Rain City S.C.

### Context Profile for Rain City S.C.

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Rain City Soccer Club (RCSC) aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their friends to meet, play soccer, and build community. They focus on fostering a sense of belonging through sports and community service projects.
   - **Cause**: RCSC specifically supports LGBTQ+ soccer teams in the Seattle area, promoting inclusivity and diversity within the sport.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: RCSC organizes the annual PRIDE Season, which features a series of soccer games designed for LGBTQ+ players. The season includes a Draft Day Party, weekly games, and an end-of-season celebration.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They run fundraising campaigns to support their activities and community initiatives.
   - **Community Programs**: RCSC offers various levels of competition, from casual scrimmages to competitive leagues, and engages in community service projects.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inclusive**, and **enthusiastic**. It conveys excitement about participation and community building while maintaining a professional demeanor. The language is accessible and welcoming, encouraging individuals of all skill levels to join.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - Emojis are used in communications, particularly in email campaigns. For example, the recent email campaign included a ghost emoji (👻) and a soccer ball emoji (⚽), indicating a casual and playful tone. Emojis appear to be used strategically to enhance engagement and convey emotions.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: The exact founding date is not specified on the website, but the organization has been active for several years, celebrating its 5th year of PRIDE Season in 2025.
   - **Scale**: RCSC has organized a total of 7 forms and 16 email campaigns, indicating an active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: Specific metrics are not detailed, but the organization emphasizes community building and inclusivity, suggesting a positive impact on participants.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is a mention of community service projects, indicating opportunities for volunteer involvement, although specific volunteer metrics are not provided.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a friendly and inclusive tone. Avoid overly formal language; instead, opt for a conversational style that welcomes participation.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points to make information easily digestible. Highlight key dates and deadlines prominently.
   - **Engagement**: Incorporate calls to action that encourage participation, such as signing up for events or volunteering.
   - **Emojis**: Integrate emojis where appropriate to enhance engagement and convey a sense of fun and community.

This context profile should guide AI assistants in crafting personalized and relevant content that aligns with Rain City S.C.'s mission, activities, and communication style.

LXCL:This is not a ticket, the free enrollment for the program can be found below. This is a dedicated donation portal for funding our trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive program, which is only possible through donations. All donations are tax deductible in accordance with 501(c)3 laws.

Transcend the Field Donation

LXCL:EARLY BIRD PRICING! Early bird tickets are not eligible for specialty discounts. This ticket is for RCSC's Friendly Tournament occurring on Saturday, May 16th. All players register as individual participants and are auto-drafted onto teams balanced by their skills, experience, and selected level of competition. This ticket includes swag items and a team jersey. All sales are final - no changes, edits, or refunds permitted.

EARLY BIRD: Tournament Registration

LXCL:This ticket is for RCSC's Friendly Tournament occurring on Saturday, May 16th. All players register as individual participants and are auto-drafted onto teams balanced by their skills, experience, and selected level of competition. This ticket includes swag items and a team jersey. All sales are final - no changes, edits, or refunds permitted.

Tournament Registration

LXCL:This ticket is to purchase a specialized customization to the provided team jersey with a custom name and/or number printed on the back. Once the order has been placed, all sales are final - there are no changes, edits, or refunds permitted. Please choose your name/number/size carefully.

Customized Tournament Jersey (Name & Number)

LXCL:This free ticket is for enrollees in RCSC's annual Transcend the Field Event on Sunday, May 17th. It is for any who identify as gender non-conforming and tournament registration is not required. All match attendees who complete this registration will be provided with a free 2025 Transcend the Field shirt in their indicated size. Contact transcend@raincitysoccer.org with questions.

Transcend the Field Registration

Check made out to Rain City S.C.
Address to send check: PO Box 23004 Seattle, WA 98102

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you so much for signing up for RCSC&rsquo;s annual Friendly Tournament Weekend! We are thrilled that you&rsquo;ll be joining us this May&mdash;your participation is what makes this program possible. We&rsquo;re busy preparing &amp; organizing all the details to make Friendly Tournament &#39;26 the best yet! We&rsquo;ll be sharing more information with you in the coming months, so stay tuned. We can&rsquo;t wait to see you on the field and celebrate our &ldquo;community first, soccer second&rdquo; spirit together! 🎉 See you on the pitch, Rain City Soccer Club

Welcome! Our tournament is open to all skill levels - new players are encouraged! The purpose is inclusion, representation, building community, meeting players where they are at, and providing them a fun and safe environment to express themselves and play soccer! The Seattle Friendly is first and foremost an opportunity to network, build relationships, and foster a sense of community.  Weekend Schedule:Friday 5/15: Meet &amp; Greet Cap Hill, Seattle: 6-7:30pmSaturday 5/16: Arrival at SeaTac Park by 9am for check-in, Games from 10-4pm, Evening social Cap Hill, Seattle 8pm-1amSunday 5/17: Montlake Playfield Park: Transcend the Field 11-12:30pm, Friendly Tournament picnic 11am-1pmSee below for details about Friendly Tournament and our Transcend the Field program: About the Friendly Tournament:RAIN CITY SOCCER CLUB is Seattle’s first and only LGBTQ+ soccer club. Grassroots since 1996, founded in 2000, our 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer-led club organizes teams, soccer programs, social events, and charity work for the LGBTQ+ community. People of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds are welcome when they respect and advocate the club’s missions and values. This program is the longest running event in the club’s history - over 20 years in the making!   TEAMS: All applicants are single-player participants; teams are auto-drafted for as equal skill-balanced play as possible, with diversity and networking in consideration. Players have the option to select from one of two divisions (Recreational or Competitive) during enrollment. These divisions are not a reflection of skill levels but rather of competitive rules regarding the field of play. Please refer to the 'Rules' section below for more details.  REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Tournament jersey, RCSC swag, a minimum of 2 hours of gameplay per team, free drinks and a meal at the tournament, social events across 3 days, snacks, entertainment, photos, and a ton of fun! FORMAT &amp; LOCATION: Maximum 9 vs. 9 games, outdoor, smaller than FIFA fields, 30-minute games with no halftime, friendly play. Each team will have at least 4 games minimum. Games on Saturday are held at North SeaTac Park, located 20 minutes from downtown (assuming no traffic), with free parking on-site. JERSEYS &amp; SWAG: Jerseys and swag are picked up at check-in on tournament day, so make sure you're early! To maximize our field rental, announcements and games start promptly on time and teams may have to start by playing down in numbers if players are late for check-in. VOLUNTEER: If you are interested in helping organize and execute the tournament, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVTRGILJSuQmXLpof-ETzD9GhxwE5bfkP-xB5_Z2zHPprDYw/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank">please fill out this form</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:friendlytournament@raincitysoccer.org">friendlytournament@raincitysoccer.org</a>. CARPOOLS &amp; HOUSING: Groups tend to self-organize carpools as the tournament approaches. North SeaTac Park is also less than 3 miles from SoundTransit Lightrail's Tukwila International Boulevard Station. If you need housing in the Seattle area in order to attend the tournament, please indicate that during your registration, and we will try to accommodate. CLUB-ASSISTED REGISTRATION: The RCSC community and leadership strive to make our programs financially accessible for our members. Financial assistance is available to members and will be announced periodically on our social media pages. Non-early bird ticket enrollees can request special consideration via <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHwUIYamHVf694w8j2GId8UxFjGzHQq8zR3Pc6URCNYoD4Ag/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank">request form</a>; money should never be a barrier to sports.  RULES: Ahead of the weekend, please read through and familiarize yourself with the tournament rules (<a href="http://raincitysoccer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Competitive-Orcas-Rules.pdf" target="_blank">competitive</a> and <a href="http://raincitysoccer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Recreational-Seastars-Rules.pdf" target="_blank">recreational</a>). For both divisions: games will be refereed, and good sportsmanship is non-negotiable. Acknowledging the rules have been provided and read is a condition and a required selection during the enrollment process. PROCEEDS: RCSC is a club of the community, one that does not charge membership dues for enrollees. As such, all proceeds from this tournament go to: sliding-scale options for disadvantaged players, general administration costs, Transcend the Field match, and next year program funds. REFUNDS: Thank you for your support! Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable as per 501(c)3 laws and guidelines, as the funds are used directly to support our mission &amp; ensure these programs exist in perpetuity. Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the organization — in that case, we’ll happily issue refunds. About Transcend the Field:TRANSCEND THE FIELD is a no-cost, friendly scrimmage (modeled after our Kickabout program) for trans, non-binary, &amp; gender non-conforming players that takes place during Friendly Tournament weekend. The match highlights the impact of removing gendered language from soccer and creating a safe space where gender-diverse individuals in soccer can meet and play. COSTS: This event is no-cost and open to all ages, skill levels, and abilities - no one will be turned away, even if it's their first time playing soccer. This match is not about showboating or showcasing, but rather inclusion, community building, and shared passion. ATTENDENCE: The match is comprised of only trans and gender non-conforming players by however people self identify. The beauty of allowing people to come as they are creates safe spaces for everyone, and helps us all challenge our own narratives and perceptions of the world and people in it. TIME &amp; LOCATION: Transcend will be held again this year the same spot historically as previous years: Montlake Playfield. Gameplay starts at 11am on Sunday May 18th, latecomers are permitted and welcome. FORMAT: Transcend is a scrimmage-style game that combines all levels of ability and play in a community-style setting. Dangerous and excessive play is prohibited. For problematic play, two verbal warnings will be issued before individuals are removed from play if the behavior continues. Players are expected to speak kindly and encouragingly to all participants on the field, including refs, and passing/sharing or possession among all teammates is required, regardless of skill level. SWAG: RCSC will provide every registered attendee who is indicated a complimentary 2026 RCSC Transcend the Field event shirt at check-in to commemorate their time with the program. VOLUNTEER: If you are interested in helping organize and execute the program, please fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVTRGILJSuQmXLpof-ETzD9GhxwE5bfkP-xB5_Z2zHPprDYw/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113965149090944066561" target="_blank">this form here</a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:transcendthefield@raincitysoccer.org">transcendthefield@raincitysoccer.org</a> RULES: Our Transcend program's style of play is modeled after our beloved Kickabout program, which lends its <a href="http://raincitysoccer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Recreational-Seastars-Rules.pdf" target="_blank">Rules of Play</a> to both the Recreational division of Friendly Tournament as well as Transcend. We recommend that all players read and familiarize themselves with the rules prior to the event, in case they have any questions. Games will be lightly refereed, and good sportsmanship is non-negotiable. PROCEEDS: Transcend is a no-cost program provided by the club. Its costs are covered through generous donations, private sponsors, and local/federal grants. One of the ways donations and grants are achieved is with media outreach, during the match, and at the end of play. Photos will be taken with all willing participants to capture the event. Participating in photography is optional and should be indicated at registration, where a wristband will be issued to those who wish to be excluded.

Rain City S.C.

2026 RCSC Friendly Tournament & Transcend the Field

12943 20th Ave S

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