Jr. Academy
Michigan Rush Downriver offers recreational programs for players ages 3 through 6th Grade.
It is specifically geared for preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-5. The instruction will focus on introducing key soccer skills through modified games and fun activities. Players will be taught passing, dribbling, receiving, and shooting, in addition to playing some semi-structured small sided games. While the emphasis will be on soccer related skills, the program is designed to help develop the important coordination, balance, and fitness that is essential for all types of sport.
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Recreational Outdoor Soccer Programs
- Open to all skill levels. There is no tryout process.
- Games & Practices are usually held at the same local location for 6-8 weeks.
- Once per week practices.
- Commitment is for a 6-8 week season. Michigan Rush Downriver offers recreational programs for the Fall, Winter and Spring Seasons. Players can choose to participate in 1, 2 or all 3 seasons.
Michigan Rush Downriver also offers a strong Competitive Soccer Program for U8 to U18 players.
Fall Session
Season Begins: After Labor Day. Games Start 2nd Saturday in September
Season Ends: Before Halloween
Registration will open: June
Equipment Needed: Players are required to have shin guards with socks to cover and bring a ball to practices & games. Jerseys and shorts are provided as part of the registration fee.
Registration Deadline: August 31st (Early Bird Discount applied at checkout through July 31st)
Practice Days: Most team practices will be Friday evenings. We will likely have a weeknight option as well. Start times 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Game Days: Games will primarily be held on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM. If a Saturday is unavailable due to a City-planned event or if there is a weather related cancellation, we may host a few games on Sunday afternoon 1PM to 4PM.
Spring Session
Season Begins: After Spring Break. Games Start Mid-April
Season Ends: First weekend in June
Registration will open: January
Equipment Needed: Players are required to have shin guards with socks to cover and bring a ball to practices & games. Jerseys and shorts are provided as part of the registration fee.
Registration Deadline: March 31st (Early Bird Discount applied at checkout through February 28th)
Practice Days: Most team practices will be Friday evenings. We will likely have a weeknight option as well. Start times 5:00-7:30 PM
Game Days: Games will primarily be held on Saturday mornings from 9AM to 12PM. If a Saturday is unavailable due to a City-planned event or if there is a weather related cancellation, we may host a few games on Sunday afternoon 1PM to 4PM.