Come experience Travel Soccer with Swarthmore Soccer Club!
Swarthmore Soccer Club (SSC) offers fun and affordable travel soccer on local fields in Swarthmore and Wallingford. Our goal is to provide a place for boys and girls to learn soccer and develop their skills, while still being able to explore other sports and activities. SSC provides a soccer experience where parents can be involved in coaching their child and friends, and the cost to play is not prohibitive for families. There is no residency requirement to participate on SSC travel teams or in any SRA program.
SSC is open to players of all skill levels and the team commitment is seasonal. Our programs are perfect for active and multi-sport players, as winter and spring offerings are optional and are priced separately from the fall season.
TEAM STRUCTURE: Teams are coached and managed by volunteer parents, with supplementary weekly sessions coached by professional trainers. Teams practice twice each week, beginning in mid-to-late August and continuing through early November. In the fall season, SSC teams play an 8-game schedule in the Central League against local travel soccer clubs. Some teams elect to do a local tournament in the fall (no additional cost to the players and their families).
COACHES: If you are interested in coaching or managing a team, please reach out. We are always looking to bring more volunteers into our club, as many hands make light work. We have soccer trainers and administrative support to make things easier for coaches and managers, many of whom stay with their teams for years. Coaching is a big job; if you can help out, please make note on the registration form, even if you can’t attend every game or practice.
We will not hold evaluations or field a team without the commitment of parent coaches. WE ARE SEEKING COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES, AND MANAGERS FOR SEVERAL TEAMS INCLUDING BOYS 2017. Please reach out if interested.
UNIFORMS: Uniforms are required for all travel players and the cost is separate from registration. The kit consists of one black and one white jersey, a pair of black athletic shorts, and a pair of black soccer socks. Uniform ordering will occur after teams are selected.
EVALUATIONS: We are now forming teams for Fall 2025. Players should attend evaluations which will take place from May 12-22, 2025. (See the schedule below, updated daily.)
All players must complete a free registration in order to attend evaluations. When registering, enter the player’s full name as it appears on their birth certificate. All players must register using the link that corresponds with their birth year.
Players should wear shin guards and cleats to all tryout sessions. They should also bring a water bottle and an appropriately sized ball (size 4 for players born between 2017-2014, and size 5 for players born in 2013 or earlier).
FEE: The Fall Fee is $350, plus the cost of the uniform. This fee will be collected when teams are formed following evaluations.
Financial aid is available through SRA – email amy@swarthmorerecreation.org.
| TEAM | EVALUATIONS | FIELD | COACHES | |
| BOYS | 2017 | Mon, May 19 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Henderson Field, Swarthmore | |
| 2016 | Mon, May 19 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Gouley Park, Wallingford | Joe Monroe, Stephen Kraftschik, Maura Rubley | |
| 2015 | Fri, May 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Gouley Park, Wallingford | ||
| 2014 | Fri, May 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Gouley Park, Wallingford | Megan Slootmaker | |
| 2013 | Sat, May 17 9:30-11 am | Henderson | Chuck Henderson | |
| 2012 | Sat, May 17 9:30-11 am | Henderson | Rebecca Ball | |
| GIRLS | 2017 | Sun, May 18 6:00-7:00 pm Wed, May 21 6:00-7:00 pm | Henderson Field, Swarthmore | John Salvucci |
| 2016 | Thurs, May 22, 6:30-8:00 pm | Henderson Field, Swarthmore | Dan Bubb, Chris Cielo | |
| 2015 | Mon, May 12 6-7:15 pm | Gouley Park, Wallingford | Brian Culbert, Andria Culbert, Sam Sucher | |
In addition to the teams listed above, we are open to forming teams for other age groups. If you can commit to coach, and are looking for a club, please reach out to the director, amy@swarthmorerecreation.org.
Travel Soccer Refund Policy
- Refunds, minus tryout fee and admin fee will be given if a player notifies SRA director in writing before July 15th that will not accept a position on the team.
- No full refunds will be provided after July 15th. Requests between July 1st and September 1st for partial refunds for good cause (e.g. injury, relocation) will be considered by the SRA Director on a case-by-case basis.
- After league play has begun in September, no refunds will be given for any reason.
REGISTRATION FOR EVALUATION NOW OPEN.
Updated 2025.05.01