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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR TRYOUTS?Register online to ensure a quick check-in process at tryouts. It's $20 pre-register online and $25 to register online the day of tryouts. Cash or Check is not accepted at the field the day of tryouts. Please note: We cannot issue refunds.
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WHAT HAPPENS AT TRYOUTS?Arrive 20-25 minutes early to check-in each day. Each player is assigned a numbered tryout jersey to be worn on both days. Players are identified by that jersey number during the tryout by coaches/evaluators. Families must remember that tryout number they receive as they will return the shirt to the coaches after each day.
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TRYOUT FORMATAfter all players have checked in, a tryout facilitator will call participants onto the field to provide instructions. Players will be placed into small-sided games on day 1. During the session, players will move from field to field to be evaluated by as many coaches as possible. On day 2 we will proceed to larger size field games (7v7, 9v9, or 11v11).
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TRYOUTS?Following the final tryout session for your kids age group, head coaches will confirm their selections. Player selections will be posted on the Crossfire Select website. Players selected to a team will be listed by their assigned number from tryouts when they check in. Families/Players must respond to the coach via email within 24 hours to accept or decline the position. Failure to respond may mean that the coach offers the position to an alternate player. If you do not see your player's number listed on the website, that person was not selected for a team.
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WHAT DOES ALTERNATES MEAN?The club will post alternate numbers on the website (tryouts page) for some teams. These players have not yet been selected for a team, but if a selected player declines an invitation to join a team, an alternate player may be invited to join the team and will e contacted by a club coach via email, Text or phone call. Alternate numbers are listed in ascending order. Being first in the list of alternates does not necessarily indicate that that player will be the first player selected in the event a player declines.
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CAN PLAYERS BE ADDED TO ROSTERS AFTER TRYOUTS?Yes, players can be added to the roster throughout the year if there is space available. We typically post on our website after tryouts if we have space available.
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I REGISTERED FOR TRYOUTS, BUT CANNOT MAKE IT. CAN I GET A REFUND?Sorry, no refunds.
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WHAT IF MY CHILD CAN‘T ATTEND TRYOUTS DUE TO INJURY OR SICKNESS AT THE TIME OF TRYOUTS?If you are injured or sick and unable to attend tryouts, Families will then coordinate with a team/coach if there are space post tryouts for the player to receive an opportunity to attend a team training session and be evaluated to be considered for a team.
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DOES MY CHILD NEED TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS?We ask that every player attend both days. This gives the coaches and evaluators an opportunity to see players over a longer period and make a fair assessment of the player. If your child cannot attend both days, please inform the person at check-in at the field on day 1. The check-in staff will inform the coaches.
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WHAT DO THE COACHES LOOK FOR DURING TRYOUTS?All players will be evaluated based on their technical and tactical ability abilities. We will have assistant coaches on site evaluating players to provide input and feedback for head coaches as well.
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CAN I PLAY FOR AN OLDER TEAM?The club encourages players to tryout in their own age group, though they may be selected to play up a year based on their skill level. Players cannot tryout for younger age group. Read our policy on players trying out for an older age group.
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WHAT AGE GROUP SHOULD I TRY OUT FOR?players will attend the tryout corresponding with their birth year.
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WHAT DO PLAYERS NEED TO BRING TO TRYOUTS?All players should bring their soccer cleats, shin guards, a water bottle and weather-appropriate soccer training clothes. Returning Crossfire Select players: DO NOT wear your club uniform or training top. Players may not wear jewelry of any kind. This includes necklaces, rings, earrings, or bracelets of any kind.
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DO ALL RETURNING PLAYERS NEED TO TRYOUT?Yes. All players must try out each year.
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WHAT IF I DO NOT MAKE A TEAM? WHAT ARE MY OTHER OPTIONS?Unfortunately, not all players will make a team. There are plenty of options available to those that do not. Other options include XF Rec (www.crossfirerec.org) or XF premier (www.crossfiresoccer.org)
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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST IF I MAKE A TEAM?Club Fees $999.00 Team Fees $150-$300 Uniforms/Gear $250-$300 (2-year cycle – players have the uniforms for 2 seasons)
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DO I NEED TO PAY ALL AT ONCE?The club requires a 20% non-refundable commitment fee at the time of registration and the club offers three different payment plans. The payment schedules for those plans are available at check out during the online registration process. Complete information about registration, fees and club policies can be found on the club website.
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DOES CROSSFIRE SELECT ENCOURAGE PLAYERS TO PLAY OTHER SPORTS?Yes, we support kids to do other activities. However, during Soccer season we expect players and families to prioritize attending club practices and games. We do have games on Sundays at times for the younger ages.
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TEAM ROSTER SIZESU15 and older can have a roster of 18 players and can go as high as 22 players. (Game day rosters can only have 18 players) (2011-2007 birth years) U13-14 teams can have a maximum of 18 players. (2013-2012 birth years) U11-U12 (play 9 vs 9 games) teams can have a maximum roster of 14 players. (2015-2014 birth years) U9-10 (play 7 vs 7 games) teams can have a maximum roster of 12 players. (2017-2016 birth years)
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HOW MANY TEAMS WILL WE FORM AFTER TRYOUTS?Under 9 boys and girls – TBD Under 10 boys and girls – 4 boys and 3 girls U11-12 boys and girls – 4 teams each age group and gender U13-15 boys and girls - 3 teams each age group and gender
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WHAT DOES A, B, C, D MEAN FOR LEVELS OF PLAY?A is our top team and followed in ascending order down to our D team. Players are placed on a team during tryouts of like vs like ability.
CROSSFIRE SELECT CALENDAR
JUNE - AUGUST
All teams begin training, two 90-minute sessions per week. Teams may enter 4 summer tournaments, two of which is Crossfire Select Cup and the XF Labor Day Cup. Free camps and clinics also offered for Crossfire Select players vist our programs page for more details.
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
NPSL fall season begins for U9-U14 girls and boys and U15-U19 boys. Teams play a 10-12 match season staring the first weekend after Labor Day and concluding late November / early December with Thanksgiving weekend off.
DECEMBER
End of NPSL season for boys and girls U9-U14 and boys U15-U19. High school age girls' teams (U15-U19) begin their season. The 12-match league play commences early December and concludes in late March prior to the start of Washington Youth Soccers Presidents Cup.
Crossfire Select Annual Club Meeting. Review of the year and Board of Director Elections.
LAST TWO WEEKS OF DECEMBER
2 weeks off for all teams.
JANUARY
The Washington Youth Soccer State Cup starts the first weekend in January and semis/finals are held early February. Girls U15-U19 NPSL season continues.
FEBRUARY
High school age boys (U15-U19) tryouts are held around mid February. The North Puget Sound League (NPSL) spring season for U9-U14 begins late February and concludes in early April.
MARCH
Futsal is held in March and is an optional program at minimal cost for Select players. Visit our programs page for more details.
APRIL
Purely Optional Playground Soccer (POPS) is fun free drop in soccer! It’s open to everyone U14 and younger.
High school age girls' teams begin their State Cup Tournament, Presidents Cup, at the conclusion of their NPSL season.
MAY
Tryouts for all age groups (except boys U15-U19). High school age Girls Presidents Cup concludes.
