» Competitive Tryouts

7:31 Nov 5, 2011
Competitive tryouts for all Spring teams are set. Tryouts are for U15 teams and older. If you can attend one of the tryout dates, please make sure to notify the coach or send an email to competitive@laysl.org.

Age Group	Location	Time
U15 and U16 Boys	Spirio 1	11/7 4:00 pm
	Lower Pueblo	11/9 4:00 pm
U17 - U19 Boys	Upper Pueblo	11/8 4:00 pm
	Spirio 1	11/10 4:00 pm
U14 - U19 Girls	Lower Pueblo	11/8 4:00 pm

 

» General Information about the club program

14:09 Feb 4, 2011

The LAYSL competitive program is the natural progression for players that want to test their skills at the highest level in New Mexico. Along with this increase level of play, comes a larger commitment from players and parents alike. The competitive program emphasizes player development over winning. Teams practice 2 or 3 times a week, with games at the Bernalillo Soccer Complex on Saturdays. Teams will often do a tournament in the Fall season as well as another in the spring. The registration cost is also higher. Fees include LAYSL registration costs, Duke City team fees, and individual team fees. All these fees are explained below.

We have also made the change to go to a single uniform style for all teams. This is to try and install a sense of pride and belonging to something greater than just their team. We hope to start and foster a sense of pride in Los Alamos and all the teams. The new logo (above) will be present on all team wear for the club. Teams had a choice to use their uniform from last year or go with the new uniforms. 2011-2012, all club teams will use the new uniforms.

Tryouts are held the week after Mother's Day in May for the following Fall and Spring seasons. The number of players that make a team are 14 or 18 kids, based on the age group. We also have the ability to create house players. These players do not take a roster spot, but can practice with the team, play in tournaments, and play in games when the team is short handed. Playing time is up to the coach's discretion. Attendance at practices, work ethic, and playing ability are contributing factors in how playing time is decided.

Club registration fees

The 2010-2011 player fees is $250 for full year age groups. High School age team fees are $225. These fees cover the cost of league insurance, league fees with New Mexico Youth Soccer, field maintenance with Los Alamos County, equipment stipend from the league for each team, operating costs for registering each player, Duke City team fees, and a uniform kit. The full year teams will also have a fall tournament paid for by the league through these fees.