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.
Questions about RTSC Travel Program can be addressed by contacting our Travel Directors
Brian Ferentz - [email protected]
Ron Lehman - [email protected]
2026 - 27 Travel Registration
February 1, 2026 - registration will open!
March 19, 2026 - last day to register and not pay a late fee!
April 9, 2026 - 6:00 PM - registration closes
Click on this link to register - Register Here!
All players (new and returning) must register and pay prior to Evaluations using our on-line registration system – we accept payment via credit card or check.
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 $375 per player Register by March 19th to avoid paying a late fee!
Registration will close at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 9th to allow us to prepare for evaluations
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.
2026 Age Group Change
As you may know, US Youth Soccer has decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, beginning in the 2026/27 season/registration year. All clubs nationwide are required to follow these new U.S. Soccer guidelines. Rose Tree Soccer will continue to do our best to provide the best possible transition within these new guidelines.
Rose Tree Soccer Club will host an informational meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM at Roosevelt Community Center to discuss the protocols and processes around this switch and how we can best support our players. Our goal is to ensure a smooth, well-supported transition for all players. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this change together. In the meantime please click below for more information, which includes an Age Group Calculator. Age Group Formation (2026-27 Season) - Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer
2026 - 27 Age Groups
| Age Group | Birth Date Range | | U08 | Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019 | | U09 | Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018 | | U10 | Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2017 | | U11 | Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2016 | | U12 | Aug 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2015 | | U13 | Aug 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2014 | | U14 | Aug 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2013 | | U15 | Aug 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2012 | | U16 | Aug 1, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011 | | U17 | Aug 1, 2009 - Jul 31, 2010 | | U18 | Aug 1, 2008 - Jul 31, 2009 |
2026 Evaluation Dates
| Schedule for the Age Groups for the Fall 2026 Girls Travel Team Program. Players should plan to attend both sessions. | | Age Group | Date | Time | Location | Date | Time | Location | | U08 | Sat, April 25 | 5:00 - 6:00 | Sleighton Park | Sat, May 2 | 6:00 - 7:00 | Sleighton Park | | U09 | Mon, April 13 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Thu, April 23 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U10 | Tue, April 14 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Wed, April 22 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U11 | Wed, April 15 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Tue, April 21 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U12 | Thu, April 16 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Mon, April 20 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U13 | Fri, April 24 | 6:00 - 7:30 | Cherry Street | TBD By Coaches | | U14 | Contact | Brian Ferentz | [email protected] | | U15 | Contact | Brian Ferentz | [email protected] | | U16 | Contact | Brian Ferentz | [email protected] | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Schedule for the Age Groups for the Fall 2026 Boys Travel Team Program. Players should plan to attend both sessions. | | Age Group | Date | Time | Location | Date | Time | Location | | U08 | Sat, April 25 | 6:00 - 7:00 | Sleighton Park | Sat, May 2 | 5:00 - 6:00 | Sleighton Park | | U09 | Mon, April 13 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Thu, April 23 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U10 | Tue, April 14 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Wed, April 22 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U11 | Wed, April 15 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Tue, April 21 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U12 | Thu, April 16 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | Mon, April 20 | 6:00 – 7:30 | Cherry Street | | U13 | Fri, April 24 | 6:00 - 7:30 | Cherry Street | TBD By Coaches | | U14 | Contact | Ron Lehman | [email protected] | | U15 | Contact | Ron Lehman | [email protected] | | U16 | Contact | Ron Lehman | [email protected] | | U17 | Contact | Ron Lehman | [email protected] | | U18 | Contact | Ron Lehman | [email protected] |
Questions about evals? Please send an email to the above listed travel directors.
2026 Winter Travel Keeper Clinics
We are offering Keeper Clinics for our current travel team players - U09 - U12. Sign up for one, or more! Registration is below. Fee - $25 for each session U08 - U12 Boys & Girls Springton Lake MS Gym | Date | Time | Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 1:15 - 2:15 PM | | Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | 1:15 - 2:15 PM | | Sun, Feb 15, 2026 | 1:15 - 2:15 PM | | Sun, Feb 22, 2026 | 1:15 - 2:15 PM | | Sun, Mar 1, 2026 | 1:15 - 2:15 PM |
Refund Policy - we will issue a refund minus our $10 admin fee
2026 Winter - Youth Travel Training
RTSC will offer gym time for each age group this Winter at Penncrest HS Kaufman Gym.
Time slots and dates are listed below.
This is for players who are currently on one of our teams.
Boys - U09 - U14
Girls - U09 - U12
Minimum - 10 players per age group/time slot Limit - 20 players per age group/time slot Registration closes on January 2nd at 8:00 PM
Fee per player is $50.
| Time/Date | Sun, Jan 4 | Sun, Jan 11 | Sun, Jan 18 | Sun, Jan 25 | Sun, Feb 1 | Sun, Feb 8 | Sun, Feb 15 | Sun, Feb 22 | Sun, Mar 1 | Sun, Mar 15 | | 1:00 - 2:00 | U09 & U10 Girls | U09 Boys | | | | | | U12, U13 & U14 Boys | | U10 & U11 Boys | | 2:00 - 3:00 | | | U09 & U10 Girls | U09 Boys | | | | | | U12, U13 & U14 Boys | | 3:00 - 4:00 | U11 & U12 Girls | U10 & U11 Boys | | | U09 & U10 Girls | U09 Boys | | | | | | 4:00 - 5:00 | | U12, U13 & U14 Boys | U11 & U12 Girls | U10 & U11 Boys | | | U09 & U10 Girls | U09 Boys | U09 & U10 Girls | | | 5:00 - 6:00 | | | | U12, U13 & U14 Boys | U11 & U12 Girls | U10 & U11 Boys | | | | U09 Boys | | 6:00 - 7:00 | | | | | | U12, U13 & U14 Boys | U11 & U12 Girls | U10 & U11 Boys | U11 & U12 Girls |
RTSC Travel Team Coaches
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. EPYS items in GotSport - the club will be in touch when these items are due
3. Background checks as mandated by PA - uploaded to Clearcheck for RTSC
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