1. Register first
Athletes must be registered for the travel program before they can be evaluated. Registration closes before tryouts begin.
Travel Teams
Tryout Information
Travel tryouts are how P.L.A.Y. forms competitive teams fairly. Here is exactly how the process works.
The process
2. Independent evaluation
Evaluators are high school coaches or trained evaluators from outside the program — never a parent of an athlete being scored.
3. Skills and play
Sessions combine skill stations with live play so athletes are seen in game situations, not just drills.
4. Team formation
Teams are formed by the travel director and sport board using evaluation scores, roster sizes and available coaches.
5. Results
Results are communicated privately by email or through the team app on the date published for that sport.
6. Placement questions
Follow the 24-hour rule, then contact the travel director. Individual scores are not released.
Good to know
Playing up
Not permitted unless pre-approved by the Vice President of the sport, the travel director and the sport board.
Missing a tryout
Contact the travel director in advance. Make-up sessions are arranged when possible; unexcused absences may affect placement.
Not making a team
Every athlete has an in-house spot. In-house is a great season of real games — many travel players started there.
Tryout dates are sport-specific — check the calendar and your sport's page.