Downstate FC

Our open tryout sessions are for girls born in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 Girls.  This is for Fall 2024 through Spring 2025.  If you need any assistance or have any questions please e-mail info@downstatefc.com.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in our Downstate FC 2024-2025 Tryouts.  Here are the locations and times for the upcoming tryouts.  All locations are outdoors on the turf field located at EF Academy located at 582 Columbus Ave, Thornwood, NY 10594.  Girls should wear cleats & shin guards.  Please bring a size 4 soccer ball and a water bottle.  We plan on fielding 2 teams per age group.  The blue team is the top team in the age group and plays in high level divisions of EDP and the white team is the 2nd team in the age group and plays in WYSL. We will have 2 parent information meetings held virtually to learn about our club mission, philosophy and programming for the 2024-2025 season.  These will be e-mailed at a later date.

2018 Girls Festivals Team
Friday March 15th 4:30-5:45 PM
Wednesday March 20th 4:30-5:45 PM
Play in 4 vs. 4 and 5 vs. 5 festivals

2017 Girls  
Friday March 15th 4:30-5:45 PM
Wednesday March 20th 4:30-5:45 PM
2017 Blue - EDP Division 1
2017 White - EDP Division 1

2016 Girls 
Friday March 15th 5:45-7:00 PM
Thursday March 21st 4:30-5:45 PM
2016 Blue - EDP Division 1
2016 White - WYSL

2015 Girls
Monday March 11th 4:30-5:45 PM
Thursday March 21st 5:45-7:15 PM
2015 Blue - EDP Division 1
2015 White - WYSL

2014 Girls
Monday March 11th 5:45-7:00 PM
Wednesday March 21st 5:45-7:15 PM
2014 Blue - EDP
2014 White - WYSL

2024-2025 Downstate FC Team Programming
 

Teams: Blue team is the top team in the age group and the white team is the second team in the age group.
Training Day Consistency: We have historically kept the same training days for each team for the entire year.  This is subject to permits and availability. 
Training Locations: The greater Pleasantville area.

Team: 2014 Blue - U11
League: EDP
Format: 9 vs. 9
Game Days: Typically Saturdays, but can be Sundays too.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory and a third optional 90-minute session per week is included in the tuition.
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  This may require overnight hotel on Long Island or NJ.
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2014 White - U11
League: WYSL
Format: 9 vs. 9
Game Days: Sundays, but makeup games are on Saturdays.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory and a third optional 90-minute session per week is included in the tuition.
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2015 Blue - U10
League: EDP
Format: 7 vs. 7
Game Days: Typically Saturdays, but can be Sundays too.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory and a third optional 90-minute session per week is included in the tuition.
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  This may require overnight hotel on Long Island or NJ.
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2015 White - U10
League: WYSL
Format: 7 vs. 7
Game Days: Sundays, but makeup games are on Saturdays.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory (and a third optional 90-minute session per week is NOT included in the tuition.)
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2016 Blue - U9
League: EDP
Format: 7 vs. 7
Game Days: Typically Saturdays, but can be Sundays too.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory (and a third optional 90-minute session per week is NOT included in the tuition).
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  This may require overnight hotel on Long Island or NJ.
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2016 White - U9
League: WYSL
Format: 7 vs. 7
Game Days: Sundays, but makeup games are on Saturdays.
Outdoor Training: 2x 90-minute sessions per week mandatory (and a third optional 90-minute session per week is NOT included in the tuition.)
Outdoor Tournaments: 2 outdoor tournaments are included in the tuition.  One in the fall and one in the spring.  
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2017 Blue - U8
League: EDP
Format: 5 vs. 5 for the fall and then 7 vs. 7 for the spring
Game Days: Typically Saturdays, but can be Sundays too.
Outdoor Training: 2x 75-minute sessions per week.
Outdoor Tournaments: None included in the package
Indoor Training: 2x 60-90-minute sessions per week (optional supplemental programming available for an additional charge)
Indoor Tournaments: 2-4 indoor tournaments in NY or nearby in NJ

Team: 2018 Blue - U7
League: Festivals Programming
What is a festival?: A festival is where we play 4 vs. 4 games in a round robin format at a centralized location with multiple clubs.  The games are about 10-15 minutes long and we rotate to player other teams.  The girls will play for 60-90 minutes per festival.  The girls can pick and choose to what festivals they attend and pay for.  You are only charged for the festivals events that you want.
Format: 4 vs. 4 to 5 vs. 5
Game Days: Saturdays or Sundays
Outdoor Training: The girls must register for at least 1 training day per week per season (fall, winter and spring) in order to participate in the festivals. We recommend 2 days per week.  There will be 3 weekday options available for registration.
Outdoor Tournaments: None
Indoor Training: There will be at least 2 weekday and 1 weekend day available for registration.
Indoor Tournaments: Indoor tournaments will be available for additional charges.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at info@downstatefc.com or at 914-200-3885.

Sincerely,

Downstate FC Operations Team
www.downstatefc.com
914-200-3885

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