2025 KPSA EVALUATIONS


The two-day KPSA Evaluations will take place during the week of May 27th. Please see below for your player(s) appropriate dates/times. Players will be evaluated by staff from Next Step Academy out of Mendon. All groups will get two days of evaluations this year. Parents are not permitted to stay on the sidelines during evaluations. Thank you for your cooperation.

Link to Register: https://www.kpsoccer.org/ 
You'll register for the Fall 2025 KPSA season (and attend the appropriate evaluation dates below for the grade your child will be in during the Fall 2025 season). Registration closes on May 31, 2025. 

If you're not planning to play Fall 2025 but want to be evaluated for placement for the winter indoor or Spring 2026 seasons, please email [email protected] to let us know. Plan to attend try outs, we look forward to seeing you there!

Evaluation Location:  Pond Street Rec Complex. 33 Pond Street, Norfolk

ATTIRE:  Players must wear black (dark) shorts, a white shirt, cleats, and shin guards. Please do NOT wear anything with a club soccer logo. Each player will be identified by a number they’ll wear during evaluations. These will be handed out during check-in.

NOTE: Everyone makes a team that registers in time! Evaluations are to place children on the appropriate team based on their skill level. We're using independent evaluators both days, so each child gets a full and fair evaluation of their skillset. We understand that some children would prefer to attend other events during the evaluation dates/times and they look forward to having fun playing soccer regardless of their team placement. If you'll be unable to attend try outs, email [email protected].

GOALKEEPER EVALUATION: Please plan to attend both days of evaluations above. In addition, email [email protected] to let us know you'd like to attend the goalie eval. (6th, 7th and 8th Grade)

Finally, the feedback on Wrentham, Plainville and Norfolk joining for 3rd-8th grade has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you for your support! Please remember that there's a tremendous amount of work that goes into planning a season for over 650 travel soccer athletes, all of which is done by volunteers. 

FAQ:

Here are a few Q&A to help answer some questions that you may have. There is a lot of work that goes into selecting the dates and times, and they have been finalized with our outside evaluator. If you cannot make both days of evaluations, email [email protected]. It is strongly recommended that players attend BOTH days of evaluations.
 

Q: I want to volunteer but don’t have time to coach. How else can I help?
A: We’d love your help! You can volunteer to assist with field setup and maintenance or serve as a team manager to help with communication and coordination.

Q: If my child can't attend evaluations, can they still participate?
A: Yes! Your child can still play, but they won’t be eligible for placement on the top team for their grade. Please email us at [email protected] if your child will miss both evaluation days.

Q: My child wants to play in the winter/spring, but not the fall. Should they attend evals?
A: Yes! Annual Evaluations are for all seasons prior to Fall 2026. Please email [email protected] so we can add them to the list. They should plan to attend the appropriate evaluation sessions for their grade level.

Q: My child plays for a club team. Will that be taken into account?
A: No. Club participation is common. KPSA uses an independent, third-party evaluation team to ensure a fair and consistent assessment for all players. We do not consider information from club teams or other outside sources.

Q: My player is in 3rd grade. I registered them for 3/4 grade and the evaluation is at the same time. Does that mean they will be evaluated against 4th grade players?
A: No. Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 are evaluated individually. Per BAYS, Grades 7/8 are blended.

Q: Are there make-up dates?
A: No. There will not be a make-up date. We hire a third party who will assess every child against their peers. Make-up dates do not allow for an efficient and consistent process.

Q: My player is considering another sport/activity for the fall. Can we sign up later?
A: Registration for Fall 2025 closes on May 31. We cannot hold or guarantee spots after registration closes.
 
Q: My child is a goalie; will they be evaluated based on that position?
A: Goalie evals are available to players in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. They should still plan to attend and participate in field evals for their age group; Goalie evals will take place during the scheduled evaluation session.
 
Q: My child plays other sports in the fall that will conflict with soccer, what should I do?
A: When registering, all participants are asked to share the number of games they anticipate missing (with 10 games, missing 3 games would put your child at 70%). If you miss more than 3 games a season, you won’t be eligible for the top team. Please be honest, we want to make sure we have visibility so enough kids are included, and each team can field a team on game days.


It is most important that you complete your child’s registration at this time. Please log in to your admin sports account to register. Please note the KPSA BOD cannot assist with lost passwords or log in help. If you require log in assistance, please click the password help on the admin sports website.


Thank you,
KPSA Board