Academy Information
In July 2004, North Texas passed a rule regarding "Academies". Academies are geared toward the recreational Under 8 through Under 10 players who want to participate with other players without following team formation rules. Academy play is intended to supplement recreational leagues. As academies were created by North Texas, players may be rostered on both a recreational team and with academies. RYSA does not at this time run an academy or participate in the Premiere Academy League. We do however, as a sanctioned association, register players who reside in our area.
All academy players who reside in Rowlett must register through RYSA as their home association.
Some Things To Know:
- Players who play recreational soccer through RYSA do not pay extra to our association for academy play (**academies typically charge, which is not controlled through RYSA).
- Our association encourages players who want to play academy to continue with their recreational team. This gives the player an opportunity to enjoy more game time and touches on the ball, all with no added cost.
- Players only playing with academies must:
- complete and turn in the original Academy Player Registration Form;
- turn in a copy of a government issued birth certificate (certificates from hospitals will not be accepted);
- pay $25 per season for registration through RYSA.
- complete and turn in the original Academy Player Registration Form;
- Upon receiving a copy of the player's academy registration form, players may participate with any academies, subject to the guidelines of the academy.
Please visit the North Texas website, Rule 3.10.3, for more information regarding academies.