2025-26 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:           

• SMSC Elite Select tryout schedule is online at www.smscsoccer.com Homepage.

WHERE DO I TRY OUT ?

If you live in Jackson County, you will try out at Ocean Springs Sports Complex.  Players who reside in Harrison or Hancock County will try out at Gulfport Sportsplex.  All players born in 2013 or older (U13-U19) will attend tryouts at Gulfport Sportsplex.

2025-26 SMSC ELITE SELECT AGE GROUPS: 

U8, U9 and U10 for players born in 2018,2017 and 2016

• U11      Born in 2015
• U12      Born in 2014   
• U13      Born in 2013
• U14      Born in 2012
• U15      Born in 2011
• U16      Born in 2010
• U17      Born in 2009
• U18      Born in 2008
• U19      Born in 2007
• 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 are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions in their region.

SEASON

SMSC Fall season starts mid-August and runs until the first week of November.  Middle school and high school age groups break early on Oct15.  The Spring season begins mid-January for U8-U12 and runs until the first weekend of May.  The U13-U19 season runs mid February until completion of Cup play in May or June - depending on team performance.

U8-U10 EDL / Academy- registration fee to be $150 per player and a per player "event and training fee" to be $350, for a total fee of $500 per player

SELECT / Elite U11-U19 - registration fee to be $225 per player and a per player "training fee" to be $450, for a total fee of $675 per player.

User friendly payment plan options are available.

HOW WILL TEAMS BE NOTIFIED ?

In 2025-26, 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 2025-26 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.

*U8,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).  2025-26 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 2025-26 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.