Duke City Teams
- Tryouts for Fall 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 Fall 2010 DCSL (Duke City) Teams
Tryouts for Northern Soccer teams that will compete in the Duke City Soccer League in Fall 2010 will be held 2-6 Jun 2010 at The Downs. See the try-out information sheet [English, Español]. For more information, contact the soccer office MWF 9:30 to 12:30, 505-982-0878.
Tryout schedule (please bring a soccer ball, sunscreen and water):
- Sat, 5 Jun, 8:30-11am, — U-13 boys
- Sat, 5 Jun, 8:30-11am, — U-11 girls
- Sat, 5 Jun, 10:30am-1pm, — U-11 boys
- Sat, 5 Jun, 10:30am-1pm, — U-13 girls
- Wed, 2 Jun, 5:30-7pm, — U-12 boys
- Sat, 5 Jun, 1-3:30pm, — U-12 girls
- Sun, 6 Jun, 1-3:30pm, — U-14 girls
- Sun, 6 Jun, 1-3:30pm, — U-14 boys
- Sun, 6 Jun, 3-5pm, — U-15 boys
- JV High School players should attend if they plan on playing part of the fall or spring season.
- If you may desire to play up, you MUST also try out for your age-appropriate team.
- Team tryouts for the rest of the High School age players will be in Nov 2010 (TBA).
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—
- Read Information and Commitment.
- E-mail the Northern Registrar only if your child cannot attend the scheduled time.
- Attend your proper age group tryout (above).
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)