* Registration Opens February 1, 2024 and closes on March 14, 2024
Welcome to the exciting world of competitive soccer with our 2024 Season Tournament Teams for U11, U13, and U15 age groups! This program offers a unique blend of skills development, teamwork, and competitive play. With an inclusive fee structure covering essentials like Olds Minor Soccer Club registration dues, weekly practices, competitive tournaments, exhibition games, and a stylish uniform set, players are set for an exciting experience. The registration process opens on February 1, 2024, and closes on March 14, 2024, with tryouts scheduled on March 16 and 23, 2024, at Zion Church gymnasium in Didsbury, AB.
Please note that players selected for the Tournament Team will exclusively participate on that team throughout the season and will not have additional involvement on a regular season team. This ensures a focused and dedicated commitment to each Tournament Team. Check out all of the details below for an overview of the tryout structure, evaluation criteria, and tournament considerations. For additional inquiries, please email: omscpresident@gmail.com
Fees:
U11 $430 per player U13 $440 per player U15 $450 per player All above: $25 Non-Refundable Tryout Fee
Includes:
Olds Minor Soccer Club (OMSC) registration fee, which varies depending on age group. (Players that make the Tournament Team must register with OMSC to participate.)
2 weekly practices in Olds
2 - 3 competitive tournaments
Arranged exhibition games
Keepsake jersey, shorts, socks and track-suit
Any other expenses, including expenses related to travel and/or accommodations, are not included.
Registration Process:
Registration for the Tournament Team(s) opens on February 1, 2024 and closes on March 14, 2024. Registration is open to all of Central Alberta.
Players that wish to try out for the Tournament Team must register and pay a non-refundable $25 tryout fee via the OMSC website, which may be found, at: http://OldsMinorSoccerClub.rampregistrations.com
If selected for the tournament team, players will exclusively participate on that team throughout the season and will not have additional involvement on a regular season team.
Players that make the Tournament Team will be required to register with OMSC (registration closes in April, 2024) and pay their age-appropriate dues accordingly.
U11 OMSC registration fee is $145
U13 OMSC registration fee is $155
U15 OMSC registration fee is $165
The remainder of fees will be due payable to the Team Manager of the Tournament Team of which the player has made. This must be paid in full, prior to the Tournament Team season (1st practice) commencing.
Example: (using a U13 player that has paid the $25 tryout fee and has made the team):
U13 OMSC regular season player registration fee: $155.00
U13 Tournament Team fee: -$440.00
Player is selected on Tournament Team: * $285.00 outstanding * The outstanding balance must be paid to the Tournament Team Manager prior to the season/ 1st practice commencing. Managers will communicate with you prior to then.
Tryout Structure:
Teams will be formed via tryouts which will take place at the Zion Church gymnasium, 802 Hwy 582, Didsbury, AB. There will be 2 tryouts per team level (U11, U13, and U15).
Tactical Understanding: Understanding of game strategies and decision-making on the field is assessed.
Teamwork and Communication: Interaction with teammates, communication, and collaborative skills are observed.
Attitude and Sportsmanship: Coaches assess players' behaviour, attitude, and sportsmanship during tryouts.
Scrimmages and Drills: Game situations and specific drills are used to evaluate players' application of skills.
Previous Experience: Past soccer experience and performance may influence selection decisions.
Coach's Evaluation: Coaches use their expertise to make subjective assessments based on observations.
Consistency: Consistent performance across various aspects of the game is taken into account.
Potential and Improvement: A player's potential for growth and ability to improve is taken into consideration.
Notification of Selection:
Players chosen for a Tournament Team will receive notification of their selection within three days after the last tryout.
Tournaments for Consideration:
Tournament Teams are encouraged to explore the following Alberta-based tournaments for consideration: Airdrie, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Camrose, Spruce Grove, and Calgary. While these events have been researched and appear to be a good fit, they are suggestions only, and each team is welcome to decide on any Alberta-based tournaments that align best with their preferences/goals.
Important Note:
The successful launch of the competitive Tournament Teams are contingent upon securing a sufficient number of players for each division. If an adequate number of players is not secured for any one or all the teams (U11, U13, U15), the formation of the tournament team(s) will not proceed.
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