Recreation Program Information - DeKalb
Age Group Chart
Age Group Chart
Fall 2022 and Spring 2023
Age Groups and Birth Dates: 04 Under: 1-1-2019 to 12-31-2019 06 Under: 1-1-2017 to 12-31-2018 08 Under: 1-1-2015 to 12-31-2016 10 Under: 1-1-2013 to 12-31-2014 12 Under: 1-1-2011 to 12-31-2012 14 Under: 1-1-2009 to 12-31-2010 Age groups are consistent throughout all US Youth Soccer programs. Requests to play down in age group cannot be honored. Request to play up in age group will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Recreation Overview
Recreation Overview
The goal of the Rush Union Recreation Program is to offer affordable participation, development and competition in an environment that is organized, healthy, enjoyable and sporting to all it's participants regardless of ability. Registration is open to anyone interested in playing the game of soccer.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN MAY 1st FOR THE FALL 2022 RECREATIONAL SEASON
To register... click on the Register button in the top, right corner of the screen.
Fall 2022 Season Calendar:
Registration Opens: May 1
Registration Closes: August 7
Coaches Meeting: August 24 (Team assignments will not be available until after coaches meeting)
Practices begin: Week of August 29
Games Begins: Saturday, September 10
The season will wrap up by early to mid November, depending on weather and rain out make up dates.
Volunteer to coach!
One of the most important assets of our Recreation program is our volunteer/parent coaches. We do not use paid coaching staff to coach our 6U and older recreation players. Without volunteer coaches, we can't have teams!
Rush Union provides a coaching curriculum to cover your practice sessions, coaching equipment, opportunities to watch our professional staff at open sessions, as well as personal visits to your practice location, upon request.
Note that volunteer coaches receive a discount on their player's registration fee.
As you register, please consider coaching. Reach out to our staff to inquire about coach training and certification opportunities. Anyone interested in coaching, please contact Steve Reid at sreid@rushunionsoccer.org
Practice schedules:
This is dependent on the program you register for and the volunteer coach of your team. We are dependent on volunteer coaches, so we allow them to set their practice time and location.
Recreational Soccer - Brook Run Park
Dunwoody teams will practice at Brook Run Park or Pernoshal Park. Home games will be played at Brook Run Park. Recreation teams that practice at Brook Run Park usually practice on Mondays or Wednesdays 6-7pm.
Please note that ages 6U and up may also be scheduled against other local clubs and programs and therefore play some games away.
Recreational Soccer - Pleasantdale Park
Practices can be held at local school and church fields as well as at Pleasantdale Park . Home games will be played at Pleasantdale Park, if we get enough teams to do so.
Please note that ages 6U and up may also be scheduled against other local clubs and programs and therefore play some games away.
What will my player need?
Starting Fall 2020, ALL players ages 6U and older are required to purchase the NEW Rush Union Soccer full uniform kit. You can order your uniform package from Krown Sports HERE.
For safety, all players are required to wear shin guards and should bring water to every practice and game.
Additionally, all players will need to bring a soccer ball to practices. Please put your name on your soccer ball! (Ball Sizing: 6U-8U = size 3, 10U-12U = size 4, 14U = size 5)
While we recommend the use of soccer cleats (NOT baseball), but they are optional.
This gear is available from most super-stores, sporting goods stores, or second-hand sporting stores, as well as through our uniform supplier.
Program Descriptions
Program Descriptions
Program Description | Fees |
4U: MINI KICKERS - COED ONLY |
$105 |
6U: COED ONLY |
$125 |
8U: COED and GIRLS OFFERED |
$150 |
10U: COED and GIRLS OFFERED |
$165 |
12U: COED AND GIRLS OFFERED |
$185 |
14U: COED OFFERED |
$185 |
16U: COED OFFERED |
$185 |
Volunteer to Coach!
Uniforms
Uniforms
4U Mini Kickers do not require uniforms.
All other players, ages 6U and older will be required to wear the new Rush Union Soccer full uniform kit.
Uniforms can be purchased through our purchasing site Krown Sports, by clicking the link HERE.
NOTE: Uniforms purchased prior to the Fall 2020 season are no longer current
The full uniform kit is $42.50 and includes the following:
Home Jersey: White
Away Jersey: Blue/Gray Stripe
Shorts: Blue
2 Pairs of Blue Socks
Cinch Sack
Players will also be required to provide their own shin guards and should bring a soccer ball to each practice. Shin guards must be worn at all practices and games. We suggest cleats as well, but they are not required.
Come Play With Us!
Requests And Refunds
Requests and Refunds
Requests for player, teammate, and coach pairings will be reviewed, but are not guaranteed.
NO refund requests will be honored once the team formation process has begun. This includes combining female players into coed divisions, if the numbers do not support a girls division.
Atlanta United Partners with Rush Union
Atlanta United Partners with Rush Union
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Atlanta United partners with Rush Union to provide us EXCLUSIVE opportunities for our players.
Our next event is Rush Union Day at Atlanta United on September 10th!
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