Travel Program - General Overview
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 - girls_travel@rosetreesoccer.org
Ron Lehman - boys_travel@rosetreesoccer.org
2026 - 27 Travel Registration
February 1, 2026 - registration will open!
March 19, 2026 - last day to register and not pay a late fee!
March 20, 2026 - registration is still open; there is a $25 late fee added to all registrations
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!
Starting March 20th there is a $25 late fee added to all registrations
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Under 8 | Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019 |
| Under 9 | Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018 |
| Under 10 | Aug 1, 2016 - Jul 31, 2017 |
| Under 11 | Aug 1, 2015 - Jul 31, 2016 |
| Under 12 | Aug 1, 2014 - Jul 31, 2015 |
| Under 13 | Aug 1, 2013 - Jul 31, 2014 |
| Under 14 | Aug 1, 2012 - Jul 31, 2013 |
| Under 15 | Aug 1, 2011 - Jul 31, 2012 |
| Under 16 | Aug 1, 2010 - Jul 31, 2011 |
| Under 17 | Aug 1, 2009 - Jul 31, 2010 |
| Under 18 | Aug 1, 2008 - Jul 31, 2009 |
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
Contact Us
Rose Tree Soccer Club
P.O. Box 2001
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Tel: 484-424-9264
Email: admin@rosetreesoccer.org