NOYSC Division III Program

The Program: Northwest oaks Fields Division III Teams for boys and girls in the Under-10 through Under 19 age groups. These teams differ from the Division IV (recreational) team in several ways. Division III teams develop competitive players. These teams are available for soccer players who show potential and are will to make a bigger commitment to their soccer teams.

The Season: Most Division III teams will begin practicing in June or July. Each team sets its own schedule. The tournament season begins in August, and the league season begins in September. Each team plays 12 league games against teams from Northern California. Teams may attend several tournaments in August, one tournament in September and one in October. Successful teams might qualify for post-season play, which in some cases could extend into the winter.

The Cost: Division III teams incur costs beyond registration fees. To offset expenses from tournament entry fees, team camps and equipment and uniforms, the teams hold fund-raisers throughout the season. Each team has its own budget and fund raising plan. The average cost per player is approximately $100.00-$300.00 plus travel, food, and lodging expenses. No player should decide not to play because of financial considerations.

The Tryouts: Each Division III team will hold tryouts to determine who will play on the team. Tryouts are open- any child can try out for the team in his/her age group. The coach and a panel of evaluators assess the athlete's performance at tryouts. At tryouts, coaches will be evaluating athletes on the following criteria: speed, quickness, athleticism, work-rate, team play, skills and coach ability. It is best to attend as many tryouts as possible in order to improve your chances of making the team. You must attend at least one tryout to be considered for the team. Each player that tries out for a Division III team will be notified by mail, whether or not he/she has made the team. Players who are not selected will automatically be placed on a Division IV or a recreational team in their age group.

Division III Coach and Try-Out Information

Northwest Oaks Youth Soccer Club 2008 – 2009 Season Division 3 Coaches:

U10 Girls Cahill/Baldwin Stars
U12 Girls Wendy Deas Shooting Stars
U14 Girls Frane Franicevic Sun Rays
U16 Girls Jose Hernandez Hurricanes
U19 Girls Mark Pennewell Riptide

U10 Boys Matt Calahan Storm
U12 Boys Paul Andreotti Force
U15 Boys Bill McKeever Shamrock Rovers
U16 Boys Rob Silva Extreme
U19 Boys Paul Lomeli Clash

All tryouts will be held at Place to Play
(2375 W Third St: Exit Hwy 101 west on Hwy 12, north on Stony Point Rd, west on W Third St, 1.3 miles to park on north side of street)
All players should register at one of the scheduled Registration dates prior to tryouts.
All tryout participants should wear cleats, shin guards, white shirt,
bring age appropriate ball and water.

Tryout Schedule:

U10 Boys/Girls Sat May 3 9 –11 AM
Sun May 4 9 –11 AM
Tue May 6 5 – 7 PM

U12 Boys/Girls Sat May 3 11 – 1 PM
Sun May 4 11 – 1 PM
Tue May 6 5 – 7 PM

U14/16 Girls Sat May 3 1 – 3 PM
Sun May 4 1 – 3 PM
Wed May 7 5 – 7 PM

U15/16 Boys Sat May 3 3 – 5 PM
Sun May 4 3 – 5 PM
Wed May 7 5 – 7 PM

U19 Girls Sat May 10 1 – 3 PM
Sun May 11 1 – 3 PM
Tue May 13 5 – 7 PM

U19 Boys Sat May 10 1 – 3 PM
Sun May 11 1 – 3 PM
Wed May 14 5 – 7 PM