2024-2025 Iowa Rush Central Tryouts

Why Iowa Rush?

We know there are many reasons parents and players choose to join a competitive youth soccer program. From experiencing success and enjoyment in the local rec soccer program to just being one of those soccer families with parents who enjoyed the sport in their youth, we understand the draw to the soccer world. In Central Iowa, there are several competitive youth soccer organizations to choose from so what makes Iowa Rush and the Rush Soccer program so special? While we encourage you to own research, here are our top 5 reasons families chose to join Iowa Rush: 

Standard of Success
At Iowa Rush, we provide opportunities to players to challenge themselves against top teams in the state and around the midwest. Iowa Rush Select teams have won a number of state and regional tournaments and we couldn't be prouder of their success!

Quality Staff
Iowa Rush prides itself on attracting and continuing to develop dynamic, educated, and caring youth soccer coaches. Iowa Rush coaches have played at a high level and are involved in promoting soccer within our community at every age - from Kicks 4 Kids to high school and beyond. When not helping develop Iowa Rush players, you can find our coaches developing soccer programs at both high schools in Ankeny. Needless to say, we care deeply about the development of the game!

Creating Memories That Last a Lifetime
Our players create memories in season at team trainings, games, and tournaments and in the off-season with team bonding activities, winter training, and additional playing opportunities.  We also provide the opportunity to attend special events like Rush Fest, an International Trip, or various college showcases.  

Unique Player Pathways Arranged for Progressive Player Development
Unique to the Iowa Rush Select Program are our player pathways. Through Rush Soccer, Iowa Rush players have guest playing opportunities with State Cup teams, ECNL teams, and other Rush clubs across the nation. 

Providing a Professionalized Environment
Iowa Rush provides a professional environment by having an office location within Ankeny where all coaches and staff assemble to create, implement, and sustain a training philosophy and methodology.  The fields are professionally maintained for all Select games and training sessions as well.  Lastly, the administrative staff has enough experience and knowledge of the youth soccer landscape to position the club as a leader in the industry for years to come.

Tryouts for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Select Soccer season will take place in June 2024.

Please note that registration will be housed on Demosphere for our 2014-2013 players and on Playmetrics for our 2012-2006/07 players, so be sure to click the correct registration link based on your player’s birth year. If you have any questions about creating a Playmetrics account, please click here.

The Birth Year / Age Group Chart can be reference to see how birth years align to age group designations for the upcoming season.

*If you missed tryouts and would like to be considered to play at Iowa Rush, please email generalmanager@iowarush.com.

2014-2013 Boys & Girls Select Soccer

2014 - 2013 Iowa Rush Select Information

11U-12U tryouts for our Iowa Rush Select Program will provide a setting in which players are able to try out Iowa Rush as a club. While our staff will certainly be evaluating players throughout the tryout period, one of our main priorities is to get to know each player by name and build a relationship. There will be no numbered shirts or coaches with clipboards writing notes and disconnecting themselves from their relationships with the players. 

In essence, tryouts for our 11U-12U teams will be an extension of the spring training season with all new players getting to participate in 3 training sessions.  These sessions will give players and families a view of what to expect in a typical training session during the Select Program year.   

All Iowa Rush Select Program teams will be coached by the Iowa Rush Coaching Staff and coaching assignments will be announced before bid day.

Fall Training: August - November | Winter Training: January - March | Spring Training: March - June

11U-12U
Fall Season:
Practices - begin in August - 3 trainings a week + 1 optional 
Iowa Development League Games
2-3 tournaments (2 local and 1 regional)

Winter Season:
8 indoor training sessions

Spring Season:
Practices - begin at the end of March - 3 trainings a week + 1 optional 
Iowa Development League Games
2-3 tournaments (2 local and 1 regional)

Team training sessions will start at either 5:00 PM or 6:30 PM and last for 90 minutes.

League Information
Iowa Development League: All of our Iowa Rush 11-12U Select teams teams will play 6-10 league games in the Des Moines area in both the fall and spring season.

Tournaments
Select teams will play in 2-3 tournaments in the fall season and 2-3 tournaments in the spring season.

Fees
2024-25 fees will be announced prior to tryouts in June 2024. Payment plans are available and options will be given upon acceptance of bid to play at Iowa Rush.

Iowa Rush focuses on developing the whole person through the game of soccer in a transformational environment with coaches who care about your player beyond the soccer field. We encourage all players to come to all 3 training sessions, but If you are unable to attend all 3 training sessions, please register and email willnurre@iowarush.com so we can note the conflicts.

Scholarship Form

Bid Process
Players will be notified about team placements at 8:00 AM on June 12, 2024 for all 2014 - 2013 players.

Check-In Information
Players need to check-in at least 15 minutes prior to their tryout start time. Check in will take place at the fields and then players will begin warming up on their assigned field.

Spectators Instructions
Parents & guardians are welcome to watch from the sidewalk near the field; however, they will not be allowed on the fields while tryouts are in session.

Cost
Tryout registration is $20 for all players and includes a training shirt to be worn at tryouts.

Additional Information
Iowa Rush requires players to attend their own age group tryouts. If you are unable to attend tryouts or are unable to tryout on the date specified for your age group, please register for your age group & contact Will Nurre for more details. All play-up requests must be approved by our Technical Director, Jeff Adamiak.

Contact Information
Director of Coaching: Will Nurre (willnurre@iowarush.com)
Technical Director: Jeff Adamiak (jeffadamiak@iowarush.com)
Executive Director: Kirk Artist (kirkartist@iowarush.com)

2014-2013 Tryout Information

2014 Boys Tryout Dates
Monday, June 3 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2014 Girls Tryout Dates
Monday, June 3 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

2013 Boys Tryout Dates
Monday, June 3 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - No Make-up Date
Monday, June 10 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2013 Girls Tryout Dates
Monday, June 3 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - No Make-up Date
Monday, June 10 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

Tryout Registration for 2014-2013 Players

2012 - 2006 Boys & Girls Select Soccer

2012 - 2006 Iowa Rush Select Information

Iowa Rush 13U-19U
Fall Season:
Practices begin in August - 3 trainings a week + 1 optional 
CDL Games
2-3 tournaments (2 local and 1 regional)

Winter Season:
8 indoor training sessions

Spring Season (13U-15U ONLY):
Practices begin at the end of March - 3 trainings a week + 1 optional 
CDL Games
2-3 tournaments (2 local and 1 regional)

Team trainings will have a 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, or 8:00 PM start time and will last for 90 minutes.

League Information
Club Development League: Most Iowa Rush Select Program teams will play 6-10 league games across the state of Iowa in both the fall and spring season.

Tournaments
Select teams will play in 2-4 tournaments in the fall season along with our 16U-19U teams potentially participating in various college showcases in the winter and/or summer months.

Fees
2024-25 fees will be announced prior to tryouts in June 2024. Payment plans are available and options will be given on acceptance of bid to play at Iowa Rush.

Iowa Rush focuses on developing the whole person through the game of soccer in a transformational environment with coaches who care about your player beyond the soccer field. We encourage all players to come to all 3-4 tryout sessions, but if you are unable to attend all sessions, please register and email kirkartist@iowarush.com so we can note the conflicts.

Scholarship Form

2012 - 2006 Tryout Information

Our 2012 - 2006/07 Boys & Girls Tryouts will be run in conjunction with both VSA Rush and VSA. Players from all three organizations will participate in the same tryout so multiple locations will be used. Please make sure to pay attention to the dates and times specific to your player. Individual teams for each organization (VSA Rush, Iowa Rush, & VSA) will be named following the completion of all tryout dates.

Registration
Tryout registration for 2012 - 2006/07 players will take place on PlayMetrics, not Demosphere. For more information on how to complete your registration on this platform, click here.

Check-In Information
Players need to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tryouts and check-in before they start warming up. Check-in will take place at the fields.

Bid Process
2012 players will be notified of their team placements at 8:00 AM on June 12, 2024.
2011-2006 players will be notified of their team placement at 8:00 AM on June 19, 2024.

Spectators Instructions
Parents & guardians are welcome to watch from the sidewalk near the field; however, they will not be allowed on the fields while tryouts are in session.

Cost
On or Before Sunday, May 19th: $55
On or After Monday, May 20th: $65
Registration price includes tryout t-shirt to be worn at all sessions.

Additional Information
All players are required to attend their own age group tryouts. If you are unable to attend tryouts or are unable to tryout on the date specified for your age group, please register with your age group then contact Kirk Artist for more details. All play-up requests much be approved by our Iowa Rush technical staff.

Contact Information
Executive Director: Kirk Artist (kirkartist@iowarush.com)

2012 Boys Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2012 Girls Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

2011 Boys Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 17th from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex*

2011 Girls Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 11th from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex*
Monday, June 10 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

*additional tryout date added from weather cancellation on June 4.

2010 Boys Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30-7:000 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2010 Girls Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

2009 Boys Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 17th from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex*

2009 Girls Tryout Dates
Tuesday, June 4 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 10 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 11th from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex*
Thursday, June 13 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

*additional tryout date added from weather cancellation on June 4.

2008 Boys Tryout Dates
Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2008 Girls Tryout Dates
Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 13 from 5:30-7:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

2006/07 Boys Tryout Dates
Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Tuesday, June 11 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Monday, June 17 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex

2006/07 Girls Tryout Dates
Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 6 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex
Thursday, June 13 from 7:30-9:00 PM @ Timberline Soccer Complex

Prairie Ridge Soccer Complex - 1510 NW Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
Timberline Soccer Soccer Complex - 2655 SE LA Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

Tryout Registration for 2012-2006 Players