All Travel Programs
All SVU Travel Teams will abide by similar guidelines; however, some differences are applicable at different levels. Please see specific level descriptions as well as reviewing guidelines that apply to all teams listed below.
The following guidelines apply to ALL SVU Travel Teams. . .
Selection through tryout process only.
Players must tryout each year for the top level of travel age group.
Teams formed at the discretion of the Coaching Director.
Players are required to attend all training sessions.
Players are required to attend all matches.
Teams are selected in late spring, begin training in late summer, and compete in both the fall and spring season.
Players commit to participate for the entire year at U11-U13 and Fall only for U14-U18.
All Travel teams play in the Skyline Soccer League, which will consist of 10 +/- games per season. (Premier Showcase excluded.)
Sample Skyline Socccer League Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
2:30pm Shenandoah Valley United v Augusta
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
2:30pm Shenandoah Valley United v SOCA Metro
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
2:30pm Shenandoah Valley United v Lynchburg
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
2:30pm Shenandoah Valley United v Fluvanna Force
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
2:30pm Lynchburg United v Shenandoah Valley
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
1:00pm SOCA Metro v Shenandoah Valley United
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
2:50pm Fluvanna Force v Shenandoah Valley United
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
1:00pm Augusta FC v Shenandoah Valley United
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
1:00pm Augusta FC v Shenandoah Valley United
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
1:00pm Augusta FC v Shenandoah Valley United
Possible Tournament Schedule
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Fall*
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Greensboro Twisters*
Adidas Labor Day Shootout
September 5 & 6
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Beach FC
Columbus Day
October 10 & 11
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Richmond Striker
Capital Fall Classic
November 7 & 8
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Winter
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Virginia Rush
Atlantic Cup
December 6 & 7
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Spring
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Virginia Rush
Rush Cup
March 13 & 14
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Beach FC
Spring Classic
March 28 & 29
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Richmond Kickers
Anthem Colonial Cup
May 23 & 24
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*Pending Acceptance for Showcase and Premier Teams.
Premier Showcase
U15-U18
Mission: provide advanced player development in the most competitive environment, with the highest level of available coaching, to prepare players for high-level play beyond youth soccer.
Includes minimum of 2 winter tournaments.
Two-three training sessions per week until high school training starts.
Premier Travel
U11-U18
Mission: provide advanced player development in the most competitive environment, with the highest level of available coaching, to prepare players for high-level play beyond youth soccer.
SVU’s highest level of youth soccer. For the most gifted, passionate, and competitive players.
Two-three training sessions per week.
Two travel tournaments per season.
Virginia State Cup competition.
Blue Travel
U11-U18
Mission: provide accelerated player development through an age-appropriate hierarchy of high-level competition.
For the talented and committed player seeking a highly competitive soccer experience.
Training twice per week plus optional third session.
Two travel tournaments per season.
White Travel
U11-U18
Mission: provide a developmental setting preparing players for advancement to Blue, Premier and Showcase programs.
Player development takes place through elevated commitment and competition.
Training twice per week, plus optional Wednesday technical sessions.
One travel tournament per season.