ROCK SOCCER CLUB WINTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

**Program Depends Solely on RSCR Being Able to Obtain Gym Space with JSD**

2024 Winter Program: Update

Dear Rock Soccer Families,

It is with sincere regret that we inform you that we will not be able to host our annual Winter Development Program this year. Unfortunately, the club was unable to secure the gym space and time with the school district this year, as we have done in the past. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage our athletes to stay active this winter and get touches on the ball through indoor workouts. Alot can get accomplished in a small space that can keep your skills sharp and ready for next season. We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Rock Soccer Club Board Members 

Purpose:

The hope is to keep as many of our community players active throughout the winter months as we can. The more a player touches the ball, the better the player they will become. Giving the players the opportunity to play year-round will help RSC grow and become more competitive with teams in the Spring and Fall leagues. This will be our 5th year offering the program and we hope that our players take advantage of this opportunity during the winter months.

Who:

RSC Winter Program is for players in our travel academy and competitive grade school and middle school programs, ages U9 ­-U15 (Middle School) boys and girls.  (Unfortunately due to limited space from the school district, we cannot offer a program for in-house U7-U8 or High School players this year).

Schedule: 

Sessions will be offered one day a week from the beginning of January until early March. Please see the details in the table below for your age group:

Calendar Dates: Canceled for 2023

Location:  Janesville Craig High School Fieldhouse, 401 S Randall Ave, Janesville, WI 53545

& Janesville Parker High School Main Gym, 3125 Mineral Pt Ave, Janesville, WI 53548 

Annual Rock Soccer Futsal Cup Tournament:

Please note, the RSC winter program is not directly connected to Rock Soccer Club's Annual Futsal tournament in February.  Signing up for Rock's Winter Program does not mean they will be part of a team for the futsal tournament.   Winter program players are welcome to form their own team (typically 7-9 players including a keeper) and sign up if interested. 

Registration & Fees: 

• The registration deadline is Monday, January 2nd and payment is due upon registration via online payment.
• Cost $75 for current RSC members and includes the Winter Program T-Shirt
• Due to limitations on size and coach availability the program is not open to players outside Rock Soccer and player numbers will be limited by the number of coaches that are able to participate.

Session Format:

This will be a co­ed league with mixed teams each week. However, players will train and compete with players of similar soccer ability and age. The more players that are registered allows for greater flexibility when grouping players each week. Each session will be a mix of foot skill work and futsal games. It goes without saying, the more players we get signed up for, the greater the chances of playing with the same age groups.  Each session will involve 60 minutes of skills/drills followed by 60 minutes of gameplay.

Equipment:

Players should bring their own futsal ball for skill work. For players 12U and under, they will need a size 3 futsal ball. Players 13U and older will need a size 4 futsal ball. pinnies for the games, but players must wear a pair of sneakers or indoor soccer shoes that do not get worn outside. Shin guards underneath socks are mandatory.

Registration and Communication:

Registration will be through Playmetrics off the Rock Soccer Registration Page link. All communication will be through the Sport Engine App and with the changing Wisconsin winter, please check the app before you start to travel.