FAQs

When should players arrive?
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tryout time to allow for check in.

What should players wear to tryouts?
Clothing that is appropriate for Soccer that does not indicate participation in any local soccer club. Soccer cleats, shin guards. Please bring water.

Do current BTSC players have to attend tryouts?
Yes, all players must attend each year. Please register for your child’s birthyear and current
team if they are playing up.
If you cannot make the tryouts, please make sure you notify the appropriate coaches in
advance. Private evaluations are available upon request.

Do I need to register online?
Yes. Every player must register online.

When will I know if my child has made a team?
Each player / parent will be contacted within 5 days of the last tryout.

How will I accept a roster spot on a team?
You will receive an invite via email. You will be required to pay the nonrefundable club fees upon accepting the spot within 3 days of receiving the invite.

Does BTSC offer financial aid?
Yes. BTSC club fee scholarships are considered. Individual teams can choose to subsidize players on their own teams through their own budgets.

Can my child "play up" on an older team?
We strongly encourage players to tryout in their birthyear age group. A player may tryout to play in a year older age group, but will only be considered if they fall within the top ¼ of the tryout rankings, unless there are special circumstances.

Does BTSC have Professional head coaches?
All weekly training is performed by professional trainer/coaches. Teams have the option of having the professional trainer/coaches handle game day coaching duties as well.

What are the estimated costs associated in joining a team?

MidNJ BTSC Team

$400 – BTSC annual registration fee upon acceptance of offer (nonrefundable)
$300-450* – per season- 2x wk training fee
$115 – Approximate uniform cost (every 2-3 years)
$0 – BTSC Tournament
Extra fees for additional Tournaments/training

EDP BTSC Team

$450 – BTSC annual registration fee upon acceptance of offer (nonrefundable)
$350-450* – per season -2x wk training fee
$115 – Approximate uniform cost (every 2-3 years)
$0 – BTSC Tournament
Extra fees for additional tournaments/training

*Fees are higher if a professional coach is used in place of a parent head coach.

What are the perks of joining BTSC?
BTSC prides itself on being a competitive club with lower costs than some our neighboring clubs due to our fundraising initiatives.
- We offer a sibling discount (15% off the club fee paid in September).
- Each team receives $500** towards extra training/tournaments in addition to $200 towards winter training.
- We offer free** goal keeping sessions in the fall and spring for dedicated goal keepers.
- Free summer pick up soccer games

Note: Items with "**" are new for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 seasons.