One-Club Concept- SVU operates as one club. Teams are a part of the greater community.
- Players in the travel program (all ages) are encouraged to commit to this soccer program only in order to maximize the potential of the program in a variety of ways. However, accommodations will be made upon request.
- Players are required to attend all training sessions and matches. Reasons/excuses must be provided for all absences. Parents of players U13 and younger are required to communicate with the coach as to why players cannot attend. Players U14 and older are required to communicate directly with the coach as to why they cannot attend.
- Participation levels will be considered in roster composition, playing time and offers to continue with the travel program the following soccer year. Attendance records are kept for all team programs.
- The team commitment also includes participation in a specified number of tournaments determined on a team-by-team basis.
- Players should be able to participate in additional club training activities (additional team training, goalkeeper training, speed & agility training, etc.).
- Participating fully in a SVU team requires a high level of commitment and dedication which will make participating in multiple soccer programs difficult. A player’s primary commitment must be to the SVU program.
- Full-year commitment from SVU is extended to all players – players will not be cut during the soccer year. In return, a soccer-year commitment is required from the players and parents as well. This includes a comprehensive fall and spring program. Opting out of any aspect of this base program is not permitted.
Guest Play – Participation with Clubs other than SVU
- SVU players may have opportunities to play with other clubs in tournaments, summer leagues, foreign travel, etc. SVU is enthusiastic about player taking advantage of guest playing opportunities that benefit their development and exposure. We are happy to help facilitate this.
- SVU requires outside organizations to coordinate player releases and permission through the SVU office as per VYSA requirements. All players registered with the SVU travel program must give notice of their guest playing opportunities and receive permission. A guest player card will not be granted if player’s SVU account is not paid in full.
Participation in High School Soccer
Grades 9-12 – SVU fully supports spring high school soccer for our players in grades 9-12. In addition, to accommodate players with a fall school season, and players with a spring school season, SVU will do our best to field u15-u18 teams in both the fall and spring.
Grade 8 – All SVU players through grade 8 are required to make a commitment to Fall and Spring participation. The Fall/ Spring commitment is no different for players who happen to be in grade 8, and therefore eligible for participation in high school JV soccer. SVU supports our players in grade 8 who wish to add JV soccer to their schedule. Sitting out of the SVU season is not an option. Players who fail to fulfill their commitment will risk losing their “Good Standing” status. However, SVU is willing to work with players/ parents to find accommodations to make dual-team participation feasible for 8th graders wishing to play both SVU and High School soccer. In these cases, players will be asked to complete an Accommodations Agreement between the Travel Coordinator, Coach, Parent/Guardian and Player.