Recreational Programs

Our Recreational Programs

Summer Recreational

The season runs from the end of June through the second week of August. Teams at every level are co-ed. The season is meant to be a safe, friendly, and learning environment for players of all abilities. Players do not need to have experience with the game because they will be instructed in the basic soccer skills by a volunteer coach. The Rip Van Winkle Soccer Club has been running programs for over 20 years in area and prides itself on quality. We are always looking for volunteers to help the program be successful.

Team practices will be days/times that the coach sets at the beginning of the season. Games start after the 4th of July holiday.

Summer Soccer is about having fun with friends, learning the game through playing, and keeping a healthy lifestyle. We are a strictly volunteer organization.

$45.00 per player
includes team shirt

Age divisions are based on the Calendar Year

U6 4, 5 & 6 yr. olds Friday nights only

U8 7 & 8 yr. olds Monday and Wednesdays

U10 9 & 10 yr. olds Tuesday and Thursdays

U12 11 & 12 yr. olds Monday and Wednesdays

U14 13 & 14 yr. olds Tuesday and Thursdays

NOW CLOSED

OPENS IN AUGUST

Fall Recreational

The fall recreational academy season runs for 5 Saturdays, starting the first/second Saturday after Labor Day weekend with a professional paid soccer coach. Each Saturday players will work in an age-appropriate group with a trainer learning the correct techniques, building their skills, and confidence with a soccer ball. Each group has a maximum number of 20 players for a more one-one session.

Additional group can be made based on need, so time slots are slightly flexible. All groups will be given a time slot in the mornings. Our professional training group is Beestera Soccer, which has an exceptional reputation in the Capital District and is also our travel program team trainers. We have provided a link to their home page at the bottom of this page so you can check for local camps and information.

$40.00 per player
no shirt included

Academy Time Schedule

9:00- 10:00am U6/U8 teams

10:00-11:00am U12 Boys teams

11:00-12:00pm U10 Boys team

12:00-1:00pm U10/U12 Girls teams

please be 5 minutes early to training since they start exactly on the hour for each individual group

Winter Recreational

This is a FUN 9-week soccer program, that allows players to have fun and work on ball control, conditioning, strength, coordination, and best of all, just having fun! The program will be at the Cairo-Durham Elementary School. Number of players is limited due to space and time allotment, so the program is first come, first served. We hope with the demand and volunteers to be able to increase the hours and availability in the future.

The gyms have limited space because we are using every available inch. Younger siblings are at risk of injury and other options are advised. Limited spectators for both locations are a must. Standing room only in the corners of the gyms (NO BLEACHERS OPEN).

Program Information

No Offsides
No Pk
No GK
No out of bounds therefore they play the ball off the walls.
Futsal ball only
Continuous Play
No set teams. Teams are random each game and players may have different color pinnie each time.
No Coaching -Coaching/Volunteers will control the games for safety and flow (Adults must have risk management complete through RVW)
Players must be registered online through RVW to play. NO exceptions.
Players must have sneakers, shin-guards and cover socks to participate.