9U - 10U Developmental Rec
Birth Years 2017 - 2016
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.
- 9U-10U Developmental Rec teams will play 8 games n a 7v7 format with a keeper.
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): $740
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 | 2017 (9U) & 2016 (10U) | 2017 (9U) & 2016 (10U) | For 2025/2026: 2017 (9U) & 2016 (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 | 12-14 Players | 12-14 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) |
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Developmental Rec program, please contact Travis Yoakum, travis@skylinesoccer.org.