Competitive Soccer Program
The Ashland Soccer Club Competitive Soccer program was created for the development of players in a competitive environment.
Comparing Recreational and Competitive Soccer Programs:
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Recreational League |
Southern Oregon
Classic League (Competitive) |
OYSA Statewide League
(Competitive) |
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Name: |
Ashland Soccer Club: Recreational |
Ashland Soccer Club: SOCL |
Ashland Soccer Club: OYSA Statewide |
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Description: |
Program designed for the developing
young player and older players who
play soccer for fun and fitness. |
Program designed for the player interested in a higher level of competition and expectations. |
Program designed for the player interested in the highest level of play and has a desire to develop and compete at this level. |
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Time Commitment: |
1-2 practices per week
Saturday Games |
2-3 practices per week
Saturday & Sunday Games |
2-3 practices per week
Saturday & Sunday Games |
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Travel Commitment: |
Rogue Valley Communities |
Throughout Southern Oregon-
Home games in Ashland, Away games in the Rogue Valley, Klamath Falls, Roseberg, possibly Redding and coast. (Day trips). |
Statewide, Mostly Portland area--Note statewide play is Fall only. In Spring, these
teams play in the SOCL. High school age statewide teams play in the Oregon Winter League. |
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Tournaments: |
Possible Recreational Tournaments |
TBD by Coach/Team--Possible participation in President's Cup |
August OYSA Qualifying tournament--Possible participation in President's Cup or
Oregon State Cup. |
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League Placement: |
U10 RVSC Rec. League
U12-U14-GPYSC Rec. League |
League play at level based on team win/loss record and teams who enter
league. |
League play at highest level. Qualifying tournament determines placement. |
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Tryouts: |
NONE REQUIRED |
Required for all competitive players. |
Required for all competitive players. |
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Number of teams |
Dependent upon volunteer coaches
available. |
Depends on field of players and league brackets available. |
Based on team/coach decision to play statewide OYSA. |
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Coaching: |
Approved, qualified volunteer coach |
Approved, qualified volunteer coach |
Approved, qualified volunteer coach |
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Preseason: |
Teams typically start practice 2
weeks before the first game. |
Some nonmandatory practices or
pick up games. Mandatory practices start 1 month before games. |
Some summer practice sessions: OYSA Qualifying tournament in August for U12 and over teams. |
Please print the form below and mail to: Ashland Soccer Club P.O. Box 3404, Ashland, OR 97520
Q: DO I NEED TO ATTEND TRYOUTS?
A: If you are currently playing at the recreational level and are unsure about playing at the classic level, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I really enjoy playing soccer?
Am I a strong player at the recreational level and ready to focus on learning more skills and compete?
Do I want to play soccer in High School?
If you answered yes to the above questions you should be playing classic soccer; then yes attend tryouts. If no then tryouts are not for you and you will be rostered on a recreational team.
Q: WHAT IS COMPETITVE (CLASSIC) SOCCER?
A: Classic soccer is for those players that want more from their soccer experience. It is performance oriented soccer where the competition is taken seriously. Win/loss records are taken into account, although player development is still one of the goals of the competitive program. Learning to be the best you can be and work together towards the success of the team is often best learned in a competitive sports environment. Competitive soccer is an opportunity for dedicated soccer players to improve and develop their skills beyond the recreational levels while having fun.
Q: WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?
A: Classic soccer will require a higher level of time and commitment than recreational soccer. Practices begin in late June or early July. Teams may choose to play in summer tournaments in preparation for the OYSA Qualifying Tournament held the first weekend in August for fall league placement. Classic games are held on both Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Training sessions are held at least twice a week; the time and date is established by the coach. Players are expected to attend all team activities.
Q: HOW ARE THE TEAMS FORMED?
A: Teams are formed through try-outs. Teams consist of 14-16 players. Not all players who attend tryouts will be chosen. All players not chosen will still have the opportunity to play on a recreational team. The tryouts will consist of various skills activities, small sided games and some time in full size 11 v. 11
format. Players are evaluated on technical and tactical soccer skills, fitness and athleticism as well as workrate and attitude.
Q: IS COMPETITIVE SOCCER A YEAR ROUND COMMITMENT?
A: U-11 through U-14 teams play in fall and spring. High school age club teams may chose to play in the winter league, the regional SOCL Spring league and/ or in various tournaments.
For U-12 through U-14 players, we ask our players commit to make soccer their primary sport the Fall & Spring seasons. (Coaches may make exceptions regarding this depending on the pool of players and specific circumstances for individual players. ) For various reasons, there are typically spots on competitive teams that open for the Spring season or at other times, and supplemental tryouts are held at that time.
If players are unable to make the committments needed to be placed on a competitive team, they are strongly encouraged to
continue playing on a recreational team.
Q: HOW MUCH PRACTICE TIME IS REQUIRED?
A: Training sessions are set by the individual coaches. Most require 1 1/2 - 2 hours per training session, 2-3 times per week. Practice is what you do on your own; training is what you do with your team. If you expect to be a great player on a great team you must practice every chance you get. If all you do is practice at team training sessions then you will not develop enough to stay on the team. You should try to work with your ball every day by Juggling, Dribbling, Trapping, or practicing Fakes. Attendance is mandatory for all training sessions; missed sessions will affect playing time.
Q: HOW FAR DO WE HAVE TO TRAVEL?
A: Most competitive teams play in the Southern Oregon Classic League which involves day trips to Roseberg, Klamath Falls, possibly Redding or the coast and shorter trips to play in Medford or Grants Pass.
Statewide teams will travel to the Portland area. Depending on the results of the OYSA Qualifying tournament a team may travel to Eastern or Western Oregon as well as the Portland area.
Q: WHAT IS THE COST?
A: Registration fees vary depending on changing cost of league entry fees, referee fees and mileage, field use fees, etc.
Typically, annual fees from Ashland Soccer Club do not exceed $300. Players will need to pay for additional tournaments and other expenses the team chooses--such as
purchasing team bags, special team equipment, or warmups.
All travel costs (transportation and lodging) are the responsibility of player's families. Teams will sometimes do fundraisers to help raise funds to cover travel expenses or the cost of participating in tournaments.
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