Team Play Level Progression

The team progression recognized by GTSL is as follows:  Rec, Travel, Select, Premier, MRL, and Super Y.  Teams/Clubs must have a history of playing success at their current level to be recommended to move to the next level.  Single teams and new clubs will not reach the MRL and Super Y levels.  These levels are for long standing successful clubs.

GTSL Recreational

Rec teams are formed by open registration with teams being filled in order of registration.  Accommodations may be made to enable a coach’s child to be on that team, and geographic considerations may be considered.  Players may be moved amongst teams to even out playing ability, but may not be moved to create a stronger team.

GTSL Travel

Travel teams are Rec teams, formed by open registration, that have chosen to play Rec teams from other area leagues outside their home league.

GTSL Select

GTSL  Select teams are formed by official, organized, published, open tryouts with the results being based primarily on objective and measured examination of player skill. 

The Grand Traverse Soccer League will sponsor a select team into a one of the MSYSA Select or Premier Leagues.  This team is also then able to compete in any of the state, regional, or national tournaments it applies for entry into and is accepted.

More information can be found in our GTSL Rules/Policies page.