Eligible Players:

• Players born Aug 1, 2012 - July 31, 2018 for U9 - U14/15 teams

  • Players born after July 31, 2018 (younger) may tryout to “play up” as a U9, however,

    • Roster spots for U9 are allocated first to those in the age window (Aug 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018), and then

    • If open roster spots, possibly to younger players who are ready for the level as determined by coaches

Program Information:

• Read overview of the U9-U10 and U11-U15 programs

• Review info from WSA February webinar covering age group changes

• Read tryouts FAQ

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

Tryout Format:

• 60-90 min sessions

• Must participate in both sessions 

• Players assessed in four areas:  

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

  • Tactical - awareness of game relative to the objective

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

  • Character - effort, attitude, focus, communications, teamwork

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

Tryout Attire / Equipment:

• White/light colored t-shirt

• Dark shorts (blue, black)

• Soccer socks over shin guards

• Soccer cleats

• All players should bring inflated soccer ball of appropriate size

• Water

• NO devices/phones at the field

Tryout Day — Parent Reminders:

• Players arrive at 10 mins prior to start time for check in (not earlier)

• Parents are NOT permitted to watch tryouts

• Return 5 mins before session end time for pick up, promptly depart field after session

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 players should attend the sessions for their age group according to their birthdate

• NOT trying out or INJURED?‍ ‍

  • You must complete this online form HERE

Team Selection / Timing:

• Results of tryouts will be communicated in subsequent weeks after tryouts on a rolling basis

• Goal is to place as many players as possible on teams that are set up for growth, development and fun

• With respect to timing, we are seeking to be sensitive in context of an active spring soccer season/current teams

• We appreciate your patience and support