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, 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.
There are two Orientation sessions for U7-U9’s and a minimum of two Tryouts sessions for U10 and up on the September 19-20 weekend. Sessions are for 75 minutes. The optional third session for U14 and older groups on Monday, September 21, will be at the discretion of the coach and will be announced after the Sunday session as applicable.
Regardless of whether you attend an orientation session, the U7-U9 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. That is why it is important to register and attend the orientation.
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.
Registration Form
There is no charge to attend orientation/tryouts and new players are most welcome, however pre-registration is required for planning purposes, to improve the check in process and for follow-up communication with you. Whether you are a new or returning player, please complete and submit the 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 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.
U7 – U9 Orientation – 19/20 September 2026
If you wish to register in the 2027 PCSC U7-U9 Grassroots Program for children born in 2020 – 2018 you should attend at least one orientation session at Eastgate Park on the weekend of 19/20 September 2026. Orientation sessions are fun and non-competitive in nature. In addition to providing a preview of the type of sessions that we run during the spring and summer, they give players and their parents an opportunity to ask questions and meet the coaches. There is no charge to attend and new players are most welcome, however pre-registration is required for planning purposes. Please complete and submit the registration form at the top of the page.
Our U7 – U9 Grassroots Program follows the Ontario Soccer guidelines for Long Term Player Development. It provides age-appropriate training and small-sided game formats designed to teach foundational soccer skills while fostering a lasting love for the game. For more details visit the U7-U9 Grassroots Program page.
You are welcome to attend the orientation session on both days but it is not essential. If you are new to the club or have any questions that are not answered on our FAQ page please speak to the coach or any club official during orientation.
U10 to U18 and Senior Tryouts 19-21 September 2026
Tryouts for next year’s pre-competitive U10-U13 (b. 2017-2014) and representative (competitive) U14-U18 teams (b. 2013-2009) as well as U21 and Senior Women’s and Men’s teams (b. 2008 and earlier) will be held on 19 – 21 September at Eastgate Park. If you are interested in playing on a PCSC team in the summer of 2027 you must attend these tryouts in September 2026.
There is no charge to attend and new players are most welcome, however pre-registration is required for planning purposes. Please complete and submit the pre-registration form at the top of the page.
Please plan to attend all tryout sessions, or as many as possible, for the best evaluation. It is club policy that players attend tryouts for their natural age division even if they have previously played up a year.
If you are new to the club or have any questions that are not answered on our FAQ page please speak to the coach or any club official during the tryouts.
Schedule for Orientation and Tryouts
There are two Orientation sessions for U7-U9’s on the weekend and a minimum of two Tryouts sessions for U10 and up. Sessions are for 75 minutes. The optional third session for U14 and older groups on Monday, September 21, will be at the discretion of the coach and will be announced after the Sunday session as applicable.
Please register at the Marv Buchan Soccer Centre (a.k.a. the clubhouse) at Eastgate Park, 2150 Ashburnham Drive, fifteen minutes before your start time on each day that you attend. From there you will be directed to the assigned field for your session. Please sign in prior to every session that you attend to record your attendance.
Parents are asked to make sure that the players bring WATER, dress in their soccer gear (no team uniforms during tryouts please as a courtesy to new players) and according to weather conditions (warm-up jackets, sun block, etc.). Players who are trying out for U9 and older teams are requested to attend as many sessions as possible to ensure a complete evaluation.
Additional details, including the 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. Players who participated in U7-U9 Orientation will receive a link to the registration page. 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.
