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RAGE AND BUSC SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
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REGISTER HEREWho: Boys and Girls ages U5 to U12 (See age group chart here)
Levels: Recreational and Competitive
When: June 21-24, 2021
Cost: $150
Where: Patelco Sports Complex (East and West Fields)
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!
Recreational Spring Soccer Clinics
Many of you have been asking about how to get your soccer player back out on the soccer field. We are excited to announce that RAGE will be hosting 2 Recreational Clinics run by RAGE staff! These upcoming multi-day clinics are open to the entire Recreational soccer community as well as those who are new to the game of soccer. The curriculum for the clinics will involve some technical ball skills work at the beginning of each session and then a lot of gameplay amongst each other. Based on the current state and local guidelines, we are finally able to play soccer games again!
All players that participated in the Fall 2020 Recreational season are eligible for 1 FREE multi-day clinic. For players that did not participate in our Fall 2020 season, or for those that want to attend more than 1 clinic, the cost for each of these 3-day clinics is $105.
Clinic #1
Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, March 26-28, 2021
Times: Friday, 4:30-6pm. Saturday & Sunday, 3-4:30pm
Location: Aquatic Park
Clinic #2
Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 30-May 2
Times: TBD
Location: TBD
*Current state, county, and city mask policy:
Face coverings must be worn at all times by coaches, and all players when not actively playing (any breaks, on sidelines, etc.) or during low exertion periods of training. Players are now able to lower or remove masks during high exertion portions of training or games AS NEEDED if wearing face-covering is intolerable. Mask must still be on a player’s person at all times (under chin, waistband, in sock).
Pleasanton RAGE Recreational Program
Recreational soccer is the largest component of Pleasanton Rage with approximately 70% of players participating in this program. The primary objective of the Recreational program is to provide a consistently positive soccer experience for the youth of our community.
Recreational Program
U5-U14 (House) and U16, U19 (Local Traveling House)
Standings / Awards
U5-U9: No scores or standings; Participation Trophies provided to all players
U10-14: Standings are kept; 1st and 2nd place trophies and 3rd place medals awarded
U16-19: These age groups play in local Traveling House leagues and compete with teams from outside of Pleasanton within District 3. Awards are dependent on the league in which a team plays.
RAGE Recreational Information
Recreational soccer currently utilizes the following age groups: U5, U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U12, U14, U16, U19. For age group dates, see the Age Group Chart.
Rage has taken great care to develop team formation processes that provide the best possible soccer experience for our membership – players, coaches, and parents. The Recreational Team Formation processes are published so that everyone has the opportunity to understand the process details as well as the foundational benefits and rationale.
Player requests are considered and filled where possible at every level but cannot be guaranteed. Reciprocal friend requests and negative requests (requests NOT to play with a player or coach) are prioritized. The only way to guarantee specific placement of a player is for the parent/guardian of that player to be a coach on that team. Each team has up to one head coach and two assistant coaches.
| REQUEST | POLICY | REQUEST METHOD | POLICY EXECUTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friend Request |
Friend / Carpool requests accepted |
Registration request field OR |
U6-U12 REC: Team formation is based primarily on school and neighborhood alignment. Reciprocated friend requests are considered wherever possible but cannot be guaranteed as there are many factors involved. U14-U19 REC: Prior to forming their teams in a draft process, coaches are provided with selected registration fields: player name, age group, school, and requests. Although friend and coach requests cannot be guaranteed, unless there is a direct conflict, requests are usually filled. Every player will be assigned a team as long as space is available with priority given for earlier registration. |
| Specific Coach |
Not supported until U14 |
Registration request field |
Requests for a specific coach are considered during the draft process beginning with the U14 age group. |
| Negative Request |
Strongly considered |
Registration request field OR |
Requests NOT to be placed with a specific coach or player based on negative prior engagement are kept strictly confidential and fulfilled whenever possible. |
| Play-Up |
Staff approval required |
Play-Up Request required |
Play up requests are evaluated and approved by Rage Staff based on player ability and available space in the age group. Play-Up Request Form |
| Play-Down |
Only considered for diagnosed disability; |
Support Ticket required |
Play down requests require diagnosed player disability and are evaluated and approved by Rage Staff based on player ability and available space in the requested age group. Support Ticket Required. |
| Practice Location/Time |
Not considered |
N/A |
Practice location/time is at the sole discretion of the coach based on available field space. Please let your coach know if you have any specific practice location/time requirements. |
| Refunds |
Varies based on request date |
Email or Support Ticket |
Refunds are available based on the requested date. Please view our Refund Request Policy page. |
Recreational program practices begin in August. Practices are 60-90 minutes, 1-2 days per week, depending on coach availability and player age.
The 10 game season begins in late August and completes before Thanksgiving. Games are typically played on Saturdays. There are no games on Labor Day weekend. Some age groups may play some or all of their games in a local travelling house league. This determination is based on registration numbers and on the availability of an appropriate local division league in which to participate. These factors change every year and are beyond Rage control.
Registration for the 2020/2021 season is closed. Pricing is not available.
The AGC is the main contact for questions pertaining to a specific age group. They also assist in team formation and coach recruitment and communication. See the Age Group Coordinator list for contact information.
Our community is always in need of referees at every level of soccer, starting with very simple U9 recreational games. Officiating games is another great way to support the club, the game, and the youth of our community. Please visit the Referee Information page for more details.
Rage relies on the valued support of hundreds of volunteers every season. Registration discounts are available to volunteers and there are many volunteer opportunities – Coaches, Referees, Age Group Coordinators, etc. Please visit the Volunteer Procedure page for more details.
