Guardians Soccer Club
Guardians Soccer Club is comprised of approximately 13 competitive youth soccer teams supporting just over 200 players each year with players hailing from neighboring areas all across the Chippewa Valley.
Guardians Soccer Club has teams that compete in Northwest Classic Soccer League (NWCL), facing teams from Rice Lake, Menomonie, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Barron, New Richmond, Somerset, Hayward and Baldwin Woodville. Guardians SC also has teams that compete in the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association State League (WYSA State League) and face teams from Green Bay, Appleton, Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, and Madison.
Our Guardians club players also represent the club at various tournaments across Wisconsin and neighboring states. Some recent tournaments our teams have competed in are the Patriot Cup in Appleton, WI, Racine Lighthouse Classic in Racine, WI, USA Cup Qualifier Minnesota in Blaine, MN, Eau Claire United Invitational in Eau Claire, WI and the Neenah Flatgrass Showdown in Neenah, WI to name a few.











Guardians Soccer Spring Tournaments
10U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $950 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 2 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup) (Tentative)
- 3 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Tournaments are where we competed in Spring 2024)
- Roughly 80+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday June 11th from 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 7
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 10 (max 12)
11U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday June 11th from 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 7
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 10 (max 12)
10U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $950 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 2 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup) (Tentative)
- 3 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Tournaments are where we competed in Spring 2024)
- Roughly 80+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday June 11th from 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 7
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 10 (max 12)
11U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday June 11th from 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 7
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 10 (max 12)
12U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday, June 18th from 5:30-6:45pm
Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 9
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 14 (max 16)
13U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday, June 18th from 5:30-6:45pm
Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 9
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 14 (max 16)
12U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Monday, June 10th from 5:30-6:45pm
Wednesday, June 12th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 9
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 14 (max 16)
13U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,160 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- $1,360 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Monday, June 10th from 5:30-6:45pm
Wednesday, June 12th from 5:30-6:45pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 9
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 14 (max 16)
14U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,195 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- 1,395 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Monday, June 10th from 6:45-8:00pm
Thursday, June 13th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)
15U BOYS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,195 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- 1,395 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Monday, June 10th from 6:45-8:00pm
Thursday, June 13th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)
14U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,195 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- 1,395 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday, June 18th from 6:45-8:00pm
Wednesday, June 19th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)
15U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $1,195 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League
- 1,395 Regional Travel Team / State League
Guardian Season Practice Dates (U10-U15):
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
- Spring Season: March 10th – June 22nd (Tentative
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 12-16 League Games (6-8 Fall & 6-8 Spring)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- 4 Spring Tournaments (RUSH Spring Classic, Neenah Flatgrass Showdown, EC United Tournament) (Spring 2024 Schedule)
- Roughly 100+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
Tuesday, June 18th from 6:45-8:00pm
Wednesday, June 19th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)
16U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $695 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League (Only Plays Fall Season)
- $895 Regional Travel Team / State League (Only Plays Fall Season)
Guardians Season Dates (U16/U19)
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 6-8 League Games (6-8 Fall)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- Roughly 50+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
VSA will be hosting soccer tryouts for U16/U19 high school girls for the Fall 2024 soccer season. Fall season for high school girls will run from August – October. Roster size as stated above will be a maximum of 18 players per team. Read below on the tryout schedule & more:
Tuesday, June 11th from 6:45-8:00pm
Wednesday, June 12th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)
19U GIRLS
TRYOUT REGISTRATION
$20 (non-refundable)
PRICE:
- $695 Local Travel Team / Northwest Classic League (Only Plays Fall Season)
- $895 Regional Travel Team / State League (Only Plays Fall Season)
Guardians Season Dates (U16/U19)
- Fall Season: August 5th – October 18th (Tentative)
What Guardians Soccer Players receive:
- 3 practices per week
- 6-8 League Games (6-8 Fall)
- 3 Fall Tournaments (Patriot Cup Hosted by Wisconsin United FC, MC United Fall Cup, 2024 Racine Lighthouse Classic) (Tentative)
- Roughly 50+ hours of soccer training and development!
- Competitive training environment with experienced professional coaches leading training sessions.
- Indoor and Outdoor Training (Guardians will always have practice, rain, snow, hail or shine)
- Guardians discount on additional training programs, camps, clinics & more. (20% off anything outside of the Guardians soccer program. This discount includes apparel.)
- Access to weight room training / speed and agility work during the season (sessions will be led by Nick Stirmel – VSA Strength and Conditioning Director)
Guardians Uniform Pricing
- $180.00 – Uniforms include: One blue jersey, one white jersey, one pair of blue playing shorts, one pair of white playing socks, one pair of blue playing socks, two practice shirts.
- Guardian’s uniforms run on a two-year cycle. This will be a new kit than the one used in the 2023-24 season.
- Extra socks will be on hand to purchase as well as soccer bags.
Player Placement/ Tryout Schedules
Tryouts will take place at Valley Sports Academy inside the field house.
VSA will be hosting soccer tryouts for U16/U19 high school girls for the Fall 2024 soccer season. Fall season for high school girls will run from August – October. Roster size as stated above will be a maximum of 18 players per team. Read below on the tryout schedule & more:
Tuesday, June 11th from 6:45-8:00pm
Wednesday, June 12th from 6:45-8:00pm
All tryout participants will be encouraged to make both the tryout sessions to ensure proper evaluation. It is important that the evaluation criteria are transparent so that each player/parent fully understands the professional coaches’ recommendation for placement within the Guardian soccer program. At tryouts, players will be evaluated on the following:
- Technical ability | First touch, ball striking, passing accuracy, passing technique, dribbling, defensive awareness, goalkeeping (if applicable)
- Tactical ability | Decision making, game awareness
- Physical ability | Speed, endurance, agility, power
- Psychological attributes | Attitude, focus, respect, coachability, effort
- Roster decisions will be announced one week after tryouts with offers being sent shortly their after. Team assignments are by the Guardians soccer staff. Final approval will come from the VSA Director of Soccer. Players will be assigned to teams that best suit their skillset and gameplay.
- Interested players should attend the tryout that corresponds with their own age group. Guardians Soccer technical staff strives to appropriately pair each team in an environment that will challenge, entice develop, and help all players succeed. Anticipated league play will be the Northwest Classic League.*** If we have a team that qualifies to play in the Regional/State League, we will make this decision in correspondence with the team as the State League requires more travel. It is our goal to push our Guardians soccer players to new limits that they can challenge.
- Final determination for league play/tournaments will be made after tryouts and team selections. Number one priority is making sure the competition and overall experience suits our teams. Leagues will be subject to change each year, but our priority will stay the same.
Roster Selection:
June tryouts will determine teams for the Fall and Spring season. The goal is for every Guardians soccer player to compete and have fun at his or her appropriate level. Below is a chart that shows the target number of players that will be selected per team. Some age groups may have multiple teams should there be enough players participating in the tryout.
FIELD PLAYERS; 11
TARGET ROSTER SIZE: 15 (max 18)