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TRAVEL TEAMS AGES 9U - 15U
ROYBA offers competitive travel league options from 9U - 15U thru the MYAS youth organization via the Gopher State League. There are 3 levels of play AAA (= highest), AA and A.
In most cases, ROYBA will field one team at each level per age group. Factors that can influence the number of teams could be: registration numbers, skill level across age level, # of teams across MYAS, etc.)
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For Travel league questions, please contact:
Andy Dooley
Travel Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you compare/contrast a house team versus a travel team as far as the season/games are concerned?
A: The chart below gives some examples of a house team and a travel team at similar ages and how a typical season is set up.
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12 - 16 game regular season played on weeknights. Games can be near or far, but most will be in the NW suburbs. Some teams will have to travel to Willmar or St Cloud on occasion. |
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End of season playoffs in early July with potential to qualify for up to 3 State Tournaments in mid July. |
5th - 12th grade: End of season playoffs in mid to late July / Potential to play in the Gopher State REC state championships the 1st weekend of August (4th - 9th grade only) |
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Typically 3 or 4 weekend tournaments in May and June. Most tournaments will be within driving distance, but some tournaments may be further. |
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Most teams play in the North and Northwest suburban area |
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2 - 3 hrs of practice per week (depending on field availability) |
1.5 hrs of practice per week |
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Playing time is not equal |
Equal playing time promoted |
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Competitive play - play to win while still developing fundamental skills |
Emphasis is on fundamentals |
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Basic uniform included in registration fees |
Players will receive: a jersey, pants, hat, belt, and socks. |
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Approximately $250-300 in additional fees to cover team gear, tournament gate fees, etc. |
No additional fees |
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A $200 Volunteer deposit check is required at registration time. This check will be shredded after each family serves at a minimum of one shift at a DIBs time slot. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the website under Dibs. |
A $200 Volunteer deposit check is required at registration time. This check will be shredded after each family serves at a minimum of one shift at a DIBs time slot. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the website under Dibs. |
Q: If my child tries out for a travel team and does not make it, will they automatically be placed on a house team?
A: Yes, any players not making travel teams will automatically be placed in a house league based on their current grade. The registration fee already paid will be applied to that house league fee.
Q: When are practices and games?
A: The practices are set up by individual coaches and you will be notified by your coach of your practice time in late April after all teams are formed. All travel leagues have flexible game night scheduling and there are no specific set days of the week. In most cases, you will play 2 games a week. Travel leagues also participate in 3 or 4 weekend tournaments during the season. Final game schedules will not be available until late April/early May.