Portsmouth Pirates Competitive Soccer Club

Girls Under 16 (GU16) Soccer Information

U16 Girls Tryouts
Try-outs for the Portsmouth Pirates 2011-2012 U16 Girls Competitive Teams will take place on:

Dates:           November 6th and November 12th (note date change)
Time:             1:00 -3:00 PM
Location:      Upper Seveney field (right side as you enter the complex)

Registered players will receive email updates in the event the dates or times need to be changed.

If your daughter is unable to make a tryout, please contact Sean Carney (GU16 Coordinator ) in advance.
 
Eligibility:
Players that are younger than 16 years old, as of July 31st, are eligible to try-out for this division.
Any player wishing to “play-up” is required to get approval from both Age Level Coordinators (U14 and U16). Please contact to make such a request.

Overview:
Players are expected to attend all tryout sessions. We will hold tryouts “rain or shine” unless the weather is very bad and player safety is at risk. Any cancellations will be e-mailed to parents.

As U-16 is a competitive division, there is commitment involved to the sport. Players are expected to be at all practices and games unless there is a legitimate excuse. The GU16 Teams participate in an outdoor spring season and arrangements will be made for the teams to participate in a competitive indoor session in the winter based on the coach’s discretion.

Players MUST be registered with the Portsmouth Pirates organization in order to try-out for a team. To register, click here for the registration link: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=10383&Type=PLAYER

Player registration is mandatory before taking part in tryouts.

Players should come to tryouts dressed ready to play with shin guards, cleats, a properly inflated size 5 soccer ball and plenty of water. Returning players should wear their Pirates numbered uniform jersey with name on the back. 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, 6 v 6 15 minute games with no substitutions.  Players should focus on technique, 1v1 attacking and defending, and incorporating skills like step-overs, pull backs, etc. into their game.  Evaluations will include emphasis on foot skills and ball control while shooting, dribbling, passing and tackling; also physical and technical speed. 

• 8 v 8 15 minute games with no substitutions. Players on offense should focus on possession, supporting the ball carrier and movement to space without the ball.  Players on defense should focus on maintaining shape, staying compact and delaying the attack.  Evaluations will include emphasis on offensive and defensive skills/tactics, recognition of options, field awareness, communication, proper spacing, trapping, passing and physical conditioning.

Updated 10/24/2011