COMPETITIVE SOCCER –TIER II  (U12 – U18) (born 1992-1999)

Male and female teams are formed at each age group and typically require team try-outs.  Multiple teams may be formed by skill level as numbers permit. A typical team will carry 14 – 18 players and be on the field twice a week to practice and once to twice a week for games. Days and times of practice and play will vary with every team.

Try-outs will be held late April / early May for all teams.  Team training will commence mid May with the formal league commencing late May / early June.  The season can run up to the second week of September for certain age groups successful in representing the Highland Region at a provincial tournament.  Every effort will be made to place interested players into a tier 2 team but this is not always possible given team player number requirements.  Players that cannot be placed on a team will be provided the option of playing in the recreation league (excluding U18). 

Teams will play in the Highland Soccer league and should expect at the very least, one trip to each Antigonish, Truro and Amherst throughout the summer season as well as games within Pictou County. Additionally teams will normally travel to one to two weekend long tournaments during the summer. All teams will have an opportunity to playoff for a provincial tournament berth during the month of August.

Tier II players and families should be prepared for a time commitment of 6-8 hours or more per week during the summer season and 1-2 weekends out of town. Families should also be aware that a team will normally require additional financial support to cover the cost of tournaments, exhibition games and other team activities.