Skyline Soccer Association
Elite Program
- The Elite Program is the pre-competitive program designed to better prepare 9U/10U players for the Competitive Program at 11U.
- Elite teams participate in Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Intermediate Leagues. Teams play seven versus seven (7v7) format with goalkeepers for 8 games per season. All home games will be played at Kennedy Soccer Complex.
- Team will practice two times per week with optional (but highly recommended) Age Group Training (AGT) on Fridays at Kennedy Soccer Complex.
- Games are played in a home/away format with opponents. Some travel outside of Denver and surrounding areas may be required for games. Games are refereed by certified referees at this age group.
- The program is a one year commitment and runs from August – May.
| 9U/10U Recreational | 9U/10U Developmental Rec | 9U/10U Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Year | 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) | 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) | For 2024/2025: 2016 (9U) & 2015 (10U) |
| Program Goal | Focus on fun and learning. Players new to soccer or want to play for fun with friends. | The Developmental Rec program has the benefits of Recreational with the added benefit of Staff training. | Players with higher skill level and excitement for the game. Commitment level similar to that required of Competitive. Teams are formed around DOC recommendations. |
| Commitment | One Season | One Season | Fall, Pre-Spring and Spring Season |
| ID Camp | Not Required | Not Required | Required |
| Team Formation | Team/Friend/Coach Requests | Team/Friend/Coach Requests | Invite Only/ DOC Approval |
| Team Roster | 11-12 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 |
| Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach and 5 In-Season Based Sessions with a Skyline Staff coach for practices during the season. | 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. | 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 |
| Uniforms | Additional Cost, purchased through Soccer.com | Additional Cost, purchased through Soccer.com | Additional Cost, Purchased through Soccer.com |
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