Frequently Asked Questions about the MTSC
1) What is the MTSC?
The MTSC, also known as the Monroe Township Soccer Club, is an organization affiliated with the Monroe Township Recreation Dept.
2) What does the MTSC do?
The MTSC promotes the game of soccer to the age groups of Pre-K through Middle/Junior High School levels. The Travel program goes from U8-U19.
3) How do I enroll my child in the MTSC?
The MTSC has open registrations. We have in-person registrations, held at the Community Center, or drop-off registrations, also at the Community Center. Travel tryouts are held once a year, in the Spring, for the Fall and Spring seasons.
4) How long does the soccer season run?
The MTSC runs the soccer program in the Fall (usually starting in September) and the Spring (usually starting in late March or early April).
Most divisions will play a 10 week schedule. The Travel program runs for a course of one year. It is broken down into the Fall season (10 games) and the Spring season (10 games). The Travel teams may also participate in tournaments and some teams do participate in indoor soccer leagues during the winter.
5) How many children are enrolled in the MTSC?
There are approximately 800 children enrolled in the MTSC, broken down into Recreation soccer and Travel soccer.
6) What is Recreation soccer?
Recreation (Rec) soccer are groups of players, both male and female, broken down by ages, playing soccer in a casual but competitive setting. The games are usually played on Sundays, with the exception of the Shrimp division, which may “practice” on Saturdays (this is the coaches’ choice). All the games are played at Thompson Park in Jamesburg.
7) When would I hear from a coach?
You will usually get an introductory phone call at least 1-2 weeks before the season starts. The Shrimp division usually will start 1 week after the rest of the MTSC divisions start.
8) What are the “divisions” in the MTSC?
Players are grouped according to age and grade.
Shrimps are Pre-K players
Munchkins are K and 1st grade players
Juniors are 2nd & 3rd grade players
Intermediates are 4th & 5th grade players
Seniors are 6th grade and older
The Shrimp & Munchkin divisions are usually co-ed teams, whereas from the Junior level up through Seniors, the divisions are broken down to male & female teams (this being if enough players are registered for the different teams). The Travel program of the MTSC is also broken up by ages and when the situation permits, by male or female players.
