FC RICHMOND TRYOUTS 2011-12 ANNOUNCED!!!!!!
Registration Link to be Available Shortly
Thank you for your interest in FC Richmond Soccer Programs. Tryouts for 2010-2011 FC Richmond Travel Soccer and Player Development Programs (PDP) will be held May 2-May 23. Tryouts for all age groups and programs will be held at Huguenot Park Soccer Fields and typically last 1 - 1.5 hours depending upon the number of players registered for a particular age group. Please scroll down to determine your tryout date.
Players are asked to register online in advance to minimize lines at the registration tables on tryout dates. Please enter all information accurately and completely. Please pay particular attention to entering the player's LEGAL first and last name and an accurate birthdate. Online registration will close at midnight before each scheduled tryout day. Those players registering the day of the tryout, without access to a computer or unable to register online should arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tryout session with a parent to complete necessary paperwork.
All players should wear proper soccer attire including shinguards. Players are asked to bring an age-appropriate soccer ball and plenty of water. Parents/players are asked to arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a tryout session to check the player in at the registration table, receive a tryout number and get directions to the correct field.
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE BY AGE GROUP
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TRYOUT AGE GROUPS
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Age Group
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Born Between
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Gender
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Programs
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U08
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08/01/03 and 07/31/05
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Boys & Girls
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PDP
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U09
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08/01/02 and 07/31/03
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Boys & Girls
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PDP
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U10
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08/01/01 and 07/31/02
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
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U11
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08/01/00 and 07/31/01
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
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U12
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08/01/99 and 07/31/00
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
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U13
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08/01/98 and 07/31/99
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
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U14
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08/01/97 and 07/31/98
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO
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U15
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08/01/96 and 07/31/97
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC, MYSTX, METRO (Boys Metro Only)
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U16
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08/01/95 and 07/31/96
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC & MYSTX
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U17
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08/01/94 and 07/31/95
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Boys & Girls
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MAGIC & MYSTX
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U18/U19
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08/01/92 and 07/31/94
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Boys Only
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MAGIC Only
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** For the U15 Age Group, we will be offering a Magic & Mystx program. For U15 Metro, we will only offer a U15 Metro Boys team, no U14 Metro Girls team will be offered
** For the U18 Age Group, we will only be offering a Magic program.
Please scroll down for program descriptions.
TRYOUT DATES
Magic = Boys Mystx = Girls Metro = Boys & Girls PDP = Boys &
Girls
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Age Group
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Players born On or After
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Programs Available
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Day
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Date
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Location
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Time
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U8 Boys & Girls
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8/1/2003
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PDP
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Sunday
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5/22/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM
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U9 Boys & Girls
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8/1/2002
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PDP
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Sunday
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5/22/2011
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Huguenot
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6:30 PM
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U10 Boys & Girls
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8/1/2001
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Sunday
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5/15/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM (Boys)
6:30 PM (Girls)
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U11 Boys & Girls
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8/1/2000
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Wednesday
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5/11/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM (Boys)
6:30 PM (Girls)
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U12 Boys & Girls
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8/1/1999
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Wednesday
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5/4/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM (Boys)
6:30 PM (Girls)
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U13 Boys & Girls
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8/1/1998
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Monday
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5/9/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM (Boys)
6:30 PM (Girls)
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U14 Boys & Girls
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8/1/1997
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Monday
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5/2/2011
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Huguenot
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6:30 PM
(Boys & Girls)
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U15 Boys & Girls
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8/1/1996
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Magic, Mystx, Metro*
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Monday
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5/2/2011
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Huguenot
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5:00 PM (Boys & Girls)
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Raindate
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U10 - U15 Magic, Mystx, Metro
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TBA
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TBA
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Huguenot
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TBA
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U16 Girls
U17 Girls
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8/1/1995
8/1/1994
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Mystx
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Sunday
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5/1/2011
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Huguenot
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4:00 PM
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U16 Boys
U17 Boys
U18/19 Boys
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8/1/1995
8/1/1994
8/1/1993
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Magic
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Sunday
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5/1/2011
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Huguenot
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6:00 PM
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Raindate
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for U16, 17, & U18 Magic & Mystx tryouts cancelled due to inclement weather
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TBA
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TBA
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Huguenot
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TBA
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*Players will be placed in programs based upon their skill level. If a U10 - U15 player is not interested in committing to the Magic or Mystx level, please let us know via email or when checking in at the registration table on your assigned tryout day.
If a player cannot attend on his/her assigned tryout date, please call Dave Amsler, Director of Coaching, at 594-0252 to arrange an alternate session.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
For those players who demonstrate the ability and desire to further develop their soccer skills, FC Richmond offers the Player Development Program (PDP). Selected players ages U8-U9 are invited to participate in this program which, under the guidance of professional trainers, introduces the basic technical skills and training habits required for playing competitive soccer. While there is increased competition, our emphasis is on developing complete and confident players who are not afraid to take risks.
U8 and U9 PDP players compete in-house with other FC Richmond U8-U9 PDP Teams.
The format of PDP encourages players to master ball-handling techniques and individual player creativity in a fun, yet educational, environment.
TRAVEL SOCCER PROGRAMS
MAGIC (boys) MYSTX (girls) Metro (boys and girls)
For those U10-U19 players who have demonstrated the ability and determination necessary to take their game to the highest competitive level, FC Richmond offers a highly selective travel soccer program.
Boys and girls selected for this program will continue to develop their individual technical skills and game strategies within a team environment and will master the skills and training habits necessary to succeed at a highly competitive level. Teams are formed from the most talented, dedicated and competitive players in the Richmond area and beyond.
U11 – U18/19 Magic and Mystx teams compete in the prestigious
Virginia Club Champions League (VCCL) against other elite teams from around the state.
U10 Magic and Mystx teams compete in the
Advanced Development Soccer League (ADSL) and follow the same tournament schedule as older Magic and Mystx teams.
For those players that are not selected a Magic or Mystx team, FC Richmond offers Metro Boys and Girls teams. Selected players boys ages U10-U14 and girls ages U10-U13 are invited to participate in this program which, under the guidance of professional trainers, introduces the basic technical skills and training habits required for playing competitive soccer. While there is increased competition, our emphasis is on developing complete and confident players who are not afraid to take risks.
U13-U15 Metro teams compete in the Va Soccer League (VSLi) and will play in two local tournamnets in both the fall and spring seasons.
Dave Amsler, Director of Coaching, a professional soccer teacher with more than 35 years of experience, directs FC Richmond's Travel Soccer Program. He holds a USSF "A" license, US soccer's highest license. He is the founder of both the Richmond Strikers and FC Richmond soccer clubs. Dave actively coaches one or two select teams per year, in addition to overseeing all travel soccer teams and coaches.
Trip Ellis holds a "A" license, is a former stand-out college and professional player and serves as FC Richmond's Assistant Director of Coaching and is an active coach in the travel soccer program. Trip oversees the U8-U9 PDP Program and all Metro teams (boys and girls)
If you have any questions regarding FC Richmond soccer programs or online tryout registration, please send an email to travel@fcrichmond.com or call 266-9555.
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