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8U Developmental Rec

Birth Year 2017


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.


  1. Teams are recreational with a desire to become more developed and competitive.
  2. Teams receive 5 training sessions with a Skyline Staff coach for practice.
  3. Skyline staff coach will work with team coach to assist them with curriculum for player and team development.
  4. Teams will be evaluated by Skyline Staff coach, which allows players to be known should they want to play competitive later.
  5. Seasons run Fall and Spring.  Registration is per season
  6. 8U players play in-house only


All players wear Skyline recreational uniforms on game day that can be ordered online.

Upcoming Important Dates

Date Event
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.
3/14/25 Game schedules will be posted in Playmetrics.
4/5, 4/12, 4/19, Double header weekend 4/26 - 4/27, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 Game Dates (In-house League)
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Spring Registration: $365

Which program is right for your player: 8U Recreational vs 8U Developmental Rec

8U Recreational 8U Developmental Rec
Birth Year 2017 2017
Program Goal Focus on fun and learning. Players new to soccer or wanting to play for fun with friends. Developmental Rec program has the benefits of recreational with the staff training to become more competitive.
Commitment One Season One Season
Team Formation Coach/Friend/School Requests Coach/Friend/School Requests
Team Size 8-10 Players 8-10 Players
Competition Level In-house League In-house League
Game Format 5v5 with goalkeepers 5v5 with goalkeepers
Coach Volunteer Parent Coach Volunteer Parent Coach and 5 In Season Team Based Sessions which involve coaches training, team tactics and game day management. Included with Registration - No Winter Included.
Practice Once Weekly Volunteer Parent Coach plus 5 In Season Team Based Sessions (Southmoor Park) which involve coaches training, team tactics and game day management included with Registration - No Winter Included.
Uniform Required - Cost of $55-$60 depending on youth or adult size. To be ordered through Soccer.com Required - Cost of $55-$60 depending on youth or adult size. To be ordered through Soccer.com
Game Location Southmoor Park Southmoor Park

Once you have registered your player, Skyline staff will begin assigning players to teams based on the registration criteria. In your registration you can make coach, friend and practice region requests. After taking coach and friend requests into consideration, your practice region requests and current school will be considered when assigning players to a team. While we cannot honor every request, we will do our absolute best to place your player in an appropriate environment.


Priority placement will be given to players registered prior to the registration deadlines. After the registration deadline, Skyline can no longer guarantee placement for new or returning players.


Returning players registered prior to the deadline. New players registered prior to the deadline. All remaining players who registered after the deadline. If we have enough new players we will look to build new teams. Teams will be built around the registration criteria.

Skyline is an adidas club and requires adidas uniforms to be worn on game days. The cost of the new full kit is about $45-$50 (based on youth and adult sizes).


For ordering and more information please visit our Uniforms page.


Although Skyline only requires certain items in your uniform kit, your player will need:


  • Shin guards: All players are required to wear shin guards during all training and matches. Shin guards are to be worn underneath soccer socks.
  • Cleats: All players are strongly encouraged to purchase cleats to wear in training and matches.
  • Soccer Ball: Skyline encourages all players to bring their soccer ball with them to all training sessions and matches. 8U players use a size (3) three soccer ball.
  • Water Bottle: All players should bring their own water to all training and matches.

The uniform must be purchased from Soccer.com. The other items can be bought online on Soccer.com or through your local sports retail store. Please visit our Uniforms page for more information. 

How do I know which program to register my player for? When deciding whether to register your play for the Recreational program or the Developmental Rec program, please consider your player’s long-term interests. If you believe that your player is interested in playing with a higher level commitment under the direction of Skyline Staff during 5 training sessions in addition to the weekly team practice, then take a strong look at the Developmental Rec program. If your player is interested in the fun, social aspect of soccer, the Recreational program is more likely the right program. Either way, players are able to change programs during their soccer career (although players are not allowed to change programs during the season).


The main difference between Recreational and Developmental Rec is that a Skyline coach works with the team on team concepts, team formation, team positioning and team building. To make the team the focal point and work as a team for game day preparations. There will still be technical development involved in every session but more working as a team to build players confidence.


When will I find out what team my child is on? In the fall season, this information will be emailed to your during the second week of August. In the spring season, you will be notified during the second week of March. You will be notified of your coach’s name and practice day, time, and location. Timing of the announcement is dependent on when a volunteer coach is confirmed.


When will practices begin? Skyline receives park permits from DPR each season. Practices will begin two weeks prior to the first game. Please check the ‘Important Dates’ tab for specific dates.


When will the game schedule be released? The 6U-8U games are played against other Skyline teams. Please check the ‘Important Dates’ tab for specific dates which will be updated each season.


Where are games played? 8U games will be played at Southmoor Park unless otherwise notified.


How many games will we have per season?  Each age group will have 8 games per season.


Can my child play up and age group? At Skyline, we do have a few players who ‘play up.’ but these players are the exception. All players who play up need approval from the Director of Coaching. When determining whether a player is ready to play up, the player must be ready soccer-wise, physically, and socially. We will not have players play up more than one age group.


How do we know if a game or practice has been rained out? Please check the Skyline Field Status on our homepage or call the weather line at 720.317.2882. During the week, the weather line is updated by 3:00pm weekdays and by 7:30am on weekends.


What if my child does not get placed on a team? You will receive a full refund.

The main difference between Recreational and Developmental Rec is that a Skyline coach works with the team on team concepts, team formation, team positioning, team building. To make the team the focal point and work as a team for game day preparations. There will still be technical development involved in every session but more working as a team to build players confidence.


The Developmental Rec program is a pathway for recreational players and teams U8-U12, looking for more player and team development and exposure to a more competitive environment. 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. The staff coach trains the entire team once a week and focuses on Technical and Tactical training to further develop each player and the team as a whole. This is a great blend of recreational players and teams becoming more competitive players.


Skyline continues to have Recreational and Competitive programs, but saw a need for the in between. The Developmental Rec  program has the benefits of recreational with the staff training to become more competitive. 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 closely with team coach to assist team coach with team and player development
  • 8U Developmental Rec teams will play in house against other Skyline 8U Developmental Rec teams
  • Staff training makes sure recreational players aren’t falling behind in their development and prepares them for later competitive and High School teams.
  • Season runs the same as recreational, Fall and Spring.

If you have questions or want to learn more about the Developmental Rec program, please contact Travis Yoakum, travis@skylinesoccer.org.

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