Getting Ready to Kick Off the Season May 1st!
Are you ready for some soccer fun? We are! Throughout the duration of the GOALS program your family will have many amazing experiences that will provide lasting memories. Giving Opportunities to Athletes who Love Soccer, a partnership between the Pieters Family Life Center and the Rochester Rhinos, will build soccer and social skills, support your child in a team environment, and provide a fun night out for the entire family.
What to expect when you arrive at Sahlen's Stadium:
GOALS is held at Sahlen's Stadium, home to the Rochester Rhinos, in downtown Rochester. The stadium address is 460 Oak St, Rochester, NY 14608.
What to expect when you arrive at Sahlen's Stadium:
GOALS is held at Sahlen's Stadium, home to the Rochester Rhinos, in downtown Rochester. The stadium address is 460 Oak St, Rochester, NY 14608.
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You and your family may enter at the private parking area off Smith Street.
You will be greeted by GOALS coaches who will guide you to the sign-in/registration table. Once your family signs in, you will be directed to an age specific region on the soccer field where Rhinos players and GOALS assistant coaches will welcome athletes and get them prepared for the night. Supported by Rhinos players and GOALS coaches, athletes will participate in a variety of skill building soccer drills, challenges and small sided games. The night will conclude with a meal together.
A typical GOALS night will look like:
5:45 p.m. Athlete arrival
6:00 p.m. Introductions, stretches, and warm ups
6:20 p.m. Skill building drills and soccer challenges
6:45 p.m. Game time
7:15 p.m. Dinner with teammates, family, and Rhinos players
7:45 – 8:00: Social time and farewells
* Schedule may change slightly based upon needs and desires of GOALS athletes
We would like all athletes, if possible, to come prepared with weather appropriate attire, sneakers, shin guards, and their own drinking water. Need to get soccer equipment? Here are a few local stores we recommend:
Parents and siblings are welcome on the field (bring some chairs if you like), in the stands, or can volunteer in a variety of ways. We encourage you to bring cameras and take lots of pictures! In addition to all the soccer fun, on special occasions we will include live music, family games, and some special surprises. You’ll see GOALS is a full family affair.
2012 GOALS nights are:
May 1st & 15th
June 12th & 19th
July 17th & 24th
August 7th & 14th
Season Banquet is on August 21st at the Pieters Family Life Center
* Dates are subject to change given the Rhino's US Open Cup schedule (the stadium may be used for a game)
In the event of inclement weather we will cancel GOALS and post a cancellation notice on this blog and on the GOALS section of the Pieters Family Life Center webpage. You can also call the Pieters Family Life Center at (585) 487-3503.
We will also use the Pieters Family Life Center's Twitter account to share GOALS information. Please "follow" us at @RocPieters and we encourage you to use the hashtag #RocGOALS throughout the GOALS season. Of course, we're on Facebook too. Please "like" us to receive updated GOALS information.
GOALS related questions can be directed to info@pietersfamilylifecenter.org
We look forward to seeing you May 1st!
Sincerely,
Andrew Little Bill Sedgewick
Director, Pieters Family Life Center Assistant Coach, Rochester Rhinos
What to expect when you arrive at Sahlen’s Stadium:
GOALS is held at Sahlen's Stadium, home of the Rochester Rhinos, in downtown Rochester. The stadium address is 460 Oak St Rochester, NY 14608.
