Are there tryouts, and how are teams formed?
Rule- Canada
- Canada Soccer
- Grassroots Standards
- Grassroots soccer
- U6-U9
- 2026
- Parents
No tryouts. The Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards say teams cannot be formed using tryouts or similar evaluation events in grassroots soccer up to U13.
- Tiering of players and teams is not permitted before U10; players should be grouped randomly (no evaluation) or in a balanced way (mixed ability, aiming for teams of similar quality).
- Programs must support "open rosters", which let players move between teams on an ongoing basis.
- There are no provincial/territorial or regional select teams before U14.
Source: Canada Soccer Grassroots Standards (https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-CS-GrassrootsStandards-EN_final91.pdf)
Added 25 Oct 2026