Travel Program

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CCYS Travel offers competitive soccer for those families willing to travel for games against towns that participate in the Boston Area Youth Soccer League (BAYS). All players who register on-time are accepted onto a team that matches their grade and skill level. For returning players, skill level is determined by coaches’ evaluations, and independent spring on-field evaluations. If you are new to CCYS Travel, please contact the appropriate Age Group Director.

Playing in the CCYS Travel Program involves an expectation to attend two practices per week and all games, both home and away. In practice, it is permissible for players to attend one practice in case of conflicts with other sports, and to miss the occasional game, provided that the family provides advance notice to the coaches. Before registering for this program, please be sure you and your player can make this commitment. It is not fair to teammates and coaches to sign up for a team unless a player can reliably commit to attend practices and games. Once teams are formed, they are sized based on the number of registered players, and late withdrawals or absences can have a significant impact on team balance and the experience of all players.

Registration is open through June 15th for 2026 Spring soccer. The Spring 2026 Season runs from September 12th – November 14th (10 weeks). Teams are released August 21st. Rosters can be viewed on the AdminSports Family Page.

Eligibility

  • Grades 3 - Grade 8

Season Dates

All games are scheduled for Saturdays

  • For Spring season, typically early April to early June

  • For Fall season, typically early September to late October

  • There are games over vacation weeks, Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekends. Your coach will coordinate make up dates if needed.

  • Teams play 5 home games and 5 away games. Away locations are determined through BAYS during Fall and Spring divisional formations.

Cost

All Costs are per player per season

  • Grades 3-4: $205

  • Grades 5-8: $225 

Practices

  • Practices are 2 times per week for all Travel teams

  • Exact dates, times, and field locations are determined by coaches

  • Grades 3-4 typically practice on any of the grass soccer fields in Concord or Carlisle

  • Grades 5-8 typically practice on the CCHS Upper Turf fields

  • Additional/Optional Skills and Goalie clinics are also scheduled in the Fall and Spring. For more information, Please click here.

Games

  • CCYS is part of BAYS, who coordinates the seasonal game schedules. For more information re BAYS, click here.

  • Coaches typically provide Fall / Spring game schedules to their team at outset of season, and BAYS is updated to reflect any changes/rescheduled games.

Player Commitment

  • Attending up to 2 practices per week, and 1 Saturday game per week

  • Optional Skills clinics available

Volunteering

CCYS doesn't happen without you! Over 150 volunteers are needed to run the program. Please considering volunteering when registering your child. There are a range of Coaching, Team Manager, Community-Building, and Administrative support opportunities!

  • For more information about becoming a Travel Coach, or other volunteer opportunities with CCYS, please click here.

  • When registering, please include all the requested contact information on the volunteer forms. This is the primary way we communicate with our volunteers.

  • Volunteers are required to have a completed CORI on file with CCYS and have completed two courses before working with players.  

  • For more information on CORI background checks and other requirements, Click here.

Uniforms

  • CCYS Travel requires that players all wear matching uniforms.

  • Please go to here for information on ordering. 

  • Jersey numbers are assigned by the Natick Outdoor Store.

Registration Details

  • Annual player evaluations are scheduled by grade in May and are required for the travel league.

  • For Spring, registration typically closes early January. For Fall, registration typically closes early June..

  • For Spring, team release is mid March. For Fall team release is mid August.

  • All registrations include a $50 non-refundable BAYS administrative fee.

  • Credit and Debit cards are accepted.

  • Financial assistance is available.  Please fill out the fee waiver request form. Waiver requests are handled confidentially.

  • Registrations are not complete until the fee waiver request has been approved by the CCYS.

Late Registrations

  • There is a late fee of $50 for all late registrations

  • If you are new to the program you may request a one-time waiver of the late fee.

  • For late registrations, placement priority is given to players new to CCYS. Others will be placed, if there is room, just prior to roster release.

  • Late registering players should contact your age director to see if there is room. 

  • We try very hard to include all late registering players, but team placement is not guaranteed.  

Withdrawals and Refunds

  • All registrations include a non-refundable $50 BAYS administrative fee.

  • Prior to team formation, partial refunds may be granted for withdrawal. Click hereto see our refund policy.

  • After team formation, partial refunds will only by granted for medical reasons. Click hereto see our refund policy.

Questions

Travel Team Evaluation & Team Formation

In order to place girls and boys on teams of the same skill level, we perform evaluations of the players who are planning to play Travel soccer in the fall of the following year.

May 2026 Eval Schedule

Travel Team Evaluation

Our goal is to help every player develop skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. We focus on long-term player development—not short-term results.

We prioritize learning, growth, and enjoyment over wins and standings. Every player develops at their own pace. We aim to place players at the right level—where they are challenged, confident, and able to grow.

  • Movement between teams is a normal part of development. Placement reflects a player’s current stage—not their future potential.

  • Travel evaluations are not tryouts. All players who register for the Travel program will be placed on a team within their grade level. Evaluations help us determine the best developmental fit for each player.

  • 7th & 8th Grade Teams - Teams are typically combined across grades, and rosters may include both 7th and 8th graders.

How Evaluations Work

Small-Sided Games with Independent Evaluators

Evaluations are conducted primarily through small-sided games and led by independent evaluators. This ensures a fair, objective, and development-focused process.

What We Evaluate

  • Technical skills (dribbling, passing, control)

  • Tactical awareness (positioning, decision-making)

  • Effort and engagement

  • Listening skills, behavior, and coachability 

Team Formation

Teams are formed through a collaborative process led by the Age Group Director, with input from coaches, the Director of Coaching, and the Travel Director.

How are teams decided?

Player placement is based on multiple data points to ensure the best possible fit. Evaluations are an important piece, but not the only factor. We also consider:

  • Coach feedback throughout the season

  • Input from CCYS professional coaches

  • Observations from games and training sessions

  • Past evaluation data

This approach allows us to make thoughtful decisions and place each player in an environment where they can grow and succeed.

What Families Should Know

  • Trust the process—placements are made thoughtfully using multiple data points

  • Avoid comparisons—players develop at different rates

  • Encourage your player—focus on effort, learning, and enjoyment

  • Be open to growth—new teammates, positions, and challenges help players improve

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If your child is unable to attend, we will use existing data, including past evaluations, coach feedback, and game observations to determine placement.

  • No. Players may not attend a different age group’s evaluation session. Evaluations are designed specifically for each age group to ensure fairness and consistency.

  • Teams are typically announced about 4 weeks prior to the start of the season.

  • Registration closes early so that we have enough time to evaluate players, form teams, and meet league deadlines. CCYS must submit team rosters to Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) in early July for the fall season and early February for the spring season.

  • No. Teams are formed based on development and skill level, not friend requests. While we understand the importance of friendships, being placed on a team is also a great opportunity for players to meet new teammates and build new connections.

  • Item descriptionYes, movement between Teams happens year-to-year, and sometimes between Fall and Spring seasons as well. Movement between teams is a normal and expected part of development. As players grow, their placement may change—sometimes up, sometimes down—to ensure they are in the best environment to continue developing.

  • Yes. All players receive equal playing time to support development and confidence.

  • Yes. We encourage players to play multiple positions to build skills, gain a better understanding of the game, and become more well-rounded players.

  • Our focus is long-term player development—helping players improve, gain confidence, and enjoy the game. While winning is exciting and always a goal, player development is our primary focus.