Minnesota Rush REC Philosophy

General Information

Through the Minnesota Rush Rec league, teams play other teams from Rochester and the nearby surrounding communities. To encourage a fun and developmental atmosphere, each child plays at least half of each game, no matter the skill level. Scores and league standings are not recorded.

In the spring Rec season, all grades play in league play.  Teams are formed based on grade and gender.

• Kindergarten teams will practice once a week and all other teams will practice twice a week.  (see practice schedule below)
• For Rochester players, each team's practice location and time is dependent on the head coach.   When possible, we place players on teams that practice in the part of town that the family prefers (i.e. NW, NE, SE, SW) However, this is all determined by the number of coaches we have for each area.
• All games are held on Saturdays in Rochester
• Teams will play games against other teams of the same grade(s) and gender.
• Each player must wear shoes, shin guards, socks that completely cover the shin guards, shorts or long pants and a team shirt.  
• Soccer shoes are strongly recommended but shoes are not required to have cleats. Tennis shoes are allowed. If the shoes are not soccer shoes but they do have cleats, they must not have any sharp edges. Shoes with toe cleats are not allowed.
• Glasses must be secured by a strap and no jewelry can be worn.