shaker youth soccer association
Fall/Spring
Overview
Competitive Travel League
Our Competitive Travel League offers players ages 6 to 14 the highest level of training within our club. Players are placed on teams through tryouts, ensuring appropriate development and competitive balance. Teams are matched with opponents of similar skill levels for a challenging and rewarding experience.
Season Schedule
The Travel League includes two outdoor seasons:
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Fall: Late August through October
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Spring: Early April through early June
We also offer optional—but highly recommended—indoor training sessions during the winter months.
Tryouts
Tryouts are required for team placement. Players are evaluated to ensure they are placed on a team that matches their skill level and developmental needs.
For tryout information, email admin@shakeryouthsoccer.org. To request an off-season tryout, [click here].
Coaching
From U8 through U15, each team has a paid professional coach, supported by a volunteer coach, to ensure quality instruction and player support.
Practices
Teams practice twice per week, with an additional weekly skills training session included.
Games
Teams compete in weekly games against nearby Northeast Ohio community programs. Most travel is under one hour, with games typically held on Sundays. Some Saturday or weekday games may also be scheduled.
Tournaments
Teams are encouraged to participate in at least one tournament in both the fall and spring seasons to enhance their competitive experience.
Fees are paid online by credit card.
All accounts must be in good standing to be eligible for league play. Player passes will be held until accounts are paid in full, or a payment plan is in place.
Refunds are only given on a pro-rata basis in the case of season ending injury or family relocation.
Late Fees assessed by our leagues will be passed on to players registering after league deadlines.
Fall Season
- Week of August 4, 2025: Pre-season Camp
- Week of August 11, 2025: Team Practices start
- August 17, 2025: Ohio Travel Soccer League Games start
- October 26, 2025: Last day of the fall season
Spring Season
- Starts Early April 2026 - Ends Early June
Tournaments
(typically one per season)
- Fall 2025 - Ohio Travel Cup - Lodi Soccer Complex
- Spring 2026 - Westlake Invitational
- Additional tournament fees may be necessary, typically do not exceed $50 per player per tournament
Optional Indoor Season
- Winter Session 1: Early November-late December
- Winter Session 2: early January-early March
- Sessions are approximately 8 weeks long and include:
- One (1) 60-minute weekly team practice
- One (1) 60-minute weekly age-group practice
- A weekend game against other NEO communities.
Indoor registration and fees will be posted in September.
VIRTUE
We have created a standard of excellence that must be upheld by coaches and players at all times.
Competitive Team Fees
| Category | U8–U10 | U11–U12 | U13–U15 | High School Aged Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program (Fall/Spring) | 2 practices per week + weekend game + skills session as third practice is encouraged | 2 practices per week + weekend game + skills session as third practice is encouraged | 2 practices per week + weekend game + skills session as third practice | Winter: 1 practice/week (Nov–Mar) + League game (Jan–Mar); Spring: 2 practices/week + League game |
| Friday Footskills / Goalkeeper Training | Friday Footskills sessions every week; Weekly GoalKeeper Training | Friday Footskills sessions every week; Weekly GoalKeeper Training | Friday Footskills sessions every week; Weekly GoalKeeper Training | Friday Footskills sessions every week; Weekly GoalKeeper Training |
| Registration Fee | $550 | $685 | $710 | varies per season |
| Uniform Kit | approx $125 | approx $125 | approx $125 | approx $50 |
| Tournaments* | Fall Tournament fees included in your registration, Spring Tournament fees divided evenly among participants | Fall Tournament fees included in your registration, Spring Tournament fees divided evenly among participants | Fall Tournament fees included in your registration, Spring Tournament fees divided evenly among participants | Fall Tournament fees included in your registration, Spring Tournament fees divided evenly among participants |
| Indoor Season (2 sessions) | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
| New This Year | Second Age group practice focusing on technical and tactical skills. | Second Age group practice focusing on technical and tactical skills. | Second Age group practice focusing on technical and tactical skills. | Second Age group practice focusing on technical and tactical skills. |
| Indoor Program | $280 / $470 both sessions | $280 / $470 both sessions | $350 / $625 |
REGISTRATION
Email admin@shakeryouthsoccer.org for registration details.
- Tryouts are required before registering for a team.
- Tryouts occur once a year at the end of May or early June.
- If you would like to schedule an off-season tryout, click here!
SYSA Financial Aid
Part of the SYSA mission is to teach the game of soccer as a component of developing well-rounded individuals, to develop youths to the best of their ability and to foster a lifelong enjoyment of the game. We understand that for some youths, the expense of soccer can stand in the way of them reaping these benefits. As such, we offer a need-based financial aid program to help with registration fees. Each year, SYSA budgets a set amount for the financial aid program. Annual awards are based on the budgeted amount and the number of players qualifying for financial aid. The program does not cover uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel or miscellaneous expenses, which can be substantial.
The financial aid program is a need-based program that is awarded to families based upon their income. SYSA uses participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), youths of families who qualify for the Housing Choice Voucher Program sponsored by the US Department of HUD (Section 8) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the guide for financial aid eligibility. The financial aid committee may consider extenuating circumstances for players who do not qualify for one of the aforementioned government program. Last, in addition to financial aid, SYSA offers payment plans to help spread the registration fees over time.
Guidelines:
- Financial need must be demonstrated for consideration. Economic hardship will be the only factor in awarding financial aid. No one will be disqualified from consideration because of sex, race, color, creed or religious beliefs.
- While we try to address as much of the need as possible, financial aid amounts will be based on the number of players demonstrating need, the extent of that need and the year’s financial aid budget.
- The financial aid budget is reviewed yearly and awards granted continuously throughout the year with a target of 90% of the awards granted during fall registration, and 10% granted during winter registration.
- Awards cover registration fees only (uniforms, tournaments, travel, lodging, apparel or miscellaneous expenses are not covered).
- You must submit the Financial Aid Application in its entirety to be considered. The responsible party requesting Financial Aid must complete the application.
- Financial Aid awards are granted as a percentage of registration fees and the recipient is responsible for payment of all remaining fees in accordance with SYSA payment and play eligibility guidelines.