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COMPETITIVE TRYOUTS & PLAYER PLACEMENTS
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VIRGINIA RUSH COMPETITIVE PROGRAM TRYOUTS & PLAYER PLACEMENTS
VIRGINIA RUSH PLAYER PLACEMENT/TRYOUT REGISTRATION:
About VA Rush Tryouts/Player Placements
Every year in May and early June soccer clubs conduct their annual tryouts to place players on a team based on each individuals level of play. The purpose of the tryouts is to attempt to ensure that every single player is placed in an environment that will see them best develop as a soccer player. It is the goal of the Virginia Rush that all the players receive notification in a timely manner and are placed appropriately. The player placement process takes time and player notification will not take place until the Staff is completely satisfied with the results. All current Rush players will be notified by email and introductory phone calls will be made by the coach after the team has been formed. New players to the club will be notified by email or a phone call from the Director of Coaching. If a player is unable to attend the tryout process please contact us via email at info@varush.com so that other arrangements for evaluation can be made.
All Tryouts for Virginia Rush require the player to register. Registration costs $5.00. Once players have completed and paid for registration, they just need to show up to their designated age group time-slot listed below and show us what they can do.
Rush will hold tryouts for players that are currently in the Virginia Rush Competitive system. Players will be observed throughout the year and consequently placed more accurately within the Virginia Rush system. Evaluations will be based upon level of play (technical, tactical), attendance, attitude, team chemistry, and consistency. All currently registered Competitive Virginia Rush Girls and Boys U10 through U18 will be evaluated by their age group coaches and Directors of Coaching, who will then hold a pre-tryout Player Placement block period meeting in May. Block period meetings are also held with the potential for player movement following the Fall season, December through January. The Head Coach will select his/her team with assistance from the Rush Directors of Coaching. During the year/season a player may be asked to transfer, or may request a transfer to another Rush team. The Virginia Rush will transfer a player only in certain circumstances such as injuries, player/coach conflicts, consideration to the implications of the entire age group, ability level, etc. For more information please contact the appropriate Director of Coaching.
Tryout/Player Placement Information
- All players currently registered as Competitive Virginia Rush players are required to register and attend tryouts.
- Tryouts for Competitive/Travel players U-10 and older who are not currently registered with the Virginia Rush club will be conducted. Advanced players seeking Competitive team placement must attend tryouts.
- Players moving into the area after tryouts will be placed according to their ability through the course of the year by the responsible Director of Coaching and Head Coach.
- DOC and age group head coaches as a group assign players to the their appropriate teams.
- Player Placement and movement may be done throughout the year.
- There is a one-time $5.00 fee associated required for tryout registration.
It is the goal of the Virginia Rush Soccer Club is to develop soccer players at all levels. In order to do this, we must place players on a team commensurate with their ability. We believe the philosophy below will help us better accomplish our objective.
In order for the Virginia Rush staff to fully evaluate a player it is strongly suggested that players attend BOTH tryout dates. Please contact us via email at info@varush.com with any questions regarding the tryout process.
Tryout/Placement Location:
Rave Training Center
2249 Shipps Corner Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
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What Age Group Is My Child In?
Click here to view the US Soccer Birth Year/Age Group Matrix
Tryout/Placement Schedule:
DATES: May 7, 15-18, 21-25
NOTE: Dates shown below each age group are the dates your child’s birthday needs to be between to be eligible to play in that age group.
BOYS SCHEDULE
| AGE | DATES | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| U10B/2008 01/01/08-12/31/08 | 5/17 & 5/24 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U11B/2007 01/01/07-12/31/07 | 5/17 & 5/24 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U12B/2006 01/01/06-12/31/06 | 5/15 & 5/22 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U13B/2005 01/01/05-12/31/05 | 5/16 & 5/23 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U14B/2004 01/01/04-12/31/04 | 5/15 & 5/22 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U15B/2003 01/01/03-12/31/03 | 5/16 & 5/23 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U16B/2002 01/01/02-12/31/02 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:15-8:30pm on 05/07 5:30-6:45pm on 05/21 |
| U17B/2001 01/01/01-12/31/01 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U18B/2000 01/01/00-12/31/00 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U19B/1999 01/01/99-12/31/99 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| RAIN DATE | 5/18 & 5/25 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-8:15pm |
GIRLS SCHEDULE
| AGE | DATES | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| U10G/2008 01/01/08-12/31/08 | 5/17 & 5/24 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U11G 2007 01/01/07-12/31/07 | 5/16 & 5/23 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U12G/2006 01/01/06-12/31/06 | 5/15 & 5/22 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U13G/2005 01/01/05-12/31/05 | 5/16 & 5/23 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U14G/2004 01/01/04-12/31/04 | 5/17 & 5/24 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U15G/2003 01/01/03-12/31/03 | 5/15 & 5/22 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U16G/2002 01/01/02-12/31/02 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U17G/2001 01/01/01-12/31/01 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 7:00-8:15pm |
| U18G/2000 01/01/00-12/31/00 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| U19G/1999 01/01/99-12/31/99 | 5/07 & 5/21 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-6:45pm |
| RAIN DATE | 5/18 & 5/25 | RAVE Training Facility | 5:30-8:15pm |