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.
Description: Recreational Travel a is pay to play division for players U9 and above for all skill levels. Players are registered and placed on a gender and age appropriate team. Our rec. travel league is through the Western Suburban Soccer League (WSSL) that is the southeastern division of the MICHIGAN STATE YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION (MSYSA).
Teams Played:
The travel fields may differ for various reasons. WSSL is comprised of teams within a 100 mile radius of each other. History indicates that HSA has competed against teams such as Jackson, Hartland, Hamburg, Fowlerville, Chelsea and Howell and as nearby as Taylor, Van Buren, Dearborn and Canton. Other members of the WSSL have included Wayne/Westland, Garden City, Redford and Monroe.
Games:
In WSSL U9 and above typically play their games on Saturdays and may have 1 or 2 matches during the week. There are 8 games on the calendar for all levels of our Travel league. Half of the games are played at our home site located on Huron River Drive... the cornfields. The Travel season begins in the in August to late October for the first season and again in the spring around the third week in April and finishes up the second week of June. There are always opportunities to play through the winter in indoor facilities also, these indoor leagues are offered by the volunteer coaches of our league usually.
Practices:
As in other sports, the practice schedule is up to the discretion of the coach. Typically, travel teams practice once or twice a week from the onset and throughout the season. When joining a travel team, children should be focused to improve their skills and build team spirit.
Huron Soccer Association practices may be held at Willow MetroPark. You will find out your exact field location within the park from your coach once teams have been formed.
PURCHASE OF A METROPARK ANNUAL PERMIT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ALL VEHICLES ENTERING THE METROPARK ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARK PERMIT. A Metropark Motor Vehicle Entry Permit gives you access to all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Park passes can be purchased at any Metropark Toll Booth, Golf Course or Park Office. Senior Discounts available, ID required for verification and must be purchased in person. Park Passes can also be purchased online at http://www.metroparks.com/shop/
Levels:
There are MANY levels of competition in WSSL. The league depicts your placement based upon experience as well as input from HSA’s travel representative.
Cost:
Travel Program $165.00 per season plus the cost of an HSA uniform if your player does not already have one.