Frequently Asked Questions

Within our Academy, we offer classes across five different programs:

• Soccer Stars
• Youth Academy
• Adult Academy
• Camps
• Select Teams

RCF also hosts Youth Leagues. However, this is not an Academy program.

Our Academy programs Soccer Stars, Youth Academy and Adult Academy follow a 7-week session cycle throughout the year. Registration opens to the public about a month before the session begins. Each registration is for the 7-week session, with an option of registering for the next session before it opens to the public.

• Fall Session (classes held September through October)
• Winter I Session (November through December)
• Winter II Session (January through February)
• Spring I Session (March through April)
• Spring II Session (May through June)
• Summer Session (July through August)

Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars classes are for children from 18 months to 6 years old. These classes focus on developing the motor skills, social skills, and introductory footskills of the players

• Twinkle Stars – 18 months to 3 years + parent
• Little Stars – 3 to 4 years
• Super Stars – 4 to 6 years, Beginner
• Mega Stars – 4 to 6 years, Intermediate

Youth Academy

Youth Academy classes are for players from 6 to 15 years of age focusing on the development of futsal-specific technical and tactical skills. Futsal provides an environment for many players who come to RCF with a background in soccer, to complement and grow in their capabilities in both sports.

• All Levels – Ages 6 to 8, 9 to 12 & 13 to 15, Beginner to Intermediate
• Advanced – Jr Academy, YA Advanced, & School of Technique by Birth Year
  • • • Requires approval from RCF Technical Directors to register

Adult Academy

The Adult Academy is for ages 14+. 90-minute circuit training sessions in a fun group setting focusing on individual techniques such as passing & receiving, dribbling & carrying the ball, game type dynamic movements, etc.

We also offer a drop-in Power90 Clinic on Fridays at RCF East on a week-by-week registration basis.

Camps

Camps are chock-full of futsal skills, drills, games, and team building activities, all led by our energetic coaches

When school is closed, Rose City Futsal is open!

• Mini Camps: All Levels Ages 6 to 12
• Holiday Camps: Winter Break, Spring Break – All Levels Ages 6 to 12
• Summer Camps: All Levels Ages 6 to 12, Advanced by Birth Years
• No camp the week of Thanksgiving

Select Teams

Select Teams are our highest-level program that allows advanced players to reach their highest potential and grow their passion for the game. This year-long program provides consistent training with our top-level coaches, involves competing in local leagues and tournaments, and can also involve competing out-of-state and potentially internationally.

Tryouts are held in the spring, with the season running from September through the end of May.

We look to form teams for girls and boys from ages U9 to U19.

• You may register for the waitlist on our registration page.
• On the left side of the registration page, filter through the following: “Programs” > “Location” > “Season” > “Waitlist”
• On the waitlist registration page, select the desired session (ex. Winter II) and specify which class(es) you wish to be waitlisted for in the comment box labeled “WAITLIST REGISTRATIONS ONLY: Specify Desired Class”

• • Ex. Someone might enter: “YA Advanced Thursday 4pm-5pm”
  • Ex. Someone might enter: “Mega Stars any day/time”
• RCF will reach out to individuals when a space opens up in their desired class.
• You may also register to the waitlist on the class registration page. At the bottom under “Policies” > “Is this class full? Join the waitlist and specify your desired class in the notes section.”

• It gives you the opportunity to join a class if someone cancels.
• It gives you priority registration for the next session ahead of the general public (see “How Does Registration Work for Academy Classes”).
  • This waitlist email goes out at the same time to all players on the waitlist.
• If a player cancels mid-session, we call individuals to back-fill that spot in the order that they registered for the waitlist—this is where waitlisting early helps you!
• You may register for the waitlist on our registration page.
• On the left side of the registration page, filter through the following: “Programs” > “Location” > “Season” > “Waitlist”
• On the waitlist registration page, select the desired session (ex. Winter II) and specify which class(es) you wish to be waitlisted for in the comment box labeled “WAITLIST REGISTRATIONS ONLY: Specify Desired Class”

• • Ex. Someone might enter: “YA Advanced Thursday 4pm-5pm”
  • Ex. Someone might enter: “Mega Stars any day/time”
• RCF will reach out to individuals when a space opens up in their desired class.
• You may also register for the waitlist on the class registration page. At the bottom under “Policies” > “Is this class full? Join the waitlist and specify your desired class in the notes section.”

Our program calendar year is Fall through Spring II. For our calendar year, each session will include the exact same classes (by age, level, day, and time). Registration emails are sent via Rose City Futsal to email addresses on players’ profiles. If you unsubscribe from our emails or input an incorrect email address, you will miss Academy registration emails.

Fall Session registration traditionally opens to the public in mid-to-late July.

Priority for registration in upcoming sessions is given to players participating in the current session. The registration process first opens to current players (“VIP”), then to players on the current session’s waitlist, and then the public.

VIP Registration:

• Registration period that allows players in current classes to re-enroll in the exact same class, at the exact same time, for the next session. Players may only register for their current class and time during VIP and are provided a direct link to register for the next session at the start of the VIP registration process.
• For example, a player is in the Fall Session: Monday 4pm-5pm YA All Levels Ages 6-8 at RCF West. They may only register for Monday 4pm-5pm YA All Levels Ages 6-8 at RCF West for the Winter I Session during this period.
• Improper registrations will be reversed. Do not share the link with anyone.
• Players who wish to switch and/or add classes for the next session may only do so during the waitlist registration period. This ensures all current players have a chance to re-enroll in their class for the next session.

Waitlist Registration:

• After VIP registration, but before registration opens to the Public, all players on the current session waitlist receive an early registration email at the same time.
• Also, during this time, a player in the current session can either switch or add a class. This may happen if the player has aged out of their current class (Ages 6-8; turned 9 in the session, needs to register to Ages 9-12 class) and/or if they want to add a class (participate in both Wednesday and Thursday Jr Academy classes).
• Registration is not guaranteed during the waitlist registration period. A class may potentially fill during VIP registration if all players re-enroll. If your desired class is full, you may register for the waitlist for the upcoming session.

Public Registration:

• RCF sends out a public email blast with registration links for the upcoming session and posts links on our registration page.
• Advanced class registration links are emailed directly to all approved advanced players. Advanced classes in the public email blast are linked to the advanced player application.
• If your desired class is full, you may register for the waitlist.

Example:

Winter II Session: January 6th – February 23rd Email Campaign Dates:

• VIP Registration Email sent to current Winter I Participants: Monday, November 4th
• VIP Reminder Email sent: Friday, November 8th
• Waitlist Registration Email sent: Monday, November 11th
• Public Registration Access on RCF website: Wednesday, November 13th
• Public Email Reminder: Wednesday, December 4th
• Public Email Reminder: Wednesday, December 11th

Summer and Fall Session Exceptions:

• RCF reduces the number of classes it offers in the summer—this gives our dedicated coaches a little break and also takes into consideration that many of you travel or have other activities that take priority in the summer. Given that, our VIP registration process works a little differently as we transition from Spring II into the Summer Session, as well as from the Summer Session into the Fall Session.
• Due to the reduced number of classes in the summer and classes being offered on different days/times, we typically send all Summer Academy class links to all players currently in Spring II classes. These are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and will be open to the public the week after VIP registration opens. The same process applies for Summer to Fall VIP registration.
• Advanced classes continue to be invitation-only and require Technical Director approval to participate. If your player is an approved player, complete the advanced player request form for a registration link.

• Players in the current session are provided the first opportunity to re-register for classes in the next session in what we call “VIP Registration.”
• Players on the current session waitlist are provided the second opportunity to register. This is also when current players may switch or add classes.
• Lastly, we open registration up to the public.
• If a class is FULL during a session, there is a possibility that the class will fill during VIP and Waitlist registration. This is why classes can be full when public registration opens.
  • For Ex. Winter I All Levels 13-15 Year Olds: Tuesdays 6pm-7pm @ RCF East is full at 15 players.
    • During VIP registration for Winter II, 10 players re-enroll
    • During waitlist registration, 5 players register, filling 15 out of 15 spots
    • The class is now FULL before registration has opened to the public
• The BEST way to ensure enrollment in our classes is to register and participate in the Fall Session. Fall Session players will receive VIP registration for Winter I. If they register for Winter I, they will receive VIP registration for Winter II, and so on through Spring II. This ensures participation throughout the winter, our busiest time of the year.

Both locations host a wide variety of classes within the five Academy pillars. To view our offerings, hover over “Register” and choose which program you are interested in.

You will be able to filter by Programs, Location, Season and Gender ID to see what classes and camps are available. Alternatively, feel free to stop by or call our front desk to chat about classes and camps!

Soccer Stars, Youth Academy and Adult Academy classes are the exact same day and time from the Fall Session > Spring II Session. Summer Session will have its own unique class dates that are released in the spring.

We traditionally release our Summer Camp dates early January. Summer Camps usually start the week after school finishes for the year and we have options at both our East and West locations through August.

• A 6 year old has 3 different class options they can choose from at RCF:
  • Super Stars – Ages 4-6, Beginner
  • Mega Stars – Ages 4-6, Intermediate
  • Youth Academy All Levels – Ages 6-8, Beginner to Intermediate
• If your player has never played soccer or futsal before, we recommend starting in Super Stars. Once they have completed a session or two, the coach will recommend moving up to Mega Stars
• If your player has played soccer and/or futsal for a few sessions, we recommend either Mega Stars or Youth Academy All Levels
• It is also up to the family to decide if they think it would be best if their player was on the oldest end of the class or the youngest end of the class.

• Super Stars: Ages 4 to 6, Beginner, 45 minutes, no scrimmage
• Mega Stars: Ages 4 to 6, Intermediate, 1 hour, scrimmage half way through the session
• Super Stars is a great class for beginners new to futsal. This class will focus on the basics of technique, introducing concepts like toe touch, tic tocs and sole roles. These movements are used in Mega Stars and expanded upon throughout the various levels of the classes we offer
• If your child has participated in multiple Super Stars sessions and you feel that they are ready for a new challenge, Mega Stars may be a good option for them.

• If your player is currently in an All Levels class or camp, coaches are constantly evaluating players throughout the session. You do not need to schedule a separate evaluation if your player is in a class or camp! In the final weeks of each session or after a camp, the coaches and technical directors review each player. If they feel a player is ready for advanced classes, the Academy Management team will reach out to the player’s family to inform them that they have been approved for advanced classes.
• If your player is in an Advanced Class, coaches may recommend they move down to an All Levels class if they struggle to keep up with their peers. We find this is best for the player’s development and maintaining the overall quality of the class.
• If your player is not currently – or has not recently – participated in an Academy program but you feel strongly that your player could compete in an advanced class, email academy@rosecityfutsal.com to schedule an evaluation. We limit one player evaluation per class but do not offer these drop-in evaluations at all times throughout the year. We also do not offer evaluations during the first or last week of a session.
• If your player has never played futsal, we will encourage them to start out in an All Levels class. If the All Levels classes are full, please register to the waitlist.
• Note that if you do have an evaluation, we cannot guarantee space in any class, regardless of the evaluation outcome. Players should bring futsal-specific or any flat-soled shoes, athletic clothing, shin guards, and water for evaluations.

We do offer scholarships for families in need. We ask that families provide related documentation to academy@rosecityfutsal.com. For example, we have collected free and reduced lunch paperwork or rental assistance request forms. Once your documentation is processed, we can provide 50% off per player for Academy programming.

Yes! If you sign up for a class midway through a session, we’ll only charge you for the remaining classes of the session. It’s easiest to do this by working with a front desk staff member (or Academy staff over email) while registering, rather than paying in full through our website and requesting a refund.

Note that we do not provide prorated fees for planned absences. This is due to the cost structure of the class (still paying for coaches, etc.).

During our busiest seasons, facilitating make-up classes can be logistically difficult and we cannot accommodate if all other class options are full. That said, we try to be flexible when possible. Also, please see our Act of God/Inclement Weather Cancellation FAQ and email academy@rosecityfutsal.com if you have questions or need to discuss options.

Per Oregon State Law, employees must be at least 14 years of age. If you are interested in employment at Rose City Futsal, please visit our Employment page.

Yes! Players in RCF Academy classes (Youth Academy or Adult Academy) are able to have their annual membership fee waived. Please speak to our front desk staff if your membership has expired and you are in an Academy class to take advantage of this benefit.

Check out our Rules and Policies page to learn about our cancellation policies.

If you have additional questions regarding our Academy programming, follow-up with academy@rosecityfutsal.com.

Info@rosecityfutsal.com can be reached for general RCF questions.

Adults have plenty of ways to get involved in programming at RCF. Within the RCF Academy umbrella, we have Adult Academy classes. Outside of that, we offer tons of Adult Leagues and the occasional tournament.

The majority of Adult Academy programming follows a 7-week session cycle throughout the year. Registration opens to the public about a month before the session begins. Each registration is for the 7-week session, with an option of registering to the next session before it opens to the public.

• Fall Session (classes held September – October)
• Winter I Session (November – December)
• Winter II Session (January – February)
• Spring I Session (March – April)
• Spring II Session (May – June)
• Summer Session (July – August)

Adult Academy

• Adult Academy is for ages 14+. These 90 minute circuit training sessions in a fun group setting focus on individual techniques such as passing & receiving, dribbling & carrying the ball, game type dynamic movements, etc.
• We also offer a drop-in Power90 Clinic on Fridays at RCF East on a week-by-week registration basis (more details below).

The Power90 class is on a week-to-week basis, which you can register for through our self service portal. You can buy a session credit on our portal and select a date on the session calendar to apply that credit to. You can buy session credits in bulk to receive a discount.

• Typically, our adult classes cater more towards folks who are new to futsal or to those who are looking to develop their skills in a friendly environment.
• Many of our Adult Academy participants are in D3, D4, or D5 adult leagues (or would participate at that level), but individuals who play at higher levels also frequently attend.
• Coaches meet players where they are at and seek to help develop everyone’s skills and challenge the most experienced players in the class to help newer players develop their skills.

We have seen many players from Adult Academy classes form teams to play in our Adult Leagues. If this is one of your goals, definitely let your classmates know!