Program and registraTion INformation

For Boys and Girls U4-U12

Available in the West U / Bellaire area

RISE Recreational is available to boys and girls, age groups U4-U12 (born AUG 2014 to JUL 2023), of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced! RISE Rec offers consistent, age-appropriate training led by RISE Player Development Coaches with limited assistance from parent volunteers. The program offers an engaging training environment designed to help players develop a strong technical foundation and reach a higher level of play. Licensed coaches lead weekly pool/group training sessions with a low player-to-coach ratio and a focus on individual player development. Parent volunteer Team Managers will provide sideline support for U6-U12 weekend games.

Season Dates:

• Fall Season: Early September to early November
• Spring Season: Early/mid-February to late April/early May

Bonus preseason Skill Sessions for our earliest registrants! Register early to be eligible to attend these sessions led by RISE coaches.

RISE REC REGISTRATION FEES*

• $195 - U4, U5 (born AUG 2021 to JUL 2023)
• $315 - U6, U7, U8 (born AUG 2018 to JUL 2021)
• $395 - U9, U10, U11, U12 (born AUG 2014 to JUL 2018)

*Uniforms are not included and must be purchased separately. See below for details.

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Training Sessions: Conducted by RISE coaching staff, with low player-to-coach ratios

Training Schedule: Two training sessions per week, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.  We will try our best to accommodate as many practice day requests as possible.

Training Location(s): West University / Bellaire area - specific venue(s) TBD

Training Format: Pool/Group training sessions featuring age- and developmentally appropriate activities and games focused on fundamental skill development

Games: Played in RISE's In-House League and coached by RISE staff

• U4-U5: Each week includes a dedicated 30-minute game during the second training session, ensuring players can apply their skills in a real-game environment.
• U6-U12: One weekend game (generally on Saturdays) coached by Rec Staff, with sideline support from parent volunteer Team Managers

For more information about the game formats, please see the Game Day Guide.

U6-U12 Team Formation:

• U6-and-above players will play on single-gender teams formed by RISE staff.
• Age groups may be combined as needed to create the best possible environment for your player to develop.
• Prior to team formation, volunteer Team Managers (TMs) may request to have one friend (same age group) assigned to their child's team.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Parent Team Managers (TMs) are the heartbeat of our recreational community, creating a positive, supportive environment for every player, on game days and off the field! In addition to managing their sidelines (gathering the team, organizing substitutions and monitoring play time to ensure each child receives at least 50% of game minutes) and cheering the team on, TMs also fill the vital role of coordination/organization, maintaining team communications (sharing updates and reminders, welcoming new families, coordinating snack rotations) and rallying the team for club events and end-of-season celebrations. Please make this season unforgettable by volunteering for your child's team! 

UNIFORMS

• Required RISE Recreational Kit: 2 Nike tops, 1 pair of Nike shorts, 1 pair of Nike socks
• The cost of all required components is approx $105 plus tax and shipping, and must be ordered separately from Soccer.com. Uniforms are available for purchase after registration is completed. Please refer to your Registration Confirmation email for instructions.
• NEW players must order uniform kits. (Returning RISE Rec players from Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Fall 2026 may reuse their uniform items.)
• Uniforms may be used for the duration of the current uniform cycle (through Spring 2027).

Additional required equipment all players must purchase separately: shin guards, long socks to cover the shin guards, soccer cleats, and an appropriately sized soccer ball:

• U4-U8 (born AUG 2018 to JUL 2023): Size 3
• U9-U12 (born AUG 2017 to JUL 2018): Size 4