Club contact & trial practice checklist

Before the visit

☐ Confirm age-group eligibility and the current registration season.

☐ Ask whether there is an actual roster opening and whether a trial needs registration.

☐ Get the exact field, time, parking instructions and weather contact.

☐ Ask who will coach this team and whether that coach is confirmed for the season.

Notes / confirmed by:________________________________________

Money and time

☐ Request the full written fee, deposit and payment dates.

☐ Separate uniforms, extra tournaments, winter sessions and processing charges.

☐ List away destinations, hotel nights and family travel costs.

☐ Confirm practice days, season length and attendance expectations.

☐ Read withdrawal, injury and refund terms before accepting.

☐ Ask about assistance, sibling discounts and payment plans privately.

Notes / confirmed by:________________________________________

At practice

☐ Watch how the coach responds to mistakes and includes quieter players.

☐ Notice active playing time, waiting in lines and how instructions are explained.

☐ Ask about playing time, positions and progress conversations.

☐ Request safeguarding and concern-reporting procedures.

Notes / confirmed by:________________________________________

Afterward

☐ Ask your child what felt enjoyable, challenging or uncomfortable.

☐ Try the commute at the actual practice time.

☐ Record unknowns rather than treating them as promises.

☐ Compare the same questions with another team.

☐ Get the offer deadline and all agreed terms in writing.

Notes / confirmed by:________________________________________