Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much do tryouts cost?
A. Tryouts are $25 for players born 2012 (U11) or earlier. This fee goes toward your t-shirt, as well as staff and field fees.
Q. Will there be mock tryouts for Academy (U9 and U10)?
A. No, this year we will hold Academy Discovery Days on June 6 and 8. You can register for this through the same link as tryouts, and you will be given an option to note that your player is joining the Academy for a reduced fee.
Q. Does everyone make the team when they try out with Rush?
A. At U11-14, our tryouts serve as player placement sessions. We will make every effort to find the appropriate level of play for each player who signs up. At U15 and older, our goal is to form the most competitive teams possible. This means that some players may not be offered a roster spot, whether or not they have played with Rush in the past. It is very important that players attend as many tryout dates as possible to get a thorough evaluation.
Q. What if my player can't make the tryout dates?
A. Every effort should be made to attend all three tryout dates, especially at U15 and older. Evaluations will be based only on what the technical staff see at tryouts, so attending each session gives them the best chance to make the right decision for each player. Make-up tryout dates might be scheduled upon request, but only if there is still space on the appropriate team.
Q. Will there be an opportunity for my player to "play up?"
A. First, it is very important to understand that playing with older players does not always mean playing at a higher level. That being said, we do focus primarily on the development of the individual player and will look to place everyone in the appropriate environment. This year, age groups have been assigned to tryout together so the technical staff can see how players react with different levels of pressure. The groups will be adjusted throughout tryout week to ensure competitiveness, and the technical staff may ask that a player attends the tryout of another age group. These requests come completely at the discretion of the technical staff and requests will not be honored.