11U- 19U Recreational
Birth Year 2015 and older
The Recreational program in Skyline is designed to continue the long tradition of Skyline’s fun, community atmosphere that has made this program “The Heart of Denver Youth Soccer Since 1965”.
- 11U - 12U Recreational teams will participate in either the Interleague League with CO United /HRSA or Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Recreational Leagues. 13U – 18U will play in the CSA Front Range League.
- All teams play nine versus nine (9v9) format with goalkeepers. 11U-14U teams play 9v9 with keepers on a 9v9 size field. All 15U and older Recreational teams will play 9v9 with keepers on an 11v11 size field.
- Each team will practice one-two times a week with their volunteer coach.
- Games are played in a home/away format with opponents. Some travel outside of Denver and surrounding areas may be required for games.
- Matches are refereed by certified referees or parent volunteers at this age group. Assistant Referees are not guaranteed.
- 11U+ Recreational teams will play 7 – 8 games per season.
- The spring season runs from March – May, and the fall season runs from August – October. During the summer and winter months, we do offer camps and clinics. For more information, please visit our Camps and Tournaments page.
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. Games are played in a home/away format and some travel outside of Denver and surrounding areas may be required for games.
Upcoming Important Dates
Date | Event |
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10/11/24 | Spring Registration Opens |
2/7/25 | Returning player registration deadline for priority team placement. |
2/28/25 | Practices will be made visible in the Playmetrics app. |
3/7/25 | Front Range League Schedules Post |
Play Dates (8 of the following) March: 22, 29 April: 5, 12, 19, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 18 | Front Range League (Designated 9U-12U teams) U13, U14, U15 |
3/8/25 | Early registration discount ended, standard rate applies. Registration is first come first serve where space is available. |
3/14/25 | South Metro League game schedules will be posted in Playmetrics. |
Play Dates (8 of the following) March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26-27, May 3, 10, 17 | South Metro Interleague U9, U10, U11, U12 |
4/11/25 | Fall Registration Opens |
Fall Registration: $230
Goals & Development Focus
Skyline’s philosophy is: “To Teach, To Inspire, To Excel.” We strive to instill this philosophy in every player, at every level – regardless of their experience or age. To achieve this, we apply an age-appropriate training model as laid out by Skyline’s Player Development Plan. While players and coaches have objectives each season for player development, the main goals for the 11U-18U Recreation Program are as follows:
TECHNICAL: Players improve their ball control, ball striking, and ability to win 1v1 duels each season.
TACTICAL: Players improve their ability read the game in attack and defense each season.
PHYSICAL: Players improve their physical attributes such as speed, flexibility and endurance each season.
PSYCHOLOGICAL: Players improve their ability to work in a team environment, display respect for others (coaches, teammates, opponents, and referees), and learn life lessons each season.
OVERALL: Players enjoy playing the game of soccer that helps creates a life-long passion for soccer.
- Communication, Cooperation and Respect
- Mechanics of Individual Skills
- Motivation, Attitude and Self Confidence
- Endurance, Agility, Balance, Speed, and Strength
- Choosing When, Why, What, and Where in Games
Which program is right for your player: Recreational vs Developmental Rec
Choose Your Program | 11U - 18U Recreational | 11U-14U Developmental Rec |
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Age Range | 11U (2015 Birth Year) - 18U (2008 Birth Year) | 11U (2015 Birth Year) - 14U (2012 Birth Year) |
Practice Location | Denver Area- DPR Permitted Fields | Denver Area- DPR Permitted Fields |
Practices | 1 or 2 Team Practices Per Week | 1 or 2 Team Practices Per Week |
Game Location | Denver Metro & Suburbs | Denver Metro & Suburbs |
Game Day | Saturdays and Occasional Sundays | Saturdays and Occasional Sundays |
Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach | Volunteer Parent Coach plus 5 of those practice sessions with a Skyline Staff coach |
Team Size | 14- 16 Players. Up to 18 players on 15 and older teams | 14-16 Players |
League | 11U -12U Skyline / Littleton United Inter League 13U & Older CSA Front Range League Recreational | 11U - 12U Teams are encouraged to play at the appropriate level of CSA Front Range League. 13U and older Teams play in the Front Range League. |
Uniform | Recreational Uniform Required | Recreational Uniform Required |
Ball Size | Size (4) 11U/12U, size (5) 13U and older | Size (4) 11U/12U, size (5) 13U and older |
If you have questions or want to learn more about the Recreational program, please contact Jack Neukirch at jack@skylinesoccer.org
Questions about Developmental Rec contact Travis Yoakum travis@skylinesoccer.org