Tryouts
2026-27 Tryouts
Register for TryoutsRegister to attend an evaluation date for the 2026-27 season in the U9-U14 age groups. We are looking for players with a DOB of 7/31/2018 - 7/31/2013. A parent information meeting will be held during each time slot — at least one parent or guardian must attend one of these meetings.
All players, including returning players, are encouraged to attend BOTH evaluation dates. Attending both sessions gives evaluators the best opportunity to assess your player and make accurate team placements.
Please see our Tuition & Fees page for more information on program costs and payment plans available. Tryouts are free to attend.
Players in the high school age groups (U15–U18), can register to tryout through our partner, Northern Indiana FC Academy.
If your player is unable to attend tryouts, please fill out the Tryout Exemption Form. Our staff will review the request, evaluate team availability and reach out with next steps. If a player does not attend the tryout, then they may not be placed on a team.
Submit Exemption RequestAge Groups for 2026-27
Age groups are determined by birth date, not grade — and are set by US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer, not Pumas. Rows highlighted in gold indicate the groups we currently serve. Learn more about new age group formation.
| Age Group | Birth Date Range | Grade | Play Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| U18 | 8/1/2008 – 7/31/2009 | 12 | 11v11 |
| U17 | 8/1/2009 – 7/31/2010 | 11 | 11v11 |
| U16 | 8/1/2010 – 7/31/2011 | 10 | 11v11 |
| U15 | 8/1/2011 – 7/31/2012 | 9 | 11v11 |
| U14 | 8/1/2012 – 7/31/2013 | 8 | 11v11 |
| U13 | 8/1/2013 – 7/31/2014 | 7 | 11v11 |
| U12 | 8/1/2014 – 7/31/2015 | 6 | 9v9 |
| U11 | 8/1/2015 – 7/31/2016 | 5 | 9v9 |
| U10 | 8/1/2016 – 7/31/2017 | 4 | 7v7 |
| U9 | 8/1/2017 – 7/31/2018 | 3 | 7v7 |
| U8 | 8/1/2018 – 7/31/2019 | 2 | 4v4 |
| U7 | 8/1/2019 – 7/31/2020 | 1 | 4v4 |
| U6 | 8/1/2020 – 7/31/2021 | K | 4v4 |
What to Expect
Arrive at least 15-30 minutes early to register at the check-in table. You'll receive an evaluation number — wear it clearly so evaluators can record notes throughout the session.
Players will participate in activities to highlight their technical ability, then a series of scrimmages where a group of neutral evaluators will observe decision-making, competitiveness, and team play.
Families will be contacted shortly after evaluations with placement results and next steps. Accepted players will receive an invitation via PlayMetrics asking to onboard. All families receive a follow-up regardless of outcome.