SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

With warmer days and more sunshine on the horizon, it’s time to gear up for MORE SOCCER! In this issue, you’ll find everything you need to plan for the months ahead — including Spring Rec registration, Summer Camps, Summer Elite Training, Oakland Tryouts, and more. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date on all the latest news and reminders!

CLUB-WIDE NEWS

Fertilizer Fundraiser


It's time to think 𝙎𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂 with our annual Fertilizer Fundraiser! Place your order from now until March 22 (fertilizer pick-up will be early April). Order for a fraction of what you would spend at the big box store. It’s easy, and because a portion of the proceeds will go to maintaining our fields at the RSC Field Complex, your lawn and ours will look great. It’s a win, win! To find out more and to place an order, visit the link below.

20% Off Spring Gear at 
Dick's Sporting Goods


Gear up for the spring season with 20% off your entire purchase during a limited-time discount weekend, March 6-9, at all Michigan Dick's Sporting Goods locations. Stock up on cleats, training gear, apparel, and all the essentials needed for a successful season ahead! Take advantage of this one-time savings event and come prepared with the coupon when you shop. Some exclusions apply. Discount is valid in-store only. Keep an eye on our social media pages for the coupon shared from the Michigan State Youth Soccer Assoc. (MSYSA).

Juventus Camp

July 20-24 @ RSC


Rochester Soccer Club and Michigan Stars Oakland families have been offered a special discount code to sign up for Juventus Training Camp this summer at the RSC Complex. Use code RSCJUVE to receive $90 off your camp registration.


Juventus camps are exciting 5-day soccer camps for boys and girls ages 6 to 16. Camps are led by certified coaches from Juventus FC, who come directly from Italy. Don’t miss this opportunity to make new friends, have fun and improve your soccer skills using Juventus' internationally-recognized training methodology.

REC & SDA NEWS

Spring Registration


Ready, set...𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥! Our spring soccer season is just around the corner and now is the time to sign up! We offer programs for every age and ability from 18 months to 18 years including: Thunders, Micros, U6-U18 Rec, SDA, Technical Training, and TOPSoccer for adaptive athletes.


Join us for a fun season ahead! Find out more about our programs and secure your spot today at rscsoccer.org.

Micros & U6 Refer a Friend


Refer a friend who has never played RSC soccer before and receive a discount off your spring registration! Eligible participants must be registered for the Micros or U6 Spring Season.


While completing registration, add names of friends you are referring to RSC. Office staff will verify eligibility by confirming that the referred friends are registered and participating. You will receive a $20 discount (Micros) or $30 discount (U6) per friend referred (up to the cost of the program). New players can also take advantage of the Refer-A-Friend program! Please note: Team formation is based on our placement policy, not referrals.


RSC Summer Camps


Summer camp registration is OPEN! Keep your kids engaged while developing soccer skills this summer. Our camps provide a fun environment for players to learn new soccer skills, play games, make friends, and be kids.


NEW THIS YEAR! We are adding two new, four-day camps to our summer line-up: SDA Camp and U13-14 Camp. Visit our website for more!

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to our Athlete of the Month winners — Sara and Matthew! Each month, one girl and one boy U6+ from our Recreation and SDA programs are recognized for their sportsmanship, effort, and love of the game. Winners each receive a $20 Subway gift card and are featured on our social media, website, and newsletter. Click the images below to read more about Sara and Matthew's nominations, and don’t forget to nominate your player for our next Athlete of the Month by clicking HERE.

MICHIGAN STARS OAKLAND NEWS

Team Formation & Tryout Timeline


We are busy making preparations for the 2026–2027 season. With recent changes to the MSYSA guidelines, our timeline looks a little different than in years past.


Please mark your calendars for these important dates which outline our ID Sessions and Tryouts. As we move through the process, specific schedules will be shared as we get closer to each date. If you have any questions, please check with your current coach, reach out to our DOC, Enes, at esunje@mistarsyouth.com, or visit mistarsoakland.org/tryouts.


Summer Elite Training (SET)


Summer Elite Training (SET) is back for the summer of 2026! The SET program is geared toward our younger age groups (U7-U10) and helps keep players’ soccer skills sharp during the off season while they continue training with our licensed travel coaches.


For all the details regarding dates, schedules, format, and registration, please visit the link below.

MICHIGAN STARS ELITE NEWS

Elite ID Sessions & Tryouts


If you are U12 or above and you are interested in being evaluated for an Elite roster, please be sure to review the Michigan Stars Elite timeline for ID Sessions and Tryout dates. We strongly encourage you to speak with your coach to see if you should attend an Elite session.


Please note, Tryouts for High School Girls U16-U19 are coming up next Friday and Saturday, March 6-7 at MSSC.


For more information about Elite ID Sessions and Tryouts, please visit mi-stars.com/tryoutelite.

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