2009-2010 HPSL Travel Teams
See the FAQ below for more information.
| Team | Birthdates | Contact | Fall 2009 Schedule |
| U09 Cosmos | 8/01/00 to 7/31/01 | Phil Giamportone Robert Deary, Ass't |
Cosmos Schedule (BU09-B) |
| U10 Storm | 8/01/99 to 7/31/00 | Dave Du Pilka Steve Grosse, Ass't John Farrell, Ass't |
Storm Schedule (BU10-O) |
| U12 Hurricanes | 8/01/97 to 7/31/98 | Russell Urban-Mead | Hurricanes Schedule (BU12-3) |
| U13 Maniacs | 8/01/96 to 7/31/97 | Dieter Schimmelpfennig Kevin Creighton, Ass't |
Maniacs Schedule (BU13-2) |
| U14 Bobcats | 8/01/95 to 7/31/96 | Butch Cimorelli | Bobcats Schedule (BU14-3) |
| U15 Lightning | 8/01/94 to 7/31/95 | Paul Tirums Scott Bradley, Ass't |
Lightning Schedule (HS-B3) |
| U16 Wildcats (Girls) | 8/01/94 to 7/31/95 | Don Dingee George Wade, Ass't |
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| U19 Strikers | 8/01/91 to 7/31/93 | John Baluzy Eric Sternberg, Ass't |
Information about Travel Soccer
What is Travel Soccer?
Travel soccer is for the player who takes soccer more seriously. Hyde Park teams travel to play against teams from surrounding towns. Travel soccer includes teams with ages from U-08 to U-18. Teams in each age group are arranged in divisions depending on skill level. There are both boys and girls teams and divisions, but girls can and do play on boys teams.
Who Can Tryout For Travel Soccer?
Travel soccer teams hold tryouts each spring for the season which begins in the next Autumn. Boys and girls 6 to 18 yrs old can tryout for a Hyde Park team. Teams are organized by age group and designated U9 (under 9 yrs old), U10 (under 10 yrs old), etc. Generally it is best if a player tries to play on a team for which he is the correct age, but players can and do play up (i.e. a U-08 player playing on a U-09 team) for a variety of reasons. Players can never play on a team for which they are too old to qualify. To see what soccer age your child is considered consult the age group chart for next season here. Hyde Park Soccer sponsors teams of various age groups depending on the number of players interested and availablity of coaches. See the Travel Teams page for the list of travel teams currently playing under Hyde Park Soccer.
When Do Teams Practice?
Travel Soccer is a year-round program. Typically, teams begin practicing in late August and practice twice per week outdoors during the fall. During the winter, teams typically practice once per week in a local school gym. Once outdoors again in the spring, teams typically practice twice per week through the end of the season in June.
When Are The Games?
Games are played on Sunday afternoons in the fall and spring for teams U-14 and younger. Teams U-15 and older play only in the spring as it is assumed that most of the players are playing high school soccer. Expect about 9 games to be played in the fall and 9 games in the spring. Half of the games are away (some as close as Rhinebeck or Poughkeepsie, others up to an hour away) and half of the games are played at Creek Road.
Can Kids Play Other Sports Too?
Yes! Once on a team, players are encouraged to attend every practice and game, BUT football, baseball, etc. are fun too and cross training develops better athletes. Accommodations are made for players of other sports. Travel Soccer is year-round so we will still be playing when the other sports end their season.
For more information go click on Travel Teams and contact the coach for your age group.
Travel Team Accomplishments
2009 - HPSL Bobcats win U-13 EHYSL Division 4
The Hyde Park Bobcat Boys u-13 Division 4 team has been officially declared the winner of their division by the East Hudson Youth Soccer League. The Team will be also be honored by the EHYSL on July 8, 2009, at the Dinner of Champions being held at Anthonys Pier 9.
Hyde Park Lightning
2009 - HPSL Lightning win U-14 EHYSL Division 1
The Hyde Park Lightning Boys U-14 Division 1 team has been officially declared the winners of their division by the East Hudson Youth Soccer League.
The East Hudson Youth Soccer League was established in 1976 with Four member clubs and somewhat less than 300 players. Today, it is the second largest league in New York State with forty-four participating clubs and over 18,000 players.
The Hyde Park Lightning joined the league in 2003 working their way up the divisions. In 2007 the team won division 3 and this past fall moved into division one play. After only one year as a division one team, the Hyde Park Lightning took the Championship Title.
The EHYSL will be honoring the Lightning on July 9, 2009, at the Dinner of Champions being held at Anthony's Pier 9.
2008-2009 - U14
Team members and coaches are as follows.
Left to right bottom row: Dan Bradley, Raine Owens, Matt McLain, James VanNorstrand, Harry Holmes, Justin Piney (wearing gold), Ryan Palmer, David Johnson, Reid Tirums, Zack Goodwin, Zakk Granan.
Left to right top row: Head Coach, Paul Tirums, Yury Wajda, Matt Meck, Jack Raimo, Crhistian Hernandez and parent, Dave Owens. Missing from photo: Assistant Coach, Scott Bradley. Team members absent from the tournament: Alec Borowsky, Dan Schroedl and Michael Gabryszewski.
The Hyde Park Lightning Boys Under 14 Division 1 soccer team took first place at the Lewisboro 8th Annual Labor Day Soccer Tournament held on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The team, lead by Coach Paul Tirums, won three of their four games each by a score of 3-1 and were awarded the Championship Trophies. Justin Piney, the team's goalie for the tournament, did a fantastic job protecting the goal, giving up only three goals for the day. Goals were scored by Yury Wajda (3), Reid Tirums, James VanNorstrand, Raine Owens, Harry Holmes, Ryan Palmer and Matt Meck. The team's strong offense of Reid Tirums, Raine Owens, Harry Holmes, Ryan Palmer, Dan Bradley, Yury Wajda, James VanNorstrand and Zackary Goodwin combined with their outstanding defense of Jack Raimo, Matt McLain, Matt Meck, Zachary Granan, Crhistian Hernandez, David Johnson and goalie, Justin Piney, are to be commended for their soccer skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. Congratulations team! Their East Hudson Youth Soccer League season kicks off on September 9, 2008, and we wish them good luck.
2007-2008 - U13
The Hyde Park Lightning Boys Under 13 Travel Soccer Team captured first place at the 19th Annual Poughkeepsie Columbus Weekend Tournament held on Saturday, October 6, 2007 at the Poughkeepsie Greenvale Complex.
The team was undefeated for the day and was complimented for their strong defense.
2006-2007 - U12-Lightning
The Lightning ... the Hyde Park's boys U12 travel team won their division for Spring 2007!!!
The 2007 U12 Lightning team won their spring league
2007 - U9 Hurricanes
The boys U9 team, the Hurricanes, are the winners of their division for the Sportsmanship award.