Duke City Teams
- Tryouts for Fall 2008 DCSL (Duke City) teams
- Spring 2008 practice schedules
- Overview
- Duke City Team Fees
- See also the Frequently Asked Questions page
- See the Forms page for registration forms and information
Tryouts for Fall 2008 DCSL (Duke City) Teams
Tryouts for Northern Soccer teams that will compete in the Duke City Soccer League in Fall 2008 will be held May 28 thru June 5 as follows. ALL tryouts are at The Downs (I-25 & NM599, follow signs to "race track").
If your child plans on trying out please complete the following—
- Complete Player Information Form and bring to tryout.
- Read Information and Commitment.
- E-mail the Director of Coaching stating your child's name and birth date.
- Attend your proper age group tryout: Schedule (or below).
If you have questions or concerns about tryouts, please email the Director of Coaching, Gregory M Rusk.
| Date | Time | Team(s) |
| May 28 (Wednesday) | 5:30-7:30 PM | U12B (Andromeda) U12G (new team) |
| May 29 (Thursday) | 5:30-7:30 PM | U13B (new team) U13G (Rattlers) |
| May 30 (Friday) | 5:30-7:30 PM | U14B (THawks) U14G (Firebirds) |
| May 31 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM-12:00 noon | U15B (Strikers) U15G (SaFe505) |
| May 31 (Saturday) | 3:00-5:00 PM | U16B (Raptors) |
| June 1 (Sunday) | 12:00 noon-2:00 PM | U17B (Elements & Atlas) |
| June 1 (Sunday) | 3:00-5:00 PM | U18B (Zorros) |
| June 5 (Thursday) | 5:30-7:30 PM | U16/17/18/19G (Turfsurfers) |
Tryout format:
Pre-start (players warm up on own)
Start-0:35 min (technical evaluation)
40 min-1:30 hr ("small-sides" 3-7 a side games, depending on age group)
1:30 hr-1:50 hr ("full-sides" 8-11 a side games, depending on age group)
1:50 hr-end (overflow, what to expect, goodbye)
For additional information, please contact the Director of Coaching, Gregory M Rusk, o:505-982-0878.
Spring 2008 practice schedules
Practice reminders: Sorry to be firm but, YOU MUST move your practice to your assigned field. Everyone has their assigned 1/2-field and is entitled to 1 of the goals. We all need to work together so teams/coaches/parents don't waste time looking for and encroaching upon other team's space, use the space you've been assigned. Teams that are practicing on Field #1 are not practicing in the correct (side-line to side-line) orientation. The goal areas are getting worn out and the goals are not being moved off the cut grass. If this continues, we will close Field #1 and move you to where the imaginary Field #7 is located. Please treat Field #1 properly. If you feel you need more space for your team ... move to BEYOND field #6 and play in the open area there. DO NOT transport goals to that area.
OVERVIEW, Boys and Girls Ages Under-12 thru Under-19
Duke City soccer is the highest level of league play in New Mexico. It is the mission of Northern Soccer to provide an environment that fosters play at the highest level, along with age-appropriate development of players who demonstrate talent and dedication with the desire to excel. Furthermore, Northern Soccer is committed to placing teams and players at an appropriate level of competition as well as teaching the values of good sportsmanship to all who participate.
The intent of the Duke City Team Program is to place the best players on competitive teams and play in the Duke City Soccer League.
"Playing up" into an older age group will only be allowed if approved by the Director of Coaching. All players must try out for their own age group unless given special permission by the Director of Coaching.
Northern Soccer has one of the most qualified coaching staffs in the state.
DUKE CITY TEAM FEES
2007-08 Duke City Team Program fees (Under-12 thru Under-19): $300/year (fall & spring), $280 (spring only)
Club fee includes the following:
- Seasonal evaluation from professional coaching staff
- 20 weeks of Strength Agility Quickness sessions
- Duke City fees
- Entry fee for at least two tournaments (up to $800/team)