June 18, 2018 Update: Supplemental Try Outs Ongoing
Supplemental Try Outs for formed boys and girls Classic and Challenge level teams are ongoing, to fill roster spots of the Fall teams. If your player would like to consider joining a team in the Fall, now is the time to attend a supplemental try out!
Try Outs are for Girls with 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Birth Years and Boys with 2005, 2006, 2007 Birth Years
Try Outs are:
-Tuesday June 19, 6:30pm, Pittsboro Elementary School
-Tuesday June 26, 6:30pm, Bray Park
Pittsboro Elementary School is located at 375 Pittsboro Elementary School Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312.
Bray Park is located at 200 Alston Bridge Rd. Siler City NC 27344
Players and their families may contact Chatham Soccer League to arrange individual try outs if unable to attend posted dates.
There are also Supplemental Academy Assessments for Boys and Girls with 2008, 2009 and 2010 Birth Years:
Location: Woods Charter School (160 Woodland Grove Ln. Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Times: Saturday June 23, 9:00am
Wednesday June June 27, 7:00pm
May 27, 2018 Update: Supplemental Try Outs Scheduled
Supplemental Try Outs for formed teams will occur Wednesday May 30 and Thursday May 31 in Pittsboro and Siler City. Also look for supplemental try outs each Tuesday in June. Details Below:
Wednesday May 30th, 6:00pm, Pittsboro Elementary School: Girls with 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Birth Years
Thursday May 31st, 6:00pm, Pittsboro Elementary School: Boys with 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Birth Years
Thursday May 31st, 6:00pm, Bray Park: Girls with 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Birth Years and Boys with 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Birth Years
Pittsboro Elementary School is located at 375 Pittsboro Elementary School Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312.
Bray Park is located at 200 Alston Bridge Rd. Siler City NC 27344
Supplemental Try Out Dates Each Tuesday in June (5, 12, 19, 26) 6pm. More information coming soon.
Players and their families may contact Chatham Soccer League to arrange individual try outs if unable to attend posted dates.
Chatham Soccer League Fall 2018 Season Competitive (Challenge, Classic level) Try-Outs and Assessments (Academy) are Scheduled!
Please read below for information pertaining to try-outs and assessments for Chatham Soccer League’s Fall 2018 Season Competitive level teams. Have questions about teams, how to register, or what to expect at try-outs before coming out for them? Contact our Executive Director, Martin Slavin, at director@chathamsoccerleague.org or (919) 205-9977.
Teams are anticipated to be formed for boys and girls in all ages. Level of play will be determined by the interest at the try-outs and the skill level of the players attending.
Consider forwarding this invitation to families you know whom are new to Chatham County with a child who might play travel soccer, or current recreation division players that may want to challenge themselves on a travel team.
Register Now at www.chathamsoccerleague.org!
Note:
-All players, new players to Chatham Soccer League competitive level, and players on existing Spring 2018 teams, are required to attend the assessments / try-outs if they would like to play in the Fall 2018 season.
-There is no cost to register or try-out for Chatham Soccer League’s Competitive level teams.
-Find your player's birth year in the below grid to learn the details your age group tryouts.
Dates / Time / Locations for Competitive Play Try-outs / Assessments
2000-2004 Classic / Challenge Girls
- May 17- Thurs.- 6:00-8:00 PM- Park at Briar Chapel Field 4 - 1988 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312
2005-2008 Classic / Challenge Girls
- May 21- Mon.- 6:00-8:00 PM- Park at Briar Chapel Field 4 - 1988 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312
2003-2004 Classic / Challenge Boys
- May 22- Tues.- 6:00-8:00 PM- Park at Briar Chapel Field 4 - 1988 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312
2005-2006 Classic / Challenge Boys
- May 23- Wed.- 6:00-8:00 PM- Park at Briar Chapel Field 4 - 1988 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312
2007-2008 Classic / Challenge Boys
- May 24- Thurs.- 6:00-8:00 PM- Park at Briar Chapel Field 4 - 1988 Parker Herndon Rd. Pittsboro NC 27312
2009-2011 Academy Boys and Girls
- May 30- Wed.- 6:00-7:15 PM- Pittsboro Elementary School, Pittsboro Elementary School Rd
- May 31- Thurs.- 6:00-7:15 PM- Pittsboro Elementary School, Pittsboro Elementary School Rd
Supplemental Tryouts in June TBA
Try-out /Assessments Notes:
-Parents/Guardians and spectators are required to stay away from the tryout areas. Your child will be playing and showcasing their skills to coaches, and also playing with their friends. Despite what you might think, it is never helpful for a parent to be pacing the sidelines or shouting instructions while a child is playing soccer.
-If your child is offered a spot on a competitive / acadademy roster, you must be prepared to accept or decline at that point. A “maybe” answer is equivalent to a “no”. Upon accepting a spot on the team within 24-48 hours you will receive an acceptance email from Blue Sombrero where you can confirm your acceptance and pay the initial team deposit.
Explanation of Age Brackets, Birth Year, Roster Size, etc. (What does U# mean?)
The US Soccer Federation mandated a change to the age brackets starting with the Fall 2016 season, basing them on calendar year birthdates, not school year. The change was driven by the US National Team and international age standards. NCYSA Classic teams, Triangle Premier League Classic and Challenge teams and NCYSA Academy teams all follow the new age bracket structure.
Note that a player cannot play “down” an age bracket, but can play “up.” Soccer clubs can combine age brackets to form strong roster sizes. Players may also be moved up based on their technical ability. Though parents can request their player “play up,” all decisions for players to play up are made by Chatham Soccer League’s Director of Coaching, Martin Slavin.
The brackets for the 2018-2019 season are below.
| Date of Birth | Age Division | Max. Players on Team | Game Format | Ball Size |
| Players born in 2000 | U19 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2001 | U18 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2002 | U17 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2003 | U16 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2004 | U15 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2005 | U14 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2006 | U13 | 22 Players | 11 vs. 11 | #5 |
| Players born in 2007 | U12 | 16 Players | 9 vs. 9 | #4 |
| Players born in 2008 | U11 | 16 Players | 9 vs. 9 | #4 |
| Players born in 2009 | U10 | 12 Players | 7 vs. 7 | #4 |
| Players born in 2010 | U9 | 12 Players | 7 vs. 7 | #4 |
| Players bornin 2011 | U8 | 12 Players | 7 vs. 7 | #4 |
Assessments and Try-out Process
The assessments/try-outs are a formal process required by NCYSA for competitive teams. Try-outs and evaluations are open to any age appropriate player.
There are two steps to registering for the assessments / try-outs:
Step 1, Pre-register online now!
Players are asked to pre-register online (click the button below to be taken to the registration page). There is no cost for pre-registration and it greatly simplifies the check-in process. It is also really easy!
2018-2019 Register/Login Link
Step 2, Check in on the date of the assessment / try-out with the below items in hand:
Check-ins start 30 minutes before the start time of the try-outs / assessments. To make the check-in process fast and efficient, you should do the following.
Check-in with Chatham Soccer League staff on the try out date. The following are done at check-in:
- Turn in the NCYSA Medical form. Download the form HERE, and complete before arrival.
- Receive try-out numbers to apply to your t-shirt.
- Get player photograph taken.
During the assessments / try-outs, players will go through a warm-up followed by a technical training session to evaluation their skill level. For the remainder of the time the players will play small side games. During the entire session, players will be evaluated by coaches and Chatham Soccer League staff based on their technical, tactical, physical and psychological skills.
Players should bring a ball, shin guards, cleats and water bottle to the try-outs / assessments.
Attendance at all sessions related to the team you are interested in joining is required.
Chatham Soccer League's Director of Coaching
Chatham Soccer League's Executive Director, Martin Slavin, is the Director of Coaching. Martin selects coaches for the boy's and girl's Select and Classic Level teams.
Club Fees and Costs
Fees include Showcase entry fees, coaching fees, player registration and insurance with NCYSA. Fees for referees will be assesed during the season by the team manager, and will amount to a few dollars per game.
Uniforms
Uniforms are not included as part of the club fees. After accepting a spot on a competitive level or academy team families can visit soccer.com and search for the Chatham Soccer League team page to order uniforms. As part of the normal two year uniform cycle Chatham Soccer League will choose a new Nike uniform for the Fall 2018 season.
More About the Challenge Level Program
The Challenge Level Program is a competitive level of play, because tryouts are conducted to form teams. Challenge teams travel throughout the Triangle to neighbor clubs, and play home games in Chatham County. Travel is usually limited to a smaller radius than the Classic level. The Challenge Program allows for players developing beyond the Recreation Level to play at a more competitive level with modified travel time to and from games. The Challenge Program is available for U11s to U18s. All Challenge Teams must be a member of a currently registered association that is in good standing with the NCYSA such as Chatham Soccer League.
Chatham Soccer League plays in the Triangle Premier League, of which Chatham Soccer League is a member. Practices take place twice a week on fields in Chatham County while all games are on Saturdays and Sundays.
Challenge level teams participate in one tournament each season as part of the fees. Fees also include coaching fees, player registration and insurance with NCYSA. Referee fees and cost of extra tournaments are an extra cost for each player.
More About the Classic Level Program
NCYSA Classic Program is the highest level of youth soccer prior to the Olympic Development Program (ODP). Chatham Soccer League travel teams that perform exceptionally well at the Challenge level are eligible for promotion to the Classic league divisions in subsequent seasons. Once a team is part of the NCYSA Classic league, it is subject to promotion and relegation rules found in the Classic Handbook. The distance of travel will vary based upon the division in which the team competes. Travel can be local, regional or statewide. Classic is available for teams from U11 to U18 with Chatham Soccer League.
Levels of Classic play are second division (U11-U18), open division (U11-U13), elite division (U13), first division (U14-U18) and premier division (U14-U18).
Chatham Soccer League plays in the NCYSA Classic League. Practices take place twice a week on fields in Chatham County. Games will usually take place on Saturday or Sunday. Home games will be on fields in Chatham County with away games across the state depending on which Classic division and region the team is assigned to. The division and region assignment is done by NCYSA personnel.
Classic teams participate in one tournament each season as part of the fees. Fees also include coaching fees, player registration and insurance with NCYSA. Extra fees are accessed for referee fees, and for playing in extra tournaments.