Southwest Virginia Rush Soccer

This Division is primarily for U10 Players, born between January 1 and December 31, 2010. Players born in 2009 may join with a coach recommendation. When players register for academy they are typically committing to two 10-12 week cycles - Fall (August - October) and Spring (March - May). Use this division for players joining mid-year.

The registration deadline is February 15, 2020. Late registrations are accepted after the deadline and incur an additional $25 fee.

The Academy Program is primarily targeted toward Players ages 8-10. Academy offers a fun based learning environment with an emphasis on individual player development over team-based outcomes (results). It is the final step in the Southwest Virginia Rush pathway before players join more competition-oriented pathways.  

Currently, training is planned to be conducted at a least two locations - Bisset Park in Radford and/or New River Community College in Dublin. Additional geographies may be added based on registrations and demand.

This Division is primarily for U9 Players, born between January 1 and December 31, 2011. Players born in 2012 may join with a coach recommendation. When players register for academy they are typically committing to two 10-12 week cycles - Fall (August - October) and Spring (March - May). Use this division for players joining mid-year.

The registration deadline is February 15, 2020. Late registrations are accepted after the deadline and incur an additional $25 fee.

The Academy Program is primarily targeted toward Players ages 8-10. Academy offers a fun based learning environment with an emphasis on individual player development over team-based outcomes (results). It is the final step in the Southwest Virginia Rush pathway before players join more competition-oriented pathways.  

Currently, training is planned to be conducted at a least two locations - Bisset Park in Radford and/or New River Community College in Dublin. Additional geographies may be added based on registrations and demand.

This Division is for U9 to U10 girls primarily born between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2011.  Girls born in 2009 or 2012 may join with a coach recommendation. When players register for academy they are typically committing to two 10-12 week cycles - Fall (August - October) and Spring (March - May).  Use this division for players joining mid-year.

The registration deadline is February 15, 2020. Late registrations are accepted after the deadline and incur an additional $25 fee.

The Academy Program is primarily targeted toward Players ages 8-10. Academy offers a fun based learning environment with an emphasis on individual player development over team-based outcomes (results). It is the final step in the Southwest Virginia Rush pathway before players join more competition-oriented pathways.  

Currently, training is planned to be conducted at a least two locations - Bisset Park in Radford and/or New River Community College in Dublin. Additional geographies may be added based on registrations and demand.

This Division is for Players 7U and 8U, born between Jan. 1, 2012 and Dec. 31, 2013. Early bird registration ends March 15th. Late registration rate is $85.

Junior Rush helps children ages 6-8 master fundamental movement skills while building a foundation for multi-sport participation. Soccer training is organized around fundamental ball mastery.

Junior Rush sessions are offered twice a week, one 60 minute training session and one weekend match day per week. Groups are currently planned to train in Dublin and Radford.

Cost for Junior Rush is $75 and includes two t-shirts.

This Division is for 6U  born between Jan. 1, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2014.

The Rush Mighty Mites 6U is a fun, high energy introductory program for children ages  5-6. It features imaginative games and stories to teach physical literacy and ball familiarity.

Rush Mighty Mites training sessions are currently planned for Dublin and Radford. The 45 minute training sessions will be scheduled on a regular weekday evening. Players will participate in 2-3 Saturday 3v3 festival play days. 

Additional weeknight sessions may be added based on demand.Total cost for Rush Mighty Mites is $25 and includes a Training Jersey.

This Division is for Players 4U through 5U, born between Jan. 1, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2016.

The Rush Mighty Mites, offered in partnership with local recreational programs, is a fun, high energy introductory program for children ages 4-5. It features imaginative games and stories to teach physical literacy and ball familiarity.

Rush Mighty Mites training sessions are currently planned for Dublin and Radford. The 45 minute training sessions are typically offered on Saturday mornings.

Weeknight sessions may be added based on demand.Total cost for Rush Mighty Mites is $25 and includes a Training Jersey.(Those registering or registered with the Pulaski County Recreation should have paid at the time of that registration. All others will be billed through this system.)

This division is for preschoolers born October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016. 

Mighty Mites fun training sessions on Saturday Mornings only are geared for parental participation and building basic soccer skills.  Teams are not formed and formal games are not played.  Cleats are optional, but shinguards and socks to cover them are required.

This division is for players currently in kindergarten born October 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014.

Game fields: Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center.

Games are played behind pool/volleyball court. Practices are held in bowl area beyond playground. Please park in main parking lot for all activities and walk to fields.

The Number of Players: Games should be played with 4 players a side, NO goalkeeper.

Timing: Games will consist of four eight (8) minute quarters with a two (2) minute break between quarters. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes.

Referees: Coaches stay on the field during the game to work with their players and serve as referees.

Ball: Size three (3).

Restarts: There will be NO direct, ONLY indirect kicks. The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken.Kick-ins and/or dribble-ins are also acceptable as restarts when the ball has gone out over the sidelines

Build-Out Line: On goal kicks, all players from the opposing team must clear back to the half line before returning the ball to play.

Other: Goal Arch: Defenders may not set up inside their own goal arch.  Players may follow the ball into that area, however.

Game fields: School Board fields A and B.

The Number of Players: Games should be played with 5 players a side, NO goalkeeper.

Timing: Games will consist of four ten (10) minute quarters with a two (2) minute break between quarters. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes.

Referees: Coaches stay on the field during the game to work with their players and serve as referees..

Ball: Size three (3).

Spectators: Must be on opposite side of the field from the player benches.

Restarts: There will be only indirect free kicks. The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken. Kick-ins and/or dribble-ins are also acceptable as restarts when the ball has gone out over the sidelines

Other: Build-Out Line: On goal kicks, all players from the opposing team must clear back to the half line before returning the ball to play.

Other: Goal Arch: Defenders may not set up inside their own goal arch.  Players may follow the ball into that area, however.

Game fields: School Board field C.

Number of Players: Games should be played with seven (7) players a side, including goalkeeper.

Timing: Games will consist of two (2) twenty-five (25) minute halves with a two (2) minute break between quarters. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes.

Offside: Offside infractions are enforced starting with this age group.

Referees: 1 trained referee Ball: Size four (4).Spectators: Must be on opposite side of the field from the player benches.

Other: There will be only indirect free kicks.

Other: The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken.

Other: Build-Out Line: On goal kicks and when goalie has the ball in his/her hands, all players from the opposing team must clear back to the half line before returning the ball to play.

Other: At this level of play, the environment can be an excellent training ground for young referees. On game day, parents and coaches should enjoy watching the kids play, cheer for the players and refrain from yelling negative and/or directing comments at the referees.

Game fields: Abingdon Elementary School.

The Number of Players: Games should be played with nine (9) players a side, including goalkeeper.Timing: Games will consist of two (2) thirty-minute (30) minute halves with a two (2) minute break between quarters. There shall be a half-time interval of five (5) minutes.

Referees: 2 trained refereesBall: Size four (4)

Spectators: Must be on opposite side of the field from the player benches.

Offside: Offside infractions are enforced with this age group.

Other: There will be direct and indirect free kicks and penalty kicks (from the 18 yd line).

Other: The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken.

Other: Build-Out Line: On goal kicks and when goalie has the ball in his/her hands, all players from the opposing team must clear back to the half line before returning the ball to play.

Other: At this level of play, the environment can be an excellent training ground for young referees. On game day, parents and coaches should enjoy watching the kids play, cheer for the players and refrain from yelling negative and/or directing comments at the referees.

Game fields: Latture field (games), Abingdon High JV Field (practice; behind softball and baseball fields).

The Number of Players: Games should be played with eleven (11) players a side, including goalkeeper.

Timing: Games will consist of two (2) thirty (30) minute halves. There shall be a half-time interval of four (4) minutes.

Referees: 2 trained referees

Ball: Size five (5).

Spectators: Must be on opposite side of the field from the player benches.

Other: Offside infractions will be enforced.

Other: The Throw-In: Conform to FIFA with the exception that an improperly performed throw-in can be retaken.