| | | Huron Soccer Travel Information: There are many questions asked in regard to our travel division. Here is some general information for you to review that should answer many of them. Division:Huron Soccer is part of the GREAT LAKES SOCCER LEAGUE (GLSL) that is the southeastern division of the MICHIGAN STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION (MSYSA). Teams Played:The travel teams may differ for various reasons. The GLSL is comprised of teams within a 100 mile radius of each other. History indicates that HSA has competed against teams as far north as Fowlerville, Chelsea and Howell and as nearby as Taylor, Van Buren, Dearborn and Canton. Other members of the GLSL have included Wayne/Westland, Garden City, Redford, Monroe as well as a couple Canadian teams. Games:U9 through U12 play their games on Saturdays and may have 1 or 2 matches during the week. U13 up to U19 compete on Sundays (after noon) and again, play 1 or 2 midweek. There typically are 8 - 10 games on the calendar. Half of the games are played at our home site located on Huron River Drive... the cornfields! Travel has always begun around the third week in April and finishes up the second week of June. Practices:As in other sports, the practice schedule is up to the discretion of the coach. Typically, travel teams practice twice a week from the onset and throughout the season. It is a bigger commitment when joining a travel team and children should be focused to improve their skills and build team spirit. Levels:There are MANY levels of competition in the GLSL. The league depicts your placement based upon experience as well as input from HSA’s travel representative. The GLSL “begins” at the St. Clair (beginner) division and goes up in degree of experience... Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan then Superior. Select:The HSA is presently working on an entrance to the Select Division. This will offer tougher competition for our well versed teams. It is necessary to compete at this level in order to expand our program and “maintain” with other respectable soccer clubs! Cost:Cost is a bit more for obvious reasons. The uniforms are more expensive. They are worn for both seasons and kept thereafter. The officials are paid more as the games become more competitive. Socks, shin guards and cleats are at your expense. | |
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