All players wishing to play ODP at this level must be identified and recommended to attend tryouts by the player’s team coach, Director of Coaching (DOC) or Technical Director (TD), from their club/league. After you register, please forward the link below to the appropriate person to complete your recommendation. Please make sure you read the exemption portion carefully. It is highly recommended that you confirm with the appropriate person who is going to recommend you for tryouts, BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

Lack of a recommendation is not a basis for a refund.

Link for Recommendation: ODP Player Recommendation Form

Please DO NOT contact the office regarding your recommendation status, we will contact you if there are any issues.

Returning State, Regional and NYT Players will NOT need a Recommendation (Returning from 2024-2025 season only) for 2013, 2012 and 2011. If you are unsure if you fall into this category, please contact the Cal North office at ODP@calnorth.org. Any players born in 2010 and 2009 will NOT need a recommendation to tryout, no matter what your status is.

All players born in 2014 will be EXEMPT if you participated in YOP in 2024-2025 year. All other players born in 2014 that did not participate in YOP in 2024-2025 will need a recommendation.

Promotion: The process of promoting players from one season to the next automatically, providing they meet all the criteria. Players that fall into this category must have met all the following criteria:

1) Player must register and pay for ODP Tryouts within the registration window.

2) Player was invited to attend the 2025-26 USYS Interregional Event (State office will have the list after August). Players attending USYS Regional Camp are not automatically promoted to the State pool.

3) All Players must attend a minimum of (1) session of the State ODP Tryouts.

No exception, so please plan accordingly. (One Session= (1) 2 hr. scheduled session in July, August and September - your choice)

Boys and Girls born in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 (Birth year) to tryout for ODP. Players must have been born any time during one of the years listed. (Example: January 1-December 31). Players must tryout for the pool of their birth year and gender.

Any Player of eligible age that demonstrates the ability to perform at the highest level in the sport of youth soccer and has been recommended by their Coach, Director of Coaching (DOC) or Technical Director. Or any player who qualifies for a Recommendation Exemption (as noted above).

All players must Register, pay online and attend at least (1) 2 hr. tryout Session to be rostered to the final pool. No exceptions.

Cost to tryout is $195. Cost will cover all three (3) sessions and tryout jerseys. 

This form is required by every player attending tryouts. This is NOT an ODP Registration form. All players must register online via the link at the top of this page.

All players attending tryouts must bring this Medical Release and Treatment form in order to participate. You will only need to bring this the first time you attend and check in to get your Tryout shirts.

Medical Treatment Release (English/Spanish)

There are total of (12) hours of tryouts, (3 different dates, 2- sessions per day, each session is 2 hours long).  Attending every tryout session is NOT Mandatory, however if you fail to attend one of the first sessions and then you get ill, injured or have a club team conflict later in the tryout process, you may be eliminating yourself by virtue of not participating earlier on. We highly recommend you attend the first session possible in order to avoid any scheduling conflicts later in the process. (Cal North reserves the right to cancel a tryout, if deemed necessary for the health and safety of the players and staff). There are no refunds for unattended tryout sessions.

Dates & Times 

July 20
August 10
September 7

Goalkeeper Information
ODP GoalKeepers:  (North of Field #6)

ODP Goal keepers will check in the same as all other players of their gender and age. They submit their medical release and then will report to the assigned field at the assigned time for Goalkeeping (please see below).  This information will also be posted at Headquarters. Goalkeepers will be expected to attend the morning Goalkeeping sessions (as posted below) AND the field Sessions for their age/gender.  (Ex: a 09G GK will report to the GK area at 9:00am and stay until 9:45am.  At 9:45am she will then report to the field where her age group is conducting tryouts.)

Goalkeepers will attend the afternoon sessions with their age/gender groups (with field players), make sure you know the assigned field for your age/gender.

Keepers can only attend their assigned age group/gender time.

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Location: MISTLIN SPORTS PARK | 1201 RIVER RD. | RIPON, CA

There is NO registration refund after July 1st. Because the tryout process is open for 3 months a refund/credit for an injury will be considered, based on the following criteria: Refunds for injuries will require a medical letter from the treating Physician, and must state in the letter that the player is “unable to play soccer” due to the stated injury through September 7th (the last tryout). Please submit this letter to the Cal North office, within 3 working days of the injury to begin the refund process. Refunds for injuries (or any portion of the tryout fee) will not be issued if a player has already participated in a tryout session. Because ODP tryouts require a coach recommendation, it is highly recommended that you check with the coach recommending you, PRIOR to signing up and confirm that they completed your recommendation. There is no refund for those who register and fail to gain the required recommendation prior to tryouts. Insure you will be recommended, BEFORE you register.

Any player that has been suspected of or being treated for a concussion must follow the Cal North Concussion Protocol Policy set forth by the Cal North BOD via Heads Up. No exceptions. https://www.calnorth.org/health-safety-
protocols

All players need to check-in at the event desk to get their tryout jerseys, which will have your tryout number. As you will be EXPECTED to use these jerseys/numbers at all the dates you attend.

THIS WILL BE YOUR ASSIGNED NUMBER FOR THE SEASON.

DO NOT LOSE OR GIVE AWAY YOUR TRYOUT JERSEY AS YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE JERSEYS IN THE COMING SEASON FOR TRAVEL IF YOU MAKE THE POOL.

Do not bring and use your tryout jerseys’ from last year, as your tryout number changes each year. If you lose a jersey, both will need to be replaced at a cost. Be responsible. After you have received your tryout number, you will proceed to the assigned field location for your age/gender. After your first tryout, you will return to the same location assigned for your age/gender and be ready to play at the appropriate times posted. If field assignments change, you will be notified.

DO NOT LOSE OR GIVE AWAY YOUR JERSEYS!!!

If you know you will be missing one of the Sessions, please fill out the absent form below. This will help us pass on that information to the Head Coaches and they can plan on seeing you on another date. If you complete the form and plans change you are welcomed to just show up.

Please complete this form: 2025-26 Absent Form

Participation in ODP does not disqualify a player from participating in their home clubs

Parents, please see the following ODP Parent Letters below to see updates and information on upcoming tryout dates. 

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