Club Oranje Raptors Tryout for 2024-25 Season || Birth years 2013 & older

Club Oranje Raptors is a boys and girls soccer club dedicated to developing well rounded players who love the game simply for the joy of playing.

We know that soccer clubs in Central Ohio fall across a very wide spectrum. There are basic recreation leagues which are a great way to test the waters for a first time player, and there are teams that practice three times a week and have you traveling out of state every weekend for tournaments. By design, Oranje Raptors falls between those. You can read more about why we're different and our club principles at https://cluboranjeraptors.com/

Registration for tryouts is free, but required in advance.

Player evaluations for the 2024/2025 season will be held for the following teams:

• U8 Boys** (2017) - Tuesday, 5/21
• U9 Boys** (2016) - Tuesday, 5/21
• U10 Boys* (2015) - Tuesday, 5/21
• U11 Boys (2014) - Wednesday, 5/22
• U12 Boys* (2013) - Wednesday, 5/15
• U12 Girls* (2013) - Wednesday, 5/15
• U13 Boys (2012) - Wednesday, 5/15
• U13 Girls (2012) - Wednesday, 5/15
• U14 Boys (2011) - Wednesday, 5/15
• U15 Boys (2010) - Wednesday, 5/15

*Head coach needed (see more below)
**Assistant coach needed

All evaluations will be held at Fancyburg Park (3375 Kioka Ave., Upper Arlington) from 6:00-7:30pm.

If you are unable to make your designated session, please contact us and we will work with you to set up a drop-in time before the officially scheduled session.

Note that this is a year-long commitment. Not sure what to expect? Check out our typical month-by-month breakdown here.

Please be sure to bring a soccer ball, something to drink, and wear shin guards. We ask you arrive 20 minutes early for check-in.

Players will be nervous - we get that! But we encourage them to come do their best and know they'll be evaluated on a variety of factors including technical skills, tactical skills, team play, adaptability, effort, and attitude.

We are a parent-based coaching organization and rely on people like you to help! If you're interested in coaching, whether as a head coach or assistant, please indicate that on the registration form or you can reach out directly to Coach Taylor Ames @ 614-593-9051.

We can talk details but some benefits of coaching include ability to set schedules, and the overall support of the Raptors organization (we'll set you up with a mentor Coach).

We're sure you have more questions, so check out our FAQ or ask us directly!

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