Thank you for registering for the 25/26 ODP tryouts. The tryouts are set to commence this coming weekend, and we are excited to assess all participants who have the ambition to join the exclusive ODP program. Here is essential information regarding the upcoming tryouts.  

Arrival: 

• Arrive at least 30-45 minutes in advance to allow time for check-in and warm-up. 
• Come dressed in appropriate soccer attire, including shin guards and cleats. 
• Bring adequate water and any necessary equipment for warm-up. 
• Bring an inflated ball (NJYS is not responsible for lost balls)   

Check-in: 

• Proceed to your designated registration table as outlined on the field map and check-in with the ODP admin staff. 
• Receive a t-shirt with your assigned number for identification during tryouts. 
• Please note that participants who have tried out two years ago may have an old tryout shirt with the same color as the one used this year (boys-blue and girls-gold). We highly recommend marking the inside of your shirt with a 25/26 as to not mix up tryout numbers. Goalkeepers will receive the same color shirt (green) as last year so if you tried out last year, we again recommend you mark the year on the inside of your shirt.
• Participants who tried out two years ago may still have a shirt in the same color being used this year (Boys – Blue, Girls – Gold). To avoid any confusion with duplicate tryout numbers, we strongly recommend marking the inside of your shirt with “25/26” using a permanent marker.
• For Goalkeepers, the shirt color this year (Green) is the same as last year’s. If you participated last year, please mark the inside of your shirt with the current tryout year as well.
• Keep this t-shirt with you and bring it to all tryout sessions. It is important to keep this for all tryout sessions and if invited onto the final team.
• Lost or forgotten shirts will not be replaced.  
• Please note that Goalkeepers will report to their designated tent to receive their GREEN tryout shirt 

Warm-up Area: 

• Follow instructions to the designated warm-up area as seen on the field map below.
• Leave your bag in the designated area and secure any personal belongings. 
• Warm up properly before the tryout begins to prepare for the try-out.  

Schedules/Locations: Schedules are divided by gender/age group. Goalkeepers’ tryout at the same time as their gender/age group with our goalkeeper coaches. Park in designated gravel parking lots only.

Stage 1 Tryouts (Open to all registered players): 
Friendship Field-Bordentown FC (455 Ward Ave Chesterfield, NJ 08515) Click here for field map

Saturday, July 19th, Sunday, July 20th, Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3^rd

9:00am-10:15am- 2009, 2011, 2013 GIRLS

11:00am-12:15pm- 2010, 2012, 2014 GIRLS

1:00pm-2:15pm- 2009, 2011, 2013 BOYS

3:00pm-4:15pm- 2010, 2012, 2014 BOYS

  *Players are encouraged to attend as many tryout sessions as possible to be seen in front of our coaches. There are four dates players can attend all/some of these sessions.

Tryout Guidelines: 

Click here for Player's and Parent’s ODP Tryout Guidelines

Additional Notes:

• Alerts:  Any updates or e.g. cancellation due to unexpected weather) will be communicated via email.
• We do not need to be emailed if your child cannot attend the first weekend of our Stage 1 tryouts due to conflicts.
• Contact: If you have any questions, contact [email protected] . Please note that during the tryout period, we receive a high volume of emails. We kindly ask for your patience as we work to respond as quickly as possible. 

Thank you for your support of the Olympic Development Program and good luck this upcoming weekend. 

 Sincerely,