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 2027 teams from U7 and up (players born in 2020 and before) will take place on 19 – 21 September, 2026 at Eastgate Park on Ashburnham Drive. There is no charge to attend and new players are most welcome, no invitation required. Additional details, including a registration form and a schedule with times for each age division, will be posted here closer to the date.
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 U10-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.
Age Divisions – 2027
Age divisions for 2027 are determined by the player’s age on December 31, 2026. The age divisions for 2027 are:
Division | Year of Birth |
|---|---|
U7 – U9 (orientation highly recommended)* | 2020 – 2018 |
U10 – U21 (tryouts mandatory) | 2017 – 2006 |
Senior Women and Men (tryouts mandatory) | 2005 and older |
*Players must be at least 6 years old before January 1, 2027 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.
