TENTATIVE 2008 TRYOUT DATES
MAY 30 - JUNE 8 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
2008 TEAM CAMP DATES: U-15 - U18 BOYS & GIRLS (JULY 21 - JULY 25) & U-11 - U-14 BOYS AND GIRLS (JULY 28 - AUGUST 1)
Tryout Quick Links
Tryout Registration
You will need to fill out a Tryout Registration Form for each player.
Click Here to Download the Tryout Registration Form
To save your time at tryouts, please download the form, fill it out, and either
- email it back in to tryouts@birminghamunited.com (preferred), or
- print it and bring it with you to tryouts
Clarification on "Fall and Spring Commitment" - Can I Play High School Soccer? Yes!
The "fall and spring" commitment referred to in the tryout forms does not mean you are required to miss High School Soccer to play for Birmingham United. We fully support our high school programs - look at how many BUSA players are represented on teams who made it to the High School final four this year! High School age teams (U15 and up) generally take the spring off to enable those players who wish to participate in High School Soccer to do so, with the teams reforming for training when the season is complete. For those who can't or don't want to play High School, we also offer a Spring Program.
Tryout Schedules
Detailed schedules by age group and venue have been posted:
TO BE ANNOUNED
Please note that posted schedules are subject to change, so please check back frequently to ensure you remain informed.
Player Age Groups
| 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | |
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| January | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| February | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| March | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| April | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| May | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| June | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| July | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) | * |
| August | * | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) |
| September | * | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) |
| October | * | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) |
| November | * | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) |
| December | * | U11 ('98) | U12 ('97) | U13 ('96) | U14 ('95) | U15 ('94) | U16 ('93) | U17 ('92) | U18 ('91) |
Competitive Soccer Program Structure
| Under 11: Division II - Developmental | |
| United 98 Blue North | United 98 Blue South |
| United 98 Red North | United 98 Red South |
| United 98 White North | United 98 White South |
| Under 12: Division II - Developmental | |
| United 97 Blue North | United 97 Blue South |
| United 97 Red North | United 97 Red South |
| United 97 White North | United 97 White South |
| Under 13: Division I and Division II - Developmental | |
| United 96 Select North (DI) | United 96 Select South (DI) |
| United 96 Premier North (DII) | United 96 Premier South (DII) |
| Under 14 thru Under 18 | |
There are three levels of competition based on at which level the Directors feel the team can compete. In some instances, such as the Elite level, a team may not be participating in Region III Premier League but could be designated at the Elite level due to the makeup of the team after tryouts. The competitive levels of development are as follows:
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| Within each age group and competitive level if more than one team exists they will be designated as follows: | |
| Blue: 1st team | |
| Red: 2nd team | |
| White: 3rd team | |
It is the goal of the Birmingham United Competitive Program to provide an appropriate level of development for each player that is willing to make the commitment to be involved in competitive soccer.
