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Tryouts will be held in a progression starting with a technical warm-up, moving to small sided activities, small sided games, then large sided games.

Each player will be notified of her/his results of the tryout process within 72 hours of the completion of the tryouts. Once an offer has been extended to join Skyline's Select program, a response will be required within 24 - 48 hours to hold that players spot.

If you do not make a Select team this year, the selection staff may just feel you are not quite ready for the Select league. The staff may recommend either playing in our Recreational and/or Intermediate programs. The Recreational and Intermediate leagues are for players who may not be ready for competitive soccer in terms of ability and/or commitment.

Evaluation will be based on technical, tactical, physical and psychological ability.

Players within the club will be evaluated in three ways:

1. Skyline Staff will be on fields during Saturday matches watching U10 and above games. These evaluations will be used in to enhance our selection criteria during tryouts.

2. Skyline Team Coaches/Trainers will be consulted about players on each coaches respective team in regards to player participation, technical ability, tactical ability, ability to follow instructions and each players willingness to learn.

3. Each individual will have evaluations conducted by members of the Skyline Staff while participating in small sided and large sided games. The Staff's evaluations will be used to determine each player's placement.

4. Players are evaluated on an individual basis.

Selection to a Skyline Select team is a great accomplishment. To play at one of the highest levels of competition in the state can be very gratifying for many players and parents. Players will refine their talents and techniques with qualified professional coaches. If you are new to the Select program, one thing to understand is that competitive soccer requires more commitment than Recreational and Intermediate soccer.

Competitive soccer can really be a foundation for a childs future in soccer. Selection onto a Select team can be have a great lasting effect on each player. Specifically, many of these teams will play together for years to come.

Competitive soccer consists of 18 games througout the fall and spring. Teams will also participate in tournaments. All competitive team coaches are professionals and registration fees cover the coaches yearly salary. Training is usually 2 to 3 90 mnute sessions per week.

The Select program is a full year commitment. Players are financially responsible for and expected to participate in both the fall and spring season, plus all of the team's scheduled tournaments.