Children are classified in the age group that matches their age at the end of the calendar year.

As of the 2024/2025 season (beginning Oct 1), the age groups are as follows:

Birth Year == Age Group
2023 == U2
2022 == U3
2021 == U4
2020 == U5
2019 == U6
2018 == U7
2017 == U8
2016 == U9
2015 == U10
2014 == U11
2013 == U12
2012 == U13
2011 == U14
2010 == U15
2009 == U16
2008 == U17
2007 == U18
2004 == U21

This applies to House League only.  During registration, include the first and last name of the player your child would like to have on their team.  Note that both players must request each other and requests are limited to 1 name per player.  In the event both players do not request each other, they may be placed on different teams.  If a request is necessary post-registration, submit to admin@rockwoodfc.com.

For competitive programs, training will start in the fall, usually in early November. 

For house league, the season typically starts late May.

For competitive programs, you will be provided with contacts and timelines at tryouts.

For house league, you can expect to hear from your Convenor and then your Coaches mid-to-late May.  If you have not heard from anyone by the long weekend in May, please reach out to admin@rockwoodfc.com.

Game nights are dependent on the league, and training nights are dependent on coach and field availability.  The most recent information is available under Programs - Summer Outdoor and by selecting the age group appropriate for your child.

For competitive programs, your coach will reach out to you within a few weeks of your offer acceptance.  If you have not heard back within a month after tryouts, reach out to repprogram@rockwoodfc.com.

For house league, you will generally will not hear from the coach until mid-to-late May.  If you have not heard anything by the long weekend in May, reach out to admin@rockwoodfc.com.

Go to the Field Locator page for more info.

Please visit our Programs pages to find out more about Grassroots/Rep and House League programs and what is included in the fees.

Please visit our Programs or Registration pages to find out what programs are available and how to register for them.

Please review our Refund Policy on the Club Policies page for more information.  If this doesn't answer all your questions, please contact registrar@rockwoodfc.com.

This is dependent on your child's age and in what program they are participating.

Refer to the Programs page for more specific details on the required equipment, but here's a quick overview (subject to change):

U2 & U3

• Mandatory: Running shoes
  • We do not recommend soccer cleats for this age
• Optional: Shin guards

U4 to U8

• Mandatory: Shin guards; and running shoes or soccer cleats

U9 to U21

• Mandatory: Shin guards and soccer cleats
  • Running shoes are not allowed

Other equipment such as shirt, shorts and socks, will be provided to players as part of registration fees.  This is dependent on the program, so please refer to the program details for more info.

Outdoor programs will run rain or shine, except when significant rainfall has occurred.

• On weekdays, field closures are handled by Guelph-Eramosa Township.
• For weekends and after-hours, a judgement call will be made by program leaders.
• For league games, the referee has the final say on whether the game (and field) is playable based on the current conditions.

All outdoor activities will strictly adhere to the "30 Minute Rule".  When thunder/lightning occurs, all players and spectators must immediately leave the area to a safe location.  Only after a full 30 minutes has passed with no further thunder/lightning may the activity resume.  The moment another thunder/lightning event occurs, the time resets back to 30 minutes.

Any program cancellations due to weather will be communicated on the Rockwood FC website, and also through an email notification to membership.

Guelph-Eramosa Township sports field status can be found here.

Teams practice indoors at Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Center and in school gyms.  The Club will only cancel a practice at RDAPC if the facility is closed.  The Club will only cancel gym practices if the schools are closed due to weather and school buses cancelled.  A coach can use their discretion to cancel practises-please contact your coach if you are unsure.

Your tax receipts can be found in your Member account. You can view and print off at any time.  It is stored there as long as you are a member.

You can access all your RFC tax receipts through your membership at any time. Simply log in to your account using your email and password. If you have problems accessing your account, email registrar@rockwoodfc.com.

House League fees are due upon registration. Registration and payment on line is preferred but you can make arrangements through registrar@rockwoodfc.com to pay by cash or cheque.

You may pay on line with credit card or interac. We also accept e-transfers. To pay by cash or cheque contact registrar@rockwoodfc.com or attend one of the in person registration days. In person registration days are held in November, January and end of March. Dates will be posted on home page.

House League seasons tend to be 10-12 weeks and rep seasons tend to be 16 weeks.

U10-U18 house league teams travel because Rockwood FC does not have enough internal players for an effective league.

Still have questions after checking our Programs and FAQ pages?  Please reach out to Rockwood FC below.