Playing Up Policy

A player that would like to play-up in an older age group must submit a written/email request to the Club Director ( [email protected] ).  The Club Director must receive the request no later then May 31.  The parents must also discuss their child's request with the Director of Coaching prior to the beginning of tryouts.

Upon approval by the Club Director, the player may tryout for an older age group.  The player will be evaluated during tryouts along with other players trying out for the desired team.  An under aged player may be placed on a team based on the following:
1) A player may only request to move up in age by 1 year
2) The player must be evaluated during the scheduled team tryout period
3) The player must demonstrate the mental, psychological and physical maturity required to perform at an older age group.
4) The player must be determined by the evaluator(s) to be a "impact player" for the older age group.  An impact player is generally defined as one of the top 3 players on the team.

The general rule is:  if the player is NOT in the top 3 (impact players) on an older team, he/she should be playing age appropriate.  Playing up as an 'impact player' can have several advantages to a player and his/her development.   Playing up as an 'role player' does not typically benefit the player and may cause the player to regress psychologically and physically (playing time), which in turn will hinder tactical and technical abilities/experience.   The decision made by the Club Director and Director of Coaching are final and not open to appeal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I CAN'T MAKE EITHER TRYOUT DATES?
No worries. Please register above and contact us today to get your kid seen by one of our coaches. They will be invited to come out and train with their peers so a skills assessment can be made.  You can email Craig Lansing at [email protected]