2026/2027 Youth Tryout Sessions
U14-U18 (2013-2009)
Discover the Jr. Gryphons pathway
Guelph Soccer’s rep programming is designed to help athletes reach their full potential in a positive, competitive, and supportive environment while fostering a lifelong love for the game. Our competitive framework is built around the principle that players develop best when they are placed in an environment that appropriately challenges them, provides consistent coaching and support, and allows them to progress at their own pace.
Our tryouts allow for athletes to participate within training sessions where they can experience being coached by our certified coaches and technical staff, interact with players within their age group, and experience our overall developmental environment. These sessions allow for players and families to determine if the competitive pathway at Guelph Soccer is the best environment for their individual development. It also allows the club to recruit athletes and players beyond technical and tactical competencies, accounting for character traits such as engagement, joy, the will to learn, and more.
how the tryout process works
Our tryout process is designed to give players multiple opportunities to experience our environment and demonstrate their abilities.
Interested players will:
Register for their age group's tryout sessions
Participate in 1.5 hour training sessions with players in their age group
Be evaluated by Guelph Soccer's coaching and technical staff
Have the opportunity to experience the Jr. Gryphons development environment
These sessions also provide families with an opportunity to determine whether the competitive pathway at Guelph Soccer is the right environment for their player's individual development.
IMPORTANT: Selected players may be invited to participate in additional sessions before final roster decisions are made.
*Please note additional session information and arrival instructions will be sent via email prior to the start of tryouts.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
About the 2026/2027 Competitive program
Our Competitive Program for runs from October 2026 to September 2027. During the indoor season (October - April), U14-U18 teams will have one turf practice per week and a 9-week futsal program. During the summer season (May - September), teams will have two practices and one competition per week. More information about the program, season structure, fees, and expectations will be emailed directly to families.
2026-2027 Coaching Staff
(Link coming soon)
All youth competitive inquiries can be directed to Technical Director, Justin Springer at justin.springer@guelphsoccer.ca.