9U - 10U Recreational
Birth Years 2017 - 2016
The 9U-10U Recreational program at Skyline is designed to continue the long tradition of Skyline’s fun, community atmosphere. The 9U-10U Recreational program has two seasons, one in the fall and one in the spring. Families will register prior to each season. The fall season runs from August – October and the spring season runs from March – May.
- All 9U-10U Recreational teams are coached by volunteer parents. At this age, teams typically practice one, sometimes two times a week at a convenient location near you. Practice days and times vary from team to team based on the geographic location of families and the coach’s choice.
- 9U/10U Recreational teams participate in the South Metro League or the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Front Range Recreational Leagues. Teams play seven versus seven (7v7) format with goalkeepers for 8 games per season.
- Games are played in a home/away format with opponents. For Interleague, 4 home games will be at Skyline fields (Kennedy or Hampden Heights) and 4 away games at Littleton United fields or Real fields in Highlands Ranch/Parker.
- Teams that participate in the CSA Front Range League will have 4 home games at Skyline fields (Kennedy or Hampden Heights) and 4 away games outside of Denver and surrounding areas may be required for games. These locations could range from Ft Collins to Pueblo. Games are refereed by certified referees at 9U/10U, with parents stepping in as needed.
- Teams playing the Front Range and Advance league must comply with CSA roster limitations, age restrictions and player verification rules.
**New recreational Skyline uniforms will be required for the Fall 2025 season. They can be purchased
HERE**
Upcoming Important Dates
Date | Event |
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4/14/25 | Fall Registration Opens |
7/11/25 | Returning player deadline for priority team placement |
7/25/25 | Waitlist opens |
8/15/25 | $15 late fee applied to registrations on and after this date |
Fall Registration: $220
This fall, teams will continue to be formed by birth year. Beginning in the fall of 2026, teams will be formed by school year. Stay tuned for more information!
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 2024/2025: 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 | Full Year | 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 Dev Rec sessions during Fall and 5 in Spring. Sessions involve coaches training, team tactics and game day management. Included with Registration - No Winter Included. | Paid Staff Coach and Director of Coaching |
Practices | Once Weekly | 1 - 2 practices weekly. One practice with volunteer parent Coach and 5 Dev Rec sessions during Fall and 5 in Spring. Sessions involve coaches training, team tactics and game day management. Included with Registration - No Winter Included. | 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 | Individual Skills Add-on is not offered. | 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) $79. http://www.skylinesoccer.org/uniforms/ | Rec and Developmental - Additional Cost (2 jerseys, 1 short and 1 pair of socks) $79. 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 recreational program, please contact Jack Neukirch at jack@skylinesoccer.org
Questions about Developmental Rec contact Travis Yoakum travis@skylinesoccer.org
Questions about Elite contact Howard Shumer howard@skylinesoccer.org