2020-2021 Challenge Tryouts

Girls Challenge Tryouts

Boys Challenge Tryouts

High School Boys Tryouts

Challenge High School Boys Tryouts, for players born 2006-2002 will be held in December at WRAL Soccer Park. Registration for Challenge High School Boys Tryouts will open in mid-October. Please check our home page, challenge tryout page, and social media pages for updates and announcements.

New Challenge Players

All prospective Challenge players must register by June 21 and attend tryouts in order to be evaluated and potentially placed on a team.

Returning Challenge Players

Returning Challenge players who would like to return to their previous Challenge team must accept the invitation in PlayMetrics that was emailed to them. "Intent to Play" is only if you wish to be evaluated for Juniors or Classic programs*. Returning Challenge players who want to be placed on a new Challenge team must register and attend tryouts. These player will be removed from their previous roster and placed in the tryout pool.

*U9 players interested in Challenge U10 must register for an "Intent to Play" in PlayMetrics.

2012 (U9) Program

The 2012 (U9) age group is a developmental portion of the Challenge program. All U9 players are required to attend Challenge tryouts again in the following Fall to be selected for a U10 team. This means all U9 Challenge players must tryout to make U10, this is done to ensure parity at the U10 level and above.

Tryout Details

Our intent is to have Challenge teams at every age group and gender in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Holly Springs, and Durham-Chapel Hill. Whether or not teams will be formed in each region depends upon try-out numbers and Challenge Director's discretion.

All tryout check-in will be in the Fitness Center at WRAL Soccer Complex. The Fitness Center is the blue building next to the club house. Check-in will be divided by age group, gender, and region. Please make note of which region you registered under in your NCFC Youth account. At check-in, Challenge administrators and volunteers will check your player in, and give them a number to wear on their shorts during tryouts. 

Tryout Process/Timeline

Player Information: What to Bring to Tryouts

White Shirt
Dark Shorts/Dark Socks*
Shin Guards
Cleats
Water Bottle
Soccer Ball (pumped)
U9-U12(2011-2008): Size 4 Ball | U13-U19(2007-2001): Size 5 Ball

*Dark Jacket/Hoodie if Cold (Black/Navy/etc).

Financial Aid

Financial Aid for the 2020-2021 season is now open!

The application can be found by logging into your PlayMetrics account, clicking on the “Registrations” module on the left hand side and then the Financial Aid Tab near the middle/top of the screen. A blue REQUEST FINANCIAL AID button will appear at the very top right corner.

Financial Aid is available to families experiencing family, medical, or extenuating financial hardships. Families wishing to submit a Financial Aid application should complete their application as they register for our NCFC Challenge tryouts. The 2020-2021 Financial Aid application cycle will open prior to tryouts. All players should submit their completed application prior to their Challenge tryout date. All applications received by the appropriate due date will receive first consideration and have the best opportunity to receive the most aid. Those received after the player's tryout will only be considered to the extent funds remain. We strongly encourage all players who need assistance with fees to submit their completed application (including financial supporting documentation) as early as possible. Click here to learn more about our Financial Aid program and application deadlines.