Fairport Soccer Tryouts and Selection Process

The following details the process for player evaluation, tryouts and player placement for the 2023 - 2024 Fairport Soccer Club season. The objective with this approach is to ensure that each player receives an unbiased, objective and fair evaluation and that teams are well formed based on ability thereby providing a fun and competitive playing experience appropriate for each player. 

Activity
Description
Timing
Coach Evaluations
Coaches will be responsible for completing an evaluation on current players.
End of June - Prior to Tryouts
Tryout Sessions and Evaluations - current and new players (3 sessions per age group/division)
Current team coaches will run tryout sessions.
*New for 2023*
Player tryout evaluations will be conducted by an evaluation team including the Director & Assistant Director of Coaching. The evaluation team will observe each session and ensure player placement is objective, fair and unbiased. All evaluators are knowledgeable about the game and can accurately assess a players’ skills and abilities.
2023 Tryout Session Schedule HERE!
After Tryouts - Player Ranking & Team Placements
The Coach Evaluations and Player Tryout Evaluations will be used to rank individual players.

Coaching directors will use the rankings as a basis to form teams. Players will receive placement offers via email.
By the Week of August 7th