• 🚀 Travel Tryouts & Team Formation

HAYSA’s travel program is designed to place players on teams that best match their skill level and developmental needs, while fostering a positive and inclusive soccer experience.

🧭 Who Oversees Tryouts?

  • The Travel Director and board of directors coordinate all tryout logistics, including scheduling, format, and staffing.
  • Final team placements are based on player evaluations conducted during tryouts and prior seasons.
  • The HAYSA President reserves the right to adjust team placements if necessary, with the final say on roster decisions.

📋 Team Formation Guidelines

  • No player will be cut to make room for a younger player moving up an age group.
  • Players may only move up an age group in the Spring season if requested and approved by the Board of Directors — this is extremely rare.
  • No player will be cut after November 15 to accommodate someone who did not attend tryouts.
  • We make every effort not to cut players in grades 3–6. If registration numbers and league roster limits allow, we will create multiple teams to ensure participation.

⚖️ Evaluation & Development

Team placement is based on a combination of tryout performance, coach feedback, and prior season evaluations. Our goal is to:

  • Place players where they’ll be challenged and supported
  • Ensure balanced teams across divisions
  • Provide additional development opportunities when needed

💬 If you have questions about the tryout process or team formation, please reach out to the Travel Director. We’re here to help make this a smooth and positive experience for every family.