June tryouts scheduled for THPRD's Select Soccer Program

Youth soccer players who wish to participate in the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Select Soccer Program this summer and fall are invited to try out in June.

The tryouts, for boys and girls in the 11-14 age category (U-11 to U-14), will be held on June 9, 10 and 12 at THPRD's Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, 15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton. Players are required to attend at least one evaluation but are encouraged to attend two.

Following the tryouts, teams will be formed and soccer matches will begin in August, continuing into October. Here is the tryout schedule:

Monday, June 9
U-11 Boys and U-12 Boys, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #4
U-11 Girls and U-12 Girls, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #5
U-13 Boys and U-14 Boys, 7-8 pm, Field #4
U-13 Girls and U-14 Girls, 7-8 pm Field #5

Tuesday, June 10
U-13 Boys and U-14 Boys, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #4
U-13 Girls and U-14 Girls, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #5
U-11 Boys and U-12 Boys, 7-8 pm, Field #4
U-11 Girls and U-12 Girls, 7-8 pm, Field #5

Thursday, June 12
U-11 Boys and U-12 Boys, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #4
U-11 Girls and U-12 Girls, 5:30-6:30 pm, Field #5
U-13 Boys and U-14 Boys, 7-8 pm, Field #4
U-13 Girls and U-14 Girls, 7-8 pm, Field #5

To participate in the tryouts, all players must have a valid THPRD account and register in person, online or by phone. The cost for in-district players is $175 ($75 before tryouts plus the remaining $100 before placement on a team). Teams will be formed the week of June 23 and all players will be notified by June 27.

Visit www.thprd.org/sports/youth/selectsoccer.cfm for full details or email Julie Rocha (jrocha@thprd.org) or Julie Pacarro-Stout (jpacarro@thprd.org).

THPRD Select Soccer uses a high-quality instructional program to develop players and coaches. Emphasis is on building skills, confidence, fitness, initiative and teamwork. Players are placed at their appropriate level to help ensure progress.

Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning about 50 square miles and serving 230,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes and more than 90 park sites with active recreational amenities, 60 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and 1,400 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503/645-6433.