(Note- the registration page will still say Rochester Youth Soccer)
Minnesota Rush REC Philosophy
Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) REC soccer program is designed to teach players soccer skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in an environment where participation and fun are the focus, not competition.
The philosophy of the Recreational Soccer program is to ensure that all youth in Rochester and the surrounding communities have the opportunity to learn the game of soccer. The program provides a low-cost, safe and structured soccer experience for all area youth in grades K-9 and can serve as a starting point before moving to more competitive programs.
General Information
Through the Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) Rec league, teams play other teams from Rochester and the nearby surrounding communities. To encourage a fun and developmental atmosphere, each child plays at least half of each game, no matter the skill level. Scores and league standings are not recorded.
In the spring Rec season, all grades play in league play. For grades K-6, boys and girls teams are formed separately for each grade level. Boys and girls teams are also formed separately for grades 7-9 but those grade levels may be combined as needed based on the number of registered players.
NOTE: The new US Soccer birth year guidelines that were implemented in the fall of 2016 do not apply to the Rec League. All Rec League players will be placed on teams based on what grade the player is currently enrolled in when the season takes place.
Spring 2019 Recreation League
- Season starts the week of April 15 (or possibly April 8 if the fields are dry enough and the coaches want to start early) and ends on June 8
- Kindergarten teams will practice once a week and all other teams will practice twice a week. (see practice schedule below)
- For Rochester players, each team's practice location and time is dependent on the head coach. When possible, we place players on teams that practice in the part of town that the family prefers (i.e. NW, NE, SE, SW) However, this is all determined by the number of coaches we have for each area.
- All games are held on Saturdays in Rochester from April 20 thru June 8 (no games Memorial Day weekend)
- Teams will play games against other teams of the same grade(s) and gender.
- Each player must wear shoes, shin guards, socks that completely cover the shin guards, shorts or long pants and a team shirt.
- Soccer shoes are strongly recommended but shoes are not required to have cleats. Tennis shoes are allowed. If the shoes are not soccer shoes but they do have cleats, they must not have any sharp edges. Shoes with toe cleats are not allowed.
- Glasses must be secured by a strap and no jewelry can be worn.
Registration Information
Spring 2019 Rec Player Registration
When registering your child for the Spring 2019 season, be sure to select the grade that are enrolled in for the 2018-19 school year.**If you are a MAYO EMPLOYEE, please do not use your MAYO email address for your contact. MAYO has a very strict firewall and we are learning our email reminders are not going through.**We started using a new registration platform for spring 2018 - if you did not register a player for the spring or fall 2018 seasons, then you will need to create your family account and then add your children in the new system. If you have any questions please email Kevin at [email protected]For Financial aid assistance please fill out the registration until you get to the check out page. At that point just simply stop and close out the window. Proceed to our Fin Aid page and fill out the PDF document and mail or email it in. Once we receive it we will let you know if you have been approved or not.Girls Rec Registration - Online Registration is CLOSED- to register please call 280-7584Boys Rec Registration - Online Registration is CLOSED- to register please call 280-7584Players registering after teams have been formed will be placed on a team that is most in need of players. Friend requests will only be honored for these late registrations if all teams in that grade level have an equal number of open spots.Spring 2019 Rec Coaching Registration
To register as a head or assistant coach - Please email Paul Keller at [email protected] Spring 2019 Rec Registration Dates & Fees
EARLY BIRD Registration (November 1, 2018 - January 20, 2019)
Grade K = $60
Grades 1-4 = $75
Grades 5-9 = $90
GENERAL Registration (January 21, 2019 - February 19, 2019)
Grade K = $70
Grades 1-4 = $85
Grades 5-9 = $100
Late registrations (those after February 19, 2019) will be charged at the General Registration rate. Late registrations will only be placed on teams if there is space available.
NOTE: By registering for an Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) activity, you agree to the following statement: I, the parent/guardian of the registrant, a minor, agree that the registrant and I will abide by the rules of the Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA), MYSA and USYSA, its affiliated organizations and sponsors. Recognizing the possibility of physical injury associated with soccer and in consideration for the Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) accepting the registrant for its soccer programs and activities (the “programs”), I hereby release, discharge and/or otherwise indemnify the Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA), MYSA, USYSA, its affiliated organizations and sponsors, their employees and associated personnel, including the owners of the fields and facilities utilized for the programs, against any claim by or on behalf of the registrant as result of the registrant’s participation in the programs and/or being transported to or from the same, which transportation I hereby authorize.
Refund policy: Once registered, players requesting to opt out of their registration prior to end of regular registration will receive a refund for fees paid at registration minus twenty dollars. Players requesting to opt out after online registration has closed will not receive a refund. The only exception to this will be for season-ending injuries that occur between the date of the player's registration and the conclusion of the first game of the current Rec season, in which case they will also receive a refund for fees paid at registration minus twenty dollars after providing Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) with a doctor's note.
Team Practice Schedules
Spring 2019 Rec Practice Schedule - Rochester teams Times are determined by the coach, but practices generally start at either 5:30, 6:00 or 6:30 pm. Gender and Grade Practice Days Kindergarten Girls Tuesday1st Grade Girls Monday / Wednesday2nd Grade Girls Tuesday / Thursday3rd Grade Girls Monday / Wednesday4th Grade Girls Tuesday / Thursday5th Grade Girls Monday / Wednesday6th Grade Girls Tuesday / Thursday7th - 9th Grade Girls Practice nights determined by the coachesKindergarten Boys Tuesday1st Grade Boys Monday / Wednesday2nd Grade Boys Tuesday / Thursday3rd Grade Boys Monday / Wednesday4th Grade Boys Tuesday / Thursday5th Grade Boys Monday / Wednesday6th Grade Boys Tuesday / Thursday7th - 9th Grade Boys Practice nights determined by the coachesSpring 2019 Rec Practice Schedule - Outlying communities Practice nights for teams in Byron, DE, KM, PEM, PIZM and St Charles may vary. Contact your local coordinator (see the Rec Contacts page) for more information.Rochester Team FormationTeam formation for players that live in Rochester is done as follows:- Enough volunteer coaches must be found for each team for each grade level and gender
- When possible, players are then assigned to teams based on their preferred quadrant of town
- This is dependent on the ratio of the number of players to coaches in each quadrant of town.
- When the ratio of players to coaches does not work out perfectly, then some players will be assigned to teams that practice in another quadrant of town
- Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) does not form school or neighborhood teams
- As part of a player's registration, parents can request to have 1 friend placed on the same team as their child. Only 1 friend request will be allowed and both families involved must request each other in order to be sure that this request will be honored
- Coaches that request to coach together will count toward the family's 'friend request' as their children are then placed on the same team
- No other special requests for players to be placed on the same team with other players or coaches will be honored
- Players registering after teams have been formed will be placed on a team that is most in need of players. Friend requests will only be honored for these late registrations if all teams in that grade level have an equal number of open spots
Important Documents
Spring 2019 Rec Rules, Schedules, etc
Rec Coaching Information
Background Check
Minnesota State Law and MYSA Policy require that all adult participants have an approved background check before they participate in any MYSA activity. All Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) coaches are required to complete a background check prior to coaching a team. Merely submitting a background check is not sufficient to meet the requirement to participate, the background check must be approved before any activity starts.The period for completing a background check for 2019 opened on November 1, 2018. Background check completed on or after November 1, 2018 will expire on December 31, 2019.To complete the background check, click this link,http://minnesotayouthsoccer-bgc.sportsaffinity.com, and then follow the steps.After you submit your background check you will receive an email acknowledging your submission of it. This email will also contain the links and access code to complete the Safe Point and Concussion training courses. Concussion Training
Minnesota State Law and MYSA Policy require that all adult participants complete the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HEADS UP Concussion Training every three years. All coaches must print out the certificate upon completion of the course and turn it in to Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) prior to coaching a team.Follow this link to view the course: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html SafeSport Training (New for 2019)
Federal Law and MYSA Policy now require that all adult participants complete SafeSport Training every two years. The training is being offered free of charge through U.S. Soccer’s onboarding link and access code. All Minnesota Rush (formerly RYSA) coaches are required to complete this course before coaching a team.After you submit your background check, you will receive an automated reply from the registration platform that includes the links to the Concussion Training and SafeSport Training with an access code.The link to the course is here: http://safesport.org/authentication/register?token=ee57337f-31f9-421d-b095-82fc8c8c4c41 Weather Notifications
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