Rose Tree Soccer Club
Media, Pennsylvania

Travel 2023-24

Registration for our 2023-24 Season is now open...

Scroll down for more info on fees, dates, etc.

All players (new and returning) must register before evaluations using our on-line registration system – click on the REGISTRATION button on our website; we accept payment via credit card or check.

April 9th - Last Day for Early Registration Discount
April 14th - 8:00 pm - Registration Closes
April 17th - Evaluations Start - see below for schedule

General Overview of the Travel Program

Evaluations for our Travel Season are held in the spring. Players are notified of team status by the middle of May. Depending on the team - practices start at the end of June/beginning of July. Most teams practice twice a week in the evening during the summer and cut back to once a week when school starts. Some teams will participate in tournaments in August to warm-up for the season.

The league games start the Saturday after Labor Day and run through the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Girls' teams play on Sunday - it is not uncommon to have games on either day, though; and some times both days on some weekends.

All teams will participate in a tournament over Columbus Day Weekend.

Some teams continue and play indoors in the winter and will participate in leagues tournaments in the spring - this is up to each team.

2023 Travel Meeting

So your child wants to play Travel Soccer?

If you missed the meeting that we held on March 9th please see the handout below.

rtsc travel program 2023-24.pdf

Questions about the meeting can be addressed to Jon Consadene - [email protected] or Dana Deminico - [email protected] or Brad Nolt - [email protected]

2023 - 24 Registration

All players (new and returning) must register and pay prior to Evaluations.

The total cost will vary from team to team depending on the level of activity the Coach and the Team (including Parents) establish for the year. In addition to the registration fee additional costs to play travel soccer include uniform costs, travel costs and fees to cover activities such as tournaments and travel expenses during the year as well as leagues other than the fall season.

Registration Fee is $285 per player

Register by April 9th to receive a $25 early registration discount
Registration will close at 8:00 pm on Friday, April 14th to allow us to prepare for evaluations

Our website vendor has now added a $3 service fee for every transaction. (If you are paying by check please make sure you add this fee to your total.)

REFUNDS

Registration fees will be refunded immediately to players who are not placed on travel teams.

Players who elect to drop out any time before, during or after the evaluation process are eligible for a refund of their registration fee less a $25 administrative charge; no refunds after August 1st.

2023 - 24 Age Groups

A Player’s age for the Fall 2023 Soccer Season is based on their date of birth. Players born after December 31, 2015 are not eligible to play travel soccer this fall.

Age Division	Birth Date Range Players born between:
U09 (2015)	01/01/2015 – 12/31/2015
U10 (2014)	01/01/2014 – 12/31/2014
U11 (2013)	01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013
U12 (2012)	01/01/2012 – 12/31/2012
U13 (2011)	01/01/2011 – 12/31/2011
U14 (2010)	01/01/2010 – 12/31/2010
U15 (2009)	01/01/2009 – 12/31/2009
U16 (2008)	01/01/2008 – 12/31/2008
U17 (2007)	01/01/2007 – 12/31/2007
U18 (2006)	01/01/2006 – 12/31/2006
U19 (2005)	01/01/2005 – 12/31/2005

Evaluation Expectations

Players are expected to attend both evaluation sessions. Participation in only one session may hinder the ability to accurately assess skill level and impact the placement of a player. Any player unable to attend evaluations due to extenuating circumstances must still register and contact Dana DeMinico at [email protected] or Jon Consadene at [email protected] prior to the evaluation dates to make alternative arrangements.

RTSC will make every effort to field as many teams as we have competitive players and coaches; however we may not be able to place everyone on a team. Players will be notified of their status prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

Players need to wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to evaluations. Players are requested not to wear travel team uniforms or bring player team bags to the Travel Evaluations.

2023 Evaluation Dates

Schedule for the Age Groups for the Fall 2023 Girls Travel Team Program. Players should plan to attend both sessions.
Age Group	Date	Time	Location	Date	Time	Location
U09 (2015)	Mon, April 17	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Thu, April 27	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U10 (2014)	Tue, April 18	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Wed, April 26	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U11 (2013)	Wed, April 19	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Tue, April 25	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U12 (2012)	Thu, April 20	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Mon, April 24	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U13 (2011)	Fri, April 21	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Fri, April 28	6:00 - 7:30	Cherry Street
U14 (2010)	Fri, April 21	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Fri, May 12	6:00 - 7:30	Cherry Street
U15 (2009)	Mon, May 1	5:30 - 7:00	Sleighton Park
U18 (2006)	Contact	Joe	Brangiel	[email protected]

Schedule for the Age Groups for the Fall 2023 Boys Travel Team Program. Players should plan to attend both sessions.
Age Group	Date	Time	Location	Date	Time	Location
U09 (2015)	Mon, April 17	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Thu, April 27	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U10 (2014)	Tue, April 18	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Wed, April 26	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U11 (2013)	Wed, April 19	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Tue, April 25	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U12 (2012)	Thu, April 20	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Mon, April 24	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street
U13 (2011)	Fri, April 21	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Fri, May 5	6:00 - 7:30	Cherry Street
U14 (2010)	Fri, April 28	6:00 – 7:30	Cherry Street	Fri, May 12	6:00 - 7:30	Cherry Street
U15 (2009)	Contact	Ed	Cholmeley-Jones	[email protected]
U16 (2008)	Contact	Frank	Lesniak	[email protected]
U17 (2007)	Contact	Jon	Consadene	[email protected]
U19 (2005 - 2006)	Contact	Jon	Consadene	[email protected]

2023 Sign Up for Eval Helpers

Parents - we could use a few helping hands each night during Travel Evaluations. Sign up here to help - Click Here!

RTSC Travel Team Coaches

All coaches applications are due by March 31st

Are you interested in being a travel team coach (head or asst)? We ask that all coaches volunteer on-line through the on-line registration system. The following items are also required:

1. Signed acceptance of the RTSC Coaches Code of Conduct - agreed to when volunteering on-line with RTSC
2. You will need to register with EPYS once teams are assigned - we will let you know when this needs to be completed
3. A 1" x 1" photograph - you will need to upload this to EPYS once teams are assigned
4. Background checks as mandated by PA

5. All Coaches must complete the CDC Concussion Training (Online). This needs to be completed each calendar year for every travel coach.

Concussion Training - Required of all Travel Team Coaches Every Year

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html

Get prepared for the new season in less than 30 minutes

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free, online course available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. It features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to help you recognize a concussion and know how to respond if you think that your athlete might have a concussion.

Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your league or school you are ready for the season.

What Will I Learn in this Training?

This course will help you:

•Understand a concussion and the potential consequences of this injury,

•Recognize concussion signs and symptoms and how to respond,

•Learn about steps for returning to activity (play and school) after a concussion, and

•Focus on prevention and preparedness to help keep athletes safe season-to-season.

Links to CDC Concussion Homepages:

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/index.html

Link to EPYSA’s Concussion Management Resources:

http://www.epysa.org/resources/concussions/resources/

Registration Listing

2023 Fall - Youth Travel

This is registration for our 2023 Fall Travel Program. Registration is now, followed by player evaluations in April.

Teams are announced prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

Practices begin in the summer to prepare for the fall season.

PLAYERS CAN NOT PARTICIPATE IN EVALUATIONS UNTIL THEY HAVE REGISTERED AND PAID

All info including dates, times and locations for evaluations and documents needed from each player can be found on this website under Programs - Travel.

It is the policy of RTSC that no player is denied the opportunity to participate in the sport of soccer for financial reasons. Please contact the club when registering if you have a financial hardship. We ask that you fill out the RTSC Financial Aid Form that can be found under Forms on this website.

Players who elect to drop out any time before, during or after the evaluation process are eligible for a refund of their registration fee less a $25 administrative charge; no refunds after August 1st.

Please send us an e-mail if you have any questions: [email protected]

Our website vendor has now added a $3 service fee for every transaction. (If you are paying by check please make sure you add this fee to your total.)