Program Overview

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Overview

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Club consists of four primary Programs.  The combination of these Programs provide an opportunity for all young players of any skill level to compete and enjoy the beautiful game of soccer.

 

 

The Junior Recreation Program

Players born in 2014 through 2020 - (U4 - U10)

SPFSC's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior REC program. Starting with the U4 Division, up to our U10 rosters. We offer a fun, competitive, and learning experience.  Our program uses a mixture of relying on volunteer coaches as well as paid trainers.  Read more...

 

The Senior Recreation Program

Players born in 2013 through High School age - (U11 - High School)

Beginning in the Fall 2017, the SPFSC Intercounty Program established a new league with other neighboring towns such as Cranford, Westfield and Clark. The new league – Suburban Youth Soccer League, or SYSL – replaced our club’s participation in the Intercounty Youth Soccer League.  Read more...

 

The Diamond Academy

Players born in 2016 and 2017 - (Transitional / U7 & U8)

The Diamond Academy Program is a technically focused training program designed to prepare players who are turning 7 or 8 for the next level of soccer.  Games will be run by the trainers.  Read more...

 

The Travel Program

Players born in 2015 through High School - (Competitive / U9 - High School)

The SPF Soccer Club Travel Soccer is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible.  Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Read more...

 

If you have any questions about how using this tool or anything pertaining to player progression options, send an email to President@SPFSoccer.com

 

 

Birth Year 2020

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Birth Year: 2020

Players born in 2020 can register for the following program:

Junior Recreation - U4 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U4 Division is for players turning 4 in 2024.
  • Format: This is a clinic format division with no teams, no games, and a once weekly 30-minute practice. The intent is to introduce players to organized sport and activity with a focus on the ABC's: Agility, Balance and Coordination.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Friday afternoons for 30 minutes; led by professional trainers.
  • Games: There are no games at this age level.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Fall Only, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2019

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Birth Year: 2019

Players born in 2019 can register for the following program:

Junior Recreation - U5 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U5 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U5 Division is for players turning 5 in 2024.
  • Format: This is a clinic format division with coed teams, Saturday morning games, and a once weekly 30-minute practice. The intent is to introduce players to organized sport and activity with a focus on the ABC's: Agility, Balance and Coordination.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Friday afternoons for 30 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteeer coaches .
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 45 minutes and include 15 minutes of professional trainer instruction followed by 30 minutes of volunteer coach-led play..
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Fall Only, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2018

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Birth Year: 2018

Players born in 2018 can register for the following program:

Junior Recreation - U6 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U6 Division is for players turning 6 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 3v3 with no goal keeper, 50' X 60' field and pop-up goals. The focus of this division is to introduce players to team sport and soccer fundamentals.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Monday or Wednesday afternoon for 45 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteer coaches.
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 45 minutes, and include 15 minutes of professional trainer instruction followed by 30 minutes of volunteer coach-led play.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full Year, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2017

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Birth Year: 2017

Players born in 2017 can register for the following program:

Junior Recreation - U8 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U8 Division is a combination of two age groups: it is for players turning 7 & 8 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 4v4 with no goal keeper, 50' X 60' field and pop-up goals. Players begin to delve deeper into individual skill building, and begin to introduce game play positionin..
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons for 45 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteer coaches.
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 45 minutes, and are completely led by volunteer coaches.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full Year, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Diamond Academy - U7 Division

  • The Diamond Academy Program is a technically focused training program designed to prepare players for the next level of soccer. The small sized games will provide better ratios for player’s time on the ball with the idea of continuous play. Players develop quicker as they are forced into a multitude of decision making moments in every practice and game. The trainers take the curriculum material and provide the teachable moments for the players to execute their technical skills in the game situations. The majority of Diamond Academy players have gone seamlessly into travel and the level of the travel teams has increased exponentially. You can expect a positive, dynamic learning environment where players are pushed to improve, but where they are encouraged to have fun at the same time. Your child will see a huge improvement in their technical ability as a result of the Diamond Academy.
  • Diamond Academy U7 Division is for players turning 7 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 4v4 with no goal keeper; field size: 75' X 105'; goal size: 4' x 4'; game time: 45 minutes; game coordination: trainers.
  • Practices: Twice per week for 1 hour; Trainer run
  • Games: Every Saturday morning for 1 hour, Trainer instructed, helped by volunteers
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: Optional 8 week indoor season (additional cost)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost)
  • Registration Options: Full year only (includes Fall and Spring seasons)
Click here to learn more about the Diamond Academy.
Contact Diamond Academy Info with any questions.

Birth Year 2016

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Birth Year: 2016

Players born in 2016 can register for the following programs:

Junior Recreation - U8 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U8 Division is a combination of 2 age groups: it is for players turning 7 and 8 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 4v4 with no goal keeper, 50' X 60' field and pop-up goals. Players begin to delve deeper into individual skill building, and begin to introduce game play positioning.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons for 45 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteer coaches.
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 45 minutes, and are completely led by volunteer coaches.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full Year, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Diamond Academy - U8 Division

  • The Diamond Academy Program is a technically focused training program designed to prepare players for the next level of soccer. The small sized games will provide better ratios for player’s time on the ball with the idea of continuous play. Players develop quicker as they are forced into a multitude of decision making moments in every practice and game. The trainers take the curriculum material and provide the teachable moments for the players to execute their technical skills in the game situations. The majority of Diamond Academy players have gone seamlessly into travel and the level of the travel teams has increased exponentially. You can expect a positive, dynamic learning environment where players are pushed to improve, but where they are encouraged to have fun at the same time. Your child will see a huge improvement in their technical ability as a result of the Diamond Academy.
  • Diamond Academy U8 Division is for players turning 8 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 5v5 with no goal keeper; field size: 90' X 120'; goal size: 6' x 12'; game time: 45 minutes; game coordination: trainers.
  • Practices: Twice per week for 1 hour; Trainer run
  • Games: Every Saturday morning for 1 hour, Trainer instructed, helped by volunteers
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: Optional 8 week indoor season (additional cost)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost)
  • Registration Options: Full year only (includes Fall and Spring seasons)
Click here to learn more about the Diamond Academy.
Contact Diamond Academy Info with any questions.

Birth Year 2015

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Birth Year: 2015

Players born in 2015 can register for the following programs:

Junior Recreation - U10 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U10 Division is a combination of 2 age groups: it is for players turning 9 and 10 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 7v7 with goalkeeperers, referees and increased rules including Offsides, 195' X 65' field and 18.5' x 6.5' goals. Players continue building deeper individual skills with a focus on game play positioning and teammwork.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Tuesday, Wedmesday or Thursday afternoons for 45-60 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteer coaches.
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 1 hour, and are completely led by volunteer coaches.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full Year, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel - U9 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U9 Division is for players turning 9 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 7v7 with goal keeper; field size: 195' length; goal size: 18.5' X 6.5'; game time: 50 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2014

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Birth Year: 2014

Players born in 2014 can register for the following programs:

Junior Recreation - U10 Division

  • SPF Soccer Club's introduction to soccer starts with our Junior Recreation Program. Starting with the U4 Division and going up to the U10 Division, we offer a fun and competitive environment combined with a robust learning experience. The program instruction is provided by paid trainers as well as volunteer coaches.
  • Junior REC U10 Division is a combination of 2 age groups: it is for players turning 9 and 10 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 7v7 with goalkeepers, referees, and increased rules including Offsides, 195' X 65' fields and 18.5' X 6.5' goals. Players continue building deeper individual skills with a focus on game play positioning and teamwork.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons for 45-60 minutes; led by professional trainers, supported by volunteer coaches.
  • Games: The games are every Saturday morning for 1 hour, and are completely led by volunteer coaches.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full Year, Spring Only
Click here to learn more about the Junior Recreation Program.
Contact Derek Topel, Junior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel - U10 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U10 Division is for players turning 10 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 7v7 with goal keeper; field size: 195' length; goal size: 18.5' X 6.5'; game time: 50 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2013

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Birth Year: 2013

Players born in 2013 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - U11 Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 11 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 8v8 with goal keeper on a small-sided field. Games last approximately 1 hour.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - U11 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U11 Division is for players turning 11 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 9v9 with goal keeper; field size: 240' length; goal size: 21' X 7'; game time: 60 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2012

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Birth Year: 2012

Players born in 2012 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - U13 Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 12 or 13 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a full-sided field. Games last approximately 1.25 hour.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - U12 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U12 Division is for players turning 12 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 9v9 with goal keeper; field size: 240' length; goal size: 21' X 7'; game time: 60 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2011

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Birth Year: 2011

Players born in 2011 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - U13 Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 12 or 13 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a full-sided field. Games last approximately 1.25 hour.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - U13 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U13 Division is for players turning 13 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 75 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2010

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Birth Year: 2010

Players born in 2010 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - U15 Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 14 or 15 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a regulation sized 11v11 field. Games last approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - U14 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U14 Division is for players turning 14 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 75 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2009

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Birth Year: 2009

Players born in 2009 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - U15 Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 14 or 15 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a regulation sized 11v11 field. Games last approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - U15 Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel U15 Division is for players turning 15 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 75 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2008

Player Progression Chart

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Birth Year: 2008

Players born in 2008 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - High School Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a regulation sized 11v11 field. Games last approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - High School Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel High School Division is for players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 90 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions."

Birth Year 2007

Player Progression Chart

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Birth Year: 2007

Players born in 2007 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - High School Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a regulation sized 11v11 field. Games last approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - High School Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel High School Division is for players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 90 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions.

Birth Year 2006

Player Progression Chart

Click on your child's Birth Year below to learn what options are available for 2023-24 in the Scotch Plains Fanwood Soccer Club. Want to learn more about the Birth Year format?

2020   2019   2018   2017   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007   2006   Overview    

Birth Year: 2006

Players born in 2006 can register for the following programs:

Senior Recreation - High School Division

  • The Senior Recreation Program competes in the Suburban Youth Soccer League (SYSL). SYSL is a semi-recreational league and is comprised of member clubs from the suburban New Jersey footprint of Union, Middlesex, Essex, and Somerset counties. The league offers high quality, flighted competition ranging from the purely recreational athlete through to more competitive players that cannot make a full-time commitment to a travel soccer program.
  • For players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper on a regulation sized 11v11 field. Games last approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Tryouts: No tryouts - all who want to play will play
  • Practices: Once per week for 1.5 hours; parent volunteer run. Optional weekly trainer led group sessions.
  • Games: Games are normally on Saturday and Sundays, occasionally can be played during the week.
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: n/a
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: n/a
  • Registration Options: Full year, Fall only, Spring only
Click here to learn more about the Senior Recreation Program.
Contact Bob McGuinness, Senior Recreation VP with any questions.

Travel Program - High School Division

  • The SPF Soccer Travel Program is a selective program designed to teach the player (boys & girls) to play the game of soccer and compete at as high a level as possible. Professional coaching uses a curriculum that takes a player through a training progression focused on learning the game. Travel is for the player that demonstrates the potential and the commitment to the game and their team. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Travel Program is competitive. Games involve travel to other towns to play. Teams and players are re-evaluated from year to year and rosters may change.
  • The Travel High School Division is for players turning 16, 17 or 18 in 2024.
  • Format: Games are 11v11 with goal keeper; field size: 300+' length; goal size: 24' X 8'; game time: 90 minutes; game coordination: paid referees.
  • Practices: At least twice per week for 1.5 hours; Each Travel Team has a dedicated trainer.
  • Games: There is usually a game every weekend during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • Fall Season: ~10 weeks
  • Winter Season: 8 weeks winter session (1 session per week with optional tournaments)
  • Spring Season: ~10 weeks
  • Summer Season: Optional 8 week summer session (additional cost). 1 Week summer camp included - usually last week in August.
  • Registration Options: Full year only (see above)
Click here to learn more about the Travel Program.
Contact Danny Gwertzman, Travel VP with any questions."