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Scroll for Tryout schedule: Last Updated Monday 8th May

For an easier to read schedule check the “schedules” tab on this website
You are welcome to attend as many days as you like!

NOTE: If you cannot make the day assigned to your player’s age, pleae attend day you are able!

All tryouts located at Gilman North Turf Field, Tom Bates Complex
with the EXCEPTION of 2013 Boys. They meet on May 16th & May 18th, 5:30pm-7pm,Fielding Field

NOTE: recreational teams do not require tryouts but are always welcome!

Contact michael@abscsoccer.com for more information

Register through our website or this link: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1069906&isLogin=True
WALK UPS WELCOME!

Check below for the day and time your age group meets:

NOTE: LOCATION: Gilman North Turf Field, Tom Bates Complex With the EXCEPTION of
2013 Boys, May 16th, May 18th, 5:30pm-7pm, Fielding Field

IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED YOUR PLAYER’S DAY AND TIME: Please see tryout schedule as the dates may have been changed.

Age Group Gender Date Time Location
2016 Girls May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 3:45pm-5:15pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2016 Boys May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 3:45pm-5:15pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2015 Girls May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 3:45pm-5:15pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2015 Boys May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 3:45pm-5:15pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2014 Girls May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 5:30pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2014 Boys May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 5:30pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2013 Girls May 9th 2023, May 11th 2023, May 16th 5:30pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)

2013 Boys May 16th, May 18th 5:30pm-7pm Fielding Field
2012 Girls May 8th 2023, May 10th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2012 Boys May 8th 2023, May 10th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2011 Girls May 8th 2023, May 10th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2011 Boys May 8th 2023, May 10th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2010 Girls May 8th 2023, May 10th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2010 Boys May 8th 2023, May 12th 2023, May 15th 4pm-5:30pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)

2009 Girls May 23rd 2023 5:30pm-7:00pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2009 Boys May 23rd 2023 5:30pm-7:00pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2008 Girls May 22nd 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2008 Boys May 22nd 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2007 Girls May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2007 Boys May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2006 Girls May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2006 Boys May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2005 Girls May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)
2005 Boys May 29th 2023 5pm-7pm Gilman North Turf Field (400-408 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)

Places still available!

Program dates:

Opening Weekend Celebration of Soccer & Uniform pick up: August 19th
Start of Practice for U7+: August 21st
Start of U4-U6 program: weekend of Sept 9th
Start of In House games: weekend of Sept 9th
Last In house games & classes 28th/29th October
End of Season Tournament Nov 4/5th

Interested in our LIGHTNING Competitive league?
It’s not too late! Contact us for a skills assessment.

Join the biggest, most successful club and league in the East Bay!
We’ve been Serving the community for over 47 years and are proud of our success record, as well as our low player injury and burn out rate!

Contact info@abscsoccer.org with general questions
Contact Michael@abscsoccer.org with competitive program questions
Contact abdul@abscsoccer.com with schedule and field related questions

Players get the chance to trust their skills and instincts without sideline input, and without concern that their mistakes will be corrected from the sidelines

Read here about how “silent Soccer” got started…
https://www.mojo.sport/coachs-corner/silent-saturday

Enabling kids on the field to make their own decisions, recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and experiment with modes of communication and conflict resolution, imbues them with confidence in dealing with their life at home, in school and in the world. Taken from the article "why silent Saturdays matter ( link above) by Steve Morris, February 01, 2020

Guidelines for Coaches :

1) Use practice the week before to educate your players about Silent Soccer.
2) Before the game, explain Silent Soccer to your players.
3) During game play, remain silent on the sidelines. Under-8 Coaches ONLY may verbally coach; however, please use restraint and coach moderately. (U8 parents must observe the rule of silence.)
4) PERMITTED: calling out for substitutions and speaking quietly to players on the sidelines, giving them instructions to carry out on to the field, such as ’Joey, I want you to switch positions with Tommy, and make sure Billy gets a chance to do a throw in, ok?"
5) Provide coaching points at the start of the game, at halftime and after the game.
6) Use this weekend as an opportunity to notice how players learn from each other during the course of a game and appreciate all the subtle ways the game teaches.

Guidelines for spectators :

1) No verbal comments about the game or any direct comments to the players, coaches or referees on or off the field – let the players play the game their way.

They’re all doing their best, given their age and experience, and don’t need to be urged to play harder or smarter than they already are.

2) “Cheering” is highly encouraged for ALL plays, regardless of team.
3) Be creative in how you choose to “cheer” – make signs to hold up, a rally towel to wave wildly or pom-poms to shake.
4) Clapping IS allowed!
5) Please NO noise makers and especially no whistles, or compressed air horns.

Guidelines for players :

1) Have fun and enjoy the game!
2) Communicate with your teammates

Forecast is for good weather, so grab your gear and kick around with ABSC!
Location:
777 Harrison St, Berkeley
10am- 2pm

Everyone welcome!

Free drop in class for U4-U6
9-11am (Sat and Sun spots still available for Spring!)

Big kid kick around 10am -1pm

What’s happening:

1. Players aged 9 and younger (up to born 2013) Collect their PREPAID reversible UNIFORMS
2. Team Manager’s Meetings 10-10:30AM and 12-12:30PM (Please try to make it to one!)
3. Meet with our referee trainer and other coaches

See you there!

Follow us for updates and contact info@abscsoccer.org for Spring teams openings!

On MARCH 4th Get the skills and training you need to start officiating in Spring!

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DATE: MARCH 4th, Fielding West
New TIME: 1-4pm

FOR ABSC Players AGES 11 -14 yrs

Get your team to sign up together!

BENEFITS:
⚽ Get leaderships skills
⚽ Get a better understanding of the game
⚽ Become a better player!

1. LOGIN to your account
2. Select “ABSC Junior Referee Training”
3. Click “Divisions” to sign up

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