2025-26 Tryouts
FAll 2025 Age Groups
| Age Group | Year of Birth |
|---|---|
| U9 | 2017 |
| U10 | 2016 |
| U11 | 2015 |
| U12 | 2014 |
| U13 | 2013 |
| U14 | 2012 |
| U15 | 2011 |
| U16 | 2010 |
| U17 | 2009 |
| U18 | 2008 |
| U19 | 2007 |
| Sunday, May 4 | U12-U14 ECNL RL & SCCL Tryouts AT MERRIMACK TURF U12-U14 Boys and Girls ECNL RL Tryouts- All athletes who played on AFC Huntsville SCCL teams and/or on their club's top team should attend these additional tryouts. All other athletes wanting to be considered for these teams should attend. Everyone is welcome. Athletes can pick up their shirts at check in. (Born 2012-2014). |
| Thursday, May 8 |
Spirit Night at Yogurt Mountain on Carl T. Jones! 10% of your purchase comes back to the club! Pick up your tryout shirt from 5-7pm & grab a FROYO! |
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Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 |
Tryout t-shirt pick up at John Hunt 4:30-6:00pm
U15-U19 ECNL RL Tryouts AT JOHN HUNT |
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Monday, May 12 *Tuesday, May 13 |
U13-U19 Boys and Girls Tryouts (all athletes born 2007-2013). Merrimack TURF Fields. Times TBD. Additional parking available at Milton Frank Stadium. All athletes, any level are encouraged to attend tryouts. *Tuesday may not be necessary. |
| May 14 & 15 | U13-U19 Rain Dates |
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Monday, May 19 *Tuesday, May 20 |
U9-U12 Boys and Girls Tryouts (all athletes born 2014-2017). Merrimack TURF Fields. Times TBD. Additional parking available at Milton Frank Stadium. All athletes, any level are encouraged to attend tryouts. *Tuesday may not be necessary. |
| May 21 & 22 | U9-U12 Rain Dates |
May 4, 10 & 11 schedule
May 12-13 schedule
May 19-20 schedule
Before Tryouts
BEFORE TRYOUTS:
Register online BEFORE coming to tryouts (The sooner the better!)
- Make sure your athlete is well rested and hydrated BEFORE each tryout session.
- Please use the restroom BEFORE coming to tryouts. We can’t guarantee the facilities will be unlocked and available.
- Discuss with your family the commitment level and cost of club soccer and make sure it is a good fit for your family and your athlete BEFORE committing to the team/club.
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Try not to add any extra pressure to your child BEFORE, during or after tryouts.
WEATHER AND FIELD UPDATES:
- Any last minute changes due to inclement weather or standing water on fields will be communicated via alert through Team Snap and on our Facebook, Instagram & Twitter pages.
Note: Due to possible last minute changes, always check the tryout/evaluation schedule above and USC Social Media accounts prior to traveling to the fields.
During Tryouts
DURING TRYOUTS:
- Please refer to the tryout schedule above. Your child will try out with their given age group DURING tryouts.
- All weather delays/cancellations will be sent through the online tryout registration app and will be communicated on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, and YOUR EMAIL IF WEATHER APPEARS TO BE QUESTIONABLE DURING TRYOUTS!
- Parents are welcome to stay and watch DURING tryouts, however, all USC policies regarding sideline coaching and distractions will be enforced.
- Spectators should stay away from the sidelines and immediate area of the staff and players DURING tryouts. Crowded sidelines can create undo stress and unwanted distractions for players.
- DO NOT coach your child in any way from the sidelines DURING tryouts. (This is also applicable for the season.)
- NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT HUNTSVILLE CITY FIELDS per city ordinances. Please leave your furry friends at home!
After Tryouts
AFTER TRYOUTS:
- A team meeting will be held AFTER tryouts.
- A $235 or $335 non-refundable deposit is due immediately following tryouts for ALL PLAYERS whether financial assistance will be awarded or not.
- Jersey numbers will be confirmed/assigned to new players AFTER tryouts.
- You will order your uniforms online AFTER tryouts (DO NOT DELAY!!)
