Selection of players for next year’s U10 – U18 Girls and Boys teams as well as U21 and Senior Women’s and Men’s teams takes place following open tryouts at the end of September. Orientation days for players interested in the U7 – U9 Grassroots Program are held at the same time.
Tryouts and orientation for 2026 teams (U7-U18) were held in September 2025 and teams have been selected. Final tryouts for Men’s and Women’s Senior teams will be held in April 2026. Tryouts and orientation for 2027 teams will take place on 19 – 21 September, 2026.
What Happens After Tryouts?
When orientation/tryouts are over, your main source of information will be the head coach of your age division. Players in the U9-U18 (pre-) competitive divisions will be informed of their selection status within four days of the final tryout session. If you need additional information about the selection process you should contact the Director of Coaching.
The playing season runs from mid-May to August or early-September. Indoor and outdoor training, development and conditioning sessions take place over a much longer period, depending on the age division. The optional Enhanced Technical Training program runs from October to March. It focuses on fundamental soccer skills (first touch, passing, receiving, dribbling and shooting), gives you lots of touches on the ball and provides opportunities for development that are in addition to your regular team training.
See – Club Calendar
What do I do if I missed the tryouts in September?
For U7 – U18 teams you can contact the PCSA Director of Coaching by email to ask whether there is any space available in your child’s age division. Final tryouts for U21 and Senior teams will be held in the spring.
Age Divisions – 2026
Age divisions for 2026 are determined by the player’s age on December 31, 2025. The age divisions for 2026 are:
Division | Year of Birth |
|---|---|
U7 – U8 (orientation recommended)* | 2019 – 2018 |
U9 – U21 (tryouts mandatory) | 2017 – 2005 |
Senior Women and Men (tryouts mandatory) | 2004 and older |
*Players must be at least 6 years old before January 1, 2026 to register in the U7 program. Younger children might like to sign up for recreational soccer with the Peterborough Youth Soccer Club which has U4/U5/U6 divisions.
