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For those of you registered and attending our 2014/15/16 evaluation sessions – some additional information below.

If you have not yet registered, please READ HERE

Info on the 2014/2015/2016 soccer evaluations session for registered players:

Soccer Families,

We’re excited to host you for our upcoming 2014/2015/2016 soccer evaluations on May 5 and May 12 from 6:15–7:45 PM at the Stillwater Medical Soccer Complex. Please come early and check in at the Concession Stand when you arrive. 

We wanted to get some information in your hands before the event for you to read through. We will have a parent meeting at 6:15 to cover this material and answer questions. Please have a read, and we look forward to seeing you.

 Why This Evaluation Camp Exists

This Evaluation Camp helps us assess players born in 2014, 2015, and 2016 for placement in either recreational or competitive programs for the upcoming season.  Competitive teams require early registration in May, while recreational programs typically don’t begin sign-up until after the next school year starts. Because of that, we need to understand player interest, player potential, and roster inventory now so we have a clear picture of how team formations may look.

Many of these younger players are new to our coaching staff, and this Evaluation Camp helps bridge that gap. It gives coaches time to observe players in a low-pressure environment and gives families an opportunity to better understand the available options.

This is an evaluation camp, not a tryout. Players interested in competitive soccer (APEX or full-time Academy) will still need to attend formal tryouts. This process allows us to begin identifying potential fits early and gives parents time to ask questions before making decisions.

Our intent today is to help you clearly understand the different program options that may be available to your player. We’ll have a parent meeting to answer questions during the session and after. If you’re unsure about anything—format, travel, expectations, or timing—please ask.

Program Options

For 2016 Players:

• U10 Rec:
  Volunteer-coached. One practice and one local game per week, typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A lighter option for kids still developing or preferring a local, low-pressure environment.
  Cost: $95 per season — one season in Fall, a separate season in Spring
  Recreation does not require a tryout.
• U10 Academy:
  Paid coach. Two practices per week.  There is no formal league — we aim to schedule friendly matches with other Academy teams and participate in two tournaments per season, both within ~2 hours of Stillwater.  Academy is focused on preparing players for future competitive play in a more structured environment.
  Cost: $400 for the full school year (Fall and Spring combined). Tournament costs are separate. There will be a few payment options to choose from.
  Uniform: Club shirt is required (~$30). The rest of the kit (shorts, socks, etc.) is optional.This Evaluation Camp is not the tryout, but it allows coaches to begin evaluating players early, especially those new to our club.

For 2015 and 2014 Players

• U12 Rec:
  A new offering this year. Team format will depend on registration numbers. Options (depending on our numbers) may include:
  • Standard local teams with weekly games
  • Dutch Style play (small-sided games with rotating matchups)
  • A hybrid of local and nearby club games (e.g., Ponca City, Enid)
  • Cost: as low as $100 per season but may be up to $245 depending on league structure.  We will discuss these options with parents once we better understand our player numbers.
    U12 Rec does not require a tryout.

• APEX:
  Paid coach. Two to three practices per week. Tryout-based and travel expected. APEX is for players ready for advanced training and higher competition.
  Cost: $750 for a 10-month commitment.  League play in Fall and Spring included.  Uniform and Tournament fees not included.This Evaluation Camp is not the tryout, but it helps coaches begin identifying potential players while helping families understand what APEX entails.

What to Bring:

• Properly inflated Size 4 Soccer Ball
• Shin guards and cleats
• What to wear:  light-colored t-shirt (white, gray, etc.). It’s okay if it has a logo or design.
• Water bottle

Goalkeepers: Please let us know at check-in if your player is interested in playing goalkeeper so we can relay that to the coaches

Save the Date!   May 19 & May 20.   Exact time and details will be shared soon.  This is for all 2015 – 2007 birth years looking to play competitive soccer.

Go to our REGISTRATION page for more information.

For All 2014, 2015, and 2016 Birth Years

We’re bringing together all players born in 2014, 2015, and 2016 for a special Evaluation Camp this May to help guide their next step in soccer.   Whether your child has played Rec, Academy, Apex — or is brand new to the game — we want them at this event.  Our goal is to see every player on the field and talk with families about the options available for the next fall season. We now offer multiple program paths, and they look a little different depending on your child’s birth year.

2014 Players – Expanded Options

Many 2014s have already been involved in Apex or Rec.   Apex will continue to be offered for players seeking a competitive environment with travel and tournament play.  Apex is a one-year commitment.

New this year: We’re launching a formal U12 Recreational program, open to 2014 and 2015 players for the first time.

• Designed to offer local or near-local game play
• May include travel to nearby clubs like Ponca City or Enid
• Helps us keep kids playing at a level and schedule that works for each family

2015 Players – Two Clear Paths

2015s may have experience in Rec or Academy.  Specifically for the 2015 group, there are two program options when fall rolls around:

1. Apex (Competitive Travel)

• Tryout-based and more competitive
• Multiple practices per week
• Regular travel for league games and tournaments
• Full-season commitment (one-year commitment)

2. Recreational Soccer

• Fun, semi-local, and low-pressure
• Now officially extended to include U12 players (2015s and 2014s).
• Fall and Spring seasons

 

2016 Players – Two Clear Paths 

Most 2016 kids have been playing Recreational soccer, and that continues to be available with both Fall and Spring Rec seasons.

New for this group in Fall: We’re offering a tryout-based Academy program for kids ready for more structure and challenge (2016s only).

• Academy includes focused, structured training
• Games are played against teams from other cities
• Players participate in friendlies and tournaments
• It is a one-year commitment

Or, families can choose to continue in the traditional Rec program if that’s the best fit.

Why We’re Holding This Camp

We’re asking all 2014, 2015, and 2016 players to attend this Evaluation Camp — regardless of the program they’re considering — because:

• It gives our coaches more time to evaluate players
• It gives us a chance to talk with families about their goals
• It helps us shape teams, schedules, and experiences for the fall
• Some leagues and tournaments require us to finalize rosters before August

What to Expect at Camp

Players will rotate through a variety of soccer drills run by Apex coaches, participate in small-sided scrimmages, and be mixed in with different groups throughout the session so coaches can get a broad look at how they play and interact.

Are these tryouts?  What about APEX tryouts?

There will be separate official tryout dates in addition to this Evaluation Camp.  This camp is an important lead-up to tryouts, especially for players who are newer to our Apex coaching staff. It helps us get early eyes on players and begin the evaluation process in a lower-pressure environment.  That said, any player planning to participate in Apex or Academy — which is open to 2015s and older — should also plan to attend official Apex tryouts.  Those dates are tentatively set for May 19 & May 20.   Exact times and details will be shared soon.

Key Details 

• Evaluation Camp Nights: Monday, May 5 & Monday, May 12 from 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM
• Official Tryout Dates for APEX and Academy: May 19^th and 20^th.  Times are TBD.
• What to Wear: Please have your player wear a light-colored t-shirt (white, gray, etc.). It’s okay if it has a logo or design — we just need it to be clearly light in color so we can easily differentiate from the pinnies we provide, which may be red, yellow, or blue.
• Cost: Free
• Registration Link: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/4E8623815?reg_role=player
• Questions? Reach out to: StillwaterSoccerClub@gmail.com

 

 

Recreation, Travel Recreation, and Academy Registration pages are now open.  Please visit the PROGRAMS page for more information on each of these programs and the REGISTRATION PAGE to get registered.

We’re having the fields professionally “top dressed” at the end of July.  Expect to have one of the best playing surfaces in the state!

A very special thanks to Murray Pest Control who’s been helping keep our fields fertilized and properly treated this summer in preparation for the new season.

 

If you are 13 years of age or older, consider joining our referee pool.   This is a paid position.   Please reach out to StillwaterSoccerClub @ gmail.com for more information

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Field Development Update at 12th Street

Progress is underway at our new 12th Street fields! In the coming months, we anticipate the completion of essential amenities, including restrooms, a concession stand, and storage units—all of which will receive a fresh coat of paint and a solid concrete foundation.

In the near term, efforts are focused on enhancing the field’s condition: eliminating muddy areas, laying fresh sod, and tidying up the field edges for a cleaner appearance.

Additionally, fencing to enclose the east and northeast perimeters is expected within the next 30 days, further defining our playing space.

Full leveling and smoothing of the fields are scheduled for late May to early June, aligning with optimal grass growth. This will include topdressing to ensure a smooth playing surface and effective water drainage.

Stay tuned to this space for future updates.