Travel vs YDA for 1st - 4th Grade Players
HYS recommends that players who plan to play travel soccer transition from the YDA program to the Travel program as soon as they are comfortable. This can happen as early as second grade. The travel program will allow some older/more experienced first graders to join as well. This is not only the recommendation of HYS but also our High School coaches and US Soccer.
Below is some information comparing the Travel and YDA programs.
| Program Description | Introduction to travel soccer with a focus on individual skill development and game tactics in preparation for higher level travel play | Continued development of soccer skills and team play in preparation for travel soccer |
Uniform Kits
| Home and Away Shirts, Shorts, Socks, Practice Jersey ($110.95) | Home and Away Shirts ($19.98) |
| Field Size | 7v7 likely transitioning to 9v9 by 4th Grade | 6v6 or 7v7 |
Team Practice Commitment
| 1.5 hours/twice per week | 1 hour/once a week |
| Home Game Locations | Sharon or Granger | Granger Park |
| Away Game Locations | Opponents within a 1 hour drive | U7/U8 Granger Park; U9/U10 local Medina community fields |
Primary Game Day
| Sundays, occasional weekday games | Saturdays |
| Cost | $175 | $85 |