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TRYOUT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON IS NOW OPEN!
REGISTER FOR BUFFALO TRYOUTS REGISTER FOR FLASH NORTH TRYOUTSBUFFALO GIRLS TRYOUT DATES
Birth Year | Tryout Day #1 | Tryout Day #2 | Location |
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2007/2008G | June 5 | 5:00-6:30pm | June 18 | 5:00-6:30pm | Flash Fields |
2009G | June 5 | 6:30-8:00pm | June 19 | 8:00-9:30pm | Flash Fields |
2010G | June 5 | 8:00-9:30pm | June 18 | 8:00-9:30pm | Flash Fields |
2011G | June 4 | 8:00-9:30pm | June 19 | 6:30-8:00pm | Flash Fields |
2012G | June 4 | 6:30-8:00pm | June 18 | 6:30-8:00pm | Flash Fields |
2013G | June 4 | 5:00-6:30pm | June 19 | 5:00-6:30pm | Flash Fields |
2014G | June 10 | 7:15-8:30pm | June 12 | 7:15-8:30pm | Flash Fields |
2015G | June 10 | 6:00-7:15pm | June 12 | 6:00-7:15pm | Flash Fields |
2016G | June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
2017G | June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
2018/2019G | June 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 12 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
BUFFALO BOYS TRYOUT DATES
Birth Year | Tryout Day #1 | Tryout Day #2 | Location |
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2007/2008B | June 3 | 8:00-9:30pm | June 17 | 8:00-9:30pm | Flash Fields |
2009B | June 2 | 8:00-9:30pm | June 16 | 8:00-9:30pm | Flash Fields |
2010B | June 3 | 6:30-8:00pm | June 17 | 6:30-8:00pm | Flash Fields |
2011B | June 2 | 6:30-8:00pm | June 16 | 6:30-8:00pm | Flash Fields |
2012B | June 3 | 5:00-6:30pm | June 17 | 5:00-6:30pm | Flash Fields |
2013B | June 2 | 5:00-6:30pm | June 16 | 5:00-6:30pm | Flash Fields |
2014B | June 9 | 7:15-8:30pm | June 11 | 7:15-8:30pm | Flash Fields |
2015B | June 9 | 6:00-7:15pm | June 11 | 6:00-7:15pm | Flash Fields |
2016B | June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
2017B | June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
2018/2019B | June 9 | 5:00-6:00pm | June 11 | 5:00-6:00pm | Flash Fields |
FLASH NORTH TRYOUTS
GIRLS
Birth Year | Tryout Day #1 | Tryout Day #2 | Location |
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2014/2015G | July 9 | 7:00-8:15pm | July 10 | 7:00-8:15pm | Forest Elementary School |
2016/2017G | July 9 | 6:00-7:00pm | July 10 | 6:00-7:00pm | Forest Elementary School |
2018/2019G | July 9 | 5:00-6:00pm | July 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | Forest Elementary School |
BOYS
Birth Year | Tryout Day #1 | Tryout Day #2 | Location |
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2014/2015B | July 9 | 7:00-8:15pm | July 10 | 7:00-8:15pm | Forest Elementary School |
2016/2017B | July 9 | 6:00-7:00pm | July 10 | 6:00-7:00pm | Forest Elementary School |
2018/2019B | July 9 | 5:00-6:00pm | July 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | Forest Elementary School |
MORE INFORMATION ON TRYING OUT FOR THE WNY FLASH
WNY Flash Academy Tryouts are held at Flash Fields and Flash North Tryouts are held at a location TBD.
Once registered for Tryouts, you will receive a confirmation email with the date, time, and location of your player’s tryouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child have to attend all tryout dates?
Yes, we recommend players attend as many tryout dates as possible. If you are unable to attend, please contact the proper Director of Coaching: Girls Director of Coaching
Rob Jackman- rjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com Boys Director of Coaching
Regan Steele- rsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com Do I need to register online for tryouts?
Yes, every individual who would like to be considered for the 2025-2026 WNY Flash Academy season must register online. How do I know what age group my child should be trying out for?
You will enter your player’s date of birth and automatically be registered to that age group. Can you tell me about a typical season?
The season is approximately 10 months, generally the months of September – June. Teams train approximately 2 – 3 times weekly depending on a team’s level of play. We have outstanding training facilities which include Sahlen’s Sports Park, Flash Fields, the Lincoln Park Athletic Complex & ECC North. Why should we consider WNY Flash Academy for our player’s soccer development and fun?
The WNY Flash Academy provides a professional, organized, and accomplished player development program for youth soccer players of ALL skill levels in Western New York and its surrounding areas. We strive to develop each and every player through multi-level platforms, based on their individual player development, up to and including the college level and beyond. Visit our website at www.wnyflash.com for additional information about our Club.
Please reach out to us with your questions. We are excited for the 2025-2026 season and look forward to seeing everyone!
Directors Contact Information
Eric DadeExecutive Director of Coaching
edade@wnyflashsoccer.com Rob Jackman
Girls Director of Coaching
rjackman@wnyflashsoccer.com Regan Steele
Boys Director of Coaching
rsteele@wnyflashsoccer.com Brittany Steele
Girls ECNL Director
bsteel@wnyflashsoccer.com Bauti Pedezert Boys ECNL Director bpedezert@wnyflashsoccer.com