How can I register?
Online registration starts now and will continue until the week prior to the tryout date. We do accept walk-ups. You can come to the venue and register on the morning of tryout day. Remember, if you wait until the tryout day to register you will be one of the last people to register and you will not be guaranteed a spot. Registering in any particular location registers you for THAT LOCATION ONLY. Continue to check our website www.edunited.com DAILY for any changes and further information.
What should I read before I sign up?
It is mandatory that you read through the FAQ’s and Rules before registering.
How old do I have to be to tryout?
If you are a male soccer player and you are at least 16 years old on or before August 1, 2008 (which means you must be born on or before August 1, 1992), and would like to tryout, you can register online now or show up on the tryout days. If you were born after, you are not eligible to participate this season. If you are a minor you need to sign the release form. You can obtain the Release form at the event.
If I am legally a minor at the time of my tryout (under the age of 18) do I need to sign a release form?
You and your Parent Guardian MUST sign a release form. You can obtain the Release form at the event.
You must be able to prove at the time of your check-in/tryout that:
- You are 16 years or older by August 1, 2008 (which means you must be born before or on August 1, 1992). If you were born after, you will not be eligible to participate this season.
- Male
- You have no contract for a professional organization (for example, a professional club - you must be transfer free)
- You have no agreement relating to the use of your name, voice and/or likeness; or any other contractual arrangement that, in Club's sole discretion, would prohibit you from fully participating in the tryout.
Do you charge for the tryouts?
Yes. $135 online registration fee. $175 for walk-ups (if there is a spot available). $5 each for guest passes. Wristbands are free. You just have to be physically present to get one and you cannot tryout without them.
What do I need to bring to check-in?
When you arrive at the venue on one of the tryout days, you MUST have two forms of ID that show proof of your age and a photograph (for example, a birth certificate and driver's license or a birth certificate and a passport or a birth certificate and a school ID card) to obtain a wristband). After showing proper ID, you will be given a wristband. You will be allowed to have people accompany you to the tryout; however, THOSE PEOPLE MUST ALSO BE PRESENT WITH YOU DURING CHECK-IN SO THAT WE CAN ISSUE THEM GUEST PASSES. NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS ARE ALLOWED AT THE TRYOUT VENUES.
NO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE VENUES.
What to Wear to the Tryouts:
T-Shirt (preferably white), soccer shorts (preferably black), soccer socks (preferably white), SHIN GUARDS ARE MANDATORY, and soccer cleats (no metal studs or you will be disqualified).
What happens if I miss my tryout date?
Think of this as a very important job interview. If you snooze you lose. There ABSOLUTELY will be NO refunds available. But don't worry; you can register for any of the other tryout dates and all of them if you want. Same rules apply for non-Californian residents.
When and where will the tryouts be held?
First Round: IRVINE VALLEY JUNIOR COLLEGE (You can select any one of these dates or all of them if you wish)
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 14, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 15, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 16, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 17, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 18, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 19, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 20, 2008
Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California - June 21, 2008
Second Round: (for those who made the first cuts)
Orange County, California - June 23rd to the 27th of 2008 - Final 44 athletes will be chosen during this week.
Third and Final Round: (for those who made the second cuts)
Orange County, California - June 30th to July 28th of 2008 - Final 22 athletess will be chosen and get the opportunity to compete in four exhibition games that will take place in Europe against top professional clubs for two fun filled weeks in August of 2008. ALL CITIES, VENUES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Can I give up my spot to someone else?
NO and that's FINAL!
What happens when I show up to tryout?
You will be issued a wristband when you check in. Once you have your wristband, you AND YOUR GUEST(s) will need to return to the venue one hour prior to your designated kick-off time (unless prohibited from doing so by the venue). At that time, you must bring your wristband and the two forms of ID that you used to check-in - yes, you will need to show them again. If you are under 18 years of age, you MUST bring your parent or legal guardian. Your parent and/or legal guardian must have a guest pass, along with a photo ID (for example, a driver's license). If you bring a legal guardian (as opposed to a parent), your legal guardian MUST bring proof of guardianship in addition to the photo ID. The tryouts will begin sometime around 9:00 a.m. on the tryout day. You will need to be there an hour before your assigned kickoff time.
Wristband Rules:
Wristbands will be handed out to those people who are trying out. In order to be admitted to the venue, you MUST receive a wristband. WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE WRISTBAND FROM THE CLUB DURING THE CHECK-IN PROCESS, YOU MUST NOT REMOVE THE WRISTBAND PRIOR TO YOUR TRYOUT. IN ADDITION, YOU MUST NOT GIVE THE WRISTBAND TO ANOTHER PERSON OR ACCEPT A WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE STAFF. IF IT IS FOUND THAT YOU RECEIVED YOUR WRISTBAND FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE STAFF, OR THAT YOUR WRISTBAND HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN ANY MANNER, YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TRYOUT PROCESS.
How long do the tryouts last?
You will get approximately 45 minutes to one hour to show us what you got. The tryouts will be a 7v7 format.
Please be aware that tryout rules may change at the Club's discretion. Keep checking our website at www.edunited.com for details. The current plan is that those who make it through the first round will go on to the second round which will take place in late June. This is when we select the final 44 soccer players that will go through a rigorous training process for the whole month of July. The final 22 will be selected and then we are off to Europe.
Will everyone have the opportunity to tryout on the trial day?
For soccer players, who signed up and registered online, they are guaranteed a tryout. There will be no guarantees for the walk-ups although we expect some no-shows.
What happens if I am late for the tryouts?
You will be disqualified and lose your registration fee and one of the walk-ups will take your place, but you can still sign up for another tryout on a different date. We recommend that you do not miss your appointment.
Are tryouts by appointment or is it "cattle call" style?
Tryouts for the first round are by appointment. All soccer players will appear at the designated places and time as instructed by the Club.
Is there a charge for parking at the venue(s)?
There will be no charge for parking at the Irvine Valley College venue.
Will there be anywhere to purchase food and drinks while at the venue?
Yes; however, please be sure to eat something prior to coming to the tryouts. While concessions may be available inside the venues, it is important to eat before you get to check-in to keep your energy level up. Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this could be the most important tryout of your life!
Can I tryout for more than one date and time?
You are welcome to sign-up for more than one tryout. We all have bad days and we are willing to take another look at you. Remember, you will be charged for each tryout.
Can I bring my friends or family members to the tryouts?
People who are trying out may bring FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS with them into the interior of the venue. In order to be allowed in the venue, friends or family members MUST come with you on check-in day in order to obtain their guest passes. If you are under 18 years old on the tryout day, you MUST bring your parent or legal guardian with you to the tryout. Your parent or legal guardian must have attended check-in day with you in order to obtain their guest pass. No children under the age of 5 years are allowed at the venues.
I'm under 18. If my parent signs the release form, does he or she have to come with me to the tryout?
YES. If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must sign the Release form that will be provided by us at the event AND be with you at all times while at the tryout.
If I have a manager or a player agent, can I still tryout?
Yes, but if you advance to the final round of 44 of the competition (currently scheduled for July 2008), you MUST be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Club at that time that you do not have any of the following agreements in EFFECT (written or oral): a contract for talent representation or professional organization (for example, a soccer agent, team or manager); an agreement relating to the use of your name, voice and/or likeness; any other contractual arrangement that, in Club's sole discretion, would prohibit you from fully participating in the show. In othere words, you must decide between us or your agent/representative.
What can I bring with me to the tryouts?
The club and security reserve the right to ask you to remove any such items from the venue. Any items you bring are your responsibility and all bags are subject to search:
- Soccer Gear
- Blankets
- Bottled water
- Cell phones
- Digital or still cameras (no video cameras)
- Hats
- Soccer bags
- Small umbrellas (outdoor venues only)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
What should I NOT bring with me to the tryouts?
The list of prohibited items below is not exhaustive and even if an item is not listed below, the club and security reserve the right to ask you to remove any such item from the venue. People in possession of prohibited items will be denied admission to the venue, and may be subject to immediate disqualification. All bags are subject to search.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Animals
- Cans
- Coolers of any kind unless for medical reasons (yes, you'll have to prove it)
- Illegal drugs
- Video cameras or camcorders of any kind
- Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives).
Paperwork:
In order to participate in the tryouts, you will be required to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of he club's required forms. Some of the forms will be available on our website at www.isoccerstar.com. Your family and/or guests should also be prepared to sign releases concerning the possible taping and/or recording of their name, likeness, voice, conversation, etc. If you advance in the competition, you will be required by the club to fill out, sign and agree to all of the terms and conditions of additional forms. You (and your parents and/or legal guardians in the case of contestants under 18 years of age) may also be subject to a thorough background investigation and other examinations, at club's discretion. If you are under 18 years of age, both you and your parent or legal guardian must sign each of the forms and cooperate in having the forms court approved, if and when requested by the club. ALL FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND TRUTHFULLY. IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLETE ANY FORM, GIVE ANY FALSE INFORMATION, OR FAIL TO REVEAL ANY PERTINENT INFORMATION, YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE TRYOUT PROCESS.
Disqualifications:
We reserve the right to disqualify and/or exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from any of the tryouts for any reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these rules, or tampering with the entry process or the tryout process. We also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures at any time. By trying out and/or competing at any level in the process does NOT ensure that you will be selected to continue to the next stage.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the Club, producers and the selection committee, which shall be final and binding. Your presence at the tryouts, and the presence of your friends, family members, and anyone else accompanying you, constitutes your and their consent and agreement to the recording and use of your and their performance, appearance, name, talent, for use in connection with any television program, motion picture, wireless/mobile device, or the Internet for all purposes (including advertising, marketing, promotion, merchandising and the exploitation of any and all ancillary and subsidiary rights), as the same may be edited, in all media now known or hereafter created, throughout the universe, in perpetuity for no compensation, unless otherwise required by law. IF YOU AND/OR YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, OR ANYONE ELSE ACCOMPANYING YOU TO THE TRYOUTS, DO NOT WISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED, OR DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE TRYOUTS AND DO NOT ENTER THE VENUE WHERE THE TRYOUTS ARE TAKING PLACE. Your and/or their attendance at the event will be conclusively deemed to be a waiver of any and all claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, etc. All federal, state and local laws apply. Tryout dates and locations are subject to change. E.D. United, Inc., www.isoccerstar.com, International Soccer Star, www.isoccerstar.tv, www.internationalsoccerstar.com, www.internationalsoccerstar.tv, sponsors, production personnel for the program, participating television stations, advertising agencies or any person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the ryouts or the program, or any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and the respective officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, partners, shareholders, attorneys, representatives and members of each of the foregoing entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: i) any failure of transportation, bad directions, or the inability, for any reason, of any person to appear at an tryout site or to tryout or appear before the selection committee; ii) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by traveling to or from the tryout venues, being present at the tryout venues, participating in the tryout process or being selected to or disqualified from continuing in the tryout process and/or the show; or iii) any printing, typographical or technological errors in any materials associated with the tryout process. NO WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, OR NON-PRESCRIPTION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL BE PERMITTED AT ANY TRYOUT OR DURING THE COMPETITION.
IF YOU DO NOT ABIDE BY THE RULES, EDU AND/OR VENUE OFFICIALS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY YOU AND TO REMOVE YOU FROM THE PREMISIS.
GOOD LUCK!
