Selection of players for next year’s U9 – U18 Girls and Boys teams as well as U21 and Senior Women’s and Men’s teams takes place following open tryouts in September of each year. Orientation days for players interested in the U7 – U8 Grassroots Program are held at the same time.
2026 tryouts for U9 and above (players born in 2017 and earlier) will take place on 20 – 22 September, 2025 at Eastgate Park on Ashburnham Drive. There is no charge to attend and new players are most welcome, no invitation required, however players must pre-register (see link below). Additional details, including the schedule with times for each age division, will be posted here closer to the date.
Orientation for the 2026 U7-U8 Grassroots Program for players born in 2019-2018 will take place on two days, 20 and 21 September, 2025. It is strongly recommended that you attend at least one of the Orientation Days (you can attend both if you wish) where you will have an opportunity to sample the program, ask questions and meet the coaches as well as leaving your contact information to receive further information. Players must pre-register (see link below). Additional details, including the schedule with times for each age division, will be posted here closer to the date.
Regardless of whether you attend an orientation session, the U7-U8 Program operates on an open registration basis, subject to capacity limits. Registration in the program will be available following Orientation days on a first come, first served basis. Due to its immense popularity, we expect that space in the program will fill up quickly.
Pre-registration Forms
There is no charge to attend orientation/tryouts and new players are most welcome, however pre-registration is required for planning purposes and to improve the check in process. Whether you are a new or returning player, please complete and submit the pre-registration form by following the link –
PCSC uses the SportsEngine platform for player registrations. If you do not have an existing SportsEngine account you will be asked to create one prior to completing the pre-registration form. You can use the same account for multiple registrations at this or other clubs and you will use it for payments to the club after assignment to a team.
What Happens After Tryouts?
When orientation/tryouts are over, your main source of information will be the head coach of your age division. 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.
