Spring 2025 Age Groups and Birth Dates:
04 Under:    1-1-2021 to 12-31-2021
06 Under:    1-1-2019 to 12-31-2020
08 Under:    1-1-2017 to 12-31-2018
10 Under:    1-1-2015 to 12-31-2016
12 Under:    1-1-2013 to 12-31-2014
14 Under:    1-1-2011 to 12-31-2012

Age groups are consistent throughout all US Youth Soccer programs. 
Requests to play down in age group cannot be honored.
Request to play up in age group will be assessed on a case by case basis.

The goal of the Rush Union Recreation Program is to offer affordable participation, development and competition in an environment that is organized, healthy, enjoyable and sporting to all it's participants regardless of ability.  Registration is open to anyone interested in playing the game of soccer.

TO REGISTER... click HERE  or on the Register button in the top, right corner of the screen.

Spring 2025 Season Calendar:

Nov 1    Registration for Spring 2025 Opens
Feb 2    Registration Closes (at 11:55pm)    
Feb 12   Coaches Meeting: (Team assignments will be available after coach meeting)
Feb 17   Practices begin this week
Mar 1    Games Begins
Mar 5    4U Mini Kickers start (Wednesdays at 6 pm)

Volunteer to coach!
One of the most important assets of our Recreation program is our volunteer/parent coaches.  We do not use paid coaching staff to coach our 6U and older recreation players.  Without volunteer coaches, we can't have teams!

Rush Union provides a coaching curriculum to cover your practice sessions, coaching equipment, opportunities to watch our professional staff at open sessions, as well as personal visits to your practice location, upon request.

Note that volunteer head coaches receive a discount on their player's registration fee. 

As you register, please consider coaching.  Reach out to our staff to inquire about coach training and certification opportunities.  Anyone interested in coaching, please contact Steve Reid at jmelvin@rushunionsoccer.org

Practice schedules:
This is dependent on the program you register for and the volunteer coach of your team.  We are dependent on volunteer coaches, so we allow them to set their practice time and location.

Recreational Soccer - Brook Run Park in Dunwoody
Dunwoody teams will practice at Brook Run Park or Pernoshal Park.  Home games will be played at Brook Run Park.  Recreation teams that practice at Brook Run Park usually practice on Mondays or Wednesdays 5-6pm (Fall only) or 6-7pm.
Please note that ages 8U and up may also be scheduled against other local clubs and programs and therefore play some games away. 

Recreational Soccer - Pleasantdale Park in Doraville
Practices can be held at local school and church fields as well as at Pleasantdale Park .  Home games will be played at Pleasantdale Park, if we get enough teams to do so.
Please note that ages 6U and up may also be scheduled against other local clubs and programs and therefore play some games away.

Uniforms and what else will my player need?
ALL players ages 6U and older are required to purchase the Rush Union Soccer full uniform kit.  You can order your uniform package from Krown Sports HERE.

The full uniform kit is $42.50 and includes the following:
Home Jersey: White
Away Jersey: Blue/Gray Stripe
Shorts: Blue
2 Pairs of Blue Socks
Cinch Sack

For safety, all players are required to wear shin guards. 

Players should bring water to every practice and game. Additionally, all players will need to bring a soccer ball to practices.  Please put your name on your soccer ball!  

Ball Sizing: 4U-8U = size 3;  10U-12U = size 4;  14U = size 5

We recommend the use of soccer cleats (NOT baseball), but they are optional. 

This gear is available from most super-stores, sporting goods stores, or second-hand sporting stores, as well as through our uniform supplier.

In addition to the fees listed below, all players will also incur a $15 Capital Improvement Fee per season, and credit card fees.

Our Rec Skills Clinics are held every spring and fall seasons. These clinics are open to Recreational players of all abilities and ages who would like to take advantage of an additional weekly practice with our professional trainers. The players will be taught the fundamental skills of soccer through age appropriate activities in a dynamic and engaging environment.

NOTE: 4U (2021) Mini Kickers do not require uniforms. They will receive a Mini Kicker T shirt.

All 6U and older recreation players will be required to wear the Rush Union Soccer full uniform kit. 
Uniforms can be purchased through our purchasing site Krown Sports, by clicking the link HERE. 

The full uniform kit includes the following:
Home Jersey: White
Away Jersey: Blue/Gray Stripe
Shorts: Blue
2 Pairs of Blue Socks
Cinch Sack

Players will also be required to provide their own shin guards and should bring a soccer ball to each practice.  Shin guards must be worn at all practices and games.  We suggest cleats as well, but they are not required.

Requests for player, teammate, and coach pairings will be reviewed, but are not guaranteed. 

NO refund requests will be honored once the team formation process has begun.  This includes combining female players into coed divisions, if the numbers do not support a girls division.