If you have questions or concerns about tryouts, including questions about other age groups, please contact the Northern soccer office, 505-982-0878.

If your child plans on trying out please complete the following—

1. Read Information and Commitment.
2. E-mail the Northern Registrar only if your child cannot attend the scheduled time.
3. Attend your proper age group tryout (above).

Tryout format:
Be at the Downs 30 min prior to tryout time for registration
Pre-start (players warm up on own)
20 min (technical evaluation)
20 min ("small-sides" 3-7 a side games, depending on age group)
30 min ("full-sides" 8-11 a side games, depending on age group)
20 min (overflow, what to expect, cool down, goodbye)

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Northern Soccer partners with iSoccer

Northern Soccer is partnering with iSoccer to conduct periodic player evaluations to support player development (measure, track and improve skills). Initially, players on Northern Duke City teams playing in the Metro Schedule will be evaluated through iSoccer twice a year. Further information will be provided in the near future. Northern may expand this program to the Mountain Schedule team in the future. Please see our iSoccer gateway page for access to their site.

The Duke City coaches need to build their teams into the system and set up their accounts. All coaches will have premium accounts and have access to all content on the site. See the iSoccer launch guide [pdf, 856KB] for additional information. Players then need to be invited to register. They can choose a free limited account or pay $12 per year for the premium account. Contact Rick Canby for assistance.

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Information about using the Downs

... for practices or matches at the Downs:

• Fall 2011 practice schedule
• Rules for use of the Downs [English and Español]
• Expectations for coaches, parents and players at the Downs

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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.

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Duke City Team Fees

... 2011-12 Duke City Team Program fees (Under-12 thru Under-19): $280/year (fall & spring), $240 (spring only)

Club fee includes the following:

• Seasonal evaluation from professional coaching staff
• 16 weeks of Strength Agility Quickness sessions
• Duke City fees

Club fee does not include the cost of uniforms. There may be additional costs for sweats, bags, balls, and other gear.

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Duke City Links and Resources

... additional information concerning the Duke City Soccer League and the Metro Schedule:

• Duke City Soccer League web site [external link]
• Duke City Soccer League Coaches Handbook for 2011-12 [external link]
• Metro League Schedule: visit the DCSL web site and select the "Results & Schedule" menu item

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