Why Summer tryouts?
We used to do only November tryouts but it has caused a problem getting into the best tournaments since the entry to the tournaments is either August 1st or September 1st. This makes it very difficult to determine what teams to enter. Three years ago, I could enter in November or December and still get in. This is not the case now. Most of the bigger tournaments like the World Challenge and National Qualifiers fill within hours of their opening of registration. That is 2-3 months before a November tryout.

Many of the clubs in the country have moved to a summer tryout a long time ago, that is why the tournaments have been filling so early. If we want to compete at that level, then we need to know what teams to enter in August and September.

Just for example below is the link to the World Challenge which opens team registration August 1. They also state if you have not paid withing 30 days your team is dropped. That is two months before a November tryout. The Mideast Qualifier is similar that it registration is September 1 and the last two years was filled within 48 hours. We cannot wait if we want to compete at this level.

https://www.advancedeventsystems.com/events/37329