11U - 12U Developmental Rec
Birth Year 2015 and 2014
The Developmental Rec program is a pathway for recreational players and teams U8-U12, looking for more player and team development. The Developmental Rec programs allows teams and players the benefit of staying on a team with friends, but adds in a weekly developmental training session with Skyline Staff coaching.
Developmental Rec teams will practice 1-2 times per week with a volunteer coach. Teams will receive 5 Skyline staff training sessions in addition to their weekly practice with their team coach.
The Skyline staff coach focuses on Technical and Tactical training to further develop each player and the team as a whole. This is a great blend to prepare players to become more competitive players.
Skyline continues to have Recreational and Competitive programs but saw a need for the in between. This program is offered for players U8-U12.
- Teams are recreational with a desire to become more developed and competitive.
- Teams receive 5 training sessions with a Skyline Staff coach for practice.
- Skyline staff coach will work with team coach to assist them with curriculum for player and team development.
- Teams will play at the appropriate level of CSA Front Range League or interleague.
- Seasons run Fall and Spring. Registration is per season
- 11U + Developmental Rec teams play in a 9 v 9 format.
Teams playing the Front Range and Advance league must comply with CSA roster limitations, age restrictions and player verification rules.
All players wear Skyline recreational uniforms on game day that can be ordered online.
Upcoming Important Dates
Date | Event |
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10/11/24 | Spring Registration Opens. |
1/17/25 | Returning player deadline. Returning players from Fall 2024 must register by this date to be guaranteed a spot on their team. |
1/18/25 - 1/25/25 | Final / Waitlist registration period. Registration or waitlist is still open, based on age group availability. The fee increases $15 beginning 1/25/2025. |
2/14/25 | Dev Rec practice sessions will be available in your Playmetrics calendar. |
2/28/25 | Practice schedules will post in your Playmetrics calendar. |
3/7/25 | Front Range League schedules post |
Front Range League - (Designated 9U-12U teams) U13, U14, U15 | Play Dates (8 of the following) March: 22, 29 April: 5, 12, 19, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 18 |
3/14/25 | South Metro League game schedules will be posted in Playmetrics. |
South Metro Interleague - U9, U10, U11, U12 | Play Dates (8 of the following): March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26-27, May 3, 10, 17 |
5/18/25 | Season Ends |
4/11/25 | Fall Registration Opens |
Fall Registration (Full Year): $780
Which program is right for your player: Recreational vs Developmental Rec
Choose Your Program | 11U - 18U Recreational | 11U - 12U Developmental Rec |
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Age Range | 11U (2015 Birth Year) - 18U (2008 Birth Year) | 11U (2015 Birth Year) - 12U (2014 Birth Year) |
Practice Location | Denver Area- DPR Permitted Fields | Denver Area- DPR Permitted Fields |
Practices | 1 or 2 Team Practices Per Week | 1 or 2 Team Practices Per Week |
Game Location | Denver Metro & Suburbs | Denver Metro & Suburbs |
Game Day | Saturdays and Occasional Sundays | Saturdays and Occasional Sundays |
Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach plus 5 of those practice sessions with a Skyline Staff coach |
Team Size | 14- 16 Players. Up to 18 players on 15 and older teams | 14-16 Players |
League | 11U -12U Skyline / Littleton United Inter League 13U & Older CSA Front Range League Recreational | 11U - 12U Teams are encouraged to play at the appropriate level of CSA Front Range League. 13U and older Teams play in the Front Range League. |
Uniform | Recreational Uniform Required | Recreational Uniform Required |
Ball Size | Size (4) 11U/12U, size (5) 13U and older | Size (4) 11U/12U, size (5) 13U and older |
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Developmental Rec program, please contact Travis Yoakum, travis@skylinesoccer.org.