5U - 8U Rush Soccer

For Players 4 to 7 Years Old

2025 Spring Soccer

Ages: 2017-2020 Boys & Girls

Cost: 2017 & 2018 (8U/7U) - $150; 2019 & 2020 (6U/5U) - $125

Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

Dates: Training begins March 31, 2025

2025 fall soccer

Ages: 2018-2021 Boys & Girls

Cost: TBD

Location: Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

Dates: Training begins in August 2025

Why you and your player will love Rush Soccer

We believe young players build competency on the ball by spending time in a variety of ways with the ball. This competency builds confidence and enjoyment when in the training environment.

We train and play games at Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex in Ankeny. Your only travel will be to the home fields that your child will know and love.

Parents are a large part of the child’s development on the field. Learning what we are teaching and why, then supporting us through positive reinforcement and letting your child know that you love watch them play is very important. We want to help you help your player.

Every player regardless of age, gender, or ability level has the same access to training sessions, matches, and coaching.

5U-6U 

Fall in Love with the ball

3v3 games of soccer are used as a foundation to further develop each child’s relationship with the ball. Fosters a safe and inclusive environment that emphasizes each player’s overall experience. Iowa Rush Rec Director forms teams prior to the season.

• Weekly trainings will be planned by the Iowa Rush Technical Director and run by Rush Coaches and Parent Volunteer Coaches.



• Players will have 1 training session per week either on Tuesday or Thursday. Parents will choose which night works best during the registration.

• Players have 1 game per week.

• Games will be played 3v3 with no goalies. Each game will have 4 quarters of 8 minutes.

• Coaches will act as coaches and referees for the games.



• Games will be played at Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex each Saturday between 9:00am- 2:00pm.

7U-8U 

How We move the ball

Small-sided games and activities are utilized to develop each child’s understanding of how to move and manipulate the ball. Activities are designed to be age-appropriate and provide a desirable level of challenge for players.

• Weekly trainings will be planned by the Iowa Rush Technical Director and run by Rush Coaches and Parent Volunteer Coaches.



• 2 training sessions a week. Please note, there is a lot of flexibility if players are not able to attend both trainings in a week. We recognize there are many activities players are involved in and do not want the 2 days a week training to deter anyone from signing up if they would like to play Rush Soccer.

• Players will have 1 game per week. 

• Games will be played 4v4 with no goalies. Each game will have 4 quarters of 12 minutes.



• Occasionally we will have referees at the games but coaches may need to act as both coaches and referees for games.

• Games will be played at Prairie Ridge Sports Complex each Saturday between 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Director of Recreation

Ben Dighton

recdoc@iowarush.com