Challenge Supplemental Tryouts

U11/U12 & U13/U14
Boys and Girls

Tuesday December 8, 2009 & Thursday December 10, 2009

5:00-6:30 pm @ John B. Lewis field #3

Please contact Jason ReMine at 828.299.7277 ext 303 or jason@abysa.org

ABYSA U11-U14 Challenge

2009-2010 Tryouts

Prospective ABYSA Challenge Player/Parent,

Thank you for your interest in the ABYSA Challenge Training Program and the tryouts that will be held soon.  We want to make sure that all of your questions are answered.  For a list of Frequently Asked Questions click here.

CHALLENGE SOCCER

The goal of the Challenge Training Program is to provide players experiencing success at the recreation or academy level an opportunity to learn the individual skills that soccer players must have to reach a higher level.  For those players not involved in our Classic Program (Highland Football Club), the Challenge Training Program offers the best opportunity for players to gain the skills to be able make a higher level team as they get older.  To accomplish this, we utilize coaches that have significant coaching and playing experience.  Many of the Challenge Trainers that work in this program also work in the Highland Football Club, the Classic Division of ABYSA. All teams train twice each week with our professional trainers. 

Each team has a designated game day coach.  All game day coaches are volunteers and the experience level of these coaches varies widely.  All matches are played in the Western North Carolina area.  Half of these matches are in Asheville while the other half are played at away sites.  These games are mostly within a one-hour driving distance – Hickory, Hendersonville, etc.

COST

The total cost of the program is $335 for first season players and includes a complete home and away uniform. The cost for returning players who do not need a uniform and for the spring season is $280.  The season fees include two training t-shirts (per year) and all training and referee fees.  Financial Aid is available for families with a documented need who otherwise could not participate in the Challenge Player Training Program.

SCHEDULE

The fall training season is from mid-August through early November.  The spring training season lasts from mid-February through early May.

PLAYER SELECTION

Players participating in tryouts will be notified via the email address that is provided on the registration form.  Please make sure that the email address is accurate.  We hope to inform players of their selection status as soon as possible after their final tryout date.

WHAT IF I AM NOT OFFERED A POSITION IN THE ABYSA CHALLENGE PLAYER TRAINING PROGRAM?

Soccer is a sport for everyone to enjoy at every level.  If you are not selected, we hope that you will continue your soccer in our ABYSA Recreation Program.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All tryout participants are required to bring a $50 deposit to tryouts.  The deposit is refunded for players that are not selected or decline their position in the Challenge Player Training Program within 7 days of their selection.  This deposit is credited towards your fees. NOTE: Please bring one check per player – do not combine siblings or friends.
Players will need to bring the following to tryouts:

• A medical release form that can be found here.
  
  
• A copy of their birth certificate.
  
  
• A signed Financial Agreement that can be found here.

 
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Jason ReMine at (828) 299-7277 x303.  You can also email at jason@abysa.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Challenge Training Program?

2. How does my child participate?

3. What team is my child on?

4. I want my child to be on the same team as his friend, what do I need to do?

5. Who is my coach?

6. How much travel is involved?

7. What is the cost for the Challenge Training Program?

What is the Challenge Training Program?

This program is designed for players that are experiencing some level of success at the recreation or academy level and desire to improve their soccer playing ability in a more structured environment than that offered in our Recreation Soccer Program.  Teams train twice per week with a professional trainer that has significant experience in coaching and playing soccer.  The purpose is to improve player’s technical ability in the basic fundamentals of soccer (dribbling, passing, receiving).  In addition, basic decision making and tactical awareness skills are taught.  The program is designed to help the individual player improve and not to teach teams how to win. The primary difference between Challenge and Recreation is the quality of training that player’s receive in practice sessions.  The primary similarity between the two programs is volunteer game day coaches on the weekends.

How does my child participate?

Tryouts are held each May and supplemental tryouts are held in December or January.  At tryouts, players are evaluated and are either accepted or not accepted into the program.  If a player is selected, they will have 7 days to accept their position online.

If a player is not selected, they can continue in our recreation program by registering online.

What team is my child on?

Players are placed on teams based on two main criteria: geographic location and ability level.  While everyone on your team will not be from the same area, there should be a few carpooling options training in the same time slot or on your team.

I want my child to be on the same team as his friend, what do I need to do?

Players are not placed on teams based on who their friends are.  Again, we take geographic proximity and player ability levels into account.  Because we look at players geographical locations, you will certainly have someone in the same time slot at the same facility for training so carpooling is not just an option, it is encouraged.

Who is my coach?

A trainer for each team works with the players during the week and conducts the training sessions.  A volunteer game day coach typically attends as many training sessions as possible to know the players.  On the weekend, the volunteer game day coach manages the game as far as substitutions and position choices.  The coach may have experience with soccer or may not.  If you are interested in being a volunteer game day coach, contact the director.

How much travel is involved?

It depends.  Each age group is comprised of teams within the boundaries of Boone, Hickory, Rutherfordton and Macon County.  At most, you will have four away matches each season.

What is the cost for the Challenge Training Program?

The program total is $335 which includes a uniform, two training t-shirts, referee fees, and coaching. 

For returning players who already have a uniform, the total cost is $280 which includes two new training t-shirts, referee and training fees.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Jason ReMine at (828) 299-7277 x303.  You can also email at jason@absya.org.