Eligible Players & Program Info:

• Players born:

  • 2017 (U9), 2016 (U10) - 2018s may try out, but will only be allocated to a team if 1) space available AND 2) they are ready for the physical/competitive level

  • 2015 (U11), 2014 (U12)

  • 2013 (U13), 2012/2011 (U15)

• Program information

  • Click links for overview of the U9-U10 and U11-U15 programs

  • Read tryouts FAQ

  • If other questions, email david.nuttall@wiltonsoccer.info

Tryout Format:

• 60-90 min sessions, must participate in both sessions to be considered for a team in the age group (note 2017s/U9s have one optional pre tryout session and one required session, all others have two sessions)

• Players assessed in four basic areas:  

  • Technical - ability to perform soccer specific skills appropriate for their age 

  • Tactical - awareness of game around them relative to the objective

  • Physical - balance, coordination, agility, speed, endurance

  • Character - attitude of a player, focus, leadership, on and off field communications, desire, work-ethic and more.  

  • A player’s desire to learn and to be a great teammate is viewed favorably in all cases.

Tryout Attire / Equipment:

• All players should wear a white/light colored t-shirt, dark shorts (blue, black), soccer socks over shin guards and cleats

• All players should bring inflated soccer ball of appropriate size, water

• NO devices/phones at the field

Tryout Day Parent Reminders:

• Players should arrive at least 10 mins prior to start time for check in

• Parents are NOT permitted to watch tryouts: please respect the process and your children and leave site after drop off / check in. Return 5 mins before session end time for pick up.

Tryout Schedule:  

• Schedule below / at bottom of this page

• For current Travel players, tryout schedule replaces regular practices during the tryout week(s) - if your player is NOT trying out for next year’s teams, they should NOT attend tryouts

• All new players should attend the sessions for their birth year

• All returning 2017/2018, 2016 players should attend the sessions for their birth year.

• All returning players born 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011/2012 should attend the sessions for the birth year they are currently playing with (eg 2015 playing with 2014s currently should attend 2014 sessions)

• Not trying out or Injured? If your player has decided not to play with WSA next cycle, or they are unable to tryout due to an injury please fill out the online form HERE

• Results of tryouts will be communicated in subsequent weeks on a rolling basis - the goal is to place as many players as possible in environments whereby they can be challenged and grow