Maroons Soccer Club Tryouts - Fall '08 / Spring '09 Season

ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Players and Parents:

The Maroons Soccer Club is part of the Village of Ridgewood Community Pass system, comprised of Ridgewood youth sports and other organizations. The Community Pass system is an online registration process with certain commonalities to all member organizations. For the Maroons Soccer Club, online registration is a TWO-STEP PROCESS and is the only way to register for the MSC Fall ’08– Spring ‘09 season.

1. First step: Registration online to the “MSC 08-09 TRYOUTS”. You must register to tryouts and attend the appropriate tryout sessions indicated below. See link below: REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS ONLINE (U-8 TO U-14).

TRYOUT RESULTS

Thanks to all who attended the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Maroons tryouts. The club once again experienced record tryout registration this year so we are very appreciative that we live in such a vibrant community. Unfortunately, record registration numbers translate into more candidates for a relatively finite number of slots. That means we can't assign every child to a team. There are still opportunities to enroll in Ridgewood Soccer Association programs. If you have any questions feel free to contact your age group tryout coordinator or the club's tryout coordinator Ray Smesko at smesko@optonline.net or (201) 445-4778.

Please click on the following link for the list of teams and the tryout numbers assigned to those teams. On the bottom left of the page there is one tab labeled "Girls" and one tab labeled "Boys". Only tryout numbers of those participants assigned to a team will appear on the spreadsheet.

Tryout Results

Please note, the Maroons Soccer Club reserves the right at all times to resolve any administrative errors in its sole discretion.

If your child has been assigned to a team it is imperative that you act promptly. Please proceed to "Second step" below. If you wish to decline the invitation please notify your age group coordinator immediately. Registration for assigned players will close in mid July and any positions not accepted will be assigned to other children.

2. Second step: Once the selection process has concluded in mid-late June, if your child's tryout number was posted to a team, you must now register for the program. Click on the following link “REGISTER FOR MSC PROGRAM AFTER TEAM ASSIGNMENT” and proceed with the registration process.

Tryout questions: should be directed to the appropriate Tryout Coordinator indicated below. For general questions about the Tryouts, contact the Maroons Soccer Club Tryout Coordinator, Ray Smesko at Smesko@optonline.net or 201-445-4778

Online Registration questions: e-mail to Lisa at Leehenni@optonline.net (do not call or email Ray with on-line registration questions) or leave a detailed message on 201-612-1281.

Tryout Sessions: Tryout Sessions: The primary tryout dates are 5/31 and 6/7. There are also limited sessions scheduled for 5/28, 5/29, 5/30 and 6/5 as well. The tryouts are conducted by gender by age group. Age groups U-8 through U-11 have two sessions while age groups U-12 through U-14 have one session. It is imperative that the child attend all sessions in their respective age group. In situations where a child can not attend both sessions we will make every effort to evaluate as fully as practical. A chart detailing field locations and times is posted below.

PLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES EARLY. For those age groups with 2 tryout dates, you MUST ATTEND BOTH DATES. ALL PLAYERS SHOULD BRING A PHOTO to tryouts with their name labeled on the back which will help evaluators associate a name to a face. DO NOT wear any club designated uniform jersey or shorts to tryouts. WEAR shin guards, cleats or sneakers, and BRING water. THERE ARE NO CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER UNLESS NOTIFIED.

Tryout Schedule and Coordinators (Tentative):

* Important Note: Although the tryout dates and times for the U-14 groups are still to be determined you must register online to be eligible.

** U-8 Tryouts: Players trying out for this age group MUST have birthdates between 8/1/00 and 7/31/01 or if younger MUST be entering SECOND GRADE in the fall of 2008.

Club General Information: The Maroons Soccer Club is a member of the highly competitive Northern Counties Soccer Association league. We are also members of the US Club Soccer organization. During the fall of 2007, our 17th year, we sponsored 34 teams with more than 500 youth players.

The goal of the club is to offer our players a program focused on team and individual development, high-quality technical training and an opportunity to compete with other club teams of equal caliber in an environment that fosters good sportsmanship. Club soccer is a year-round sport. Our players and their families make a significant commitment when they join the Maroons Soccer Club. Fall and spring outdoor seasons, travel tournaments, winter indoor training, indoor tournaments… it adds up to many hours. Hours that can be incredibly fun and rewarding for the children if we all work together to make it so.

The Maroons Soccer Club participates each year in a tournament over Columbus Day weekend. We traveled to the Wall Soccer Tournament again this year. All Maroons U9-U14 boys and girls’ teams competed in this tournament, and the club party on Saturday night is fun for everyone! In addition, the club sponsors an annual Soccer Splash swim party for our U8-U10 players at the Ridgewood YMCA.

The Maroons Small-sided Soccer Tournament, traditionally held on Father’s Day Weekend, is the end-of-season highlight and major fund-raiser. Approximately 100 teams from the area participate and all club families are asked to volunteer some time to help out. Last year was a huge success and this year marks our 12th annual tournament. The 2008 tournament will be held the weekend of June 20-22.

Games, Practices & Training: There are approximately 10 NCSA league games in both the fall and spring. Boys teams generally play on Saturdays in the Fall, Girls teams generally play on Sundays in the Fall, and both Boys and Girls teams generally play on Sundays in the Spring. During the winter, each team may choose to play in indoor leagues or tournaments.

Generally there are two practice sessions per week during the fall and spring, and one indoor practice session during the winter. Every team is entitled to a minimum of seven 1-1/2 hour training sessions with a professional trainer. Most teams opt to seek additional training or coaching and divide the cost among their registered players and families.

Fees: The Club Membership fee for the Fall and Spring season will be $375 and can only be paid via credit card. The fee will be payable upon notification of being selected for a team. (See Second Step above). The fee is intended to cover league registration fees; Club sponsored training sessions & clinics, insurance, field rental & improvements, administrative expenses and team equipment. Players are required to purchase the specified uniform which is at an additional cost. Some teams, when appropriate, will be coached by professional licensed coaches. These teams will incur the cost of these professional trainers/coaches and the financial commitment from players’ families will vary per team and will be detailed further when team rosters are finalized. A player will not be denied participation based on financial hardship and if this is a concern, contact the MSC Treasurer, David Benjamin at 201-445-6068 or david.benjamin@citigroup.com

ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE - REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS ONLINE (U-8 TO U-14)

STEP TWO - REGISTER FOR MSC PROGRAM AFTER TEAM ASSIGNMENT