BRONCOS SOCCER TRYOUT INFO
                  (for the 2008 High School season)
                             
                         
LAST UPDATED... August 5th, 2008
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        In order to help our athletes understand the tryout process, 
        we have detailed many aspects of tryouts below.  We hope this
        information will answer any questions you may have.
        For any new players, this is especially important for you to understand! 

 
 
     
Tryouts for the 2008 BHS Boys Soccer teams will be held on:
       
                                        Wednesday, August 13th
                                        Thursday, August 14th
                                        Friday, August 15th


        ***PLEASE NOTE... SOMETIMES TRYOUTS HAVE STARTED ON A MONDAY,
        HOWEVER, THE IHSA
WILL AGAIN HAVE US STARTING ON A WEDNESDAY
        AGAIN THIS SEASON.  PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF IT!  ALL PLAYERS NEED
        TO BE AT TRYOUTS IF THEY WANT TO BE PLACED ON A TEAM.

        We do have FIVE teams (Varsity, JV, sophomores, and two freshman squads)
        so we can keep nearly 100 players... but be aware, we have had more than
        140 players tryouts in the past.  Therefore, it is expected that if you hope to
        earn a spot on a team, you really need be at tryouts.  If there are UNIQUE
        circumstances that absolutely do not allow you to
attend tryouts, be sure to
        contact Coach Steib so that we can attempt to find a solution.


       

        On the three days of tryouts, we will have two sessions each day.  
              8:00-11:00am      AND     either 2:00-4:00pm OR 4:00-6:00pm.
        See below for an explanation of who attends which sessions.

        ON AUGUST 13th:  We request that all players trying out please meet
        at
8:00am at the Fields of Dreams fields .  We will run our traditional 2-mile
        timed run.  Be sure to bring running shoes with your soccer cleats & gear!
 

       
Please remember that ALL players trying out for VARSITY TEAM are
            expected to complete the 2 mile run in UNDER 13 MINUTES!

  
            Freshmen, Sophomore and JV players should complete the run in the fastest time possible,
                     obviously the faster the better!  ALL players SHOULD finish is less than 14 minutes.



        The MORNING tryout times on August 13th-14th-15th will be from
8:00-11:00am.

        During AFTERNOON sessions on those days we will divide into two groups. 
        From 
2:00-4:00pm, tryouts for the Freshman and Sophomore teams 
        will be held.  From
4:00-6:00pm, tryouts for the JV and Varsity teams 

        will be held. 
(We divide into two groups in order to have smaller numbers of 
        players at each session, allowing coaches to better evaluate all players.)
 
 
      
For the afternoon session on August 13th, returning players are allowed to
        select which 
tryout they would like to attend (i.e. which team they want to
        tryout for.)  Freshmen will begin at the 8:00am session and again at the
        2:00pm slot.  Any players unsure of where to tryout should attend the 
        age appropriate age level or they are also welcome to speak with us.  

        For Thursday afternoon, we will determine which afternoon session each
        athlete should be attending- based upon our evaluations after the
        first three sessions, we believe we can accurately begin to place the boys
        where they are likely to play.  We may also have players bounce
        from early to late and back, or vice versa if we need to see them compete
        against players from both groups.  We ask that you be flexible and trust
        us with these decisions.


        Please be aware that for some teams, double sessions WILL continue 
        after the tryouts end.  Times may be changed and will be set by 
        individual coaches once teams are made on 8/15.  Please keep your 
        schedules open from the start of tryouts through the start of school.

 
        Also, all players are expected to bring running shoes, outdoor AND 
        indoor soccer shoes (in case of bad weather,) and shinguards TO EVERY 
        practices and tryouts.  Please be prepared for all situations!
 
       
PERHAPS MOST IMPORTANTLY OF ALL!!!
        All players need to register by August 12th with the BHS Athletic
        Department.  All players must complete the registration form (includes
        an Insurance waiver)   AND an IHSA-school approved physical examination
        form before they are allowed to tryout. These forms are available at BHS,
        in the main office, as well as the athletic director's office.

        ONCE YOU HAVE DONE THIS, THE AT
LETIC OFFICE WILL GIVE YOU
        YOUR
PINK SLIP.  YOU CANNOT TRYOUT WITHOUT THIS PAPER!!

        Also, this can be done ANYTIME THIS SUMMER, so don't wait until the last minute!


       

       
MICHIGAN TEAM BUILDING TRIPJust a reminder... to ANY PLAYERS who
        make the VARSITY TEAM, we will be spending Aug. 17-18-19
        in Michigan on a team building trip.  Please make sure your schedule is
        available for you to attend IF YOU MAKE VARSITY!

 
       
CODE MEETING: All players must attend this meeting with a parent
        in order to participate in any high school contests. This meeting will be held  
        on AUGUST 21st at 7:00pm in the BHS Auditorium
.  Please make plans to attend!
       
 



              
Any other questions? Please feel free to e-mail Coach Steib at: 
                                        barringtonsoccer@sbcglobal.net

      
          You can also contact the BHS Athletic Office at 847-842-3216.

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