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U5/U6 Player Pathway

U5/U6 - This is the youngest age group that is served on a regular basis by the club. Most players are playing the game for the first time and learning the very basic fundamentals. U5/U6 aged teams will combine players of both age groups and be co-ed. This is done so newer/younger players have both teammates and opponents of similar age/ability, while also being able to play with and against older/more experienced players. On the flip side, the older/more experienced players have the opportunity to be more successful when playing against younger or brand new players. The goal is to provide both challenge, and success for all players over the course of their time in the U5/U6 age group while focusing on the Rush Core Value of Enjoyment.

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  • U5/U6 - Rush Recreational Pathway

    Rush Rec - $150/Season

    • One 45-60 minute team training sessions each week with a volunteer head coach between Monday and Thursday during a 9 week season. 
    • Game Day Saturday in the Rush In-House League. There will be Eight weeks of games plus one week of training before games begin.
    • Coach and Teammate requests honored whenever possible.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • The Fall season runs from early September through early November. The Spring season runs from the middle of March through the middle of May.
  • 9 week program – 8 weekends of games plus one additional week for team training before games begin.
  • Teams are coached by parent volunteers with the help of the Director of Coaching (DOC) who creates training plans for all the teams.
  • U5-U6 age teams are co-ed, and play a 3v3 format with no goalkeeper and with 5-6 players on each team.


AGE CHART FOR SPRING 2025

Assigned Age Group – Player Birth Year
U5        1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020
U6        1/1/2019 – 12/31/2019
U7        1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018
U8        1/1/2017 – 12/31/2017
U9         1/1/2016 – 12/31/2016
U10         1/1/2015 – 12/31/2015
U11         1/1/2014 – 12/31/2014
U12         1/1/2013 – 12/31/2013
U13+        1/1/2012 – 12/31/2012

TRAINING SESSIONS

Training for teams in the Littleton area will be held at Lilley Gulch Park. For those who live in Lakewood, we will be forming teams to practice at Kendrick Lakes Elementary. Teams located in Roxborough will train at Roxborough Primary School (specific practice dates/times are based on the coach’s schedule and will be announced prior to the season starting). 
**Lilley Gulch is the main field for the Recreational program. If roster numbers are too small to form a team in Lakewood/Roxborough, families will have the option to join a team that is based at Lilley Gulch in Littleton.


GAMES

Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Lilley Gulch Soccer Park – 6063 S. Independence St, Littleton, CO 80123.

***All dates, times, and locations are subject to change.***


Registration for Spring 2025 is available at the link below.

Early Registration - November 1 - Feb 28

Late Registration (late fee applied) - March 1 - March 5

Rosters/Practice Details Released - March 10

First week of practice - March 17

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QUESTIONS

If you have questions about the program please send them to the Director of Coaching Recreational and we will respond within 24/48 hours.


VOLUNTEER ROLES

COACH

Every team is required to provide a volunteer coach to coach the team for the season. This person is almost always a parent of a player on the team. The coach will be provided with a Rush Curriculum and a Coach’s Equipment Kit.

  • Communicate efficiently with the team.
  • Determine the team’s practice schedule.
  • Lead the team in training sessions and on game days (1 practice/week and a game on Saturday).
  • Responsible for finding a substitute if absent for any training sessions or games.
  • Attend pre-season coaches meeting.
  • Pass State Issued Background Check
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