What PGSA has to offerThe PGSA offers traveling
teams for players ages 8-17, known as the Greenville Stars select teams.
Select teams play in either the Classic division or Challenge division.
Each division has a fall season (beginning in September through early November) and
spring season (beginning in February through late April). Teams typically
begin practicing a month prior to their first match. Team rosters are limited
depending on age groups. Teams are grouped by age of the player as on August 1st, PGSA reserves the right to combine age groups
depending upon the level of interest. Players are permitted to join a team
in mid-season or between seasons. Parents of players should contact each
individual manager of the team they are
trying out for.
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Classic Soccer
Classic level of play is a statewide league with a strong level of
commitment. Travel radius to away games is up to approximately 120 miles.
Classic players should expect to practice 3 to 4 times a week with 1 to 2
games per weekend. The fees for fall season range for a team from
approximately $185. to $250. depending on the number of players on the
roster and coaches salary. Some teams many also choose to go to tournaments
for an additional cost. Classic level of play is a statewide league with a
strong level of commitment. Travel radius to away games is up to
approximately 120 miles. Classic players should expect to practice 3 to 4
times a week with 1 to 2 games per weekend. The fees for fall season range
for a team from approximately $185. to $250. depending on the number of
players on the roster and coaches salary. Some teams many also choose to go
to tournaments for an additional cost.
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Challenge Soccer
Challenge level of play is a regional league with games scheduled
through the Down East Soccer Association. Travel radius to away games is
approximately 60 miles. Challenge level of commitment is less than Classic
and the talent level is expected to be a little easier. Challenge players
should expect to practice 1 to 2 times a week with games 1 to 2 days per
weekend. Challenge level fees for fall season are in the same range as
classic. At both levels teams can secure sponsors to off set costs.
Challenge level of play is a regional league with games scheduled through
the Down East Soccer Association. Travel radius to away games is
approximately 60 miles. Challenge level of commitment is less than Classic
and the talent level is expected to be a little easier. Challenge players
should expect to practice 1 to 2 times a week with games 1 to 2 days per
weekend. Challenge level fees for fall season are in the same range as
classic. At both levels teams can secure sponsors to off set costs.
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Recreational Soccer
The FUTURE STARS program is the recreational part of PGSA in
partnership with Greenville Recreation and Parks Department. This is a
local league. The Future Stars level of
commitment is less than Challenge and the talent level is for
beginners on up.
Fees vary ranging from $35 to $50 per player.
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