Q: Who needs to attend the in-person tryouts?

A: ALL players (U8 to U19).  If a player is unable to attend the in-person tryouts portion of Team Placement, they still need to be registered for the Player Evaluation and Team Placement to be placed on a team.  In limited cases there may be no in-person tryouts, if so each player still must register to be placed on a team. The Coaching Director will contact the age group directly if in-person tryouts are not needed. 

Q: Where are Player Evaluations held?

A. Player Evaluations are held at the Field of Dreams (Hudson Soccer Complex) located at 541 County Rd UU in Hudson.

Q: What is included in the Player Evaluation and Team Placement (Tryout) registration price?

A: Tryout dry fit jersey, licensed coaches/trainers overseeing player evaluation, and administrative/registration fees for team placement.

Q: Do we need to attend in-person tryouts and do we need to attend both sessions?

A: Yes.  All players will need to register for Player Evaluation and Team Placement.  If a player cannot attend the in-person try out dates, they will need to contact the Director of Coaching.  Please schedule accordingly.  Tryouts capture a better snapshot of the player from a different evaluator and will help in placement.

Q: What should I bring?

A: Bring the same equipment you would bring to a game or practice. Make sure you are prepared for the weather. Bring plenty of water.

Q: When should I arrive?

A: Please arrive about 30 minutes prior to the listed start time. This will allow the players time to check in and warm up. Tryouts will start on time.

Q: Can I watch the in-person tryouts?

A: Parents are allowed to stay at the fields, but need to stay at the concession area. Parents are not allowed to be by the fields their players are trying out on.

Q: Can you tell me the evaluation criteria so I can help my child improve?

A: No. We use 5 categories to evaluate the players. All relating to the game of soccer. When players know how they are being evaluated they focus too hard on standing out and lose focus playing the game.

Q: Will the results of the tryouts be posted?

A: Results are posted via roster addition in Team Snap.  An email will go out when rosters are finalized in Team Snap.  Any player that may have a concern about their placement may contact the Director of Coaching or the Travel Director.

Q: How do I find out information such as season costs or program information?

A: Please visit www.hudsonsoccer.com/traveling.

Questions?

Player Evaluation Cost:

Register by July 1st: $50

Registration July 2nd and later: $75

TRAVEL PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Western Wisconsin Travel program provides players the opportunity to play competitive soccer. Traveling soccer requires a greater commitment than recreational soccer. The travel program provides quality licensed paid coaches, academy and team training, and year round training.  See below for important program info and program pricing.

Travel Program Timeline Overview:

• Tryouts are Late June for High School Girls, late July/early August for all other teams. 
• Teams are announced early August. 
• Practices begin mid August.   
• League games are played through the Twin Cities Soccer League (TCSL) in fall and spring/summer.  
• The Fall TCSL league consists of 6 games and runs from early September to early to mid October.  Games are played on our home fields in Hudson or in the Metro area.  
• Indoor Training is held at Catalyst and runs mid November and through April (1-2 times per week). 
• Teams participate in Futsal or other indoor leagues in winter. 
• Outdoor practices resume in mid April (about 2 times per week). 
• The Spring/Summer TCSL League consists of 10 games and runs from early May to the end of June/early July.  Games are played on our home fields in Hudson or in the Metro area.

Tournaments:

All teams will play in Hudson's Rivertown Classic (pending age/competition level brackets can be filled) in the Spring and will receive a budget for tournaments and other events each year.  Teams can choose to participate in additional tournaments at the expense of the team.

Player Evaluation and Team Placement (Tryouts):

All players wanting to be placed on a team must register for tryouts.  If your child is unable to attend tryouts, please contact Casey Holm to make other arrangements.  For dates and times of this year's tryouts, please visit the Tryout FAQ page.

Players are not guaranteed a roster position on any specific team regardless of age or previous team placement.

Uniforms:

All competitive program participants will need a kit (uniform).  This kit includes a home jersey, an away jersey, shorts, socks, and two training jerseys.  We are entering a new kit cycle.  All participants will need to purchase a new kit for the 2024-25 season.

**NOTE: Kits take 4-6 weeks from the time a uniform store CLOSES, not from when your order is placed. 

Please visit https://www.hudsonsoccer.com/traveluniforms for kit ordering info.

Financial Assistance:

WW realizes that while our travel costs are relatively low compared to other organizations in the area, there are instances where they may place a financial burden on families.   Our goal is to provide everyone an opportunity to play soccer.  Thanks to our sponsors and fundraising efforts, WW has​ a great financial assistance program.   If your family would like to complete a financial assistance application please do so at https://www.hudsonsoccer.com/page/show/5092512-financial-assistance.  This application is completely confidential, and only reviewed by two Hudson Soccer board members. 

**Please apply early for financial assistance!  It is a two week turnaround for a response.  Assistance needs to be applied for PRIOR to the season registration**

Volunteer: Hudson Soccer is a volunteer based organization and all programs are supported through volunteers. Traveling program parents are required to perform 12 hours of service, per player, with a family maximum of 20 hours, per soccer year (August to July). If you are unable to volunteer, a $480 ($800 family max) non-volunteer fee is required.

Refunds & Placement:

Any player who registers and is placed on a team and then withdraws will forfeit at least the $75 administrative fee. (Exceptions for illness and injury will always be considered). 

WW will do everything in is power to find a home for all players but if any player is not placed on a team they will receive a full refund.

Please refer to the refund policy linked here for details.

Additional Program Questions:

Please visit our Travel Frequently Asked Questions page.

travel FEES INCLUDE:

• Coaches
• Referees
• Club Owned Field Maintenance and Insurance
• Field Equipment (Goals, Cones, etc.)
• Indoor Training (Nov-March)
• Rivertown Classic 
• 2 to 3 Tournaments per year
• TeamSnap Software: For Team Management
• TCSL Club Fee and League Registration
• SportsEngine Website & Registrations

additional expenses:

• Uniforms
• Additional Team Practices
• Additional Tournaments & Leagues

2024-2025 Western Wisconsin competitive Program Fees

(If registered within 7 days of Team Placement Notification) 

Payment Options: 

High School Girls Program (2006G to 2009G):

Pay In Full - OR -

Installment Plan - $250 down, equal payments on 8/1, 9/1, 10/1, 11/1, and 12/1

2006B to 2017B and 2006G to 2017G Programs:

Pay In Full - OR -

Installment Plan - $200 down, equal payments on 9/1, 10/1, 11/1, 12/1, 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, and 4/1.