Q = Do I have to participate in tryouts?

A = Yes, if you wish to participate in traveling/select soccer.
 

Q = Do players need to attend both Tryout Dates?

A = It is strongly recommended that players attend both tryout dates. The exposure of the player to the assessors will ensure a more complete assessment in an individual and team setting.
 

Q = We had a fun season last year; can’t we just keep our team intact?

A = NRSC policy is that each team is formed based on merit and equal skill between teams each season. Therefore, rosters are not carried over from one year to the next as players develop skills differently and new members join.
 

Q = Can my child play on the same team as a friend?

A = To maintain the integrity of a competitive program, players are placed based on birth year, merit, and skill development. Equal teams are formed through the tryout process, and playing with friend requests cannot be honored.
 

Q = I can’t make tryouts, but want to be considered for a traveling team, do I have to register for tryouts and what are my chances of making a team?

A = If you cannot make tryouts, but want to be considered for a team, you must do the following:

1. First, you must register for the tryout session. Only players who are registered for the tryouts will be given priority and the opportunity to register first.
2. Second, you must submit the reason for the absence, IN WRITING, to the President of NRSC and it will be approved by the BOD. If you have an acceptable reason (determined by the club) for missing, the BOD will attempt to place player using alternate forms of assessment (coach evaluations, previous tryout results, previous playing experience, etc.). See section on missing tryouts above.
3. If you do not have an “excused” reason for missing tryouts, there is no guarantee you will be placed on the appropriate level team (or on a traveling team).
4. Tryouts are the most important factor in team placement. Missing tryouts does not eliminate your chances of making the team, but will make it much harder to justify placement on a higher level team or if roster numbers are already met.

Q = How are coaches assigned to teams?

A = Coaches are selected each season by the Director of Coaching and the Board of Directors and assigned on a “best fit” basis. Like players, coaches are not automatically carried over from the previous season. All coaches align with our style of play and NRSC philosophy of player development, codes of conduct, sportsmanship and adhere to coaching requirements and expectations. Coaches are required to complete age and level appropriate training and licensing. Coaches may be paid or volunteer. We strive to identify and select quality coaches at all levels.

Q = Are there tryouts for the Fall soccer season?

A = Not at this time.
 

Q = Who should I contact if I have a question about NRSC team formation policies and procedures?

A = If you have any questions or concerns about our team formation policies, please contact the President of the NRSC. Our goal is to be as fair and as transparent as possible where players are placed based on merit.