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2023-24 Tryout Information

2023-24 SMSC Elite Team Tryout, Formation & Fees FAQs

2023-24 TRYOUT REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN:      

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN IS REQUIRED.  PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CHECK IN AT THE FIELD.  Players must complete the online form and waiver to be eligible for SMSC Tryouts.  

DATES:           

WHERE DO I TRY OUT ?

If you live in Jackson County, you will try out at Ocean Springs Sports Complex.  Players residing in Wiggins or Stone County will tryout at Stone County Soccer Complex.  Players who reside in Harrison or Hancock County will try out at Gulfport Sportsplex.  All players born in 2011 or older (U13-U19) will attend tryouts at Gulfport Sportsplex.

2023-24 SMSC ELITE SELECT AGE GROUPS: 

U8, U9 and U10 for players born in 2016,2015 and 2014

  • U11      Born in 2013
  • U12      Born in 2012   
  • U13      Born in 2012
  • U14      Born in 2010
  • U15      Born in 2009
  • U16      Born in 2008
  • U17      Born in 2007
  • U18      Born in 2006
  • U19      Born in 2005
  • ANY ATHLETE IS WELCOME TO TRY OUT.  

TRYOUT FORMAT

Teams will be selected during two evaluation sessions.  Where possible due to the numbers of players and quality of performance, more than one team will be formed.  Players will be assessed on Technique, Insight, Personality and Speed (TIPS) and assessed by a small panel of coaches.    Players are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions in their region.

HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?

8U, 9U and 10U Elite Development League

EDL Teams will be formed following the May ID events.  Players will attend ID events at Gulfport Sportsplex, Ocean Springs, Stone County, or Pascagoula.   Teams will be formed with regional geography as a priority with six boys and six girls teams the target for the 2023-24 program. 

11U and 12U Team Formation:

Teams will be formed regionally.  Players based in Harrison & Hancock County will attend tryouts at Gulfport Sportsplex.  Players based in Jackson County will attend tryouts at Ocean Springs Sports Complex.  Players who reside in Stone County will attend tryouts at Stone Soccer Complex.  Teams will be formed on an A and B basis.

13U – 19U Team Formation:

Unless specifically identified in the tryout schedule, all U13-U19 teams will try out at Gulfport Sportsplex. 

TRYOUT QUESTIONS?

Questions ?  Please contact our Technical Directors …

Kevin Carmichael, U8,U9 & U10 EDL Girls, U11,U12 Girls

Mark Wilson, U8,U9 & U10 EDL Boys, U11, U12 Boys

Nick Middleton, SMSC Elite U13 & U14

Chris Handy, SMSC Elite U15-U19

Jessica Maddox, SMSC Elite Jackson Co, Goalkeepers

2023-24 Fess & Info

U8-U10 EDL - registration fee to be $125 per player and a per player "event and training fee" to be $225, for a total fee of $350 per player

SELECT U11-U19 - registration fee to be $175 per player and a per player "training fee" to be $325, for a total fee of $500 per player.

User friendly payment plan options are available.

HOW WILL TEAMS BE NOTIFIED ?

In 2023-24, Players will be invited to join their team through their Playmetrics account.  Players will then need to accept the invitation to be formally added to the team.

Following team selection, teams will have a parent meeting in a timely manner to provide team specific information on the 2023-24 season.  EDL age group teams will have a specific parent orientation managed by club staff.

  • A wide variety of payment plan options are available.
  • Financial Aid is available - application is available as part of the online registration process.

*U9&U10 program fee includes all team fees and is an inclusive price.

** All SMSC Elite players are responsible for uniform purchase.

Team fees (for event registration, etc) will apply in U11-U19 age groups.

  • Players will need to confirm their spots and complete registration by June 1st.  Payment plan are available at the time of registration.
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  • All SMSC EDL and Elite players are responsible for the purchase of their uniform (see below).  2023-24 is not a 'purchase' year - so returning players will not need a new uniform.

FINANCIAL AID:

SMSC awards Financial Aid based on need and not athletic ability.  Financial Aid forms are available online through your Playmetrics account and will be completed at the time of registration.  Proof of income will be required.  Applications will then be considered in a timely manner. 

FUNDRAISING:

SMSC will be holding several club based fundraising events during the 2023-24 cycle.  Our annual Duck Derby is once again scheduled for September at Centennial Plaza – and this allows players to fund travel and team expenses through the club.  

UNIFORM PURCHASE:

Once teams are selected, your manager will submit your roster with numbers to the club.  This will be uploaded to soccer.com and you will receive an email directly telling you it is time to order.  SMSC maintains an online store that allows you to order your uniform directly to your home.  You will also have other options such as club backpack, sweatshirts, tshirts, adult spirit wear and tracksuits.  Uniform purchase must take place in a timely manner and parents should expect the process to take 14 days from order to delivery.