The North Area Rush in-house developmental league will begin with games on Saturday, September 11th, 2010.  The first week of practices for the developemental program will look to begin the week of August 30th, 2010. 

All coaches will be getting in touch with players and parents this week to give the important details pertaining to the Fall season.  For all new players who need uniforms for the upcoming season, those can be purchased at the North Area Rush office (E. 112th and Colorado).

If you have any other questions please email our office assistant Roxie Augustine at raugustine@coloradorush.com, or our Director of Coaching Andrew Kewley at akewley@coloradorush.com. 

North Area Rush Membership, We would like to inform you that the NA Rush office, will be CLOSED for the formation of our Fall Developmental teams from August 2nd to the 6th.  We will resume normal office hours on Tuesday, August 10th. 

Registration will remain open online during this period for late registrations for all returning players and any new members to the club.  Any other registration forms that you may have can also be dropped through our drop box at the NA Rush office.

If you have any other questions please email our office assistant Roxie Augustine at raugustine@coloradorush.com, or our Director of Coaching Andrew Kewley at akewley@coloradorush.com. 

Thank you,

NA Rush Staff

Message From the President
(07.13.10)
 

Rush Boys Membership, as you buy your new uniform, please consider turning in your old uniform for a $20.00 credit!  It is as simple as this, when the Team Manager distributes your new uniform, bring in your old uniform.  The Team Manager will keep track of which players turned in their used uniform for the $20.00 credit.  The Rush management team will then ship these uniforms to our clubs in Africa.
 
Membership, each uniform is so important to these kids, each one makes a difference.  This is called our R.E.A.C.H. program, Rush Equipment Assisting CHildren.  You are helping kids feel part of a team…the Rush Soccer Club.
 
Help those boys and girls, consider donating your old uniform!
 
Thank you.  Tim Schulz, President & C.E.O. of Rush Soccer.

The Rush Recreational Festival was held on May 22nd as a celebration of the Spring season.  The festival featured NA Rush players from the ages of U7 to U10 on the girls and boys sides of the club.  The kids were mixed in together to play game of 3 vs. 3.  All participants in the festival recieved medals for the their achievements on the day.

 While the weather was windy, it was a successful, and sunny day.  The day featured lots of great soccer, with plenty of goals and fun.  A special thanks to all of our competitive players that attended the event to mentor the recreational side of the club. 

North Area Rush Director of Coaching, Andrew Kewley, had this to say about the Recreational Festival.  "It is very important to me that we provide programs here at NA Rush in which allow the interaction and mentoring opportunities between our older and younger players.  It was truly a massive success for the club, and, more importantly, the great children that make up our wonderful club.  There will be many more festivals here at NA Rush in the seasons to come!"

Our program's goal here at NA Rush is to bring out the best in our young athletes, instill self-confidence and boost self-esteem through a fun and spirited game environment. The program also provides players an opportunity to interact with other Rush players and Staff in a fun and safe environment.  The Festival is designed to let players apply technical and tactical skills that have been acquired over the course of the season in an environment that is free from coaching and parental influence.

I also want to extend a special thank you to all of the parents and Recreational coaches that made this day happen.  Thank you!

-Andrew Kewley, NA Rush D.O.C.

CATCH THE EXCITEMENT!!
Colorado Rush are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of 3 World Cup Match Viewings for our players and families.  Viewings will be hosted at Lil’ Ricci’s Italian Restaurant, Littleton.  Pizza, soda and expert analysis (in the form of the Colorado Rush Coaching Staff) will be provided free of charge.  This is a fantastic way to share the excitement of the World Cup with friends from your club.

The dates of the games are as follows:
Friday, July 2^nd 2010, 12:30pm kick off (Quarter Final match)
Wednesday, July 7^th 2010, 12:30 kick off (Semi Final match)

Players must pre-register be emailing Ross Fowler at rfowler@coloradorush.com at least 48 hours ahead of time.  Reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis for the first 60 players.  Reservation information should include players name, age, team, number of attendees and which game(s) they are attending.

Lil’ Ricci’s is located at 12652 West Ken Caryl Avenue, Littleton (corner of Ken Caryl and S. Shaffer Parkway).

Come share the passion and joy of the "Greatest Show On Earth"

 (The Rush Staff with World Cup R.E.A.C.H. shirts)

The Colorado Rush staff recently took a group picture in their new REACH shirts that celebrate the World Cup. The shirts are available for purchase with all proceeds going to support the R.E.A.C.H. program. Enjoy the World Cup!

As we continue our look at Rush partners in Africa, we turn to Ghana Rush. Ghana joined the Rush at the beginning of 2010 and have had great success since doing so. The following is from Ghana Rush Technical Director Ahmed Agyeman.
 

Barely four months into our partnership with Rush Soccer, Ghana Rush continues to see the impact of our partnership. Interest and enquiries about Ghana Rush continue to grow. The sense of being part of a bigger Rush family has motivated our members to work hard and take advantage of all the benefits given them as Rush players. Through the Rush Soccer web page, our players have seen and read about the success of Rush players at club, college, league, and national level. Click here to read more.

There are still a few spots left in the School of Excellence Program. The First Session will begin this Friday April 9th at 5:00pm at Woodglen Park. 

The SOE is a program that is for players who are passionate and excited about the game of soccer.  The program teaches players how to excel and improve their personal game. 

For more information & dates, go to the Player programs tab and go to School of Excellence. Register online on the registration tab or   Click here for registration form. 

Don't miss out on the OPPORTUNITY to take your game to the NEXT LEVEL!!!!  Register Today!!

The NA Rush U11 Girls Swoosh continued their winning start to the 2010 campaign, as they went 3-0 and was the only undefeated team in the division at the Storm Cup earlier this month.  The girls had a wonderful performance on the weekend, and only conceded 1 goal during the group stages.  The girls then advanced to the championship game to face the Trebol. The end of regulation saw both teams tied at 1-1.  Thus, the deadlock was to be broken via a shootout. 

It was an intense and exciting shootout, as the first round of five shooters saw the score still tied at 3-3.  It was the North Area Rush girls who eventually made the breakthrough, as the second round of the shootout finished 3-2 in favor of Rush. 

Congratulations to the U11 North Area Rush girls for showing such character and determination to come through as Champions in the Storm Cup in cold and windy conditions.  The U11 girls are coached by Gianni Svaldi and Brian Hoyt.  Well done!!!   

Congratulations to the North Area Rush U13 Boys Nike for finishing Second in the Colorado Storm Spring Cup tournament played from March 5 through March 7.  The U13 Boys came through the group stages with an undefeated with a 3-0 record.  It took a great display of character from the boys, as they had to first get through some of the highest ranked teams in the state en route to the finals.

In the Championship game the boys came up just short as they lost a hard fought match to finish second.  The result in the final match, however, did little to sway head coach James Quimby's confidence in the team, as he had nothing but positive things to say about the team's performance on the weekend.  “Each player did their part to ensure a great team effort throughout the tournament.  It is always tough to play 4 games in two days to start the season.  In the end, I felt we just ran out of gas, but it sure made for a great way to start the season!” Thanks James, and congratulations to all of the North Area Rush U13 Boys Nike players.  The U13 Boys are coached by James Quimby and John Meier.  Well done, boys!!!

The North Area Rush and Colorado Rush are proud to announce the completion of the final stage of their relationship.  We are pleased to announce that Mr. David Herrera and Mr. Jim Bills of the North Area Rush Board of Directors will join the Colorado Rush’s Board of Directors.  This is a wonderful and positive step for the strengthening of our Rush “family.”

Please click here to see the 7 News feature on Donna.