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Black Hills Rapids Soccer Club lists a 2026–2027 Competitive Team Tryout Link on its home page, which is the starting point for anyone hoping to join a competitive team. The club's site does not publish tryout dates, locations, or required materials directly on the home page, so the practical path is: open the tryout link for current details, then email the club if anything is unclear or if you need to confirm eligibility.
What the club publishes about tryouts
The home page of blackhillsrapids.com includes a link labeled "2026-2027 Competitive Team Tryout Link" among its main navigation items. That link is the only tryout-specific resource visible on the page — there is no separate schedule, fee list, or registration checklist shown in the page content.
What the page does confirm:
- The club runs a competitive pathway that includes Pre-Academy, Premier & Academy, and a Center of Excellence, alongside recreational options like First Kicks, the Recreational Program, Indoor League, Northern Hills Program, and Camps.
- Tryouts are associated with the 2026–2027 competitive season, based on the link's label.
- The club identifies itself as the "Home of the 2025 & 2026 National Premier League Champions," which indicates the competitive program operates at a national league level.
Steps to pursue a tryout
- Go to the club website at blackhillsrapids.com.
- Open the "2026-2027 Competitive Team Tryout Link." This is where the club directs players for tryout information. Expect the specifics — dates, times, location, age groups, and any registration steps — to live behind that link rather than on the home page.
- Review the player pathway information. The home page points new families to a "player pathway photo and links" explaining the different programs. Use this to confirm which level (Pre-Academy, Premier & Academy, etc.) matches your player's age and experience before committing to a tryout.
- Email the club with questions. The page lists [email protected] as the contact for setting up appointments and general inquiries. If the tryout link doesn't answer your question about eligibility, age brackets, or what to bring, this is the documented contact route.
What to confirm before tryouts
Because the home page doesn't spell out tryout logistics, verify these directly through the tryout link or by email:
| Question | Where to check |
|---|---|
| Tryout dates and times | 2026-2027 Competitive Team Tryout Link |
| Location | Tryout link (the club references the BH Surgical Complex for other programs) |
| Age groups and eligibility | Tryout link, or email [email protected] |
| Required documents or gear | Email the club if not stated in the tryout link |
| Cost or registration fees | Not published on the home page — ask the club directly |
Contact and office details
The club lists a mailing address of PO Box 273, Rapid City, SD 57709 and the email [email protected]. Published office hours are:
- Monday: by appointment only
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8am–2pm
- Wednesday: by appointment only
- Friday: closed or by appointment only
The page notes times may vary, so emailing to set up an appointment is the recommended approach.
A note on what isn't published
The home page does not state tryout fees, whether tryouts are open to all players or invitation-only, or what a player should bring. Treat the tryout link as the authoritative source for those details, and use the club email as the fallback when the link leaves gaps.