We are extremely excited to be nearing our season. The interest in the Women’s Soccer program is high and a large number of athletes registered for tryouts. Please, if you have not completed and submitted your physical through Parentvue, do so ASAP. Athletes are not permitted to participate in any activities (conditioning, tryouts, practices, games) without a cleared physical. Additionally, only athletes with a completed and cleared physical and will be offered a roster spot.
Listed are some important dates and information. Please read carefully. We share facilities with a large number of winter and spring sport participants. Therefore, times and locations can change unexpectedly. Please, frequently check for email communication.
Important Dates:
December 7-ALL RETURNING PLAYER MEETING (Varsity and JV) This will be a short meeting for all returning players that plan on trying out. It will be in room 238 Between 7th Period and A Block. (12:45-1:00) This is a mandatory meeting.
January 4th, 5th, and 6th—Mandatory Conditioning/fitness evaluation for ALL athletes in the stadium 345-445. All athletes should wear athletic gear and running shoes. It is highly recommended athletes bring their own water. Athletes MUST have a cleared physical to participate. I am aware there is a DPL showcase that some athletes may be participating in. Those athletes should see Coach Page in room 238 before the break. The 4th is not a school day so please make transportation arrangements in advance.
January 4th—Mandatory NEW PLAYER MEETING-Immediately following Conditioning. Informational meeting regarding tryouts: what to expect, how the process will work, how long they will go, how teams are selected, what the coaches’ expectations are. The coaching staff will also answer any questions the athletes may have.
All Tryouts are on the Stadium Field
January 9th—New Player Tryouts 345-600-Tryouts for players new to the program. If you were not on a roster the previous year you MUST attend this session.
January 10th—New Player AND Returning JV Tryouts 345-600-All new athletes and returning JV should attend this session. There will most likely be a first round of cuts after this session.
January 11th , 12th, 13th —All New and Returning Player Tryouts 345-600 (the end time may be adjusted). The 13th will be for any last decisions that need to be made AND make-up for athletes that were sick or had to miss tryouts. THE 13th is the ONLY day for make-ups barring extenuating circumstances (ie. Major injury, dual athlete, death in the family).
Important Dates for planning:
February 4th—Saturday matches @ home. All teams.
February 11th—Saturday matches @ Lassiter. All teams.
During February Break—
2/23 Possible Training 7-9 PM (Varsity Only)
2/24 Morning training. Match @ Blessed Trinity (5 PM) Varsity Only
Spring Break—(playoffs begin the Tuesday after Spring Break)
4/7 Probable Training 7-9 PM
4/8 Morning training, team meal, Home match vs Westminster 100 PM
Practice Schedule: We will post a live practice schedule to the website; waltonsoccer.org I will do my best to keep that schedule as up-to-date, advanced, and accurate as possible. However, last minute changes can and will happen. Flexibility is a requirement when participating in extracurricular activities.
Recommendations for tryouts and training sessions:
-Dress in layers, it’s January in Georgia. The weather can be unpredictable…frequently check the forecast
-Bring a water bottle and fill it before coming to the field.
-Be on time. If you are late RUN to the field when you arrive.
-Have a healthy snack you can eat before tryouts. Lunch sometimes doesn’t cut it.
-Always bring running shoes.
-Hoodies are permitted during training however, hoods are not. Therefore, bring a hat.
-Sweatpants are not permitted during training. Before and after is fine, not during.
Hoods and sweatpants are restrictive and limit players during training sessions.
If you are in need of clarification or have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out.
Jason Page
Social Studies Department
Head Coach- Varsity Women’s Soccer
Walton High School