TRYOUT INFORMATION

2026/27 Competitive Season

The Celtic SC competitive program provides a player-centered pathway to develop and inspire intelligent, respectful, and competitive young players. We provide a unique soccer learning environment tailored around how young players learn, so we can produce better players and even better people for our community. Our player-centered approach molds the Celtic player with the skills needed to succeed in competition and the soccer intelligence to make the best decisions possible. Our staff is invested in every player in the club and held to the highest of expectations to provide the best learning environment possible. 


If for any reason you can’t make one of our tryout dates, please let us know you’re interested and we will arrange for you to come for a player evaluation at another time.

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TRYOUT PROCESS

2026


All tryouts will be held at

Celtic Park

1351 N Rohlwing Rd, Palatine


  • REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS: All interested players must fill out the tryout registration. Registration LINK


  • CELTIC SC EVALUATION: It is recommended, but not required for each player to attend all tryout evaluation nights. Our staff makes all decisions regarding player placement.


  • CELTIC SC TEAM FORMATION: Each tryout player is evaluated by staff members (current tryout evaluation staff and previous team staff) and then reviewed at the post tryout meetings. Each coach gives their evaluation on the player followed by team placement decisions.


  • CELTIC SC TRYOUT COMMUNICATION: Email invitations will be sent to most players regarding their team placement 1-2 weeks after the last tryout date. Parents and players will have 48 hours to ACCEPT or DECLINE their placement with Celtic SC. If no decision is made in 48 hours, your spot on the team may be offered to someone else. Rosters will be sent out once they are finalized after the conclusion of the 25-26 Competitive Season.


If you have any questions regarding the Celtic SC tryout process, please contact Angie Song.


AGE GROUP CHART

2026-2027

Birthdate Age Group Format
8/1/2018-7/31/2019 U8 7v7
8/1/2017-7/31/2018 U9 7v7
8/1/2016-7/31/2017 U10 7v7
8/1/2015-7/31/2016 U11 9v9
8/1/2014-7/31/2015 U12 9v9
8/1/2013-7/31/2014 U13 11v11
8/1/2012-7/31/2013 U14 11v11
8/1/2011-7/31/20112 U15 11v11
8/1/2010-7/31/2011 U16 11v11
8/1/2009-7/31/2010 U17 11v11
8/1/2008-7/31/2009 U18 11v11
8/1/2007-7/31/2008 U19 11v11

GIRLS U15-U19

08/1/2011-7/31/2008

SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH

SUNDAY, MAY 3RD


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BOYS U8-U14

MONDAY, APRIL 20th

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd


August 1, 2012 - July 31 2019



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GIRLS U8-U14

TUESDAY, APRIL 21st

THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd


August 1, 2012 - July 31 2019



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BOYS U15-U18

TBD


August 1, 2008 - July 31 2012



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TRYOUT FAQs

  • Where are tryouts?

    All tryouts are at Celtic Park (1351 N Rohlwing Rd, Palatine).

  • What if my player missed the tryout dates?

    Tryouts for the competitive program are held in Spring. For the teams that have space, we will host supplemental tryouts throughout the year, during regular team practices. Players must PRE-REGISTER for tryouts to be evaluated and EMAIL interest to be evaluated. 

  • How will age groups be determined?

    US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer have collectively decided to move to an age group player formation cycle that runs from August 1 to July 31, starting with the 2026-27 season. The August 1 to July 31 age group player formation cycle will be used for all USYS league and Cup competitions for the 2026-27 season  including: National Championships, Presidents Cup, and National League.

  • My child currently plays on a team that is not their age group, should they attend both age group tryouts?

    Players must attend their age group tryouts. Coaching staff will notify players if they should attend a different age group. 

  • How will I be notified of the evaluation outcomes?

    Most players will receive notification via Playmetrics with the outcomes within 1-2 weeks after their last tryout date. Parents and players will have 48 hours to ACCEPT or DECLINE their placement with Celtic SC. If no decision is made in 48 hours, your spot on the team may be offered to someone else. Rosters will be sent out once they are finalized.

  • What if a player is not ready to accept the invitation within the 24 hour period?

    If no decision is made in 48 hours, your spot on the team may be offered to someone else. The invitation may be extended if the coaching staff  determines that a roster spot is available but there is no guarantee.

  • What is our next step if my player is not invited onto a Competitive team?

    Players not placed on a Competitive team are invited to play in our in-house Recreation Program which provides soccer for players in Kindergarten- High School. The House Recreational Program is a great program available to all players to learn fundamentals and further their skills development  while developing self-esteem and teamwork.

  • Who will be our coach?

    Coaching staff will be announced once all teams have been finalized. 

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT IN A SUCCESSFUL TEAM ENVIRONMENT

CELTIC COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

Palatine Celtic SC is a community club that provides a player development pathway and programming where players learn, grow, and have fun while being trained by professional coaches. 

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