Rotterdam United Soccer Club
What is it?
Our Fall Program is for children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. The purpose of the Fall Program is to provide a basic understanding of the game of soccer and introduce the basic skills and principles of the world’s most popular sport in a positive, fun oriented environment.
The program runs for eight weeks starting the first Saturday after Labor Day and concludes in October. This year play begins Saturday, September 7, 2024 and ends on Saturday, October 26, 2024. All sessions will play their games on Saturday.
Coaches will call their parents directly. Parents should expect to get notified by your child’s coach during the week of August 18, 2024. Please be patient, I repeat, Please be patient some coaches might be on vacation so your call/email could be delayed.
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Session 1 – 3rd & 4th grade girls is 9:00 – 10:30 > Games start at 9:30 (*practice- Monday nights)
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Session 2 – 1st & 2nd grade girls / 3rd & 4th grade boys is 11:00 – 12:30 > Games start at 11:30 (*practice- Tuesday nights)
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Session 3 – Kindergarten** / 1st & 2nd grade boys is 1:00 – 2:30 > Games start at 1:30 (*practice- Wednesday nights)
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Session 4 – 5th & 6th grade boys & girls is 3:00 – 4:45 > Games start at 3:30 (*practice- Thursday nights)
*Practice length is up to your coach’s discretion. (Time slot 5:00 – 7:30pm is available) Also your coach may change the practice night if a
conflict occurs.
**Kindergarten is co-ed.
Ball sizes: Kindergarten- Size 3. Grades 1,2,3,4,5,6 – Size 4 ( This is slightly different than CDYSL travel because they base it on age groups)
Registration:
(Available June - September)
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ALL registrations must be done on-line.
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It’s simple and fast!
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Get involved! Please consider taking an active part in your child’s enjoyment and growth in soccer! Coaches, assistants, team managers, or general volunteers are always welcome. Prior experience is not necessary and training will be provided.
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CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER - THIS IS A NEW PLATFORM FOR FALL REC. CURRENTLY IT GOES BY AGE SO IF IT ASKS YOU TO REGISTER FOR A GRADE THAT YOUR CHILD IS NOT IN JUST FINISH REGISTRATION AND EMAIL US AND WE CAN ADJUST. IF IT DOESNT ALLOW THE MULTIPLE CHILD DISCOUNT JUST FINISH/PAY AND EMAIL THEN WE WILL SEND YOU A REFUND. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS WE WORK OUT THIS NEW PLATFORM/APP.
Fees:
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The standard registration fee is $140.00 for one child after 7/31/2024.
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“EARLY BIRD” pricing period is from June 26, 2024 until July 31, 2024 ONLY.
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$120 for one player - $140 after 7/31 early bird
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$210 for two players and - $250 after 7/31 early bird
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$300 for a family with three or more players - $320 after 7/31 early bird
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NOTE: “EARLY BIRD” Registration must occur BEFORE 7/31. All online orders are date and time stamped so no excuses will be allowed if you miss “EARLY BIRD" deadline. No backed dated checks will be accepted either without an online order.
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A LATE FEE of $25.00 for any registration NOT PAID within 25 days of origin or by September 4, 2024 whichever is shorter.
A payment reminder email will be sent out 7-10 days after registration is received. NO EXCEPTIONS will be honored and players uniform will be withheld until all monies are paid in full.
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REFUND POLICY
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Refunds will be made by your method of payment received (either check or credit card reversal) by the Club Treasurer. All requests for a refund must be made in writing or by email. No changes to this policy or refund amounts will be allowed. Please understand your refund is solely based on the time of your request.
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A full refund will be made when requested prior to August 1, 2023.
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On/after August 1, 2024, a $25 deduction will be made to cover uniform/admin costs from the refund amount.
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After September 6, 2024, the first weekend of the season, a 50% refund will be provided.
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There will be no refunds given after September 15, 2024. Where multiple family discounts apply, the refund will not exceed the registration fee for the family member paying the least.
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PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Important Dates to Remember:
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COACHES DAY- Coaches meeting and team bag pick up will be August , 2024. (RUSC will send email.)
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PICTURE DAY – Coaches will distribute information and the schedule to their team - September 28, 2024.
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FIELD TAKEDOWN - will take place after the last games on October , 2024. Please make an effort to stay and assist us.
Measuring Success: Consider measuring success in these ways...not in wins.
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Are they having FUN? (If it is not fun, it's not good)
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Are they learning about teamwork?
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Are they learning something about soccer ( i.e. Are they improving on a skill?)
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Are they hustling, enthusiastic and doing their best?
Friendly Reminders:
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Fall Rec is about FUN. Enjoy the game, respect the referees, and remember this is about kids having fun.
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NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE SOCCER FIELDS
(Please abide by this policy for the enjoyment of all- Thank you) -
Coaches will get an email when to pick up uniforms and rosters.
Family Volunteer Requirements:
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The Rotterdam Youth Soccer Club continues to invest in upgrades to our soccer fields. This continued investment is possible in part because of proceeds from the concession stand. Each team will be asked to provide volunteers to staff the concession stand (1 of the 8 weeks for approximately 2 hours). It is vital to our success that volunteers from each team are ready to assist on the day their team is assigned to help. Your participation is not only appreciated but is greatly needed.
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Spectators will be required to sit on the side of the field opposite the teams. This will allow coaches to use the sidelines to provide direction and instruction to players without putting spectators, players, or them at risk of injury. Spectators should be at least 2 feet off the sidelines.