Pre-Tryout FAQs | |
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Who can tryout? | Any player born in 2014 - 2006. Additionally, 2015s may register for tryouts in the u11 age group with approval from a director of coaching to ensure this is appropriate for you. |
Who has to tryout? | Everyone must register and attend tryouts if you wish to be considered for a VUFC 2024/25 roster spot. New team rosters are built each year and do not carry over, year over year. |
Which tryout should I register for? | Your player should register for the level of play that they would like to participate in. If they are interested in playing on ECNL-RL, they should register for ECNL-RL tryouts. If they intend on playing NPL, they should register for NPL tryouts. You can only select ONE registration type. For U17 to U19 players: any player wishing to be considered for the ECNL-RL or ECNL-RL2 team (previously known as NPL Composite), please register for the ECNL-RL tryout. |
Can I tryout for an older age group? | Players must register and participate with your current age group. Players may be considered for placement on an older age group team after tryouts are complete. |
What if I can't attend my tryout? | All players must register and attend all required tryouts. For U11 and U12, there are two required tryout dates. For U13-U19, there is one required tryout date with the potential for callbacks or use of supplemental tryout dates. Please email tryouts@vaunited.org and include your player name, birth year, gender, and primary geographic location (ROA or NRV), and reason if you are unable to attend your assigned tryout, including if injured. |
How do I change my tryout registration? | Email office@vaunited.org |
How will I know if tryout dates/times/locations change? | The website will be the PRIMARY source of truth for tryout schedules. Notifications will be sent for schedule changes that occur AFTER 4/27 in PlayMetrics. Please check your settings to be sure notifications are ON (alerts, inbox, etc.). Note that changes up until 4/27 will only display on the website. Please refresh your browser when viewing on mobile devices to ensure you are seeing the most current information. |
What do I need to wear for tryouts? | Players should wear a black shirt. All players will receive a Tryout Number. |
What do I need to bring to tryouts? | Please bring a soccer ball with your name on it, water bottle and shinguards. |
What time do I arrive for tryouts? | Please be sure you have registered 72 hours prior to your first tryout. Tryout check-in will open one hour prior to the start time. We encourage everyone to arrive 30 minutes early to allow for warm-up and completion of check-in process. |
Where do I check in at tryouts? | All players must check-in at the registration tent/tables each day prior to going to the fields. |
Where can parents observe during tryouts? | VA Tech Rec fields - outside the fence Roanoke facilities- behind designated fencing/taped off areas |
How and when will players that signed up for ECNL-RL tryouts be notified if they should go to NPL tryouts or not? | If you are trying out for an ECNL-RL team, please save the date for NPL tryouts as there is often a very short turnaround time between these tryout dates. Players will be notified within 48 hours if they need to attend the NPL tryout. If you do not receive a player offer for an ECNL-RL team, you will automatically be invited to an NPL tryout (no need to register again). This notification will come via PlayMetrics. Reasons for inviting a player to an NPL tryout include: not being offered a roster spot on an ECNL-RL team or could be used as a callback for players that are still under consideration for ECNL-RL and need further evaluation. |
Does not receiving a player offer from an ECNL-RL tryout mean I will automatically be placed on an NPL team? | No, NPL tryouts are independent of ECNL-RL tryouts. If requested to attend an NPL tryout, you are still competing for an NPL or NPL Classic roster spot. Attending an ECNL-RL tryout does NOT guarantee placement on an NPL team and does not prioritize you over other players who registered only for NPL tryouts. |
How many players will be on a team? | U11 to U12: 12-14 players U13 to U16: 15-17 players U17 to U19: 15- 20 players |
Why will U17 to U19 have more players on the roster? | At older age groups, players may miss due to collegiate visits, school functions, etc. This allows us to ensure all teams are properly outfitted with players |
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Phone: 540-345-7820
Email: office@vaunited.org
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