Frequently Asked Questions

The following are the most commonly asked questions regarding the tryout process and the formation of our representative teams.  The questions and answers below are not meant to be all-encompassing, and if you are interested in our complete policies, procedures, and guidelines for the representative team program, please refer to the Representative Program Guidelines which are available once you log into your account in our system.

Is there a Fee for Tryouts?

There is a $10 fee for tryouts at U9, which is the first year for representative team play, and players will receive a shirt for attendance.  For tryouts for other teams, there is no fee for tryout registration.  Note, however, all players must register first before trying out.

How should I register for the tryouts?

Online pre-registration is required for the tryouts.  Families should log into their online account on www.concordsoccer.com and select the appropriate age group for tryouts.  Online registration is now available. If you do not have an account, you can create one at no cost and move forward from there.

How will my child be notified of team selection, and how do we accept the position on the team?

Following the completion of the tryout process, players will be notified via telephone that they have been selected.  Following that conversation, an email invitation will be sent to the address you submitted when you registered.  You will have 3 calendar days to accept the position on the team and submit your acceptance fee.  If after this time period you do not accept the position on the team, the position on the team will be offered to another player.

What if we can only attend one of the tryouts?

While we always encourage interested players to attend all scheduled tryouts to have the maximum amount of opportunities for evaluation, players are only required to attend one tryout to be considered. 

What if there is questionable weather on the day of the scheduled tryouts? 

Any changes or postponement will be posted by no later than 5pm on the day of the scheduled tryout on www.concordsoccer.com.  If a tryout is postponed on a particular day, the noted rain date will be utilized as the second tryout.

How many players make the teams?

For new U9 teams, the maximum roster size is 12 players.  If the total number of players warrants the formation of two teams, two teams may be formed.

How will my child be evaluated during the tryouts?

Players are issued a numbered identification vest at check-in, and the coaches and evaluators identify players by their numbers.  Players are assessed while playing small-sided and full-sided games during the tryouts – it is our belief that the best way to evaluate if a player is at the level of a representative team is to allow them to play and evaluate them accordingly.

When does the season start? 

The team typically will start training in August.  We typically hold a meeting for parents of new players in July, and uniforms will need to be ordered before then.

What if I want to know more about Concord's Representative Team Program?

Log into your account on www.concordsoccer.com (create one if you don’t have one).  Once logged on, select “Programs” and then “Representative Teams” and then “Representative Program Guidelines” from the menu choices and enter the access code 1979.