2023-2024 Competitive / Traveling Soccer Information
Waconia Soccer Club (Waconia Area Athletics Community Education & Recreation) is offering a competitive (traveling) soccer league available for boys and girls born between 1/1/05 and 12/31/2016. Participants will be divided with boys and girls on separate teams.
Player evaluations will take place in July and rosters will be announced for both the Fall (2023) and Summer (2024) seasons. Players unable to attend an evaluation may not be placed on a team or may be placed on a lower competitive team.
Teams are formed by the Director of Coaching based primarily on evaluation scores and previous year evaluations. Players are assigned to teams based on level of play, skill and/or registration numbers. Roster size depends on age group and registration numbers. As a competitive program, player cuts can occur. Trying out does not guarantee placement on a team.
Players may select one of three registrations:
Fall Season Only (Season August – October)
Summer Season Only (Season May – July. Includes Dome Training Jan – Mar)
Year Round Soccer (Season Aug – July. Includes Fall, Dome and Summer season)
Players U15 and Older are only eligible for Summer Only registration.
**Note** 8th Grade players who are U15 but not yet in High School are part of the Age Gap Group starting in the fall of 2023, Age Gap players are not eligible to play in the Fall season. We strongly recommend that any 8th grade player contact the Waconia High School coaching staff to discuss the availability or opportunity to play at the High School level.
Waconia Girls HS Coach: Ivan Woyno - iwoyno@isd110.org
Waconia Boys HS Coach: Tyrel Seim - tseim@isd110.org
*This is a competitive, traveling league. Commitment is mandatory to participate. This league conflicts with traveling baseball and softball as well as Lacrosse and Tackle Football, and it is not always possible to participate in both. Please contact Director of Coaching - Ivan Woyno iwoyno@isd110.org with questions regarding the evaluation and rostering process.*
2023-2024 Registration Fees:
AGE GROUP |
FALL ONLY |
SUMMER ONLY |
Year Round Soccer |
U9-U10 |
$275 |
$450 |
$650 |
U11-U12 |
$275 |
$525 |
$725 |
U13-U14 |
$275 |
$625 |
$825 |
U15-U19 |
N/A |
$825 |
N/A |
Uniform kit: Players new to the club will need to purchase a uniform kit. The cost of this kit is not included in the summer fees and it is an additional cost required. The uniform kit will include two jerseys (gold shirt, black/purple shirt), a pair of shorts, and one pair of socks. Approximate uniform kit cost: $130. An order link will be made available to the players who register for tryouts
*Additional team fees may be required by the coaching/manager staff for teams who wish to participate in additional events / tournaments. *
Player fees are to be collected as follows:
Fall Only Season – Payment in Full at time of registration (U-9 through U-14 Age Groups)
Summer Only Season –Payment in Full at time of registration or 4 Payment plan with automatic payments deducted from the registration credit card on August 1, September 1, October 1 and November 1, 2023.
Year Around Soccer –Payment in Full at time of registration or 4 Payment plan with automatic payments deducted from the registration credit card on August 1, September 1, October 1 and November 1, 2023.
**No refunds/credits/transfers will be issued after August 1, 2023 – No Exceptions**
2023 – 2024 Tryout Information *Players must register to tryout*
U-9, 10 and 11 Age Groups
Date |
Time |
Birth Year |
Age Group |
Location |
7/22/2023 |
9:00 AM |
2015 / 2016 |
U-09 boys |
WHS West Field J |
7/22/2023 |
9:00 AM |
2015 / 2016 |
U-09 Girls |
WHS West Field I |
7/22/2023 |
10:30 AM |
2014 |
U-10 Boys |
WHS West Field J |
7/22/2023 |
10:30 AM |
2014 |
U-10 Girls |
WHS West Field I |
7/22/2023 |
12:00 PM |
2013 |
U-11 Boys |
WHS West Field J |
7/22/2023 |
12:00 PM |
2013 |
U-11 Girls |
WHS West Field I |
U-12 Through U-19 Age Groups
Players in the U-12 through U-19 age Groups should plan to attend tryout date. Team placement is based 90% on the player evaluation and only 10% on the previous year’s evaluation. Preference in team placement will be given to athletes who attend the tryouts.
Date |
Time |
Birth Year |
Age Group |
Location |
7/29/2023 |
9:00 AM |
U-12 Boys |
2012 |
WHS West Field F |
7/29/2023 |
9:00 AM |
U-12 Girls |
2012 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/29/2023 |
10:30 AM |
U-13 Boys |
2011 |
WHS West Field F |
7/29/2023 |
10:30 AM |
U-13 Girls |
2011 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/29/2023 |
12:00 PM |
U-14 Boys |
2010 |
WHS West Field F |
7/29/2023 |
12:00 PM |
U-14 Girls |
2010 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/29/2023 |
1:30 PM |
U-15 Boys |
2009 |
WHS West Field F |
7/29/2023 |
1:30 PM |
U-15 Girls |
2009 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/29/2023 |
3:00 PM |
U16 Girls |
2008 |
WHS West Field F |
7/29/2023 |
3:00 PM |
U-16+ Boys |
2008 - 2005 |
WHS WEst Field D |
Rain Date
The Rain Date will only be used in the event that a session is completely canceled. If the tryout date takes place, no rain-date will be utilized.
Date |
Time |
Birth Year |
Age Group |
Location |
7/30/2023 |
9:00 AM |
U-12 Boys |
2012 |
WHS West Field F |
7/30/2023 |
9:00 AM |
U-12 Girls |
2012 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/30/2023 |
10:30 AM |
U-13 Boys |
2011 |
WHS West Field F |
7/30/2023 |
10:30 AM |
U-13 Girls |
2011 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/30/2023 |
12:00 PM |
U-14 Boys |
2010 |
WHS West Field F |
7/30/2023 |
12:00 PM |
U-14 Girls |
2010 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/30/2023 |
1:30 PM |
U-15 Boys |
2009 |
WHS West Field F |
7/30/2023 |
1:30 PM |
U-15 Girls |
2009 |
WHS WEst Field D |
7/30/2023 |
3:00 PM |
U16 Girls |
2008 |
WHS West Field F |
7/30/2023 |
3:00 PM |
U-16+ Boys |
2008 - 2006 |
WHS WEst Field D |
Players who do not attend tryouts will be placed on teams ONLY if there is room on the team. Priority will be given to the players who attend tryouts.
**The Director of Coaching and Player Development is responsible for the final decision on all team placements. **
REGISTRATION FOR TRYOUTS: click here
By Ivan Woyno – Director of Coaching and Player Development
Thank you for visiting the Waconia Soccer Club web page and getting additional information about the Traveling (Competitive) Soccer program.
Traveling Soccer, or Competitive Soccer as it is known in other clubs and communities, is quite different compared to local in-house leagues. The level of skill and commitment expected of the players is much higher and while as a program it is still focused on player development, the structure of practices, games, level of opponent’s skill, and commitment required is something that new families/players should consider when signing up to participate.
Waconia Soccer Club offers participation into two different seasons and leagues to create a year-round program.
Falls Season – August through October.
Summer Season – April through July (winter training included Nov-Mar)
Year Round Soccer - August - July (includes winter training)
Families can register to participate in Fall only, Summer only or both Fall and Summer. Teams are formed based on tryout results and team placement does not adhere to teammate requests as it may be the case in in-house leagues. Most often, player play within their birth year, however there are expectations in which a player with excellent soccer/foot skills can play up a year based on team needs/availability.
Fall Season Details
Summer Season Details
Winter Training
Players who register for the Summer Season are also eligible for winter training offered November through April. The training offered is held indoors at a local gym or at the Chaska Dome. The winter training sessions are optional for players and the schedule does allow multi-sport athletes to participate. Please note that players who register for the Fall Season only, are not eligible for winter training at this time.
Training Sessions
There are two stark changes from in-house to traveling soccer when it comes to the training sessions. 1. Duration of Session 2. Structure of Training.
In terms of duration, a traveling soccer training sessions is normally 1 hour and 15 minutes in time. The intensity of the session will depend on the age group but some elements of fitness and endurance will be included.
With respect to the structure for the session, the session can be divided into three main components. Technical development – learning 1v1 individual soccer skills. Tactical Development – learning team based offense, defense and transition into offense or defense. Game play – this is not always a scrimmage but instead may be any type of game that helps emphasize the coaching points of the training session.
Gear / Uniform Requirements
Club soccer players will need to purchase a uniform kit that includes two shirts, a pair of shorts and a pair of socks. This uniform kit is in addition to registration fees but can be used for more than one season and players normally don’t need to purchase an additional uniform unless the player has outgrown the uniform purchased.
Every player must wear shin guards under their socks and soccer cleats are also required to avoid slippage in wet grass.
Although the club provides soccer balls for team training, it is highly encouraged that every player have their own ball and keep it in their bag and pumped up.
Is Traveling Soccer right for you?
Every player and family that is considering playing for the Waconia Soccer Club traveling/competitive program should compare the expectations of the athlete as it relates to the expectations of the program. Coaches expect every player to attend every practice and be focused on their own development in order to prepare the team for competition against tough opponents from other communities.
There is an expectation as well that families will attend training sessions, games and tournaments during some holiday weekends (Father’s day, Mother’s day, etc). Vacations and outings are often planned often around soccer programing. You will find this to be common across competitive programs in the state. The program utilizes league guidelines for training and matches with games and practices only cancelled under extreme conditions. There is a common saying around the league: “Traveling teams play in the rain, the heat, the snow and on any day ending in “Y”…”
Multi Sport Athletes
Competitive traveling soccer conflicts with other traveling sports including baseball/softball/basketball and hockey. While the soccer club will work with athletes when possible, the level of commitment required to be placed on a team does not always allow for multi sport athletes to participate.
The goal of the program and the league is to compete at the highest level possible and as such every player should be prepared to compete at practice and games. In order to be able to be ready to compete at that level, players and families must be committed to the time needed to play traveling competitive soccer.
I hope that this information guide provides with you with some additional information as you decide whether the Waconia Soccer Club program is right for you.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach me directly at iwoyno@isd110.org
WAA's goal is to provide supervised recreational and competitive soccer programs for the youth of our communities. WAA aspires to provide a safe, healthy, and positive atmosphere for all participants while instilling the principles of sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect.
You may view the practice and game schedule HERE on the public scheduler.
Soccer & General Waconia Wildcat Apparel:
Waconia Area Athletics / Waconia Community Education & Recreation partners with Universal Athletic to offer apparel for soccer players, parents and fans! Items include team bags, hats, jackets, sweatshirts, shorts, shirts and much more! View all of the items available for purchase by going to the website listed below. All ordering must be done online and by the specific deadlines. Please view the sites for all the apparel options, sizing, personalization information and more details. Please provide a reliable email when you order as you will receive confirmation once the items arrive to the Waconia Community Education & Recreation office.
Soccer & General Ordering deadline is August 8 at 11:59pm, with items arriving to the CE office on September 7.
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