Try-outs for the Portsmouth Pirates 2008-2009 U12 Girls Soccer Competitive Teams will take place on:
Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 from 5-7pm at Seveney Field, Special Events side. Players are strongly encouraged to attend both try-out sessions.
Players born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/97 are eligible to try-out for this division. Players MUST be registered with the Portsmouth Pirates organization in order to try-out for a team. To register, visit the Pirates website: www.pysa.com, click on Pirates Competitive and go to the registration link. Players must be registered before taking part in the tryouts.
Players should come dressed ready to play with shin guards, cleats and plenty of water. Returning players should wear their Pirates numbered uniform jersey. New players can wear any t-shirt and will be given a number for try-out purposes. Players will be evaluated in various areas by a diverse group of coaches.
Evaluations will include:
-- 4 v 4 10 minute games with no substitutions. Emphasis on foot skills including: trapping/passing, quickness/agility and conditioning
-- 8 v 8 15 minute games with no substitutions. Emphasis on offensive and defensive skills/tactics//recognition, field awareness, communication, proper spacing, trapping, passing and conditioning.
-- Dribbling through cones for time
-- PK shooting on goalies
-- 1 v 1 50/50 ball competitions
Players unable to make these try-outs or with any questions should call Tom Chamard at 401-846-6816 PRIOR to the try-outs. Email Tom Chamard at
Team Rosters will be posted on the website, by number, by mid-July.
