FAQ's
General
What do you have to do as a volunteer?
When does the season start?
Are we playing today? It's raining... / There's lightning ...
What happens if my child is hurt while playing?
Recreational League Information
When are Recreational (House League) teams formed?
How will I know which team my child is on?
Who is my child's coach for this year?
When does the Recreational (House League) season start?
When is the Soccer and Fitness Festival this year?
Where can I find the schedule for the Soccer and Fitness Festival?
Winter Development Program
What is the Winter Development Program all about?
When does the Winter Development Program start?
How much does the Winter Development Program (WDP) cost?
Coaching
I would like to become a Recreational (House League) coach. What do I have to do?
I would like to become a Competitive team coach. What do I have to do?
Will the Club train me to become a coach?
General
What do you have to do as a volunteer?
There are many positions available if you want to be a volunteer:
- Coach a Recreational (House League) or Competitive team (the Club will even provide training!)
- Be a team manager, help out at the many venues at SoccerFest
- Our Office Administrator can also use assistance particularly during Registration time
- And if you have new ideas and want to help move the Club forward, volunteer to be an Executive
- Earn your $25 volunteer fee back after 4 hours of approved work
- And students can earn Community Service volunteer hours!
The first games for the Recreational league starts at 6 PM on the Victoria Day Monday in May. For the start day this year see Important Dates.
The Competitive leagues may have different start dates and these can be found at www.eodsaleague.com (for L5 teams) and www.ersl.ca (for L3 and L4 teams)
Are we playing today? It's raining... / There's lightning ...
The Club has developed an Accident Management Policy that includes what to do should there be inclement weather. In general, games are not cancelled due to rain. However, if there is lightning or if the humidex is high, the policy is applied.
What happens if my child is hurt while playing?
The Club is committed to ensuring a safe playing environment for all members. However, accidents do happen. The Accident Management Policy provides information on what to do in case of an accident on the field.
Recreational League Information
When are Recreational (House League) teams formed?
RUSC begins forming its Recreational League teams immediately after the close of registration (without late fee) at the end of February. Players registering during March will be placed on a waiting list pending completion of the first round of team formations.
How will I know which team my child is on?
During the month of March, RUSC will be forming the Recreational League teams. Once the teams are formed, a coach will be selected and the coach will advise you as to which team your child will be on. The coaches are asked to contact each player by early May. Starting May 1, the Club will add a link to our website to help you determine your child's team, coach and schedule. All you will need is the email address that you registered with RUSC.
Occasionally there are last minute changes to team rosters. If there are any changes you will be advised accordingly.
Who is my child's coach for this year?
Once the teams are formed by RUSC, a coach will be selected. The coach will be given a team roster including parent contact information and the coach will notify you at least two weeks prior to the start of the season.
Starting May 1, the Club will add a link to our website to help you determine your child's team, coach and schedule. All you will need is the email address that you registered with RUSC.
When does the Recreational (House League) season start?
You can find the start and end dates for the soccer season by clicking on Important Dates
When is the Soccer and Fitness Festival this year?
You can find the date for the year-end Soccer and Fitness Festival by clicking on Important Dates
Where can I find the schedule for the Soccer and Fitness Festival?
In July, RUSC will be finalizing the schedule for the Soccer and Fitness Festival. You will be able to find the schedule on the SoccerFest page
Winter Development Program
What is the Winter Development Program (WDP) all about?
The Club has a Winter Development Program for players from 5 years old to 17 years old. There are typically two groups: Group 1 from 5 to 10 years old and Group 2 from 11 to 17 years old. Depending on the number of registrations, RUSC may make adjustments to the age range in each Group in order to maximize time and effort and keep costs low.
The concept is to develop skills-based players through the first 60 minutes followed by 30 minutes of scrimmage.
Because the program is held in a gymnasium, RUSC uses futsal balls which have very little bounce and which are good for developing foot skills.
In addition to the expert trainer employed by RUSC for this purpose, the Technical Director and RUSC Competitive Team coaches are on hand to assist.
When does the Winter Development Program (WDP) start?
The Fall Session of the WDP starts in early to mid-October and runs for about ten (10) sessions ending just before Christmas. The Winter Session starts in mid-January and runs for about seven (7) sessions and ends just before the Competitive Team tryouts in mid-February.
What is the registration cost for the Winter Development Program (WDP)?
By the end of August, RUSC will have posted the registration costs for the Fall and Winter sessions on the Registration tab of the website.
Coaching
I would like to become a Recreational (House League) coach. What do I have to do?
To become a Recreational league coach, all you have to do is complete the Volunteer Form and submit it to RUSC. To assist the Club, we would appreciate it if you could submit the form prior to the start of registration in January.
For those wishing to become a Recreational Team coach, visit our Coaches tab for more information.
I would like to become a Competitive Team coach. What do I have to do?
To become a Competitive Team coach, all you have to do is complete the Competitive Team Head Coach Form and submit it to RUSC. To assist the Club, we would appreciate it if you could submit the form prior to the start of registration in January.
For those wishing to become a Competitive Team coach, visit our Coaches tab for more information.
Will the Club train me to become a coach?
For all who wish to become coaches for either a Recreational or Competitive Team, RUSC has implemented a Coach Development Program. The Program includes five sessions held once a month from November through March. For the first 15 people to register for this Program, RUSC will provide a $20 credit for each session attended. At the end of a full season of coaching, RUSC will reimburse the coach for the total value of credits earned.
For those wishing to become a Recreational or Competitive Team coach, visit our Coaches tab for more information.
