Tryouts

Capital East is committed to building character and excellence by offering a high quality, very affordable soccer experience to K-12 girls and boys from the Madison area. The club offers scholarships to those in need – we strongly believe that no child should be denied an opportunity to play soccer because of financial constraints.

This page is intended to offer information for families and players looking to play for Capital East Soccer Club at ages of 11U and older. Beginning at 11U, tryouts are held to place players on teams of similar skill and commitment levels. Tryouts are held in accordance with the rules set by WYSA. Our goal at Capital East is to find a spot for every player to succeed, belong and continue to grow their love for soccer.

When

All tryouts occur the beginning of June.

Official time and locations will be announced by May (see schedule below)

Where

Past locations include Reindahl Park and/or Alex West

Schedule

Girls

Boys

Who should attend try-outs?

All players with birth years of 2006-2014 who are wanting to be placed on a team for the 2024-2025 season. If your player is not in these birth year ranges and are still interested in trying out, please reach out to registrar at registrar@capitalsoccer.com. Refer to the programs for available options. .
Does my player need to attend each night of tryouts?

Attendance for both nights is strongly encouraged. If unable to make both nights, please indicate on the registration link.
My player is in this age group, but would like to play recreational, do we still tryout?

Yes, they still need to tryout as we would like to evaluate each player to create similar level teams in these age brackets.
Can my player register for tryouts at the time of the event?

Yes, but please note the time that tryouts begin and have players there at least 45 minutes prior and registered with enough time to participate in full evaluations. There will be an additional $10.00 fee for same day registration.
What does my player need to bring to tryouts?

Each player should be wearing shin-guards/cleats and bring appropriate size ball and water. Additionally, if your player is new to the competitive level at Capital East they need to provide proof of birth (birth certificate, school ID with date of birth, or passport).
Are parents welcome to watch tryouts?

In order to minimize distractions, the tryouts are closed, and parent participation is therefore not allowed.
Are tryout fees separate from registration fees?

Yes, registration fees will be paid upon accepting the offer for teams. See Programs for fees for each age group and competition level. Scholarships are available upon request to those that qualify.
What are the expectations of a competitive level team?

Competitive team players (Tier 4 may be different) can expect 2 practice sessions per week, 60-90 minutes each session. 8 league games are played in both spring and fall, in addition to 1-2 tournaments per season. Winter and summer training are offered, although optional during those seasons.
What is the next step after tryouts?

Offers will be emailed out by (date TBD). Parents will have 24 hours to respond. If no response is received, the offer may be rescinded. If your player has made the decision to accept off, you must click the green accept button to officially reserve a spot on the team. If declining, please click the red decline button to allow offers to be sent to the next round of players. There will be a non-refundable deposit required to reserve your spot.

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