Goals of the United FC Rush DA Program:

• Develop players for the Competitive Program. Players are evaluated by the United FC Rush Tech Staff and coaches.
• Introduce players to more Competitive Program-type activities.
• Help prepare U8 players for Competitive Team Tryouts.
• Provide an opportunity for future Competitive Soccer players to improve their soccer technique, skills and knowledge.

Teams: Teams are formed by gender for the U7 & U8 (may combine depending on registrations) age groups for each of the Fall, Winter and Summer Programs.

Coaching: The United FC Rush DA relies on parent volunteer coaches to assist with the United FC Rush Tech Staff. Please check the box indicating your willingness to volunteer to coach on the online registration or contact Kelly Taylor at operations@unitedfcrush.com 

Uniform: Each participant will be provided with a United FC Rush DA t-shirt. We ask that parents independently purchase plain black socks and black shorts. You only need to purchase it once for the whole season. Uniforms must be worn at all practices and games.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AND SAFETY RULES:

Equipment Required:

• Soccer shoes (NO METAL CLEATS). 
• United FC Rush DA players must wear soccer shoes (cleats in summer, turf shoes ok in winter). 
• Shin Guards - It is mandatory that all players in any soccer program wear shin guards, completely covered by their socks.
• Soccer Ball - each player must bring their own properly inflated, properly sized soccer ball (size 3) to all games and practices.
• Water bottle - Players must bring enough water, in an appropriate/safe container, to all sessions. Only water is allowed onto the STMA Dome and Indoor Facility. Do not bring sports drinks or glass containers.

Safety Rules:

• A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to themselves or another player.
• Eyeglasses should be secured with a headband.
• PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR ANY JEWELRY or EARRINGS DURING SOCCER GAMES
• If a player has earrings, including newly-pierced earrings, they must remove them in order to play in the game - NO EXCEPTIONS 
• Band-Aids or tape over the earrings is not allowed.