in U14 and U16 during play including the goalkeeper.
All players ARE NOT required to play equal amounts of time, although most coaches play their players equally.
Field and Ball: The field dimensions shall be approximately 50 yards by 60 yards in 1/2 of a normal
soccer field for U10, larger for U12, and full size fields for age groups above U12. For U10 , goals are 6ft tall and
4yds wide and the ball used is a size 4 soccer ball. For U12, the ball used is a size 4 soccer ball and the net will
be either a full size net (8yards wide by 8ft high) or slightly smaller 8v8 regulation nets. Age groups above U12 will
use a size 5 soccer ball and regulation size goals.
Field Locations: See the fields page for field locations.
Duration of the Game: The game shall be divided into two equal halves of 30 minutes each.
There shall be a half-time break of five minutes.
Cancellations: Cancellations will be posted on this web site, and coaches will make every effort to
contact the players. We play in light rain, we do not play in lightning or muddy conditions.
Coaches: If you wish to be considered for a travel coaching position, you must apply for the job.
In order for the DSA Board of directors to review your qualifications and vote on coaches, you must submit a
Coaches Selection Criteria form.
For the Fall season, the date to submit is usually mid May, and for the Spring season the due date is usually mid October.
Tryouts: Players should attend all the tryout dates in their age bracket so the coach can get the most accurate assessment.
Players should also arrive ½ hour before the first tryout. In each age bracket we will attempt to field as many teams as there are
players available to comprise teams. On-site registration is also only available at the first two tryout dates. U12 and older registrants should
bring a 1” x 1” picture with them for use on MTOC team pass cards.
Tryout Dates:
BU10
Sunday, June 8th 3-4:30 (HS)
Wednesday June 11th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
Sunday June 15th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
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GU10
Sunday, June 8th 4:30-6 (HS)
Monday June 9th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
Sunday June 15th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
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BU12
Sunday, June 8th 9-10:30 (HS)
Wednesday June 11th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
Wednesday June 18th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
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GU12
Sunday, June 8th 2-3:30 (HS)
Monday June 9th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
Monday June 16th 6:30-8 (Veterans)
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BU14
Sunday, June 8th 10:30-12 (HS)
Monday June 9th 6:30-8 (HS)
Tuesday June 17th 6:30-8 (HS)
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GU14
Sunday, June 8th 12:30-2 (HS)
Wednesday June 11th 6:30-8 (HS)
Monday June 16th 6:30-8 (HS)
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What Do we look for in a Tryout?
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Technique:
The player's ability to control the ball, especially at speed
and while under pressure. This is the most important criteria
that we are looking for at this age level. The techniques of the
game are dribbling, shooting, passing, receiving, heading,
tackling, and goalkeeper handling.
Psychology:
Here we are looking at the player's attitude and ability to
compete. Some of the areas that we are concerned with are:
enthusiasm, aggression, composure, leadership, coachability,
reaction to failure, willingness to compete, claiming
responsibility for their own actions, teamwork, etc.
Tactics:
Here, we are looking for the player's ability to make correct,
quick, soccer decisions, especially when under pressure from an
opponent. These are things such as: how to play without the
ball; when to dribble as opposed to passing or shooting; how,
when and where to defend; whether or not to come out of the
goal. At this age, this is an important category, but not as
important as the other two mentioned above.
Fitness:
Here we look at the player's physical make-up. This does not
necessarily mean only size and strength. We are also looking
for: agility (the ability to change directions quickly),
flexibility, endurance (both anaerobic and aerobic), speed, and
quickness.
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