Question 1

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

Register for tryouts on our website. Tryouts cost to $20 pre-register online, and $25 to register online the day of tryouts. There is no paper registration offered the day of tryouts and we do not accept cash or checks, so please register before you arrive.

Question 2

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

All players should bring their soccer cleats, shin guards, a water bottle, an appropriately-sized soccer ball, and weather-appropriate training clothes. DO NOT wear any club gear, including Crossfire Select gear. No jewelry of any kind.

Question 3

CAN MY PLAYER TRYOUT FOR AN OLDER AGE GROUP?

Accepted Answer

Teams are formed based on birth year. Our emphasis will be on creating full teams of age appropriate players in each age group in order to maximize the soccer opportunities for all participants.   When it is appropriate for development, the opportunity for the exceptional player to play with older age groups may be approved. If a player’s correct age group is unable to provide the player with the training, coaching and/or competition that he or she needs, strong consideration will be given to allowing the player to play at the next age group.   The Club may deem it necessary or appropriate from time to time to place a player in a higher age group in the best interest of the club (for example, if the ability to form a team depends on relocating some players from one age group to another). U9-U15 play up is strictly limited to players that demonstrate an ability in line with the top 1/3 of the older age group.   Decision is made by player and coaches with DoC approval. U16-U19 we assume that players are playing at levels consistent with their abilities (C team, JV, Varsity) therefore play ups allowed by coach discretion with DoC approval. Decisions are informed by player age, skill and team capacity. The decision will be reviewed from year to year

Question 4

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

All players will be evaluated based on their technical, tactical, and physical abilities. Players should expect to attend a tryout for 90 minutes and will be put into small-sided games for assessment by coaches. Coaches will base their selections on player skill and ability demonstrated during the tryouts.   Each player is assigned a numbered jersey to wear. Players are identified by that jersey number during the course of the tryouts, and that number will be used to identify players in the tryout results. It's critical to remember your assigned jersey number.

Question 5

WHEN WILL RESULTS BE POSTED?

Accepted Answer

Results will be posted on our website on the day following tryouts.

Question 6

IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED, HOW LONG DO THEY HAVE TO RESPOND?

Accepted Answer

We ask that every player that is trying out be ready to commit to the team upon receiving an offer, and no later than 24 hours after results are posted. This will speed up the process for everyone else in the age group. Acceptance of a roster spot is confirmed when you email the coach and when you register and pay the Club registration fee (not tryout fee).

Question 7

DOES CROSSFIRE SELECT ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO PLAY OTHER SPORTS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we think all players should play other sports at a young age. Eventually they may choose one primary sport, but we do not require you to specialize in only soccer. But, soccer should be the first priority during the fall season.

Question 8

WHAT IF I CAN'T ATTEND TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

Please contact Coaching Director: Hugo Alcaraz Cuellar Coachingdirector@crossfireselect.com.

Question 9

DO I HAVE TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

It's recommended that every player attend both days of tryouts. This gives the coaches and evaluators an opportunity to see players over a longer period of time and make a fair assessment of the player.

Question 10

CAN PLAYERS BE ADDED TO THE ROSTER AFTER TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, players can be added to the roster throughout the year whenever a spot opens up.

Question 11

DO RETURNING PLAYERS NEED TO TRYOUT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All players must try out every year.

Question 12

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS INJURED AT THE TIME OF TRYOUTS?

Accepted Answer

If you are injured and unable to compete fully at tryouts, you will need to register for tryouts and bring a note from your doctor detailing the injury, along with an estimate of when you can resume training. Players will then coordinate with club/team/coach a date when player can receive an opportunity to attend a team training session and be evaluated to be considered for a team. Injured players will be assigned a jersey number, and their injury will be noted on the tryout evaluator sheets.

Question 13

I REGISTERED FOR TRYOUTS, BUT CANNOT MAKE IT. CAN I GET A REFUND?"

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no refunds. As a non-profit organization we use our resources and a number of volunteers to make large events, like tryouts, a reality. The tryouts will likely still carry on without you, so we cannot issue refunds.