Skyline’s has a zero tolerance policy in respect to sideline and coaching behavior. Its motto is WHEN IN DOUBT LET THEM PLAY! Excessive coaching from the sidelines by parents is to be strongly discouraged and only positive reinforcement should be provided to our players by coaches and sideline spectators. It is Skyline’s policy that continued violations of this rule will result in the removal of the individuals from the organization.

Parents/Guardians are expected to be positive role models while on the sidelines during games and practices. There will be ZERO TOLERANCE regarding any interactions from the parents to the referees, coaches, players, or visiting parents. Disciplinary actions will be taken if there are any issues.

Skyline has ZERO TOLERANCE for discrimination.  There will not be discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability or military status.

Artificial noisemakers are permissible, subject to the discretion of the referee or on-site Skyline staff. If the referee or on-site Skyline staff determines in his or her opinion that an artificial noisemaker is interfering with the administration of the game, the referee shall remove the item(s) before play can continue.

Whistles, air horns, vuvuzelas, cowbells, and electronic amplifiers are prohibited.

It is the policy of Skyline Soccer Association to refund registration fees only if your player moves more than 50 miles from his/her primary residence prior to the start of season or if the player is unable to participate due to a season ending injury or illness as documented by a physician. Administrative fee’s will be applied to any/all refunds.

No refunds, credits or free transfers will be allowed for any other reasons.  If Skyline Soccer Association is unable to place your child on a team, a full refund is issued.  Conflicts with practice schedules or location are not grounds for refund.  Refund requests due to injury must be made in writing and within 2 weeks of injury or illness and must have a physician’s note included.  There will be no reimbursements or refunds granted for any programming cancelled due to weather, acts of God, forfeits, lack of refs, epidemics, pandemics, quarantines, acts of war, terrorism, government order or natural catastrophes.

Camp / SKILLS cancellations initiated by parents 7 days prior to the start of camp will be refunded in full.  Cancellations within the 7 day period are subject to a 25% cancellation fee.  Cancellations within 48 hours before the start of camp are not eligible for a refund.

There are administration fees when canceling registration or when moving from one program to another program. 

All club donations are tax deductible and non-refundable.

Skyline Soccer Association reserves the right to refuse any participants for any reason.

Registration of your child, at any time of the registration process, does not guarantee a place in the Program. We do our best to give as many players possible, the ability to play, there may be instances where your child will be turned away. Such instances include, but are not limited to, the inability to run the program due to lack of players,  late registrations, unsuccessful payments, and missing registration and payment deadlines.

No Pay No Play Policy

Players will only be allowed to participate with Skyline Soccer Association’s organized leagues, clinics, camps and tournaments if the financial requirements of the player’s registration category have been met. If requesting financial aid, a financial aid form must have been received and approved by the Skyline staff before the first scheduled game, clinic, camp or tournament. Payment plan and deposit also need to be set. Financial aid requests will not be approved if there is a previous balance on the account. If paying by check, returned checks will be charged a $25.00 returned check fee. Insufficient funds will also risk placement on a team and/or canceled registrations. 

Registration Category Financial Requirements: 

 For Grasshoppers and Munchkins

– Fees must be paid in full to be placed on a team.

For All Recreational Programs

– Fees must be paid in full to be placed on a team.

 All competitive programs have payment plans available and can be requested when registering. If the requirements that are listed below are not met then penalties will be enforced. Specific dollar amounts will be provided at team meetings and through your Sports Connect account.

 For Competitive Programs (Non-High School Teams)

– $250 Deposit due at registration – NON-REFUNDABLE 

– Full Payment of balance due by February 15

– Full Registration fee is due within 10 days of registration. If you select the payment auto withdrawals plan, your credit card will be charged monthly through February or until paid in full. 

For 8th Grade/ HS Competitive

– $250 Deposit due before first season practice – NON-REFUNDABLE 

– Full Registration fee is due within 20 days of registration. If you select the payment auto withdrawals plan, your credit card will be charged monthly through December or until paid in full. 

For Elite Programs

– $200 Deposit due at registration – NON-REFUNDABLE 

– Full Payment of balance due by February 15

If you select the payment auto withdrawals plan, your credit card will be charged monthly through December or until paid in full. 

Skyline Soccer Association will take efforts to collect past due fees as appropriate with potential for removal of current and future playing privileges. Please remember that Skyline Soccer Association is a nonprofit organization that operates from registration fees. 

Skyline reserves the right to create, modify, or rescind any rules, policies or procedures. Official club rules are posted and updated on Skyline’s website on the Policies and Forms page.

Games should not be cancelled without consent from the Skyline program director.

Games will only be cancelled by the Skyline organization if playing conditions are deemed unsafe, including lightning or heavy rain before or during a game.

Games will generally not be cancelled for:

• Cold weather
• Hot weather
• Travel distances

However, Skyline does monitor and follow the US Soccer heat policy and index and cold weather guidlines. 

The policies can be found here: 

Cold Weather -Click Here

Hot Weather- Click Here

Competitive Teams have a 7 day window from the posting of schedules to complete and submit reschedules. Any competitive reschedule will be charged the $100 reschedule fee from CSA.

Teams playing in the Front Range and Advance CSA league are required to travel outside the Denver Metro area.  Teams/players are required to play all scheduled games.  Games with conflicts need to be rescheduled in the appropriate time frame.  Teams refusing to play games due to travel or any other reason will be subject to a $500 forfeit fee by CSA, paid by the team.  The forfeit fees will be paid to Skyline who will then pay CSA.

=How do you know games are cancelled?

If you think games may be cancelled you can do the following:

1. View the Skyline home page to see if Skyline home fields are open.

2. Call the Skyline Soccer Weather Line at 720.317.2882.

3. If you are the away team at another club and think your game may be canceled, view the opposing clubs website or call the number of the club you are playing against as.

What do you need to do if your game is cancelled for weather?

1. Confirm with the opposing coach that the game is cancelled.

2. Notify your players.

What if you need to cancel your game for other reasons?

After confirming with the other coach, the club office, and your players, you MUST do the following:

Nets:

1. If you are assigned to put nets up or take the nets down, you need to contact the Skyline program director to tell them they will need to take care of nets that day.

What if you don’t do this?

If you fail to notify the club office at least 48 hours before the regularly scheduled time, you will need to provide cash to pay the referees at your make up game.

How do you reschedule a HOME game?

All notifications must occur one week before the date of the rescheduled game.

1. Call or email your program director at Skyline 720 797 0306) for field availability.

2. Contact the opposing coach to determine a day and time for make up game.

3. Notify the club office of the date, field and time you have chosen with 72 hours.

4. Confirm date with opposing once Skyline has approved the rescheduled game.

How do you reschedule an AWAY game?

1. Your coach will need to contact the opposing team or club to have them reshedule the game on the away team’s field and availabilty.

Practices can be cancelled, rescheduled, or postponed by the coach for reasons pertinent to their specific team.

Practices will only be cancelled by the Skyline Organization if playing conditions are deemed unsafe,  including lightning or heavy rain before or during a practice.

Practices will generally not be cancelled for:

• Cold weather
• Hot weather
• Heavy winds

However, Skyline does monitor and follow the US Soccer heat policy and index and cold weather guidelines. The policies  can be found here: 

Cold Weather - Click Here

Hot Weather - Click Here

Each player will be notified via telephone of her/his team placement before, during, or within 24-48 hours after the last tryout. Families should be ready to respond immediately to 24 hours, once an invitation is made to join a team.

A minimum of $250 is due at the time of acceptance onto a Competitive team -non refundable deposit.

Evaluation will be based on technical, tactical, physical and psychological ability.

Players within the club will be evaluated in three ways:

1. Skyline Staff will be on fields during Saturday matches watching U10 and above games. These evaluations will be used in to enhance our selection criteria during tryouts.

2. Skyline Volunteer Coaches/Jr Select trainers have communication with the Skyline staff about their players on each coaches respective team in regards to player participation, technical ability, tactical ability, ability to follow instructions, and each players willingness to learn.

3. Each individual will have evaluations conducted by members of the Skyline Staff while participating in small sided and large sided games. The Staff’s evaluations will be used to determine each player’s placement.

4. Player movement is part of the ongoing evaluations process, as some players develop quicker than others.  Player movement to guest play on other teams is also common practice and additional evaluation. Team placement is a starting point for players.

11U-14U – FULL YEAR Commitment (Fall and Spring)

8th Grade Secondary teams / High School Teams – ONE SEASON Commitment

Competitive players will be given a Player/Parent Handbook at team meetings after tryouts.

Competitive and Jr. Select registrations are for a full year, fall through spring. All fees are required to be paid prior to December 31st of the fall season. When registering for the Jr. Select and Competitive program, registrants are committed to a full year with Skyline Soccer Association. If the participant wants to change organizations between the fall and spring season, Skyline Soccer Association has the right to refuse the transfer, but will not unreasonably hold a player if all fees are paid in full and a transfer does not significantly harm the current team’s ability to finish the spring season.

As a parent/guardian of Skyline Soccer Association player, I agree that:

I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, regardless of their abilities, gender, religion or cultural background.

Skyline has ZERO TOLERANCE for discrimination.  There will not be discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability or military status.

Parent/guardians of Skyline Soccer players agree to: Refrain from the use of tobacco and alcohol at practices, games or team events

I will not question or criticize the the official’s judgement and remember they are part of the game and will make mistakes as players do

I will respect the decision of coaches, officials and club administrators and teach my player to do likewise

I will focus on and encourage the efforts and performance of all players

I will remember that children learn best by modeling- I will recognize and reward good performance and good attitude by all players

I will remember it’s NOT winning at all cost but hard work and learning that matter

I will remember that my player participates in the sport for their own enjoyment, not mine

I will respect and show appreciation for the coaches and staff who give their time to provide sport activities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child’s development

I will raise any issues or concerns with my players coach or club staff, whichever is appropriate and in an calm and professional manner

I will report any inappropriate actions by my players coach, trainer or other adult to the clubs leadership

I will not treat any player in an unfair, unjust, or discriminatory manner

I will not allow my player to play hurt

I agree to honor the game.

Attendance:

Attend all practices, games, and team functions

Be on time. 15 minutes before practice starts and 60 min before games

Notify the coach in advance if unable to attend or going to be late or leave early

Sportsmanship:

Respect the game, the officials and the rules

Respect opponents and spectators in language and actions

Be a good winner, show respect and class

Be gracious in defeat, acknowledge opponents victory and don’t blame others for loss

Attitude:

Exhibit a positive, never quit, winning attitude. Practice on your own

Abide by coach’s decision on playing time and position

Speak positively of your coaches, teammates, and yourself

Approach the coach first with problems or concerns about soccer, the team and you as the player. Do such in a respectful and contributing manner

Players will not:

Use profane or vulgar language

Discriminate against anyone on basis of race, religion, gender, gender expression, age or disability

Use drugs other than prescribed by a physician

Drink alcoholic beverages, or use tobacco products

Leave a game field, training session, or team function without informing the coach

Disrespect themselves, officials, coaches or teammates. Bully others (see below)

* We (Skyline Soccer) are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all soccer participants so they can learn the game of soccer and the skills necessary to participate in a fun, positive and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at any practice, game or Skyline sanctioned event associated with our soccer program. If bullying is reported to any parent or player, they should immediately report the incident to their respective coach or age group coordinator who will ensure the complaint is investigated and dealt with promptly and effectively.

*Bullying is defined as conduct, gestures or comments which are insulting, intimidating, humiliating, hurtful, malicious, degrading or otherwise offensive to a player, group of players or teammates, which create a hostile or intimidating environment. Bullying is harassment, intimidation by means of any gesture, any written, verbal or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents that results in pain and distress to the victim.

Approval:

Tournaments must be approved by the age group Director of Coaching prior to tournament registration.

After receiving approval, the team Manager and Coach should work together to ensure the travel plans are well communicated and best deals are found.

Travel Tournament Team Expense:

All players are expected and agree to participate in team tournaments. Players not attending are still responsible for their proportionate share of tournament expenses such as the tournament entry fee.

All team expenses are divided equally between all players on the tournament roster. Expenses include, but are not limited to; tournament entry fee (in season team players pay this, not guest players), coach travel including lodging, transportation and per diem for meals ($65 per day).

Guest players must be informed of financial responsibility when invited to participate. Guest players are responsible to pay their travel and expenses, as well as a portion of travel and expenses of the team coach and when needed.  These fees are divided amongst the tournament roster of players.

If the team agrees on having chaperones for the tournament, the chaperones travel expenses (lodging and transportation) are also shared equally by each player including guest players regardless if their family is attending.

In State Tournament Team Expense:

All (rostered) players will pay an equal share of tournament entry fee and associated tournament expenses, including players not attending.  Guest players will not pay toward the tournament registration fee.

For tournaments in excess over 40 miles from our Home field (Kennedy), team players will equally pay for mileage reimbursement for the coach.  Mileage is paid when travel is over 40 miles each way and reimbursed at the official IRS rate.

Travel & Flight Arrangements

When possible, teams must travel together.  When flight arrangements are made, they will be made as a team.  The players and coach are expected to travel together unless there are extenuating circumstances that don’t allow an individual to travel with their team.  Coach flight will be the same rate as team players flight and cost is split among team.

Teams should attempt to travel as early as possible to get settled in hotel and have a training session and team meeting to cover expectations.  

Hotel Arrangements

All players and coach will stay at the same hotel. Standard room rate is acceptable. Coaches will stay in the same room level/expense as the team and this is the rate that will be covered by the team. Coaches will have a $65 a day food per diem. 

Gas Arrangement

Mileage reimbursement is for travel over 40 miles each way and is based from our Home field location (Kennedy).  Mileage is paid after the 40 miles limit is exceeded and is reimbursed at the official IRS rate (.65, as of 2023).

Team managers are an integral part in the overall success of how teams function.  Team managers are a volunteer position to assist coaches with the following:

Establishing a clear system of communication with players and parents.  This communication includes but isn’t limited to; practice time and location, practice changes, game schedule and game changes, additional training information, tournaments and an additional point of contact for families to share their attendance, ect.

Works with Club to make sure team is staying in compliance with league, state and tournament regulations.

Ensures that all information and materials from the Club and coach are distributed to team in a timely manner.

The responsibility of team manager is one of facilitator.  The team manager is not a coach and should direct all parent and player concerns to team coach.  Issue regarding individual players, policies or clubs directions should be directed to appropriate Skyline staff or coach.

Team manager may also be responsible to report scores for home games.

Team manager may also be responsible to sign up and collect team fees for tournaments.

Please note, the above list is not a complete list of Team Manager duties.  We encourage Team Manager and Coaches have a meeting prior to the start of season to discuss roles and responsibilities.  Every coach is different and some prefer to do more or less than others.

Skyline will support team managers by answering questions and sending resources/information to assist as we can.  We greatly appreciate Team Managers and the time they put in to support their teams.

GRASSHOPPER AND MUNCHKINS FRIEND REQUEST POLICY 

G&M is happy to accept friend requests from each player when they are registering for a season. Although we cannot guarantee your request, we always do our best to honor them and have a very high success rate at it. There are many factors why we cannot always honor a request, the most common ones are listed below. Due to this we suggest you register your player early and get your friend requests in early.

Reasons we cannot honor a request.

1 ) The player you are requesting is already placed on a full team.

The number of players that are on each team according to age group, Grasshopper or Munchkin, are restricted.  Having too many players on one field can result in practice quality suffering and inability to run certain drills as well as coach to player ratios being insufficient. At this age, too many players on a field can cause scrimmages to run poorly or can make it impossible to play certain games, like Sharks and Minnows, due to lack of space and coaching resources. If you register closer to the deadline and the player you are requesting has already been placed on a team that is full, your friend request might not be able to be honored and your player will likely have to be placed on a different team.

2 ) There are too many friend request for the same player or players.

Often times we have a whole group of friends that want to play together. Groups of the same four-six players can usually be accommodated. When there are requests that result in over 10 kids being on one team, we will split that group into two separate teams. For instance if we have a group of 14 players all requesting each other through various friend requests, we will create two, 7 player teams and try to place those two teams fields next to each other at the park. When this happens, your player might be on a different team than one or more of their friends who might have been placed on the field next to them. For this reason, we suggest when adding a friend request, you select only a few friends and list the ones you would most like to play with. By doing so, we can try our best to add the first or second player you listed to the same team if we have to split a group. If you have 8 or more players who wish to play together, please contact program directors immediately.

What you can do to better your chances of a request being honored?

1 ) Register early! We often try to start forming teams several weeks before the season starts. If the friend you are requesting has already registered with friend requests of their own and is on a full team with some of their own requests, your player will likely not be able to join that friend and will be added to a team that still has room on it.

2) Be sure to include your friend requests first and last name. We use our best detective skills to match players to their friend requests but if there is no last name listed for a “Ben” or “Emily” and there is several players with that first name registered to play at your park, we may have to guess which might result in your playing not being on the team with the friend they requested.

3) Check that the friend or friends that you are requesting are already registered for the season or will be registering soon. A lot of times we have requests for a player that isn’t registered for the season. This could be due to either that player not playing that season or perhaps that player is moving up to an older age group. When this happens we are unable to grant that friend request. We also run into issues honoring friend requests when your players friend request has not yet registered. If we roster your player and your friend requests waits too long to register, there is chance your team will be full and we will be unable to honor the request at that point.

4) Make sure the friend you are requesting is in the same age group. Occasionally we will have players requesting someone who is no longer in their age group. This could be someone who was a Grasshopper one season but aged out into the Munchkin group the following season. We also have cases where a player might be a Munchkin in the Spring or Summer but is in the 6U program in the fall. Check with your friend requests to see if they will be in the same group as your player.

Group Registrations

If you know that you will have a large group (8 or more players) requesting to be on the same team, please contact johanna@skylinesoccer.org. We can work directly with team parents or coaches to register your team or teams as a group registration.

At Skyline Soccer, we want to ensure our players are provided the safest environment possible. As such, Skyline is incorporating a Concussion Policy to educate Skyline members about concussions, help prevent concussions from occurring, and identify when a concussion may have taken place.

Concussion Policy 

Parent Concussion Policy: Skyline Soccer recognizes the potential danger and long-term health consequences of this often difficult to diagnose form of traumatic brain injury. The policy is intended to provide easy-to-understand guidelines related to players who have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having a concussion. The policy is for coaches, parents and players, but is to be shared with any other adults or participants in Skyline Soccer. At Skyline Soccer, we want to ensure our players are provided the safest environment possible. As such, Skyline is incorporating a Concussion Policy to educate Skyline members about concussions, help prevent concussions from occurring, and identify when a concussion may have taken place.

Per Colorado Senate Law 11-040 passed on March 14, 2011 and put into effect January 1, 2012, youth coaches need to be educated about concussions. It is MANDATORY for all recreational, intermediate, and competitive coaches to have completed a concussion training module and

have a certificate of completion on file to be updated annually.

Parents: When a parent registers their player, they agree to the following: If my child is diagnosed with a concussion during a Skyline Soccer activity or during any other activity, including those outside Skyline Soccer, or if my player has a prior head injury, I will inform my child’s coach of such diagnosis prior to the start of the season or before my child return to play.  If a Skyline staff, coach or referee deems a player as having a potential concussion, they are within their right to remove the player from the game. Parents may not override the decision until they have their player evaluated by a physician and released to play.

Players: All players should review signs and symptoms of concussions on the Skyline website.

If a player does have a head injury, that player must notify parents and coaches immediately.

Parents and Players: Learn about concussions! -The athlete and family should be familiar with the signs and symptoms of a concussion. Identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion – As a member of the sports community; we must recognize the signs of a concussion and check to see if the player is experiencing symptoms of a concussion. When in doubt, take the player out. – It is best practice to remove the player from competition if there are signs and/or symptoms a concussion has occurred. Do not let the player return – The player should not return to competition until he or she is evaluated by a medical physician and cleared to play. Monitor recovery – Players who have experienced a concussion should be allowed to return to participate on a gradual basis. Players should continue to be monitored with the goal that the player will eventually return to full participation at an individual pace. Not all concussions are the same.

• Please refer to the Skyline website’s policy on concussion management. You can find this information under the policies page at www.skylinesoccer.org. Skyline reserves the right to create, modify, or rescind any rules, policies or procedures.

Parents and coaches need to be aware of lightning in the area. If lightning is seen, games and practices should be cancelled and/or postponed. If games are past halftime when it is call for lighning, it is considered a full/completed game. If games are called for lightning before halftime, the game may be made up in its entirety. The head referee does not need concurrence from both coaches to postpone or delay the match.

Team coaches are required to have a lightening monitoring app on their smartphone (WeatherBug is recommended).  They are to frequently check the weather app if it looks questionable.

If lightening strikes are detected and within a 10 mile radius of the location, all players, coaches and spectators must leave the field and seek shelter (often in cars with parents).

Once the weather app shows that there’s no lightening with 10 miles of the field location, players and coaches MUST wait 30 minutes to return to the field.  Should lightening strike within 10 miles again, the 30 minute time starts over).

What to do?

All players, coaches and spectators to get into a car immediately.

Training is considered finish if there’s less than 30 minutes remaining in the training session.

If threatening weather continues to be present, Team coaches need to continue to monitor weather, stay at the field and ensure all players have been pick up.

Colorado Youth Soccer KIDSAFE Program

By Randy Greenwood CYS Executive Board

What is the KIDSAFE Program? US Youth Soccer has adopted the KIDSAFE Program to promote the health, safety and protection of players in the game of soccer. Colorado Youth Soccer (CYS) and affiliated Clubs have adopted this policy as a matter of governance within the United States Soccer Federation. Even though adoption of the policy is a matter of governance, the practices set forth within the KIDSAFE Program just make good sense.

KIDSAFE promotes the position that reasonable efforts will be taken by Members of USSF, USYSA, CYS and affiliated Clubs to exclude from program responsibilities any person with a legally documented history of child molestation or other record that would bring an unnecessary risk to the health and safety of the program participants.

CYS has adopted a program which requires all coaches, administrators and employees to agree to be subject to a legally sensitive background check before or during the program’s operations. Persons wishing to apply for a position of coach or program administrator within US Youth Soccer, CYS or affiliated Clubs must complete an Employment/Volunteer Disclosure Statement. The information contained within this form is utilized to complete a formal background check of the applicant/volunteer’s history. When background checks yield problems areas additional information is collected and a decision made on retention of the individual. Any person applying for employment/volunteer position within CYS or affiliated Clubs that is found with a legally documented history of child molestation is immediately released. The person’s name and documented history is entered into a State, Region and National data base to prevent the person from applying at another Club.

Although background checks are effective to identify repeated offenders, they are not “fail safe.” Background checks identify those that have been charged and convicted. To address this, the KIDSAFE Program instills education to create a culture of safety from the bottom up. We all have roles in promoting the concepts of KIDSAFE. Education of the risk is based on the following personality traits:

• The fixated, seductive pedophile – may be fixated on age, type. Creates relationships with child and parents. Manipulative.

• Molester – the “nightmare.” May watch and wait. May look for unsupervised children. Not connected with the team. Parents must challenge strangers looking at their children

• Sexual Exploiter – preys on older players. May make sexual behavior part of team culture.

KIDSAFE Basics are segmented into three categories; Coaches, parents and players.

Coaches Education – understanding the basic KIDSAFE role of the coach.

• Coaches should never be alone with a player. Always have another adult or player with you.

• Don’t allow yourself to become a “baby sitter.” Parents have the responsibility to be timely with their player. • Proper conduct with players is essential. Setting a good example provides both soccer and life learning experiences for both parents and players.

• Establish a “buddy system” for players in unfamiliar environments. This applies to training, home/away match sites and tournaments. Players should not be left “on their own” in unfamiliar surroundings.

• Coaches should always keep clear boundaries between adults and players

Parents Education – understanding the basic KIDSAFE role of the parent.

• Have an open dialogue with your children – let them know you respect & believe them.

• Don’t use your coach/team as a babysitter; be accountable to ensure your player is taken to and picked up for training and games without relying on the coach.

• Help your coach be safe. Be there, but don’t interfere.

• Be aware of surroundings and people around your children.

• Talk to your child about the responsibility to behave and then look in the mirror and talk to yourself about the responsibility to behave.

• Don’t compromise your child’s safety.

• Keep clear boundaries between adults and players.

Player Education – understanding the basic KIDSAFE role of the player.

• Trust your instincts – if it doesn’t feel right, leave.

• Use the “buddy system” in unfamiliar environments.

• It’s okay to tell your parents of uncomfortable situations with adults, regardless of who the adult is – Darkness to Light concept.

• Hold your parents responsible and accountable to ensure you’re picked up from practice and other events on time!

• Respect the game & everyone involved in it.

• It is okay to say “no.”

• Keep clear boundaries between adults and players.

Watch for more information on KIDSAFE and Risk Management in future Goal Post Scripts. Our Goal is to create a culture of safety from the bottom up.

Colorado Youth Soccer KIDSAFE Risk Management Warning Signs Protecting the Player from the Pedophile

As a member of US Youth Soccer, Colorado Youth Soccer (CYS) and affiliated Clubs have adopted the KIDSAFE Program to exclude from program responsibilities any person with a legally documented history of child molestation. Coaches, administrators and employees agree to a legally sensitive backgroundcheck before or during the program’s operations. Although background checks are effective to identify convicted offenders, they are not “fail safe” in preventing the potential pedophile or the one who hasn’t been caught. To this point, KIDSAFE instills education to create a culture of safety from the bottom up. Suspect Adult Behaviors – Warning Signs

The behaviors below were summarized from Stop If Now, a national non‐profit organization that focuses on the prevention of sexual abuse against children. For more information visit their website at www.stopitnow.org. The adult:

• Often has a “special” player, maybe a different one from season to season

• Spends most of his/her spare time with player(s) and shows little interest in spending time with someone their own age

• Encourages silence and secrets with players

• Shares personal or private information or activities with the player

• Has secret interactions with specific players

• Spends excessive time to emailing, text messaging or calling the player

• Insists on or manages to spend uninterrupted time alone with the player

• Seems “too good to be true”, i.e. takes player(s) on “special” outings without other adults

Prevention Tips Ralston House Child Advocacy Center is a non‐profit organization in Jefferson County that assisted over 600 abused children in 2008. Ralston House suggests the following prevention tips. • Note if one‐on‐one activities are open and observable • Stay and observe a practice session or two • Parents, talk to your player; check in to see how the training session went • Players, talk to your parents; is an adult making you uncomfortable or pushing personal boundaries • Pay attention; is your player uncomfortable being around a certain adult • Trust your instincts

Soccer is a great sport driven by passion and dedication of those who administrate, coach, volunteer and play. KIDSAFE compliments that passion and dedication by closing the door on a small minority of society who could utilize the sport for possible risk of sexual abuse to the player.

Upon registration, all parents and guardians must agree to the following authorization and release of liability policy in order for their participant(s) to play within Skyline Soccer Association:

Release of Liability/Medical Release

AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I, the parent or guardian of the named child, authorize the participation of my child in the Skyline Soccer Association (hereafter called Club) athletic programs (hereafter called Program). These Programs include all activities that may occur at the Skyline Soccer Association Office Turf (hereafter called the Turf) and the Skyline Soccer Association Indoor Facility (hereafter called the Facility).

I understand that this Program is a nonprofit sports program for youth and that my child’s participation is voluntary and not essential to completion of requirements of any program, school or government agency. I understand that the Program is conducted by the Club and its volunteers and staff, including parents of other participating children. I further understand and agree that my child’s participation in athletic and other activities of the Program necessarily involves the risk of injury and even death from various causes, including but not limited to accidents, falls, strenuous and prolonged physical activity, dehydration, illness, collision or dispute with other participants, weather related injuries, playing area and equipment defects, and negligence of coaches and referees. On behalf of my child, me, and my family, I assume these risks.

In consideration of the privilege of my child’s participation in the Program, and on behalf of my child and me as parent/guardian, I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify, and covenant not to sue, the Club, and all of the Club’s directors, officers, benefactors, employees, volunteers, insurers, agents and representatives, and all other persons associated with the Program (including without limitation any other participating organizations, sponsors, parents, vendors, coaches, officials, teams and other game and event workers, officials, drivers, and organizations) as to any and all claims of my child, me and other family members for personal injuries suffered by my child, property damage, medical expenses, and economic loss arising directly or indirectly out of my child’s participation in the Program, and any first aid, medical care or treatment provided to my child in the event my child is injured or becomes ill while participating in Program activities, and excepting claims that may not be released under applicable law. This Release of Liability shall be as broadly construed as allowed by law to include all claims and rights that the child, that I as parent/guardian, and that other family members may have. I am a legally responsible parent or guardian of my child. If any provision of this Release of Liability is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Release of Liability shall be binding on me, my family, heirs, next of kin, legal representatives, beneficiaries, successors and assigns.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

I understand that participation in the Program may involve strenuous and prolonged physical activity. I agree that my child is healthy and able to participate in the Program activities. I understand that the Club or its representatives may request health information concerning my child and/or ask my child to undergo a medical exam. If the Club determines that my child does have a physical or mental condition that may affect his/her ability to safely and appropriately participate in Program activities, the Club may determine that my child cannot be permitted to participate. I understand and agree that, while the Club desires that all children will be able to participate, such decisions may have to be made out of concern for the best interests of my child and other participants.

CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT

In the event my child is injured or becomes ill in Program activities, and if I, the parent or guardian of the above-named child, am not present to make medical decisions, I hereby give consent for emergency medical care prescribed by a duly licensed Doctor of Medicine, Dentistry, Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve the life, limb and well-being of my dependent. I hereby authorize the Club, its staff, volunteers including volunteer parent participants, coaches, assistant coaches, and officials, supervisors and drivers, to arrange for and consent on my behalf to emergency medical and dental care and treatment, including tests and radiological exams, and surgery, and hospital care, and to consent to medications for pain and other conditions as prescribed by medical personnel attending my child. I am responsible for payment of any medical charges or expenses not covered by my insurance or the insurance applicable to my child (if any).

Clicking the box below indicates that all information provided in this form is true and accurate, and that I fully agree to all statements made on the form, including but not limited to the Authorization and Release of Liability, Medical Conditions, and Consent to Medical Treatment. If only one parent/guardian signs this form, the following is stated: I affirm that this form was signed by only one parent/guardian because (1) I am signing for two or more legal parents/guardians and affirm that the information presented in the Authorization and Release of Liability as well as the information in the Medical Conditions section and the Consent to Medical Treatment section has been shared with the other parents/legal guardians and I am the sole signor for the guardians, (2) I am the sole parent/guardian responsible for the care and custody of the child due to death or incapacity of the other parent/guardian or court order, or (3) I have made a good faith effort to obtain the signature from the other parent/guardian but have not been able to do so due to causes beyond my control, and I am not aware of any reason that the other parent/guardian objects to the child’s participation in the Program.

Miscellaneous Release/Waiver 

Skyline reserves the right to create, modify, or rescind any rules, policies or procedures. To view all policies as set forth by Skyline Soccer Association for the betterment of your child and all the children involved, please visit www.skylinesoccer.org/policiesandforms/. 

Unable to Meet Marketed Expectations:

Due to extreme and rare conditions, such as weather, field availability, lack of space or other instances out of our control, the Club is not responsible for failure to meet expectations set forth on the Club’s website.

Refund Policy: It is the policy of Skyline Soccer Association to refund registration fees only if your player moves more than 50 miles from his/her primary residence prior to the start of the season or if the player is unable to participate due to a season ending injury or illness as documented by a physician.

Skyline Soccer Association is unable to place your child on a team, a full refund will be issued.

No refund, credits or fee transfers will be allowed for any other reasons. Conflicts with practice schedules are not grounds for refunds. Refund requests due to injury must be made within 2 weeks of injury or illness and must have a physician’s note included. There will be no reimbursements granted for any programming cancelled due to weather, acts of God, forfeits, or lack of refs.

No refunds will be granted for previous seasons for any reasons.

Right to Refuse: The Club reserves the right to refuse any participants for any reason.

Failure to Place: Registration of your child, at any time of the registration process, does not guarantee a place in the Programs. As we do our best to give as many players the ability to play as possible, there may be instances where your child will be turned away. Such instances include, but are not limited to, the inability to create enough teams due to lack of players, inability to find a coach, late registrations, unsuccessful payments, and missing payment deadlines.

Makeup Session Policy: I understand that sessions may be required to be played on Sundays. I also understand that game and practice schedules may be changed or cancelled throughout the season due to, but not limited to, teams folding, bye weeks, lack of fields, weather problems, and other instances that may be out of our control. I also understand that due to these instances I may not receive a full complement of sessions for a specific registration event

Permission to use Photographs & Video Footage: I give my permission to Skyline Soccer Association to use sports action or team photographs and/or video footage of the players and their parents in various Skyline Soccer marketing or educational materials including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, DVD’s, guides, social media and the Skyline Soccer Association website. I waive all rights to compensation and any right to inspect or approve the finished product or image, regardless of format. I release Skyline Soccer Association from responsibility for any harm or invasion of privacy that may occur or be produced by taking photographs or videos of me and/or my children.

Permission to Use Emails: By providing your email address, you agree to receive email correspondence from the Club at which time you will have the opportunity to unsubscribe.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Skyline Soccer Association does not discriminate against its members, players, coaches, parents, referees on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance programs.

Parent Code of Conduct: Skyline Soccer is proud and thankful that parents choose us for their player’s training and soccer development. Skyline Club feels that players develop best when there are some boundaries to parental involvement. The Club relies on parental support, including; providing timely and reliable transportation for players to/from practice and games, submitting paperwork and payments in a timely fashion, maintaining a positive and supportive environment for all players, parents, coaches, and referees, and encouraging player autonomy – help the player help him/herself, rather than always rushing to solve his/her problems.

In order to maintain a positive and constructive environment for all concerned, the Club has identified some parental behaviors that are detrimental and will not be tolerated. This list is not exhaustive, but is meant to be a common-sense guideline. Parents who do not follow this code of conduct may be banned from Club activities, including practices and games without additional formal warning. If a parent attends an event after being banned, the player may be removed from the Club immediately. Parent/guardians of Skyline Soccer players agree to: refrain from coaching from the sideline; avoid degrading or berating any player, parent, opponent, coach, referee, or tournament official; avoid using profanity during a game; and refrain from the use of tobacco and alcohol at practices and games.

Sideline Behavior Policy: The Club has a zero-tolerance policy in respect to sideline and coaching behavior. Our motto is WHEN IN DOUBT LET THEM PLAY! Excessive coaching from the sidelines by parents is to be strongly discouraged and only positive reinforcement should be provided to our players by coaches and sideline spectators. It is the Club’s policy that continued violations of this rule will result in the removal of the individuals from the Club. Parents/Guardians are expected to be positive role models while on the sidelines during games and practices. There will be ZERO TOLERANCE regarding any interactions from the parents to the coaches or players. Disciplinary actions will be taken if there are any issues.

Artificial Noisemakers: Artificial noisemakers are permissible, subject to the discretion of the referee or on-site Skyline staff. If the referee or on-site Skyline staff determines in his or her opinion that an artificial noisemaker is interfering with the administration of the game, the referee shall remove the item(s) before play can continue. Whistles, air horns, vuvuzelas, cowbells, and electronic amplifiers are prohibited.

A parent /guardian who has a concern or complaint relating to a game situation (playing time, roster assignment, position, substitutions, etc.) is to wait 24 hours before asking to speak with the coach. At that time the parent should call or email the coach, briefly outline the area of concern, and ask for a conference. The Club strongly suggests that the parent and Coach notify and invite the program DOC to attend this conference. A PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL NOT CONFRONT A COACH, REFEREE, PARENT, PLAYER, OR OTHER GAME OFFICIAL IN A PUBLIC FORUM. Failure to allow the 24-hour cooling-off period may result in immediate dismissal from the Club. ANY PARENT WHO WITNESSES OR BECOMES AWARE OF AN EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE THAT REPRESENTS AN IMMEDIATE AND SERIOUS THREAT TO THE SAFETY, HEALTH, OR WELL-BEING OF A PLAYER SHOULD IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE COACH AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. This includes but is not limited to concerns about physical safety, serious injury or the threat of serious injury, sexual misconduct, physical abuse, verbal abuse, bullying/taunting, and hazing.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely dangerous and is believed to be spread from person to person contact. As a result, federal, state and local governments and health agencies recommend established guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. These include requiring social distancing and, in many locations, prohibiting the congregation of large groups of people. These guidelines are for the safety of the public and should be followed.

Notwithstanding recommendations and guidelines by these entities, it must be understood that that COVID-19 is a continuing threat to the health and lives of the citizens of Colorado. Skyline Soccer Association (the “Club”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, it is understood that the Club cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not come into contact with or become infected with corona virus. Your mere physical presence at the Club activities could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting the disease.

Notwithstanding the risk of infection, I, on behalf of myself and my minor child(ren), wish to voluntarily participate in soccer activities offered by the Club. These include practices and other training, soccer matches, team activities and possibly travel to other facilities not under the control of the Club for soccer matches.

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Club programs, and related events and activities, I, and/or the minor child(ren) state as follows: 1. I understand that although the Club has taken precautions to provide proper organization, supervision, instruction and equipment for the services being offered, it is impossible for the Club to guarantee absolute safety from infection by the corona virus. Also, I understand that I share the responsibility for safety during all activities, and I assume that responsibility. I will make my instructors aware to the best of my ability of any questions or concerns regarding my understanding of safety standards, guidelines, procedures and my ability to participate at any point during any activity. I will also take steps to ensure the health of my child(ren) before the child participates in any soccer activity. 2. I understand that risks during soccer activities include possible exposure to the corona virus. In addition, risks of soccer activities include, but are not limited to loss or damage to personal property, injury, permanent disability, fatality, exposure to inclement weather, slipping, falling, insect or animal bites, being struck by falling objects, hypothermia (cold exposure), hyperthermia (heat exposure), and that severe social or economic losses that may result from any such incident. I also understand that such accidents or illnesses may occur in remote areas without easy access to medical facilities or while traveling to and from the activity sites. Further, there may be other risks not known to me or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 3. I assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages due to such injury, permanent disability or death resulting from participation in any Club activity.

I have reviewed the acknowledgment of risk and waiver of liability and I understand and agree with its contents. If you are the parent or legal guardian of a student, please read this document to the child(ren). I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks described in this Waiver and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) and myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability or death), illness, damage, monetary loss, claim, liability, or expense of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s participation at the Club or Club activities (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my child(ren), I hereby release the Club, its agents, coaches, chaperones, representatives and employees from any and all claims, demands, and causes of action, whether resulting from negligence or otherwise, of every nature and in conjunction with a Club activity as set forth on the reverse side of this Waiver. In addition, by agreeing to this waiver, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and/or I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Club activities. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Club its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during or after attendance at the Club activities.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

This release is included in your registration.

Coach Release of Liability/Medical Release

AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I authorize for my participation in Skyline Soccer Association (hereafter called the Club) athletic program (hereafter called the Program). These Programs include all activities that may occur at the Skyline Soccer Association Office Turf (hereafter called the Turf) and the Skyline Soccer Association Indoor Facility (hereafter called the Facility).

I understand that this Program is a nonprofit sports program for youth and that participation is at my own will. I understand that the Program is conducted by the Club and its volunteers and staff, including parents of other participating children. I further understand and agree that my participation in athletic and other activities of the Program necessarily involves the risk of injury and even death from various causes, including but not limited to accidents, falls, strenuous and prolonged physical activity, dehydration, illness, collision or dispute with other participants, weather related injuries, playing area and equipment defects, and negligence of coaches and referees. On behalf of me, and my family, I assume these risks.

In consideration of the privilege of my participation in the Program, I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify, and covenant not to sue, the Club, and all of the Club’s directors, officers, benefactors, employees, volunteers, insurers, agents and representatives, and all other persons associated with the Program (including without limitation any other participating organizations, sponsors, parents, vendors, coaches, officials, teams and other game and event workers, officials, drivers, and organizations) as to any and all claims of me and other family members for personal injuries suffered by me, property damage, medical expenses, and economic loss arising directly or indirectly out of my participation in the Program, and any first aid, medical care or treatment provided to me in the event I am injured or become ill while participating in Program activities, and excepting claims that may not be released under applicable law. This Release of Liability shall be as broadly construed as allowed by law to include all claims and rights that I, and that other family members may have. If any provision of this Release of Liability is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Release of Liability shall be binding on me, my family, heirs, next of kin, legal representatives, beneficiaries, successors and assigns.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

I understand that participation in the Program may involve strenuous and prolonged physical activity.

CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT

In the event I am injured or become ill in Program activities, and I hereby give consent for emergency medical care prescribed by a duly licensed Doctor of Medicine, Dentistry, Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer. This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve my life, limb and well-being. I hereby authorize the Club, its staff, volunteers including volunteer parent participants, coaches, assistant coaches, and officials, supervisors and drivers, to arrange for and consent on my behalf to emergency medical and dental care and treatment, including tests and radiological exams, and surgery, and hospital care, and to consent to medications for pain and other conditions as prescribed by medical personnel. I am responsible for payment of any medical charges or expenses not covered by my insurance. Clicking the box below indicates that all information provided in this form is true and accurate, and that I fully agree to all statements made on the form, including but not limited to the Authorization and Release of Liability, Medical Conditions, and Consent to Medical Treatment.

Right to Refuse Coaches:

Skyline Soccer Association reserves the right to refuse any coaches for any reason.

Right to Terminate Coaches:

Skyline Soccer Association reserves the right to remove any volunteer coach or paid coach for any reason at any time. Additional action may be required if necessary, including banning coaches from attending games as spectators and removing any future coaching rights. If coaches refuse to cooperate, they and their children may be banned from the club immediately and possibly permanently. Any further refusal to cooperate can result in police interaction.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

This release is included in your registration.

Coach Additional Policies and Procedures

Skyline reserves the right to create, modify, or rescind any rules, policies or procedures. To view all policies as set forth by Skyline Soccer Association for the betterment all the children involved in our organization, please visit www.skylinesoccer.org/club/soccer-policies-and-forms/.

Unable to Meet Marketed Expectations: Due to extreme and rare conditions, such as weather, field availability, lack of space or other instances out of our control and force majeure.  The Club is not responsible for failure to meet expectations set forth on the Club’s website

Coach Risk Management Policy: Skyline Soccer Association takes many steps in reducing risk to youth soccer players. As a coach, you are required by Skyline and Colorado Soccer Association to have the following three requirements met for ALL volunteer and paid coaches before you can coach or be put on a team roster.

  Background Check every two years

  Heads Up Concussion Certification Training annually (CO law)

  SafeSport Training every two years (Federal law)

These are done through a GotSoccer Coaches Profile set up by Skyline and we will contact you after registration with more information on the process. By registering, you agree to these requirements. Should anything come back that needs further explanation, a representative from Skyline Soccer Association will be in contact with you. In some instances, you may not be allowed to coach.

As a coach, you need to understand and abide by certain requirements our club holds:

• Do not connect with players on social media.

• Do not drive players, other than your own child, without written consent from the parents.

• Do not get yourself in a position where you are alone with a child other than your own child. Please ask other parents to stay until the last child is picked up.

• Require players to use the bathroom in pairs.

• Be very careful of physical interactions with players. If possible, do not touch players in any way.

Skyline has ZERO TOLERANCE for discrimination.  There will not be discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability or military status.

I agree that as a Coach I will abide by the Coach Code of Conduct and the Coach Drug Policy and any other policies or handbooks that govern Coach Conduct. These are in conjunction with or in addition to any SafeSport protocols. Full versions of all policies can be found on the website at www.skylinesoccer.org/club/soccer-policies-and-forms/.

Player Policy: I understand that I CANNOT allow a player to participate in practices or games if they are not a registered player with Skyline Soccer Association.

Right to Refuse Coaches: The Club reserves the right to refuse any coaches for any reason.

Right to Terminate Coaches: The Club reserves the right to remove any volunteer coach or paid coach for any reason at any time. Additional action may be required if necessary, including banning coaches from attending games as spectators and removing any future coaching rights. If coaches refuse to cooperate, they and their children may be banned from the club immediately and possibly permanently. Any further refusal to cooperate can result in police interaction.

Makeup Game Policy: I understand that games may be required to be played on Sundays. I also understand that game and practice schedules may be changed throughout the season due to teams folding, bye weeks, field availability, weather, and other instances that may be out of our control.

Non-Discrimination Statement: Skyline Soccer Association does not discriminate against its members, players, coaches, parents, referees on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance programs.

Permission to use Photographs & Video Footage: I give my permission to Skyline Soccer Association to use sports action or team photographs and/or video footage of me in various Skyline Soccer marketing or educational materials including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, DVD’s, guides, social media and the Skyline Soccer Association website. I waive all rights to compensation and any right to inspect or approve the finished product or image, regardless of format. I release Skyline Soccer Association from responsibility for any harm or invasion of privacy that may occur or be produced by taking photographs or videos of me.

Permission to Use Emails: By providing your email address, you agree to receive email correspondence from the Club at which time you will have the opportunity to unsubscribe.

Artificial Noisemakers: Artificial noisemakers are permissible, subject to the discretion of the referee or on-site Skyline staff. If the referee or on-site Skyline staff determines in his or her opinion that an artificial noisemaker is interfering with the administration of the game, the referee shall remove the item(s) before play can continue. Whistles, air horns, vuvuzelas, cowbells, and electronic amplifiers are prohibited.

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All coaching education reimbursement needs prior approval from the Executive Director. Reimbursement is only for course work and doesn’t not cover travel, meals, mileage, ect.

Coaches will only be reimbursed for education courses if the coach receives a passing grade. Copy of the license/certificate is to be kept on file.

Coaches will receive reimbursement upon completion of the next season. For example, a coach who passes a course taken in the summer will be reimbursed at the completion of the fall season.

For reimbursements that exceed $500, the reimbursement will be paid in two separate payments at the end of the next two seasons. For example, a coach who passes a course taken in the summer for $1,000 will be reimbursed $500 at the end of fall season and $500 at the of spring season.

Coaches who are reimbursed are required to make a commitment to Skyline Soccer or forfeit all of, or a portion of, any coaching stipend they are set to receive.

E License – 1 season

D License – 1 year (two seasons)

C License or higher – 2 years (four seasons)

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All Skyline paid coaches must adhere to the following dress code during home and away games as well as training sessions with their teams.

HOME GAMES: Black Skyline Shirt, Black Shorts and/or Pants

AWAY GAMES: Blue Skyline Shirt, Black Shorts and/or Pants

TRAINING SESSIONS: Blue Skyline Shirt, Black Shorts and/or Pants

(NOTE: All Skyline coach apparel must be returned to the club at time of departure)

6U-19U –  All Coaches (Head Coach & Asst. Coach) must meet 3 CSA requirements in order to be on the roster and coach in games or practices:

Background Check (every 2 Years)

Heads Up – Concussion Training (ever year – Colorado State Law)

SafeSport (every 2 years – Federal Law)

6U-19U Recreational coaches are encouraged to further their coaching education by watching the ‘Grass Roots’ modules. Please contact Technical Director George Pavlantos for more information. george@skylinesoccer.org

8U-19U Recreational coach or Jr. Select non-paid coach who has taken and can provide proof they have completed and passed the D License through a qualified state association will have $75 returned when requested in writing to the Technical Director George Pavlantos – george@skylinesoccer.org

Skyline Soccer Association prides itself on developing its players and developing coaches.  Coach Development is crucial because coaching feeds growth. The better the coach, the better the training for players. Training more coaches means more teams are positively impacted.   Coach Development and Player Development are dependent on each other.Skyline is unique because our Directors of Coaching (DOCs) do not coach their own teams.  Instead, they are heavily involved with coaching the coaches and seeing as many players a possible.  Since DOCs do not coach teams, they are allowed to have a more fluid schedule to provide real-time coaching education and work with more players in their training environment.  Each DOC is very visible at practices during the week and during home games on the weekends.Much like with players, Skyline wants to put its coaches in the appropriate environment so they can grow and be successful.  The club provides the following structure and stepping stones to get its coaches into the most appropriate environment possible.Novice Coaching: these programs are for those who have little to no coaching experience.  These coaches need to be Introduction to Grassroots Certified and be working towards attending future Grassroots online courses and in-person courses.

Volunteer Coach, 3U & Above (non-paid) – like most clubs, Skyline is a non-profit soccer club which depends primarily on its Volunteer Coaches who are most commonly parents.  Curriculum is provide by club.

Grasshoppers and Munchkins, 3U through 5U Staff Coach (paid by the session) – this program is ideal for those who LOVE working with this age level.  Age specific curriculum is provided for each week along with a Director on-sight. This program is introduction to soccer at its best!

SKILLS Programs, 6U through 10U (paid by the session) – our SKILLS Programs is where less experienced coaches start to gain their coaching development.  These coaches have played the game and have soccer knowledge. Age specific curriculum is provided along with a DOC on-sight. This program is a perfect to cultivate one’s coaching skills!

Volunteer Competitive Assistant Coach, 11U through 19U (non-paid) – this program is a great opportunity for an aspiring competitive coaches who would work closely with a competitive team and coaching prior to coaching their own competitive team.  In these cases, the club pairs an assistant with a more experienced Team Coach to show them the coaching  nuances to be a successful coach for the club.  This mentorship is a priceless opportunity!

Elite Team Coaching: these teams are commonly run by first time team coaches.  However, it is also not uncommon for a Competitive Team Coach to also have an Elite Team.  Elite Team Coaches need to be Grassroots Certified OR be working towards being Grassroots Certified.

Elite Team Coach, 9U & 10U (seasonal coaching stipend) – players at these age levels are assigned to appropriate 7v7 teams where ability and commitment are measured.  Coaches conduct 2 practices per week and 1 game on weekends. Age specific curriculum is provide and DOC and Administrative support is supplied as needed. Coaches receive evaluations from DOC or Technical Director.

Competitive Team Coaching: these teams are run by experienced coaches.  Competitive Coaches must have a minimum of an “E” License OR are Grassroots Certified.  In addition, these coaches must be working towards a “D” License.

Competitive Team Coach, 11U through 19U (seasonal coaching stipend which is determined by team size, level, age, licensing & tenor with the club) – players at these age levels are assigned to appropriate ability level 9v9 or 11v11 teams.  Coaches conduct 3 practices per week, 1 session is Age Group Training (AGT) for 11U – 14U aged teams and weekend games. Age specific curriculum is provided and DOC and Administrative support is supplied as needed. Coaches will conduct player evaluations and receive a coach evaluation from Technical Director.

As a Coach or Trainer for Skyline Soccer Association, I will:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, regardless of their abilities, gender, religion or cultural background

Support all efforts to remove any form of abuse within my team/club and encourage a safe environment

Ensure that any physical contact with others is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player’s skill development

Refrain from developing close personal relationships with the players outside of the coach/player relationship

Refrain from using abusive, derogatory or offensive language

Impart my knowledge of the game in a respectful and encouraging manner

Respect the decisions of club administrators and game day officials and encourage players to do the same

Always consider the health, safety and welfare of the players

Always consider the health, safety and welfare of the players

Not show favoritism towards talented players[

Build relationships built on trust and respect, not fear

Be a positive role model for all players and parents

Not be a win at all costs coach

Remember that many players participate for the pleasure and friendship, and winning is only a byproduct of the fun

Criticize in private, encourage in public, my team/player’s play

A reference to drugs includes, but is not limited to marijuana and misuse of prescription medication and alcohol.

Skyline Soccer Association is a drug free organization.

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Recreational and Advanced League Team Size Policy

Skyline has adopted a Team Size Policy to allow every player who would like to join Skyline the opportunity to play. Skyline Soccer Association has the right to add players to a team in order to fill a roster to meet the minimum player requirement. For example if you have 8 players on a U7 team, Skyline reserves the right to add two additional players to your roster. If we do not have enough players register to meet all teams’ minimum requirement, your team may sit under the minimum roster size. Once your team has the minimum amount of players it will be the coaches choice to accept more players on your roster.

Each age group’s player minimum is as follows:

U6 Boys/Girls: 8 player minimum (4v4 no GK)

Suggested 8-10 players

U7/U8 Boys & Girls: 10 player minimum (6v6)

Suggested 10-12 players

U9/U10 Boys & Girls: 12 player minimum (8v8)

Suggested 12-14 players

11U-14U Recreational Boys & Girls: 14 players minimum (9v9) – Max 16 players

15U-19U Recreational Boys & Girls: 14 Players minimum (9v9) – Max 18 Players

Suggested 15-18 players

Coaches shall not refuse players if their roster is under the minimum number listed above. After rosters have met the minimum, it is the coach’s decision on whether to accept more players.

Please note: after teams have been finalized for the season and everyone has been contacted by the coach, Skyline Soccer Association will only remove players from a team’s roster if requested by the player and parents of said player.

It is Skyline’s policy to not release any information regarding any participants team name, practice date, practice time, practice location, game date, game time, game location, coach name, coach contact information or any other information pertaining to the player’s participation in Skyline. This information will only be released to the contact person on the Skyline player’s account. If you’d like this information to be released to additional guardians, please have the main contact person on the account add those individuals to the account or call Skyline Soccer to have us add them.

Skyline develops its referees through a bottom-up approach, providing instruction and experience at the developmental level. Skyline Board members and coaches actively participate in observing and nurturing the referees on the fields. With experience and growth, referees are promoted to the level games where their skills and talents are closely matched to the skills level of each game.

It is the policy of Skyline to assign USSF certified referees for each competitive game. 

Skyline also offers training at the club level for parents and coaches to learn the rules of soccer and to enable them to center referee and line games.

Referees must be 13 years old to be eligible for any refereeing duties or any training.

Team Contribution

Skyline will make every effort to provide qualified referees to each home game. Skyline will provide a Center referees being at U9.  Referees for U6-U8 games will be done by team coaches or parent volunteers.  In order to provide referees at U6-U8 ages, ALL teams are being asked to encourage participation. 

Competitive teams are to encourage players, parents, and siblings to participate in the USSF referee program. By refereeing, each competitive member can give back to the Skyline Soccer Program.

All U9-U18 Intermediate and recreational teams must provide two volunteers who will help with linesmen referring at home and away games if requested by the referee.