Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My son would like to try out for a high school soccer team but he will be away on the dates for the tryouts. Will you be holding additional tryouts for those who cannot attend?
A: All candidates competing for a roster spot on a Sandwich High School Boys Soccer team are expected to attend all tryout sessions because: a) every player is evaluated among and against his peers; and b) the format of each session is different, to evaluate different skill sets and soccer fitness.
There will be no additional tryouts. However, a player who misses a tryout session would still be considered, during pre-season week practices, contingent upon the numbers for the specific team the candidate is trying out for.
Q: What are the starting and closing dates for tryouts, practices, and contests?
A: The short answer is: tryouts start two weeks before Labor Day.
Rule 35.1 of the MIAA Handbook states:
Fall practice (except golf and football) may begin on 2nd Monday preceding Labor Day (August 22, 2022). Football and Fall Golf practice may begin on 3rd Friday preceding Labor Day (August 19, 2022). No team may have more than thirteen (13) single practice sessions (i.e., "double sessions" count as two single practice sessions) through and including the Friday before Labor Day. Double practice sessions are not permitted on the first three days of fall practice. Preseason practice for the sport of football will follow the published Preseason Calendar, Practice Chart & Definitions. Football teams must precede their initial “full contact” practice with an additional five days of single conditioning and “limited contact” sessions. These practices can begin on the third Friday prior to Labor Day (August 19, 2022) and practice is not permitted on Sundays prior to Labor Day (August 21, August 28, and September 4, 2022). Also see Rule 35.4
The Fall season must end with completion of the regular season varsity schedule except for the varsity team or individual students completing their participation in the MIAA tournament. Sub-varsity teams or individual athletes may participate after the completion of the regular season varsity schedule to complete their season schedule (maximum of two weeks beyond varsity schedule completion) or to practice with the varsity team providing it has qualified for the MIAA tournament.
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Last updated: Thu Jun 2 11:56:23 EDT 2022