Travel Tryouts / Team Formation Update

Tryout week is complete! Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Please review below important info regarding the team formation process.

• If your player participated in tryouts but will NOT be playing with WSA next year, you MUST complete this form as soon as possible. Please be respectful of teammates and coaches by notifying us ASAP.

• Team updates will be released on a rolling basis in coming weeks as we complete the process of forming teams for each age group.

• Players allocated to a team will receive an invitation email via PlayMetrics to accept their roster position. Emails will go to the parent email address that was used to register your player for tryouts.

• When you receive the email, follow the prompts to accept your roster spot. Roster spots are only confirmed once registration and payment are completed.

• Once received, roster offers must be accepted within 72 hours. We request this level of responsiveness so we may close out this process efficiently.

• All must upload a new player photo and birth certificate in PlayMetrics as part of their registration/acceptance process. This is critically important for league roster approval.

• Questions: david.nuttall@wiltonsoccer.com

Notes on the player pool.

• Record tryout participation: 325+ players, +20% from last year

• Every age group is unique in number of players, experience level and competitiveness - we do our best to optimize

• Reminder: the age group window has shifted from calendar year to an Aug. 1 cutoff, more information on this topic HERE

• A few insights HERE as you consider your youth sports journey

WSA team formation principles

• Place as many as possible in great situations

• Build teams that fit league/division competitive levels

• Challenge players, but ensure they maintain confidence and enjoyment

• When possible, form teams comprised of players all in same school (facilitates practice schedules, social dynamics and more)

• Utilize combined age groups when beneficial

• Recommend recreational soccer when it is the best fit for player. There is a place for every player within WSA.

Age group overviews

U9, U10

• 7v7 game format

• Rosters of 10-12 players

• Typically 2-3 teams per gender per age group

• Younger players may “play up” if:

  • Space is available after placing age-appropriate players

  • They are ready physically, competitively, and socially

  • We prefer U8s play in 2nd grade in town rec league before joining travel in most cases - important developmentally and socially

U11, U12

• 9v9 game format

• Rosters of 13-16 players

• Typically 1-2 teams per gender per age group

U13, U15

• 11v11 format

• Rosters of 15-20+ players

• Typically 1 team per gender

Summer programs - sign up soon!

Register for summer camps and clinics as soon as possible so we can staff appropriately. Click HEREfor more info and to register.

Thank you!
WSA