General Tryout Info:
What time should I arrive at tryouts? Please arrive 45 minutes prior to the start time.
How do I check in? On your first day of tryouts, you need to visit the registration table to receive your tryout number.
Will I use the same tryout number for all tryouts? Yes, you will receive a shirt with your tryout number that needs to be worn to each tryout session your child attends.
Where should I go after registering? Once you have registered, you need to leave your bag in the designated area and precede to designated warm up area.
Should I bring a ball? Yes, you must bring a properly inflated ball that is appropriate for your age group.
Should I wear a specific shirt? Your child will be provided a tryout shirt at the first session they attend. This shirt needs to be worn at each session they attend.
Will water be provided? No, water will not be provided, so please come hydrated and bring plenty of water for hydration breaks.
Do I need to attend all four tryouts in Stage 1? Players are encouraged to attend all four tryouts in Stage 1, which increases their chances of being selected.
Do I need to inform NJYS if I cannot attend a tryout day? No, you do not need to email us if you cannot attend.
Do I need to check in every time I arrive at a tryout? No, you do not need to check in every time. You should come to the field wearing your tryout shirt.
When will I know if I made it to Stage 2 tryouts? Players will be notified by mid August via email if they are invited to Stage 2.
When are Stage 2 Tryouts? Stage 2 Tryouts will be held on August 19th and 20th. The training times and locations for each age group will remain the same, and the times will be added to our website in the upcoming week.
Do I need to be invited to Stage 2? Yes, all players attending Stage 2 have been selected through stage 1.
When will I be notified? Players will be notified by email after Stage 2 tryouts if they have made their age group pool around mid September.
Where can I find the ODP Schedule for 2023/2024? You can find our tentative 23/24 ODP Schedules on our website. Schedules are subject to change, and locations have not been confirmed yet. Schedules will be updated once locations are confirmed.
Where are ODP training sessions held? ODP training sessions will be in Central Jersey.
Is it important that I attend all ODP events? We ask selected players to be fully committed to our program.
Will there be a parent viewing area? Yes, there will be a parent viewing area, and we ask that parents remain in this area and refrain from communicating with players during the tryouts.
Do parents need to be present at check-in? Parents can be present at check-in, but it is not necessary.
Can parents/guardians drop off their kids and leave? We ask that parents remain on-site or nearby.