All players will need to pre-register to attend tryouts. Please register at least 24 hours in advance.
Registration links can be found at www.boilersfc.org.
Players should bring an age appropriate ball that is properly inflated (12U, 11U = size 4; 13U and higher = size 5).
Players need to wear shin guards (no exceptions – this includes high school players) and bring water. Pay special
attention to the check-in times below.
If your child is injured/unable to attend tryouts, you still need to pre-register so we know your child is interested
in participating. Your child’s placement will be based on the evaluation from your current coach and/or trainer.
Boilers FC will not be offering 10U Travel Soccer starting Fall 2017. Over the past few seasons, the structure of the 10U
travel program at the state level has not met the expectations of our parents/players. We encourage players born in 2008
to attend the tryouts for 11U. We are allowed to assign 4 players born in 2008 to each 11U team if the player’s skill set is
a match for that age group. Players born in 2009 or later must continue with the Recreational program offered by GLRSA.
Players must attend their assigned tryout. If you show up to the wrong tryout, you will be asked to attend the
correct session. No make-up dates are being scheduled. Please review closely for your assigned tryout.
Tryout Locations and Dates:
Location: Davidson Soccer Complex (850 E 400 South, Lafayette, IN, 47909)
Check-In Time: 5:00 – 5:30 for the 5:45 start times and 6:45 – 7:15 for the 7:30pm start times
2003 Players going into 8th grade – please attend the assigned HS tryout below. Number of players will determine
fall options: 1) assigned to a 14U team or 2) assigned to a 15U team to play 7 v 7 or 11 v 11. These players will
pay the HS fee ($550) for the spring and a HS fee ($550) or 14U fee ($450) for the fall.
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Updated June 15 @ 9:30am due to weather cancelations. Changes made to Boys 12U, 13U, 14U, High School
High School Girls = Players with birth years 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
June 12 = Tryouts 5:45pm – 8:00pm
Youth Girls = Players with a birth year of 2005 (13U), 2004 (14U)
June 15 = 2005 @ 5:45pm
June 15 = 2004 @ 7:30pm
Youth Boys = Players with a birth year of 2008 & 2007 (11U), 2006 (12U)
June 19 = 2008, 2007, 2006 @ 5:45pm
Youth Boys = Players with a birth year of 2005 (13U), 2004 (14U)
June 19 = 2005, 2004 @ 7:30pm
Youth Girls = Players with a birth year of 2008 & 2007 (11U), 2006 (12U)
June 20 = 2008, 2007 @ 5:45pm
June 20 = 2006 @ 7:30pm
High School Boys = Players with birth years 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
June 21 = 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Tryouts
Players will be evaluated by participating in soccer scrimmages, soccer drills, and understanding of the game. Teams will
be formed based on evaluations at tryouts, input from coaches (evaluation of players will be provided by the coaches prior
to tryouts), and input from Club Trainers/DOC. Final team placement will rest with the Board of Directors.
Note: Any player who does not receive an offer to play on a travel team will have an opportunity to register for
Recreational soccer. Please do not register for Recreational Soccer until after you know whether or not your
child receives an offer to play travel soccer. Our goal is to send offers out as soon as possible (no later than
June 21). Once an offer is made, you will have 24 hours to accept the offer by registering with the club and
paying the initial deposit towards the player fees. Failure to accept the offer within 24 hours allows the club to
extend the offer to someone else without notice.
Team Formation
All teams will be formed using the new age chart guideline and placing players with similar skill sets on the same team. In
order for kids to properly develop as soccer players, it is recommended they practice and play against other kids with a
similar skill set. This may require some kids to play up a division.
The board of directors will determine the appropriate roster size for each team and division to be applied for. The board of
directors may seek input from the coach of the team to determine an appropriate level of play, will review previous season
results, review the number of returning players to the team, and review the skill set of the team as a whole.
Coach Selections
Each coach will be subject to a background check. Once completed, the board of directors will make final selections of
head coaches and assistant coaches. Head coaches for all teams will be determined based on their qualifications and
licensing. Selections will be made based on individuals who are most appropriate to coach and serve as positive
representatives of the organization. Our goal is to identify the coaches for each team prior to tryouts and share that
information in the offer email. It is possible we have too many teams and not enough coaches. If that occurs, we may
need some additional time to secure a coach for the team. However, offers will need to be accepted to secure a spot;
even if a coach has yet to be identified.
Our desire is to use Non-Parent coaches for the higher level teams (Premier/1st division). If a Non-Parent coach is not
available, the Board of Directors will select a Parent coach based on qualifications. Parent coaches may serve as
Assistant Coaches, as needed and approved by the board. Parents coaches should have their E license or be in the
process of obtaining their E license.
Use of Trainers
The Club understands the importance of having qualified individuals involved in the development of our players and
coaches. In order to move the Club forward from a competitive standpoint, Trainers will be utilized to help develop our
players and coaches.
Player Fees
Travel soccer is a full one year commitment, except at the high school level because they only participate in the Spring.
Boilers FC has a no refund policy, with the exception of injuries. Requests for refunds due to injuries will be reviewed on
a case by case basis. The initial payment will always be non-refundable, even for injuries. The fees below allow the
teams to enroll in 1 tournament up to a certain amount. Refer to next section for more information.
11U, 12U
13U, 14U
High School
= $700 (2 seasons = Fall 2017 and Spring 2018)
= $900 (2 seasons = Fall 2017 and Spring 2018)
= $550 (1 season = Spring 2018)
Payment Schedule
11/12U =
$250 initial payment (June), $150 in August, $150 in September, $150 in October
13/14U =
$250 initial payment (June), $150 in August, $250 in September, $250 in October
High School = $300 initial payment (June), $250 in September
Each time a credit card declines, we reserve the right to add an additional $25 charge to your total. It is the responsibility
of the parents to keep the credit card on file up to date, regardless of the reason for the decline.
If a team is selected as an MRL team, additional fees of $150 per player will be required. The fees above allow each
team to enter 1 tournament per season at no cost up to a certain amount. Maximum amount allowed: 11/12U = $650;
13/14U = $750, High School = $900. Any additional costs beyond these maximums or for a 2 nd/3rd tournament will be at
the team’s own expense and shared equally among all players on the team.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for player fees only. All players are required to purchase a uniform and pay for any applicable
tournament fees. You must accept the offer and pay the initial payment before your request for assistance will be
considered. Scholarships are not given for the initial payment. Once you know the scholarship amount awarded by the
board, you can then decide whether or not to participate. You will have 48 hours after being notified of the scholarship
award to decide if you want to participate. If you choose not to participate within the 48 hours of knowing the scholarship
amount, we will refund the initial payment. After 48 hours, the initial payment will be non-refundable.
Financial Assistance Eligibility Criteria:
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Any member family currently receiving government assistance such as welfare, housing assistance, or free or
reduced school lunch, may apply for scholarship support.
Any member family with financial hardship as determined by the Boilers FC Board
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Boilers FC may require verification of government assistance and/or tax return verification of financial need to determine
player qualification for scholarship assistance. A copy of your paystubs may also be required.
To request a scholarship form, please send an email to [email protected]. All forms for youth and high school players
need to be received by the board no later than June 30 to allow ample time to review prior to the August payment.
Uniforms
Uniform costs are not included in the player fees listed above. Uniform package includes home jersey, away jersey, 1 pair
of shorts, 1 pairs of black socks, and 1 training shirt.
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Adult approximately $96.00
Youth approximately $87.00
Additional gear such as extra jerseys, extra shorts, practice shirts, backpacks, warm up, soccer balls, or spirit wear can be
purchased separately. We will have samples to try on at tryouts if you need to order something.
Note: All current and new players will need to buy a new uniform in the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 season. The old uniforms
have expired, we are no longer able to get replacements from the vendor. The new uniforms will be good for 2 years.