Once your child has aged out of our U8 IM program, they will either be chosen from the tryout / evaluation process for our Travel league or would choose our LARS Recreational (per season) teams. 

What is the difference between the Etown United Programs that are offered -- Travel and Recreational?

Travel

-      One-year, Fall and Spring commitment.  Winter leagues are optional, based on coaches preference

 -     Travel teams practice 2 days a week for 1.5 hours each practice

-      Games on Saturdays  (Note: U13 and older will play on Sundays in the Fall only;  U15 and above play on Sundays; U13 and U14 play on Saturday in the Spring)

-       Games played within the Central PA area (average 30-45 miles) 

-       Slightly higher costs compared to LARS (Varies by age group)

-       Single year age divisions – ie. U9, U10, U11

-       Players will be provided a “Players Card” by the league with birth certificate verification;  Note: if they are a carded player, they cannot play in both Rec and Travel.

-       Teams compete at the highest level/division that their team is able to participate in.  Within each age group, there could be up to 5 brackets.   

-       Uniform purchase separate fee:  blue jersey, white jersey, blue shorts, blue socks, white socks; black practice jersey

-       1 Tournament per season is suggested, additional may be added at coaches preference

-      Participate in Central PA Youth Soccer League (CPYSL) - https://www.cpysl.net 

Recreational 

-       Single season commitment

-       Ideal for new, less experienced, and developing players

-       slightly Lower costs compared to Travel

-       practices are 2 days a week for 1.5 hours each practice

-       Games on Saturdays for Boys; Sunday afternoons for Girls

-       Two year age divisions – ie. U10, U12, U15

-       When there are multiple teams in an age group, teams are built to be equally matched

-       Uniform purchase separate fee – blue jersey, blue shorts, blue socks

-       Typically participate in end of year tournament day presented by LARS league

-       Participate in Lancaster Area Recreational Soccer (LARS) league - https://lars-league.weebly.com

-  Games played against teams in Lancaster County

For more information email
Lou Gober, President - [email protected]
Jeremy Cunningham, Travel Coordinator - [email protected]
Kristi Ritter at [email protected]