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 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. |
2/24/25 - 3/14/25 | Scheduling period. |
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 | 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 |
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 |
5/18/25 | Season Ends |
Spring Registration: $365
Which program is right for your player: Recreational vs Developmental Rec vs Elite
9U/10U Recreational | 9U/10U Developmental Rec | 9U/10U Elite | |
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Birth Year | 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) | 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) | For 2024/2025: 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) |
Tryout | Not Required | Not Required | Required |
Program Goal | Focus on fun and learning. Players new to soccer or want to play for fun with friends. | Both Rec and Developmental Rec teams can participate and teams may be formed around friends and existing teams. | Players with higher skill level and excitement for the game. Commitment level similar to that required at 11U Competitive. Teams are formed around DOC recommendations. |
Commitment | One Season | One Season | Fall, Pre Spring and Spring Seasons |
Team Formation | Team/Friend/Coach Requests | Teams receive 5 training sessions with a Skyline Staff coach for practices during the season | Invite Only / DOC Approval |
Ideal Team Size | 10-12 Players | 10-12 Players | 9-12 Players |
Competition Level | Skyline / Colorado United Inter League | Teams are encouraged to play at the appropriate level of CSA Front Range League. | CSA Front Range League Intermediate - Silver, Gold or Premier |
Game Format | 7v7 with goalkeepers | 7v7 with goalkeepers | 7v7 with goalkeepers |
Game Location | 4 Home games at Kennedy Soccer Complex OR Hampden Heights Park. 4 away games in the Littleton and Highlands Ranch area. | CSA Front Range League - 4 Home games at Kennedy Soccer Complex or Hampden Heights. 4 Away games Greater metro area. | Home games at Kennedy Soccer Complex. Away games will be in the greater metro area. |
Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach and 5 In Season Team Based Sessions Included with Registration - No Winter Included | Paid Staff Coach and Director of Coaching |
Practices | Once Weekly | One Weekly with volunteer Parent Coach plus Team Based training sessions with Skyline Staff Coach at 5 of your practices (Centralized location). | Twice Weekly with Paid Coach Plus Optional Elite AGT with DOC. |
Practice Location | Permitted Parks - Coaches Choice | Permitted Parks - Coaches Choice | Kennedy Soccer Complex or Centrally Located Park |
SKILLS/AGT Training | Optional - Cost of $100. Space is limited - First come first served. 4 Monday Training sessions | Individual Skills Add-on is not offered. The team will receive 5 practice sessions during the season from a Skyline Staff coach. | Optional AGT Sessions Included (Weather & Permit Dependent) |
Goalkeeper Training | TBD | TBD | Optional Goalkeeper Sessions per Year (Weather & Permit Dependent) |
Uniform Kit - Order from soccer.com | Rec and Developmental Rec - Additional Cost (2 jerseys, 1 short and 1 pair of socks) $55-$60 based on youth or adult sizes. http://www.skylinesoccer.org/uniforms/ | Rec and Developmental Rec - Additional Cost (2 jerseys, 1 short and 1 pair of socks) $55-$60 based on youth or adult sizes. http://www.skylinesoccer.org/uniforms | $151 - Additional Cost (2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 2 pairs of socks & 1 training top) http://www.skylinesoccer.org/uniforms |
Tournaments | Optional Team Sign Up (Additional Cost) | Optional (Additional Cost) | Skyline Cup (Required) is Included in registration fee. Additional tournaments (Highly recommended) will be an additional cost. 2-3 Per Year (Additional Cost) |
Winter Training | Camp or Indoor League Opportunities (Additional Cost) | Camp or Indoor League Opportunities (Additional Cost) | Spring Preseason Training Sessions (Included in Registration Cost) |
Indoor League | Optional (Additional Cost) | Optional (Additional Cost) | Strongly Encouraged (Additional Cost) |
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:
The uniform must be purchased from Soccer.com. The other items can be bought online 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, 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.
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 7:30pm on weekends.
What if my child does not get placed on a team? You will receive a full refund.
What if my team cannot make a game?
When playing in CSA leagues, teams are required to travel to all home and away games. Teams typically have 4 home and 4 away games. By signing the registration waiver, you agree to traveling to away games regardless of the distance.
Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) fines clubs $500 for forfeits, and those fees will be paid by the members of the team that is forfeiting the game. Skyline will do its best to get guest players for teams who are short players or will help reschedule games where teams don't have enough players. However, Skyline will not approve forfeits and therefore the fees will be paid by the team members.
We ask that Coaches, Parents and Players fulfill their commitment and support everyone's soccer experience by participating in all home and away games.
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. Academy 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.
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Developmental Rec program, please contact Travis Yoakum, travis@skylinesoccer.org.
CONTACT
Skyline Soccer
3799 S. Jason St.
Englewood, CO 80110
Office Phone :
303-691-5662
Weather Line:
720-317-2882
Fax: 303-691-5675
Email: info@skylinesoccer.org
Skyline Soccer
3799 S. Jason St.
Englewood, CO 80110
Office Phone : 303-691-5662
Weather Line: 720-317-2882
Email: info@skylinesoccer.org
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