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Tryouts for 2024-2025

2024-2025 Travel Soccer Tryout Registration

Link will open on Wednesday, February 15, 2024

Rancocas Valley Soccer Club Tryouts for 2024-2025 Season

Rancocas Valley SC will begin tryouts at the end of March, however most travel soccer tryouts will begin in April, after Spring Break.  Tryouts are by player birth year and can be found below, split into Girls and Boys tryouts. 

There are at least two sessions for each age group. 

It is highly recommended that players attend as many sessions as possible. 

You can also request to attend a practice during the spring season.

RVSC travel  soccer registration will open in February and the link will be located at the top of this page and on the home page of our website.

You can also reach out directly to the coach.

GIRLS TRYOUTS for 2024-2025

BIRTH YEAR TEAM NAME TRYOUT DATES TIME LOCATION Contact
2017 NEW! Tuesday, April 16 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2017 NEW! Thursday, April 18 6:00-7:00pm Lumberton 7A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2016 NEW! Tuesday, April 16 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2016 NEW! Thursday, April 18 6:00-7:00pm Lumberton 7A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2015 Premier Tuesday, April 16 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2015 Premier Thursday, April 18 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2014 NEW! Tuesday, April 16 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2014 NEW! Thursday, April 18 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7A/B/C/D katmore34@gmail.com
2013 Thundercats Monday, April 15 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 3A katmore34@gmail.com
2013 Thundercats Monday, April 22 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 3A
2012 Thundercats Monday, April 15 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 6A/B katmore34@gmail.com
2012 Thundercats Monday, April 22 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 6A/B katmore34@gmail.com
2011 Pixies (EDP) Contact Coach DeLitta kathedelitta@gmail.com Contact Coach DeLitta kathedelitta@gmail.com
2011 Pixies (EDP) Contact Coach DeLitta kathedelitta@gmail.com Contact Coach DeLitta kathedelitta@gmail.com
2010 Red Devils (EDP) Monday, April 15 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3A/B/C/D davidtindall@comcast.net
2010 Red Devils (EDP) Wednesday, April 17 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7C/D davidtindall@comcast.net
2008 Dragons (EDP) Tuesday, April 16 7:30-9:00pm Hainesport 2A/B katmore34@gmail.com
2008 Dragons (EDP) Thursday, April 18 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3A/B katmore34@gmail.com
U23 Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Lumberton/Hainesport johndicriscio@gmail.com
U23 Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Lumberton/Hainesport johndicriscio@gmail.com

BOYS TRYOUTS for 2024-2025

BIRTH YEAR TEAM NAME TRYOUT DATES TIME LOCATION CONTACT
2017 NEW! Wednesday, April 17 5:30-6:30pm Hainesport 3A/B coachpetras2424@gmail.com
2017 NEW Friday, April 19 5:30-6:30pm Lumberton 7A/B coachpetras2424@gmail.com
2016 Premier Sunday, April 14 5:00-6:00pm Lumberton 7A/B coachpetras2424@gmail.com
2016 Premier Monday, April 15 6:30-7:30pm Hainesport 2C/D coachpetras2424@gmail.com
2015 Stealth Monday, April 15 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
2015 Stealth Wednesday, April 17 6:00-7:30pm Hainesport 2A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
2014 Celtic & Forest Monday, April 15 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 3A/B/C/D rvrd04@gmail.com
2014 Celtic & Forest Wednesday, April 17 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7A/B rvrd04@gmail.com
2013 Messi & Ronaldo Monday, April 15 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7C/D arone18@verizon.net
2013 Messi & Ronaldo Wednesday, April 17 6:00-7:30pm Lumberton 7C/D arone18@verizon.net
2012 Avengers Monday, April 15 7:30-9:00pm Hainesport 2C/D maguedsaad@hotmail.com
2012 Avengers Thursday, April 18 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3D maguedsaad@hotmail.com
2011 Red Devils & United Tuesday, April 16 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
2011 Red Devils & United Thursday, April 18 7:30-9:00pm Hainesport 2A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
2010 Red Devils Tuesday, April 16 7:30-9:00pm Hainesport 2C/D darone0214@gmail.com
2010 Red Devils Thursday, April 18 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3D darone0214@gmail.com
2007 United Tuesday, April 16 7:30-9:00pm Lumberton 3A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
2007 United Thursday, April 18 7:30-9:00pm Hainesport 2A/B tim.rvsc@gmail.com
U23 Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Lumberton/Hainesport howarthbunch@yahoo.com
U23 Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Contact Coach Directly Lumberton/Hainesport howarthbunch@yahoo.com

RVSC Travel Soccer FAQ

Who can play for RVSC?

RVSC is an open club with most players coming from the greater Rancocas Valley region. 

The towns include, but are not limited to; Lumberton, Hainesport, Eastampton, Westampton, Mount Holly.

Who coaches the teams?

Our teams are coached by professional trainers and volunteer parent coaches.

Each coach is required to go through a background check and must have the proper coaching credentials required by New Jersey Youth Soccer and/or US Club Soccer.

When are tryouts held?

Travel soccer tryouts are held in April and/or May.

We also offer players the opportunity to attend a practice prior to the tryouts.

How are players placed?

Players are placed on teams based on age and how they performed at tryouts.

What is the commitment level for a travel soccer player?

Players must commit to playing in both the fall and spring seasons.

When do practices start and how long is the season?

Teams U-8 through U-14

For the Fall season, practices officially start the second or third week of August. 

However, some coaches opt to practice during the summer.

The Fall season runs from the 2nd / 3rd week of August through the end of November.

For the Spring season, practices officially start the third week of February. 

However, weather may play a factor in the start of the Spring season.

The Spring season runs from the 3rd week of February through the end of May

Teams that are U-15 and older 

Typically there is no Fall season.

Teams usually start at the end of November due to the players competing for their local high schools.

They stop outdoor practice by December 15th.

For the Spring season, practices officially start the third week of February. 

However, weather may play a factor in the start of the Spring season.

The Spring season runs from the 3rd week of February through the end of May

What time do travel teams practice?

RVSC has two time slots for practices: 6:00-7:30 pm and 7:30-9:00 pm.

How many days a week do teams practice?

Teams practice twice a week in the fall and spring and once every other week throughout the winter.

How many games do you play in a season?

Teams typically play 10 games in each season, fall and spring.

(SJGSL) Girls teams play on Saturdays and (SJSL) Boys teams play on Sundays.

The game start times range from 11:00am through 3:30pm.

(EDP) Boys and Girls teams have no set game schedule, but games are typically on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

The game start times range from 9:00am through 7:00pm.

What leagues do the teams play in?

Travel teams play in 4 different leagues.

Most younger teams play in SJSL (South Jersey Soccer League) and SJGSL (South Jersey Girls Soccer League).

As teams get older, some teams move on to EDP (Elite Development Program) and to the top flights of EDP which is called USYS (US Youth Soccer).

How many players are on the field?

Teams that are U-8, U-9, and U-10 have 7 players on the field (6 field players + 1 GK).

Teams that are U-11 and U-12 have 9 players on the field (8 field players + 1 GK).

Teams that are U-13 and older have 11 players on the field (10 field players + 1 GK).

Do the teams compete in tournaments?

Each team is required to compete in a Columbus Day Soccer Tournament.

Most teams opt to do more than one tournament based on the age and  level of the team.

Tournaments can be local or out of state.

High School Aged teams (U-15 and older) usually do 1 Winter tournament in December and another tournament during the Spring season.

Most teams opt to do more than 2 tournaments, as college showcase tournaments are an important piece of being recruited to college.

What is the State Cup?

When teams reach the U-11 age group, they are eligible to compete in the state cup.

There are multiple state cups and levels.

Many teams compete in the state cup, with the U-11 to U-14 games competing in the Fall season and the U-15 and older teams competing in the Spring season.

RVSC Travel Soccer Cost Estimates

Fees specific to your player will be communicated to you when offered a position on the team.

The cost estimates are different due to many factors. These factors include, but are not limited to; age, league fees,  tournament fees, and roster size.

Fees are determined by the team budget divided by the number of players.

RVSC offers a variety of payment plans which will be listed in the offer. (Some examples may include: Pay in Full, 4 Payments Plan, 6 Payments Plan, and 9 Payments Plan).

All fees are collected electronically.

Refund policy will be found in the offer and must be signed off on to accept the offer.

2024-2025 Travel Soccer Tryout Registration

Link will open on Wednesday, February 15, 2024

Board

The board works extremely hard to provide the support needed to give every athlete and parent the best soccer experience possible.  Feel free to contact any board member with any questions.

Joe Arone

Joe Arone

President

Nicole Derhofer

Nicole Derhofer

Treasurer

Kathleen DeLitta

Kathleen DeLitta

Vice President

Damon Petras

Damon Petras

Trustee - Director of Coaching

Rosanne Kwiatkowski

Rosanne Kwiatkowski

Secretary

Kaitlyn Atmore

Trustee - Recreational Soccer Director