Nominees for 2021 RAGE Board of Directors
NOTICE to MEMBERSHIP:
The Nominating Committee presents to the RAGE membership their slate of nominees for the upcoming Annual Elections of the Board of Directors:
- Martha Brown
- Colin Chang
- Cassandra Fuller
- Erik Hofstede
- Chris Palmer
- James Corbett Wood
Note: Open nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual General Meeting on October 13, 2020. The nominees must be present at this meeting or have previously submitted an acceptance in writing.
The Annual Elections shall be held via an online ballot vote within the week following the October AGM. Results will be tallied by the election inspectors and announced prior to the Board meeting in November.
At the first meeting of the 2021 calendar year, the Board will elect, from its members, a President, Competitive Vice President, Recreational Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
2020 RAGE Board of Directors’ Annual Election
A Nominating Committee has been formed and is seeking candidates for the RAGE Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of the Executive Committee and other elected Directors. The slate of candidates will be presented at the September 15, 2020 Board meeting. Nominations from the floor may be made at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October. The candidates for the Board of Directors’ positions will be voted upon by the membership following the AGM. Those elected will take office on January 1, 2021 and will serve for a term of two (2) years. For a description of specific Board of Directors’ positions, please refer to the “Constitution” and “Bylaws” within the “Governance” link on the RAGE website. If you or someone you know is interested, please email parliamentarian@pleasantonrage.org.
Deadline to Amend the RAGE Constitution
Notice to the RAGE Membership:
Deadline: August 17, 2020
Any and all proposals to amend the Pleasanton Girls Soccer Association Constitution must be presented to the Board of Directors at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Any member in good standing can propose a change(s) to the Constitution. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Amendments to the Constitution shall be voted on at the AGM.
Please email your proposals to parliamentarian@pleasantonrage.org
Summer Camp
RAGE AND BUSC SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
Register Online Today
REGISTER HEREWho: Boys and Girls, Ages 5-12
Levels: Recreational and Competitive
When: July 13-16, 2020 9 am – 11 am
Where: TBD
Cost: $150
Co-Director, Summer Soccer Day Camp
Tim Ryerson – timryerson@busc.org
Co-Director, Summer Soccer Day Camp
Megan Walinski – meganwalinski@pleasantonrage.org
This summer, BUSC and RAGE will jointly offer Summer Soccer Day Camp.
Both RAGE and BUSC staff are known for creating an exciting environment and teaching the game of soccer at its best.
The camp focus will be on ball skills, 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, small-sided games, and FUN! We will offer only one camp session this year–we expect it to sell out, so register early!
SUMMER SOCCER DAY CAMP REFUND POLICY
Register with Confidence: Pandemic Policy for Cancellation of Summer Soccer Day Camp Program Prior to Start Date
If BUSC cannot run the program due to COVID-19 restrictions at the local, state, or federal level, all registrants will receive full refunds to the credit card used to pay for registration for the fall recreational season. (See below for policy on refunds/credits if programs are halted or canceled after they have begun.) There will be no need to request a refund in this instance. We will make our decision about the Summer Soccer Day Camp based on guidance from our government officials–the specific timing of this will depend on the circumstances at the time. If the programs are canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, refunds will be provided within 7-10 business days of the decision to cancel.
Pandemic Policy for In-Progress Program
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, should BUSC move, delay, or cancel programming WHILE IN PROGRESS due to a decision, or upon the advice of a governing entity or sanctioning body, including but not limited to the state of California, County of Alameda, US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, NorCal and Cal North, we may offer refunds and/or credits for future programming. Such a determination will be made by BUSC, in its sole discretion and based upon the circumstances of each individual program at the time of the decision.
Refund Policy for Non-COVID-19 Related Reasons
For refund requests due to other reasons, BUSC will provide full refunds back to the registrant’s credit card provided that the request is made via BUSC’s Refund Request Form NO LATER THAN END OF DAY ON JULY 8.
Refund requests made July 8-July 12 will be charged a $25 administrative fee.
There will be no refunds provided for requests made on or after the first session, except for in the case of injury (with a doctor’s note) or a family move out of town.
Refunds should be requested via our refund request form.
NOTE: No request needs be made for COVID-19-related cancellations by the Club based on local, state, or federal guidance.
2020 RAGE Recreational/Fight Registration Is Open!
RAGE Recreational/Flight Program Registration Is Open
The new Recreational/Flight program combines the best elements of the old Rec and Flight options. Paid staff will run weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly training sessions for all age groups. U6 – U10 teams will be formed by our Age Group Coordinators based on friend requests, school and neighborhood alignment. U12 – U19 teams will be drafted by volunteer coaches. The new Recreational/Flight Fall season would still be scheduled within the August to November window. Accommodations will be made to follow local guidelines with regard to COVID-19.
Register with Confidence: Pandemic Policy for Cancellation Fall Recreational/Flight Program Prior to Start Date
If RAGE cannot run one of these programs due to COVID-19 restrictions at the local, state, or federal level, all registrants will receive full refunds to the credit card used to pay for registration for that program. There will be no need to request a refund in the case of a COVID-19 cancellation. We will make our decision about programming based on guidance from our government officials–the specific timing of this will depend on the circumstances at the time. If the program is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, refunds will be provided within 7-10 business days of the decision to cancel.
Pandemic Policy for In-Progress Program
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020, should RAGE move, delay, or cancel programming WHILE IN PROGRESS due to a decision, or upon the advice of a governing entity or sanctioning body, including but not limited to the state of California, County of Alameda, US Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, NorCal and Cal North, we may offer refunds and/or credits for future programming. Such a determination will be made by RAGE, in its sole discretion and based upon the circumstances of programming at the time of the decision.
Easily apply for the 2020/2021 fall season online!
Click on the Online Registration button to register today.
Early Bird Pricing extended through August 15th
(See pricing chart below.)
Bring Your Friends!
Share your love of RAGE soccer with a new player and you both will get $50!
A new player is anyone who did not play for RAGE in 2018 or 2019. $50 will be reimbursed by September 30. Click on REFER A FRIEND button to submit your request.
Both returning and new player must submit a request.
2020/2021 PRICING
| Registration U5-U7 | $200 – Early Bird Registration $250 starting August 1 |
| Registration (U8-U19) | $275 – Early Bird Registration $325 starting August 1 |
| DISCOUNTS | |
| Multi-Player Discount | ($50) |
| Head Coach Reimbursement | ($100) |
| Volunteer Reimbursement | ($50) |
| Professional US Soccer Coaching License This includes any US Soccer license from the Grassroots license (4 modules required) and beyond. Only completed licenses accepted, not stand-alone modules. One discount per coach. Pleasanton RAGE will also reimburse the cost of your Grassroots license upon completion. For more information on the US Soccer Coaching pathways please visit https://learning.ussoccer.com/coach/courses/available/16/details/1546 or contact RAGE Recreational Youth Director, Megan Walinski at: meganwalinski@pleasantonrage.org. |
($50) |
RAGE New Coaches and College Recruiting Panel Webinar
RAGE Webinar Series: College Recruiting Panel
Featuring current and former RAGE staff with extensive college coaching experience and expertise in every collegiate division
Please join us at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85030913710
The format will include open Q&A from attendees, so please come ready to participate!
Moderated by: Erin Sharpe, RAGE DOC
Former Head Coach, Colorado Mesa University
Played at Santa Clara University
Meet Our Panelists
Former Associate Head Coach, St. Mary’s College; Assistant Coach, DePaul University
Played at Santa Clara University
NCAA Division I Panelist
Played at University of Mobile
NCAA Division I & II and NAIA Panelist
Played at Wake Forest University
NCAA Division I and Community College Panelist
Played at St. Mary’s College and Holy Names University
NCAA Division I & II Panelist
Played at CSU Monterey Bay
NCAA Division II & III and Community College Panelist
Played at Northern Kentucky University
NCAA Division I Panelist
2020 RAGE Scholarship Award for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Service to the Community
Each year, Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club recognizes and rewards scholar athletes who demonstrate RAGE excellence in academic achievement and service to the community.Two $1,875.00 scholarships for college are awarded to high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year or 2-year college, or a vocational or art school and have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher. Applicants are considered based on the following criteria: academic achievement; commitment to volunteerism/service; and number of years playing for RAGE. In addition, an essay is submitted defining one of the RAGE core values and explaining how the value is learned while playing soccer and serving the community.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
Juliana Gerard
Juliana has played soccer for Pleasanton RAGE for 11 years, most currently as a member of the Recreational Program on the U19 team, Skyfall.
A senior at Quarry Lane School in Dublin, CA, Juliana has a GPA of 4.5 and will be attending UCLA in the Fall. She plans on majoring in Biology.
To date, Juliana’s academic honors and accomplishments include the Brandeis Book Award for Social Action and Civic Engagement; National Spanish Exam Awards; National Merit Scholarship Commended Student; Quarry Lane School Dean’s List Honor Roll, 9th – 12th grades; International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate; National Honor Society.
Equally important and impressive is Juliana’s community service, specifically her involvement in the following: Student Mentoring & Interactive Learning Exchange (SMILE), an organization that she created; Girl Scouts, earning the highest honor, the Gold Award; the Quarry Lane School Environmental Club, Wildlife Club, and the Annual Futsal Tournament for which she was co-director; Congregation Beth Emek/Open Heart Kitchen.
Juliana chose the RAGE core value “Respect” for her essay topic. She says that she is “proud to be part of the RAGE community because we are a league full of strong-willed, dedicated, and respectful girls.” She will continue to carry the core values with her as she begins her journey to college.
Danya Gonzalez
Danya has played soccer for Pleasanton RAGE for 2 years as a member of the Competitive Program on the 2002 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) team.
A senior at John C. Kimball High School in Tracy, CA, Danya has a GPA of 4.2 and has committed to playing college soccer at Cal State University, East Bay where she will major in Kinesiology.
To date, Danya’s academic honors and accomplishments include Academic Block K for attaining a 4.0 GPA or higher throughout her high school career; Valley Oak League (VOL) Scholar-Athlete Award, for her 2 seasons of track & field and 4 seasons of soccer.
Rounding out Danya’s excellence in academics is her community volunteerism, specifically her service to the following: St. Bernard’s Catholic Church where she spent 2 weeks every summer for the last 6 years mentoring the youth at Vacation Bible School; Tracy Youth Soccer League (TYSL), as a trainer of youth soccer teams in the local area.
Danya chose the RAGE core value “Greatness” for her essay topic. She says that for her “greatness itself encompasses all three of the other values within it. In order to be great you must have respect, a positive attitude, and also high expectations. … As RAGE players we are taught that greatness is… being motivated to develop new skills on and off the field and creating a legacy for others to follow.”
Recreational Youth Academy Spring 2020
The RAGE Recreational Youth Academy provides a unique learning environment for recreational players to develop fundamental soccer skills. The goal of this Academy is to foster a passion for soccer and a greater understanding of the game while building a solid foundation of basic skills and technique. This training will add in elements to prepare young players for upcoming competitive placement (tryouts) for the 2020 season. Players are welcome to attend whether or not they are planning on trying out for a competitive team.
The Recreational Youth Academy is open to all RECREATIONAL players with 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 birth years. This is a great way for players to continue improving throughout the spring months.
Academy Trainers: Recreational Program Director (Megan Walinski) and RAGE Coaching Staff
When: March 16, 2020 – April 20, 2020 (5 week program) 60 minutes, once-a-week training session (total of 5 sessions)
**No training the week of Spring Break 4/6/20
| BIRTH YEAR | TRAINING DAYS/TIMES | DATES | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/2013 | Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm | 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20 | Val Vista 2 |
| 2012/2011 | Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm | 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20 | Val Vista 2 |
| 2010/2009/2008 | Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm | 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/13, 4/20 | Val Vista 2 |
Play date: 2 separate Fridays – Dates and times TBD
Where: Val Vista 2 – 7350 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton 94588
Cost: Rec Spring Academy is $105
Contact: Recreational Program Director – Meganwalinski@pleasantonrage.org
**Players bring cleats, shin-guards, soccer ball, and water to all practices.
