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Important Information

• Tryouts are free.
• Players must be registered for tryouts in order to participate and be properly evaluated.
• ALL players must check-in for tryouts before entering the field on both days.
• Arrive 30 minutes before your session start time to allow for parking and check-in.
• On day 1 of tryouts you will be assigned a reversible tryout vest with a number, you will turn your vest in at the end of Day 1.
• On day 2 of tryouts you will wear the same tryout vest and have the same number assigned, please do not take the field without checking in.
• It is highly recommended that players attend both sessions for their age group. If a player is unable to do so, please notify a staff member and/or evaluator at check-in.
• Players must wear shin guards in order to participate.
• Players should wear cleats.
• We ask players wear NON-CLUB apparel.
• Bring water and additional weather appropriate gear (soccer balls will be provided).
• Parents and spectators are not allowed on the fields. You are more than welcome to watch around the perimeter of the fence.
•  Dates and times are subject to change. Please check schedule prior to leaving for a session.
• **If your child cannot attend tryouts on the dates listed, please contact doc@tcunited.org to see if there are alternative options.

Players fees include the following:

• League games throughout the soccer year. Players compete in the Washington Premier League which range from the National Premier League through the Copa 3. 
• Two summer tournaments, the Washington Cup tournament, and a college showcase for our U19 teams.
• Two team training sessions per week and an optional 3rd supplemental training.
• Goalkeeper training.
• Pick-up games.
• Season kick-off jamboree.
• College pathway preparation.
• Players registration and insurance fees.
• Field rental fees for games and trainings.
• Team equipment access.
• Referee and scheduling fees.
• Coaches stipends and fees.
• Coaching education for licensing and professional development.

Club Wide Notes

• Prices do not include the cost of the Puma uniform kit or training shirts. The uniform kit is purchased through the Wembley Soccer Shop and is ~$150, which includes home and away jerseys, shorts, and socks. Warm ups and back packs are not required, though may be purchased at an additional fee.
• Uniforms cycle every odd year.
• Registration fees are due in May upon player enrollment
• Financial aid is available based on need
• High school fees are based on a yearly cycle

Frequently asked questions:
Is it necessary to pre-register? Yes, players will only be permitted to check in if they have registered. You may register on-site the day of tryouts. However, we highly recommend pre-registering to ensure players are ready to play when tryouts begin.
When will I be notified about the tryout results? Players will be notified within 24-72 hours. In rare and exceptional cases, that timeline might be lengthened in which case the player and/or player’s family will be notified of the extension.
What do the coaches look for during tryouts? Players are evaluated on their technical skill, tactical decision making, physical ability, and psychological/social development. 
What do I need to bring to tryouts? Shin guards are mandatory to try out. All players should bring their shin guards, soccer cleats, water, and weather-appropriate training clothes. Players should not wear any club gear, including TC gear.
Can I tryout for an older team? We strongly encourage players to play for their birth year age group. Every player must attend his or her own age group for the first tryout session. If you want your child to also tryout with an older team, make a request at doc@tcunited.org. Play up players are decided on a year-to-year basis with approval from the Director of Coaching.
Who can tryout for TC United? Any player seeking an opportunity to participate on a competitive team. TC United is open to all players regardless of where a player has previously been affiliated. Our youngest players often come from Chinqually Booters, Olympia United, and other local recreational clubs. Older players who are new to the club often come from the other competitive clubs in the region. Most of our players live in Thurston County, but we also have players from across the South Sound region.
Do returning TC United players need to tryout? Yes. All players must tryout each year. TC United players should not wear any club gear to tryouts.
What happens at tryouts? Tryouts consist of small sided games and large sided games observed by our coaching staff and evaluators. Our thorough evaluation process examines and scores an individual player's technique, decision making, physical ability, and social/psychological development. Players will be observed and scored based on their assigned training vest number. Score sheets are not made public or shared outside of the staff. Coaches and evaluators are not allowed to score their own child.
What if I cannot attend one or both tryout dates? In the case of unavoidable conflicts, please contact doc@tcunited.org. He can advise you on how best to proceed. What is included in the player fees?
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