Pre-check in:

Parents will need to stop by the club office at one of the desingated times to pre-check in for U9-U12 tryouts.

Players should come ready to play both days wearing their pre-assigned reversible pinnie.

• Shorts/t-shirt/cleats/shin guards, water bottle and sunscreen
• Wearing reversible pinnie received at pre-check-in
• Size 4 ball (with name written on it in Sharpie)

Players report directly to the field.

• You only need to check in at the shelter if you did not check in.

What to expect: 

• Field Evaluations – players will be organized into teams and scrimmage. Players may shift between positions, teams and fields – the movement allows the club to view different combinations of players and in different positions.

• Skills Testing –  stations will be setup and players will rotate through the drills. Players may finish early depending on how quickly everyone gets through.

• Players should arrive and check in at the designated field shelter 30 minutes before the session begins.
• Come dressed ready to play (shorts/t-shirt/
  cleats/shin guards, water bottle and sunscreen) 
• U13+ players bring a size 5 ball (with name written on it in Sharpie)
• At check-in, your player will receive a pinnie which is worn and turned in at the end of the session.

Field Evaluations – players will be organized into teams and scrimmage. Players may shift between positions, teams and fields – the movement allows the club to view different combinations of players and in different positions.

Day 2: Invite only tryouts to form teams NPL and ECNL levels.

Initial Player Placement Criteria

• Tryout information

• Coach  evaluations from previous competitive seasons with CC United 

• Attendance with your team

• Director of Coaching input 

At CC United, we view player evaluation as a continual process throughout the season and may adjust roster assignments throughout winter training as players grow and develop after their initial placement.

This process of continual evaluation encourages accountability and goal setting for our players. 

• Accountability: Players on higher level teams are expected to demonstrate their level of commitment and desire to train throughout the entire season to maintain their spot on the team.

• Goal Setting: Players who aspire to move up a level are encouraged to set winter training goals which may result in movement over the winter months.

The goal of any evaluation is to place players at a level where they are challenged to develop while also at a level where they experience success. The placement process works to its full potential if the family is in communication with the Director of Coaching and the coach. 

Movement after Tryouts

Player movement can happen through March. Adjustments may occur based on any of the following:

• Skill Level – A player may be moved (either up or down) if there is a team that better fits their skill level. For the younger age groups this may include a program change (competitive to development or recreational).

• Non-Attendance – missing training with no communication or time on the ball 

• Roster Sizes – adjustments made with new players registering or players withdrawing from the season.

• A player using the club’s Open-Door Training Policy on an advanced team.

Coaches assess the ability, drive, and commitment of all players November- March. If a player has the potential of changing teams (either up or down a level), the coach will open a communication channel with the family. The family will be notified of any change in fees if a player is moved to a different team. Players attending less than 10% of practices can be moved at any time throughout the season.

For Fall and Summer teams:

•  An email will be sent out shortly after tryouts with your child's team assignment.
• Parents should be prepared to accept the invitation and secure placement by paying a commitment fee by the stated deadline. This officially places your child on the roster and binds your player to CC United for the season. 
• Spots not accepted by the deadline can be offered to another player.

Parents are welcome to watch but please stay off the field and remain on the grass near the parking lot and refrain from interacting with the groups on the field. Talk to your player before tryouts, some players prefer that their parnet not watch the evaluation.

For many players this age, this may be the first evaluation they are attending. We understand players and parents alike may feel a little anxious - uncertain which team your child will be placed or wondering if your child will know anyone on the team. We want evaluations to be a positive experience where your child works hard AND has fun.

Player evaluations help us match your player’s ability to a team at this point of their soccer journey.

What can you do as a parent?

As a parent, you can help us make evaluations a positive experience.

• Go out in the backyard and take a few touches on the ball with your player. For many players it has been a few weeks since the season ended. Encourage your player to get out the soccer ball to get comfortable with it again.
• Remind your child to focus on things within their control such as attitude and hard work.
• And if your child does not make the team they were hoping for? Assure your player that this is just one moment in their soccer experience, and they have the opportunity to work hard throughout the season to develop their skills. This is an opportunity for resilience and practice in setting goals.
• Make sure your player is well rested.

We make every effort to place all players on a team. If after tryouts, the Director of Coaching feels your child is not ready for the competitive league, they will reach out to discuss playing options.

Soccer, like all sports, is an opportunity to have fun, form friendships and develop both individually and as a team. Sports also create opportunities for persistence, lessons on achievement, as well as disappointment, lessons in leadership and what is means to be part of a team.

At CC United we are honored to have your child in our program – we are excited for the season ahead!

There are no make up sessions and players must attend their age group's session.

Players must be registered even if they cannot attend.

If a current CCU player cannot attend tryouts, placement is based on all other relevant information available. If a player is new to the club and not able to attend tryouts, they will be placed on the lowest team and evaluated once training begins. 

Grade-Level Alignment Petition (Optional)

If your player has an August birthday AND their school grade does not align with their birth year group (ie, they started school early), these players have the option to petition to play with their grade level.

GRADE ALIGNMENT PETITION

A Grade Alignment Petition is not a "play up" request based on skill, but a request to tryout at the older age group to align a player on a team that matches their academic grade level. 

August Birthdays:

• Players with an August birthday whose school grade does not align with their age group (i.e. they are placed in the age group younger than their school grade) have the option to submit a Grade Alignment Petition before tryouts.

June/July Birthdays:

• Players born in June/July AND whose grade level does not align will need to tryout in their age group - NOT your school grade level. The leagues do not allow players to 'play down'.

The club will review all requests and confirm age group placement based on the school documentation provided. Once your petition has been accepted, you will only be required to tryout in the new age group.  You will not be placed or considered for a team at the lower age group.