Tryouts for playing in the fall 2011 - spring 2012 BAYS are held in the spring season for age groups U9 thru U14. In the fall 2011, tryouts will be held for U16 and up groups wanting to play in the spring 2012.

In order to tryout, first you'll need to register online. Please read the registration process. This one simple step will register you for both the tryouts and the season. In the fall, a limited number of team participate in the BAYS travel program. First four teams will be selected based on the tryouts and coaches evaluations. Players not part of the four teams will be eligible to play in the In-Town program and the fee will be transferred to automatically or at the parent request a refund can be issued. As always, NYS wants all interested children to have the opportunity to play soccer. If there are extenuating circumstances such as affording a payment, please notify us. We will make every effort to ensure that all Newton children that want to play get to play.

Please wear your shinguards and cleats (you will play soccer at the tryouts). In case of rain assume the tryouts will occur anyway unless the field is unplayable. In that case, Rain Dates, re-scheduled dates will be announced.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to check in. You'll need to register online at least one week prior to the tryout. Make-up tryouts are generally NOT available. You will be called if call-back tryouts are necessary.

Tryout Dates and Times:
Tryouts for the Fall 2011/Spring 2012 BAYS season are scheduled. The grade noted is the grade your son will be in starting in fall 2011. Remember that BAYS teams are formed and stay together for both the fall and spring seasons. For the fall NYS is planning to have 3 U9 teams and 5 U10 teams. For U11-U14, the number of teams will be determined by the number of kids and coaches. Note that U16 and U18 play only in the spring.

Tryouts will be 1+ hour sessions. Please register online at least one week prior to the tryout.
You will receive an email from your Age Group Coordinator (AGC) a day or two before the tryout with your assigned tryout time and the location. Anyone with direct conflicts should contact their AGC (contact information can be found at http://newtonsoccer.org/contacts.htm.)

Age Group (Fall 2011)	Date of Birth Range (Verify the grade eligibility in the registration page)	Tryout Date	Tryout Field
U-9	8-1-02 to 7-31-03 (typically 3rd grade)	Spring tryout ONLY
U-10	8-1-01 to 7-31-02 (typically 4th grade)	Spring tryout ONLY
U-11	8-1-00 to 7-31-01 (typically 5th grade)	Spring tryout ONLY
U-12	8-1-99 to 7-31-00 (typically 6th grade)	Spring tryout ONLY
U14	8-1-97 to 7-31-99 (typically 7th and 8th grade)	Spring tryout ONLY
U-16	8-1-95 to 7-31-97 (typically 9th and 10th grade)	Sat, November 19, 2011 12:30-2:30 Email may follow	Newton South High School Soccer Field. Brandeis Rd.
U18	8-1-93 to 7-31-95 (typically 10th and 12th grade)	Sat, November 19, 2011 12:30-2:30 Email may follow	Newton South High School Soccer Field. Brandeis Rd.

We need parents to help with tryouts. Any parent who wants to volunteer for these tryouts, please respond to: See contact list

General BAYS Info. Newton Youth Soccer ("NYS") participates in BAYS, the Boston Area Youth Soccer League. BAYS is one of several regional leagues across Massachusetts that provide "travel" soccer, allowing teams from different towns to play one another. Each Spring, Newton fields about 55 teams from age ten through age eighteen. There is also a smaller BAYS program in the Fall. Many Newton players participate in BAYS as well as the NYS Fall Intramural program, and they are encouraged to do so (the game times generally do not conflict). Both boys and girls are invited to participate in all NYS activities. (Newton Girls Soccer is a separate program for girls only.)

BAYS games are played on Saturdays (through U-14). U16 and above have different schedule and play in the in the spring only. The season runs for ten weeks In addition to the weekly games, most teams practice twice a week. Half of the games are "away," within an area bounded roughly by Routes 3 and 495.

Unlike our Fall intramural program, BAYS teams are organized by birth date and according to the players’ level of soccer skill. Newton teams play teams from other towns with approximately the same skill level. Divisions 1 and 2 in BAYS are the most competitive, with possible playoffs leading to a state championship tournament in the Spring. Teams from all divisions often participate in weekend tournaments, which usually occur on holidays such as Memorial Day or Columbus Day.

Tryouts. Most BAYS tryouts for Newton Youth Soccer are held once each year in the spring with two age groups trying out in the fall as well. We do our best to make the tryout process a positive, fun experience for the players. A tryout schedule appears below. There may also be call back tryouts to help us place players on the appropriate level team for their skill level. In many cases the differences between players are not significant so that team placements, especially in the younger age groups, are at best approximations.

Due to the large number of teams and players involved, make up tryouts are generally NOT available. If you have an irreconcilable conflict, speak with your coach or previous BAYS coach or contact the coordinator. Teams are organized by age groups. Please be sure that you are attending the correct tryout. Parent volunteers are often needed at the tryouts to help with registration and "chaperoning" groups of players.

Coaching. In the Spring BAYS program we field as many teams as we have players. We are limited only by the number of volunteer coaches and assistant coaches who offer their time. Superior soccer skill or experience is not required to be a BAYS coach. What is required is the ability to work with children and a willingness to learn. If you have limited or even no soccer experience, we can provide you with training and support to enable you to become a competent coach for your child’s team. To volunteer as a coach please email us.

If you have any questions about the BAYS program, or the tryouts, check out our website at www.newtonsoccer.org, email or speak with your Fall intramural or previous BAYS coach or contact the Age Group coordinator.