Mark your calendar! Fall Sports Tryouts for Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer will be held on Monday, August 18th and Tuesday, August 19th. Tryouts are for all incoming 6th to 8th graders that meet eligibility requirements.

2025-26 FCS Fall Sports Tryouts

IMPORTANT: Soccer tryouts has changed from Mon & Wed (Aug 18 & 20) to MON & TUES (Aug 18 & 19)

Hello Team!

Fall Sports Season for 2025-26 will be here before you know it! All incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are eligible to participate, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! Below is important information regarding tryouts for Middle School Boys Soccer and Middle School Girls Volleyball. Please read carefully and ensure all requirements are met before attending tryouts.

IMPORTANT: All student-athletes must have an UPDATED AND CURRENT Athletic Permission form on file PRIOR to tryouts. More details below.

Tryout Details

BOYS SOCCER

When: Monday, August 18 & Tuesday, August 19 *Updated Dates
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Fairland Recreational Park - 3800 Greencastle Rd, Burtonsville, MD 20866 (Field #3, Next to the basketball courts)

Required Gear:

  • Size 5 Soccer Ball (inflated & labeled with athlete’s name)
  • Soccer Cleats, Socks, and Shin Guards
  • Water Bottle

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

When: Monday, August 18 & Tuesday, August 19
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: SASDAC - 2001 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Gym entrance at the back of the building)

Required Gear:

  • Athletic Clothes
  • Basketball or Volleyball Shoes (no running shoes or slip-ons)
  • Volleyball Knee Pads
  • Water Bottle & Towel

Medical Requirements

All student-athletes must complete an Athletic Permission Form, signed by a physician, before participating in tryouts. Student-athletes will NOT be allowed to participate in tryouts and/or any competitive school sport without a completed athletic permission form SIGNED by a physician/practitioner.

  • Forms are valid for 12 months. If you’re unsure of your form’s status, contact Coach Burgess.
  • Download the form by clicking here.
  • For sports physical clinics, check this MCPS list: 

Academic Eligibility

To participate in Forcey Christian School sports, students must:

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Have no failing grades
  • Eligibility is based on the 4th quarter marking period from the previous school year.
  • Students who do not meet the requirement may be considered for a probationary period after discussion with the Athletic Director and Coach.

PLAYER PACKETS & ATHLETIC FEES

  • If a student-athlete makes the roster, they will receive a Player Packet with required forms for both parents and players.
  • An athletic fee will be applied to each sport and must be submitted upon making the team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Due to high interest, not all players may make the roster. Attendance at tryouts is required for consideration.
  • If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Looking forward to a great fall season!

Coach Burgess
Athletic Director / Physical Education
Forcey Christian School