What is RFC Elite?
Welcome to RFC Elite Program!
The Rockwood Elite Program will consist of teams trained by former professional Aaron (Azza) Kerr and is designed to encompass all aspects of Rep soccer. Players are expected to have a high level of commitment and the Elite Program provides the highest level of training required to maximize individual player and team development.
Message from Rockwood FC Technical Director – Former Pro Player Aaron ‘Azza’ Kerr
Soccer in Canada is changing. There are many options when deciding the club, level of play, fees, location etc that it can sometimes be difficult to know which option to choose for your player. In the RFC elite program we aim to make this decision more clear. There is a significant gap between Rep level soccer and the higher end options such as OPDL and OASL. This gap not only involves level of play and level of coaching but also commitment and cost. Rep fees usually begin at around the $800 level with OPDL fees starting around $3500. Our goal is to bridge this gap specifically without sacrificing coaching and overall development of the player. We believe the RFC Elite program not only provides the coaching and all round development of each player, we also believe our price makes development at the highest level affordable. We cast a wide net to achieve this goal. From on field training with former professionals, strength and conditioning programs ran by current professionals, classroom sessions, nutrition seminars, camps and many more features… the program is designed to encourage all round progression for all players in the program.
—-Aaron ‘Azza’ Kerr
Included in your 2018-2019 Elite Fees:
Uniforms and Equipment
| Player Kit Adidas Red Home | jersey/shorts/socks |
| Player Kit Adidas Navy Away | jersey/shorts/socks |
| GoalKeeper Kit | 1 jersey/1 pr short or pants/socks and 1 ‘out’ kit jersey/shorts/socks |
| Equipment provided for team use(remains with club) | Coach bag with pinnies/cones or discs/game balls
Team practice balls and pug nets |
Technical
| Team Training Winter | 24 weeks of team training led by Technical Director at Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Center |
| Team/Futsal Winter | 24 weeks of team training led by Technical Director |
| Goal Keeper Training | to be announced-program designed by former pro keeper Aaron Kerr |
| Classroom Sessions | 4 sessions over the winter led by Technical Director |
| Strength and Conditioning | Feb-May led by the Sports Performance Professionals at Defy Sports Performance |
| Indoor League or Tournaments | to be announced |
| March Break Camp | focused pre season training for Elite Players with Technical Director ($50) |
| Team Training Summer Outdoors Mid May-September | once a week at Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Center |
| Team Training Summer Outdoors Mid May-September | once a week at the University of Guelph |
| Strength and Conditioning May – August | once a week led by Defy Sports Performance Professionals |
| League Play (SWRSA or WOYSL depending on placement) | once a week May to September |
| Tournaments | Ontario Cup, 1 tournament/showcase |
Administration
| Player/Team | Outdoor player registration fee
Outdoor team registration fee Player Card Team Photo and Individual Photo Team permits(Application to Travel, Exhibition games…etc) |
| Club Operations | Ref Courses/Ref Fees
Permits/Accounting/Software/Website/Insurance Coach Courses(Coaches reimbursed 100% for courses upon completion of course, with 2 year commitment) Volunteer Background Checks Associated field costs with practicing and League play |
Payment Schedule
| OPTION 1 FULL PAYMENT OCT 1-15 | $2200 |
| OPTION 2 PAYMENT 1 OCT 15 | $1100 |
| OPTION 2 PAYMENT 2 JAN 31 | $1100 |
| LATE PAYMENT FEE | +$25 |
If you have questions or concerns regarding fees or payment schedule or method of payment please contact Lori Roth Registrar registrar@rockwoodfc.com
Club apparel like track suits and bags are available at an extra cost(can be covered by fundraising or sponsorships).
Teams set their own sponsorship rates, and monies collected are 100% for team use under the Club financial guidelines.
Ontario Cup and 1 tournament/showcase is included, in addition to the season end District Cup and the Regional Kick Off Cup-depending on which level of play your team participates in.