Each year, Arlington Soccer Club (ASC) forms Boys and Girls Select Teams for players in Grades 3 through 8 (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and combined 7th/8th grade teams). These teams typically compete in the top divisions of the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) league, providing players with a competitive environment focused on development, commitment, and team play.
Placement on a Select Team is based on a combination of:
- Tryout performance
- Current season performance
- Coaching staff player evaluation
Our goal is to place players in the environment that best supports their growth and maximizes their soccer experience.
For additional details about the tryout process, please visit our Tryout FAQ page.
Select Team Expectations & Commitment
Being part of an ASC Select Team requires a strong commitment to both the team and the club. Select Team players are expected to fully participate in both the Fall and Spring seasons, which each consist of approximately 10 weeks of league play.
During the Fall and Spring season, Select Teams:
- Train twice per week
- Compete in league matches on Saturdays
To support player development and team consistency, Select Team players are required to:
- Commit to participating in both Fall and Spring seasons
- Attend practices regularly, with a minimum expectation of 50% attendance (at least one practice per week)
- Make every effort to attend all scheduled league games
- Three game absences within a single season (excluding illness, injury, or emergencies) will be documented and may significantly impact a player’s eligibility and consideration for Select Team placement in future seasons.
- Four or more game absences within a single season (excluding illness, injury, or emergencies) results in the removal from the current roster and the player becomes ineligible to participate in tryouts the following year.
- Notify coaches in advance of any absences whenever possible
- Attend makeup or rescheduled matches when applicable
- Participate in the annual Columbus Day Tournament, which is a mandatory component of the ASC Select Team fall season. By accepting a Select Team roster position, players and families acknowledge and commit to prioritizing this tournament as part of their seasonal obligation to the team. Failure to attend without extenuating circumstances may impact future Select Team eligibility.
In addition, if a player voluntarily withdraws from a Select Team after accepting their roster position and committing to the program, they will not be eligible to participate in Select Team tryouts the following year. Furthermore, any registration fees paid for the Select Team season will be non-refundable. This policy is in place to promote fairness, accountability, and commitment to teammates, coaches, and the club, as roster decisions directly impact other players and the overall team structure.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding the tryout process, please contact the Director of Coaching (DOC).