Duke City Teams
- Tryouts for Spring 2010 DCSL (Duke City) teams
- Overview
- Duke City Team Fees
- See also the Frequently Asked Questions page
- See the Forms page for registration forms and information
Tryouts for Spring 2010 DCSL (Duke City) Teams
Tryouts for Northern Soccer teams that will compete in the Duke City Soccer League in Spring 2010 will be held 7 and 14 Nov 2009. ALL tryouts are at Salvador Perez Park (see Fields page). For more information, contact the soccer office MWF 9:30 to 12:30, 505-982-0878.
Tryout schedule (please bring a soccer ball):
- Sat, Nov 7, 12:00n, — U-14 girls
- Sat, Nov 7, 12:00n, — U-15 boys
- Sat, Nov 7, 3:00pm, — U-16 girls
- Sat, Nov 7, 3:00pm, — U-16 boys
- Sun, Nov 8, 1:00pm, — U-15 girls [revised]
- Sat, Nov 14, 12:00n, — U-17/18 boys
- Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm, — U-18 girls
- Mon, Nov 30, 5-7:00pm, — U-17/18 boys [under the lights] [NEW SESSION]
If your child plans on trying out please complete the following—
- Complete Player Information Form and bring to tryout.
- Read Information and Commitment.
- E-mail the Northern Registrar stating your child's name and birth date.
- Attend your proper age group tryout (above).
If you have questions or concerns about tryouts, including questions about other age groups, please contact the Northern Director of Coaching or the Northern Registrar, 505-982-0878.
Tryout format:
Pre-start (players warm up on own)
Start-0:35 min (technical evaluation)
40 min-1:30 hr ("small-sides" 3-7 a side games, depending on age group)
1:30 hr-1:50 hr ("full-sides" 8-11 a side games, depending on age group)
1:50 hr-end (overflow, what to expect, goodbye)
OVERVIEW, Boys and Girls Ages Under-12 thru Under-19
Duke City soccer is the highest level of league play in New Mexico. It is the mission of Northern Soccer to provide an environment that fosters play at the highest level, along with age-appropriate development of players who demonstrate talent and dedication with the desire to excel. Furthermore, Northern Soccer is committed to placing teams and players at an appropriate level of competition as well as teaching the values of good sportsmanship to all who participate.
The intent of the Duke City Team Program is to place the best players on competitive teams and play in the Duke City Soccer League.
"Playing up" into an older age group will only be allowed if approved by the Director of Coaching. All players must try out for their own age group unless given special permission by the Director of Coaching.
Northern Soccer has one of the most qualified coaching staffs in the state.
DUKE CITY TEAM FEES
2007-08 Duke City Team Program fees (Under-12 thru Under-19): $300/year (fall & spring), $280 (spring only)
Club fee includes the following:
- Seasonal evaluation from professional coaching staff
- 20 weeks of Strength Agility Quickness sessions
- Duke City fees
- Entry fee for at least two tournaments (up to $800/team)