Rush Fest FAQ's
Rush Fest Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Purpose of the Rush Fest?
How can I register?
Do I have to bring my whole team?
Can I register as an individual?
What is the cost?
Do I have to stay in a specific hotel?
How can parents book hotels for the same rate and location?
When should I book my arrival and departure dates?
Okay, I registered - now what?
What if I need to make changes to my original registration?
Are meals provided?
Can I order T-shirts and Rapids Tickets for people outside of the team?
Do we play 11v11 or 8v8?
Are we encouraging parents to attend?
When can I expect a schedule?
Are there discounts available?
What if I don't need ground transportation?
Additional questions?
Q) What is the Purpose of the Rush Fest?
A) The Rush Fest has multiple purposes and goals. This is an opportunity for Rush players from across the nation to come together and be educated in the Rush Way, in a fun but competitive environment. Education is a huge part of the week with players receiving coaching during practices and games from some of the best coaches in Rush Soccer, clinics for the coaches, parent education and team manager education, all part of the experience. In addition, the competitive games will allow the Rush Select Coaching staff to preliminary identify the best players in the Rush country for selection to the upcoming U13 Rush Select Pool.
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Q) How can I register?
A) If you are coming in from out of state, register here. Otherwise, Colorado residents register here.
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Q) Do I have to bring my whole team?
A) If you are able to bring at least 13 players from your team then you are able to get a price break on the many of the fee’s (including registration and T-shirt discounts). You are also able to add a couple of players to your team from outside of your state (or your club as a recruitment tool) to ensure you have enough players to take advantage of the discount. Use our comment form to request being paired with another team.
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Q) Can I register as an individual?
A) Yes – if you are able to attend but you are from a state without a specific U12 team, or there are not enough players to make the journey as a team, we have the option to register as an individual and Rush Soccer will place you on a team for the week.
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Q) What is the cost?
A) A complete pricing page is detailed here.
Individual registration is $100 for the Fest (this includes the Games, Training, Classroom, Social and coaches clinics). Additional cost for those wanting to purchase a ticket to the Rapids game and for Fest T-shirt.
There is a team registration fee of $1250 for 13 - 18 players. The team registration will also allow discounted T-shirt and Rapids tickets.
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Q) Do I have to stay in a specific hotel?
A) Yes, Rush Fest is a "stay-to-play" event and you will reserve rooms during registration, then prepay to receive financial benefits. Rush Soccer has secured hotels for the Rush Fest which will host the classroom facilities, opening ceremonies and facilities for team and staff meetings.
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Q) How can parents book hotels for the same rate and location?
A) You can add parents to your team reservation but please note that you will need to collect payment from them. Otherwise, send them here.
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Q) When should I book my arrival and departure dates?
A) The opening Ceremony will commence at 6pm on Monday 15th of July and the last games will conclude at 12:30 on Friday the 19th of July. If you need to extend the stay on either end of the week, please feel free to contact Holly Schulz to help with your hotel and vehicle arrangements.
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Q) Okay, I registered - now what?
A) Within one week you will receive an email of acceptance (or denial) detailing your registration submission. Please verify everything is correct, and within a week of your verification we will send out a detailed billing schedule with invoice.
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Q) What if I need to make changes to my original registration?
A) Please respond to the staff who sent out your acceptance letter to make changes to any registrations. We will do our very best to accommodate you.
Please note:
Final room count will be due by June 15th, 2013, and final room list will be due by July 1st, 2013.
Final count for vans will be due June 15th, 2013, and final payment for vans will be due July 1st, 2013.
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Q) Are meals provided?
A) Teams and individuals will be on their own for all meals. The only planned activity is the Rapids game, which will not include a meal. It is recommended $35-$40 per day is sent with your children to cover meal expenses.
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Q) Can I order T-shirts and Rapids Tickets for people outside of the team?
A) Absolutely, we encourage all parents, coaches and family members to join in the celebration both at the Rapids game and by showing your support with T-shirts and other merchandise.
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Q) Do we play 11v11 or 8v8?
A) All Rush Fest games will be based on the 11v11 format. If your team plays 8v8 feel free to find guest players you wish to bring (maybe players that you would like to see on your team even if from outside the club), or we can pair you with a state that also has low attendance number.
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Q) Are we encouraging parents to attend?
A) Absolutely, this is a Rush wide festival and we believe the parents should attend to experience the Rush Way in full effect too. We are asking the players to stay together in rooms with chaperones and coaches and not stay in the same room as their parents. This would be one of the first times that the players are traveling and staying together as a team and we want to make sure that we give them the responsibility but under the supervision of their chaperones.
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Q) When can I expect a schedule?
A) You can find the schedule of events by clinking here. The opening ceremony will include a World Cup style draw to see who plays who in each match.
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Q) Are there discounts available?
A) By requiring all payments up front for t-shirts, registration, hotels, vans and Rapids tickets, we are able to offer group volume discounts and tax exemption. Teams of 13 or more can automatically save $500+ by registering together. T-shirts and Rapids tickets are discounted when preordered during registration.
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Q) What if I don't need ground transportation?
A) There is space available to make comments, please use n/a for driver information and explain in the comments why you do not need vans.
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Q) If I have travel questions who can I contact?
A) Feel free to contact Holly Schulz at Rush Travel at hschulz@rushsoccer.com.
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If you have a question that has not been answered above, please use the box below to submit your questions and a staff member will get back to you with the answer.
