What is Travel Soccer?
It is a more advanced soccer program tailored to players that want to further develop their soccer skills to their fullest potential. Three River Soccer Association (TRSA) is a community-based program that is independent from school districts and local high school athletic programs. TRSA competes in the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) league. MYSA organizes the competitive soccer teams into districts across the state. The program consists of boys and girls ages 8 and older who can play at a higher level than TRSA’s traditional house league. The Travel program has more games and practices. There are also four levels to accommodate a wide range of player’s abilities. Those levels are called Classic 3(C3), Classic 2(C2), Classic 1(C1) and Premier
How much do you have to travel?
Not much. TRSA is in the Northwest district of MYSA. We normally play teams such as Maple Grove, Plymouth, Big Lake, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Anoka, and other nearby communities. Occasionally, teams from Duluth or Brainard are in our district and require one longer distance to commute to play those teams.
What is the length of the soccer season?
There are three different soccer seasons; each requires a different registration period. Two are sanctioned by MYSA and run in the summer and fall. The primary season is the Summer League and runs from late April to late July. The Fall season runs from late August to late October. The third season is during the winter and is called Indoor. Indoor has three different sessions and run from November through March
How many games and practices are there?
For the Summer League there are about 10-12 league games. The games are played during the week, Monday through Thursday. Normally two to three practices are held during the week. Most teams enter into one to three tournaments that are hosted by other soccer clubs. The tournaments normally have three games and are held on the weekends. The tournaments that each team enters in are typically chosen by the team.
The Fall League has about 6-8 games and they are normally held on the weekend. There are typically one or two practices per week.
The Indoor League has about 7 games per session and held on the same night every week. Practice is limited to available gym space.
Where are the practices and games held?
For Summer and Fall Leagues practices and home games are held within the TRSA area. They could be held in Zimmerman, Elk River, Otsego, or Rogers. Away games are held at the hosting soccer club soccer fields. The Indoor League games are normally held at Raila Sports Complex in Maple Grove.
Can only players from a specific area play on TRSA?
No. Anyone can play on TRSA’s club. The school district boundaries or city limits do not determine who plays on TRSA.
How much does is cost to play Travel Soccer?
The Summer League costs approximately $230 and varies depending on the age group. The Fall League is about $125. Each Indoor session is about $100. Tournaments are an additional cost. On the average a tournament will cost about $20/player
What equipment is needed?
A uniform which consists of two jerseys, shorts and socks. Uniforms cost about $100/player and are used for two to three seasons. Soccer shoes and shin pads are also required.
What are evaluations?
Traditionally these are called tryouts. To play Summer League you need to be evaluated to be placed in the proper level. Evaluations for U11 and up are in August for the following summer. U9 and U10 are held indoor in January for the following summer.
