Tryout Expectations and FAQ's

Your Guide to OC-Seminole

FAQ's

Who is eligible for our competitive program?


Our competitive program is open to all 2018 to 2006 Boys and Girls. We do encourage players to at least have one season playing organized soccer, at least recreational or competitive.


Where are practices?


We have three main locations. Seminole Soccer Complex, Boombah Sports Complex and Sylvan Lake Park. Training could be scheduled at any of the three locations. Locations and time changes are made due to daylight savings.

When are practices?


Depending on the level of the team will determine the number of practices they have. Practices are held Monday - Friday from 5:00pm-9:00pm depending on the team.

Training schedules will be available 2-4 weeks prior to the Fall and Spring season.



How long is the season?


A competitive season runs from August through early-May. There are a handful of older higher level teams that will go past May for playoffs, but typically most teams will complete their season in late April, early May.


What are the travel requirements?


MLS Next, NAL, ECNL-RL and NPL will travel through Florida for their league games on the weekends. ECNL Girls have games in the Southeast region that includes Florida, Alabama, Atlanta and South Carolina. U12 Pre MLS and Pre ECNL will travel throughout Florida. U11 Pre MLS and Pre ECNL and below, plus GCF teams have “local” travel (greater central Florida). These league games do not include tournaments. Teams can participate in 2-3 tournaments in the Fall and again in the Spring. These could include local events within Orlando that do not require hotel or travel, but plan on at least one tournament in the Fall and one in the Spring to require travel and a hotel. Most of these tournaments will be played in places like Jacksonville, Tampa, South Florida and Melbourne. 


What is the cost?


The evaluation process is free.


If your child is selected and placed on a competitive team after October, you will receive a registration email to register. Since your child is joining late, they will receive a prorated fee. The registration fees do not include uniforms or team fees. Parents will have the options to pay in full or select a payment plan.


Uniforms are approximately $300, however it includes only one practice uniform. With multiple practices a week, players may choose to order additional practice uniforms separately. Please note that we are in the final season of our 2-year cycle. This means only NEW players joining our competitive program in the Fall 2024 season will be required to order uniforms. 


Club Registration Fees do not include team fees. Team fees may include, but not limited to showcase/tournament entry fees, player travel, coaching staff’s travel expenses (hotel, mileage and per diem), team equipment fees and mileage for any regular season game more than 35 miles one way from your home park. Players are responsible for their portion of fees, including any team event your child is not able to attend. Your team manager will provide a team budget closer to the start of your season. Please note that both club and team fees must be kept current in order to be considered in good standings.


What are the next steps?


Once your child accepts, then the registration progress begins. You will get an email from the club to complete the registration process and make your payment. You will also receive an email regarding uniform ordering, jersey # assignment and the steps to complete the age verification process.


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Are there options for players who are not interested in a travel team?


Yes! OC Seminole offers a recreational program for players who wish to play soccer, but do not want the commitment of a travel team at this point. Find out more about the recreational programs we offer.