PROGRAM INFORMATION

The Twin Cities Rush Recreational Program is open to all youth in the Twin Cities area grades Pre-K through 9th (approx. U5-U15, birth dates between Aug 1, 2009-July 31, 2020).  TC Rush reserves the right to combine age groups or make divisions co-ed depending on final registration numbers.  Whenever numbers allow, all age groups will be separated by grade into boys' and girls' teams.  All teams will have one weekly hour-long practice on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday and a game on Saturday. 

Why play rec soccer?

• Stay active in a fun environment
• Play with your friends and make new ones
• Opportunity to practice fundamental skills
• Compete in games; Grades 2 & up will have referees; PreK/K and 1st grade games will be managed by coaches
• Each player receives a team uniform* and a medal

*See jersey information below.  You are responsible for this information*

LOCATION:  NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER - GRASS FIELDS (5, 6, 17-20, 21 & 23)  *CLICK FOR MAP* (Subject to change)

We offer discounts for those who qualify for free/reduced price lunch through their school and for families registering 3 or more children. Please e-mail kay@twincitiesrush.com for more information.

PROGRAM AGE GROUP: U5 – U15

CONTACT INFO: KAY@TWINCITIESRUSH.COM

EARLY BIRD COST: $135

*20% PRICE INCREASE AND NO JERSEY CUSTOMIZATION AFTER 7/14/24 

REGISTRATION CLOSES: 7/28/24 (or when rosters are full)

*SEE JERSEY INFORMATION BELOW, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS INFORMATION*

SCHEDULE

Aug 19 - Oct 12

*No events on 9/2/24 (Labor Day)

Fall Rec is held on grass fields at the NSC. All teams will have a practice session held for an hour on a weeknight. They will also have one game each week on Saturday.

Depending on final numbers, teams will be a single grade and single gender (see divisions historically used in "Team Formation" section below).  TC Rush reserves the right to combine grades and/or genders based on registration numbers.

Anticipated times:

5:30 - PreK/K, 1st, 2nd, 5th/6th and 7th/8th/9th grade

5:45 - 3rd and 4th grade

Anticipated Saturday game times:

PreK/K, 1st and 2nd grade - 8:00, 9:00 or 10:00

3rd grade and 5th/6th grade - 8:00 or 9:00

4th grade and 7th/8th/9th grade - 10:00 or 11:00

*Times subject to change depending on registration numbers*

TEAM FORMATION

PreK and Kindergarten combined, single gender.

1st Grade, single gender.

2nd Grade, single gender.

3rd Grade, single gender.

4th Grade, single gender.

5th & 6th Grades combined, single gender.

7th, 8th and 9th Grades combined, single gender.

COACHES

Twin Cities Rush relies on volunteer parent coaches to manage teams, conduct practices and games and communicate day-to-day team information with families.  We provide access to an online manual containing practice plans for coaches of all levels (see "Coaching Resources" section below).  All teams MUST have a parent coach in place prior to the first practice.

WHY COACH?

Have a positive impact on the lives of young people

Create memories with your child

Fun and rewarding experience

50% reimbursement of your child's registration fees; 25% for co-coaching

COACHING RESOURCES

We understand that not everyone has the same background and experience with soccer.  Because of this, TC Rush supports our parent coaches by scheduling practices and games, providing access to the Rush online coaching manual with pre-built season and session plans, offering guidance from our full-time coaches and providing equipment (cones and goalkeeper pinnies).

PLAYER JERSEY AND EQUIPMENT

Twin Cities Rush provides player jerseys. Players must wear soccer socks, closed toed athletic shoes or soccer cleats, athletic shorts or pants, and shin guards. Player is responsible for a bringing soccer ball each day (see "Ball Size Chart" below).

Please note that TC Rush Rec soccer will begin a new uniform cycle with the 2024 Fall Rec season.  This cycle will run for a full year of programming from Fall Rec 2024 through the conclusion of Spring Rec 2025.  ALL PLAYERS NEED TO KEEP AND USE THE JERSEYS THEY RECEIVE FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THIS CYCLE.  Any replacement jerseys will need to be ordered separately using the link to the right.

Each new player (first TC Rush Rec registration within the '24-'25 cycle) will receive a set of two jerseys: one blue "home" jersey and one black "away" jersey.  Personalization is available on the blue jersey during the Early-Bird registration period for an additional charge.  Personalization will not be available on replacement jerseys outside the early-bird registration period for each TC Rush Rec season.  Please reach out to Kay for clarification if needed.

BALL SIZE CHART

PreK-2nd - Size 3

3rd-6th - Size 4

7th-9th - Size 5

FALL REC REGISTRATION

CLOSES IN

KAY CHRISTOPHERSON

Recreational Director
kay@twincitiesrush.com

VOLUNTEER ROLES

THE RUSH WAY

Recreational soccer stresses the participation, enjoyment, sportsmanship, skill development, safety, and teamwork aspects of the game. The goal is for the players to learn and fall in love with the sport of soccer.

Our Rec teams are formed by Rush staff and coached by parent volunteers. All Rec teams will be coached by a parent volunteer. Rush staff will support this volunteer parent with coaching education tools and pre-made training sessions to ensure a great environment for the players.

If you are interested in coaching please email the Rush office staff, kay@twincitiesrush.com