2023 Tryouts: U8-U9 Girls & Boys

Birth Years 2017-2015

Junior Academy Try Us Out is 4/25/2023 & 4/26/2023

U9 RCL Tryout dates are 4/25/2023 & 4/26/2023

(Visit the 2023-2024 Tryout page for times and locations)

New! U8/U9 RCL Tryouts

 Tryouts for U9 RCL (Birth year 2015) will be held concurrently with our Try Us Out for the PacNW U8 & U9 Junior Academy (Birth Years 2015 – 2017).  An information meeting will be held for parents at the field during the tryout.  General program information for all PacNW U8 and U9 Programs can be found in the FAQ section below.

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About U8/U9 Junior Academy & RCL

PacNW places a high level of importance on the technical development of young players. Skills development at these ages is critical to future success, and consequently our priority in the Junior Academy is specific skills development of each player that attends.

PacNW offers two programs for our youngest players, the U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program and the U8 & U9 RCL program. To learn more about the differences between these programs, please visit our FAQ

The U8 & U9 Junior Academy Program serves as an experiential bridge between recreational and premier soccer skills, while providing players, parents, and guardians a proper introduction to a professional coaching culture. Several season specific options are available within the Junior Academy program.

The U8 & U9 RCL Program provides a premier level experience for girls and boys birth year 2014 & 2015. Placement on these teams is via traditional tryouts held in April.  If you are interested in having your child join U8 or U9 RCL please contact Axel Flaten.

 

 

 

FAQ

PacNW U8 Programs (Birth Year 2016)


U8 JR. ACADEMY
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
U8 JR. ACADEMY
SUMMER/FALL PROGRAM

U8 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY
TRYOUTS
April 25th & 26th
The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
START/END Start Date: June 2023
End Date: April TBD
Start Date: June 2023
End Date: Nov 2023
Start Date: Sept 2023
End Date: Nov 20th
STRUCTURETraining 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Fall/Spring Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
Training 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Fall Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
Training 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:00-6:30pm
Fall Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
REGISTERTo Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten
COSTCost $1400
(Includes $140 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
Cost $980
(Includes $140 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
Cost $540
(Includes $120 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
SEASONSouth Sound League
Summer Trainings/Jamboree:
June - Mid August
Summer Breaks:
June 28-July 4; August 14-20
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
Spring Season: Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games):
League
Summer Trainings/Jamboree:
June - Mid August
Summer Breaks:
June 28-July 4; August 14-20
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
South Sound League
Fall Season: Sept - Nov 19th (approx. 9 games)
TOURNAMENTS/
JAMBOREES
2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees2 jamboree events. No additional charge for jamborees
NOTESPlease note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate. Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.

PacNW U9 Programs (Birth Year 2015)

U9 RCL - YEAR ROUND PROGRAMU9 JR. ACADEMY
YEAR ROUND PROGRAM
Boys U9 JUNIOR ACADEMY
SUMMER/ FALL PROGRAM
U9 JR. ACADEMY FALL ONLY PROGRAM
TRYOUTS
April 25th & 26th
Contact Axel Flaten for more informationThe Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
The Jr. Academy accepts new players all year.
Contact Jr Registrar for more information
START/ENDStart Date: June 2023
End Date: April TBD
Start Date: June 2023
End Date: April TBD
Start Date: June 2023
End Date: Nov 19th
Start Date: Sept 2023
End Date: Nov 19th
STRUCTURETraining 2 x per week
Fall/Spring Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff. May require third practice on specific weeks.
Training 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Fall/Spring Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
Training 2x per week
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Fall Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
Training 2x per week.
Mon & Wed 5:15-6:30pm
Fall Season Games
Technical training
PacNW coaching staff
REGISTERContact Axel Flaten for more informationTo Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten To Register or for more information contact Axel Flaten
COSTCost $2100
(Includes $300 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
Cost $1650
(Includes $210 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
Cost $1170
(Includes $210 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
Cost $640
(Includes $160 registration)
Additional Cost - uniform
(one-time purchase)
SEASONRCL League
Summer Breaks:
June 28-July 4; August 14-20
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
Winter Break TBD - follows U10 RCL schedule.
Spring Season Jan- April (approx. 7 games)
South Sound League
Summer Trainings/Jamboree:
June - Mid August
Summer Breaks:
June 28-July 4; August 14-20
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
Spring Season: Mid Jan - April (approx. 7 games):
South Sound League
Summer Trainings/Jamboree:
June - Mid August
Summer Breaks:
June 28-July 4; August 14-20
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
South Sound League
Fall Season: Sept - Nov (approx. 9 games)
TOURNAMENTS/
JAMBOREES
2 jamboree events.
No additional charge for jamborees.
2 jamboree events.
No additional charge for jamborees.
2 jamboree events.
No additional charge for jamborees.
NOTESPlease note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.Please note, to complete registration you will need a headshot photo of your child as well as a birth certificate.

What Is The Difference Between RCL and Junior Academy?

U8/U9 Junior Academy

  • This program is open to all and very flexible, with families having 4 choices:
    • All Year (May-April)
    • Fall/Summer (May – November)
    • Summer Camp (June – July)
    • Winter/Spring (January – April)
  • This program includes all non-RCL U8 and U9’s.
  • Teams practice Mon & Wed, 5:15-6:30, at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila
  • This will be run similar to how the Junior Academy currently operates
    • Players all train together in a pool.
    • Players may join throughout the year on a rolling basis.
    • Rosters formed just prior to the Fall season and revisited in the Winter based on development needs of players and changes in player counts.
  • For league play, teams compete on Sundays in our region’s Junior Academy league.

U9 RCL

  • This option is an all-year program. The U9 RCL season is May – April.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams over two days (in Spring)
  • This program will include our  top two U9 teams  – for both boys and girls.
  • The RCL U9 teams practice at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Mon & Wed, 5:00-6:30.
  • Teams participate in the Regional Club league (RCL). The majority of PacNW teams participate in this league.
  • Players will be selected into a “pool” for the summer, with both coaches working with the pool.
    • In the summer, rosters will be formed for the 2 teams for the Fall RCL Season
    • In December or January, the coaches will revisit those rosters to see if any movement needs to take place for the best interest of the players

U8 RCL

  • The U8 RCL season is January – April.
  • There will be traditional tryouts for these teams, one day (in Winter)
  • This program will include our top U8 team  – for both boys and girls.
  • The RCL U8 teams practice at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Mon & Wed, 5:00-6:30.
  • Teams participate in the Regional Club league (RCL). The majority of PacNW teams participate in this league.

Do Players Need To Be At A Certain Skill Level To Join A Team?

All levels welcome!

All skill levels are welcome at PacNW’s Junior Academy. U8 & U9 RCL teams are selected through tryouts, but any player is welcome to join the Junior Academy Teams.

PacNW offers many tutorial videos for players to practice essential skills.  These are not required, but regularly practicing these skills will help players improve fundamental skills.

One series offers sequential videos that increase in difficulty, where players should challenge themselves to master each level before moving to the next. Other videos on PacNW’s Junior Academy Youtube page, offer tutorials on specific moves.

All players need is a ball and determination!

Who Should I Contact With Questions?

Junior Academy Staff

Player Development Director: Eugene Poublon
Youth Co-Director: Axel Flaten

RCL Registrar: Robin Hautamaki
Jr. Academy Registrar: Serwaah Fordjour
Jr. Academy Manager: Cindi Dodd

U8-U12 Program Overview Video