• 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+ Recreational teams participate in Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Recreational Leagues. All teams play nine versus nine (9v9) format with goalkeepers. 11U+ Recreational teams will play 7 – 8 games per season.
• 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 at this age group.  Assistant Referees are not guaranteed and in instances where there are no Assistant Referees, each team will be asked to provide a volunteer referee.
• 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 go to our Camps and Clinics page, found under More Programs in the menu above.

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

In the 11U-19U age group, we do our best to match players with their requests; however, it is not guaranteed that Skyline will be able to meet your requests. When you register, be sure to fill out the request fields so we can find a team that best fits you!

After players have registered, the Skyline staff will build out all of our teams. Here is some insight into the process:

Returning players have first priority to the team they were on previously but they must register prior to the registration deadline. From there, we will begin rostering new players, according to player’s registration date and registration requests to teams that have space remaining. If there are enough new players, Skyline will look to build new teams. Skyline will work with newly formed teams to confirm a volunteer coach and practice locations/times/days. In instances where there are not enough players in an age group to form a team, Skyline will seek team formations across age groups (e.g. a combined 11U/12U Boys team.  In Skyline’s history of nearly 50 years, these teams have been extremely successful. When you register be sure to fill out the request fields so we can find a team that best fits you! Always remember that we do offer refunds if we are unable to find a team that fits your family.

• At the 11U-19U Recreational level, players should expect to play a minimum of 50% of each match. Exceptions may occur at the coach’s discretion for disciplinary reasons such as absenteeism, tardiness, or general behavior issues.
• Players should expect to play all positions through the course of the season at the discretion of the coach.  Playing different positions is vital to the development of the ‘complete player.’
• We understand things come up in Recreational player’s schedule.  Players who are unable to attend a practice or game are expected to let the coach know of these instances..
• Players are expected to wear cleats and shin guards under their socks at all practices and games.
• Players are expected to bring an inflated soccer ball and water to all practices and games.  11U/12U Recreational players use a size four (4) soccer ball, 13U and older Recreational players use a size five (5) soccer ball.

Parents are encouraged to support their player and team in a fashion that breeds a positive and respectful learning environment. As such, it is imperative that coaches are able to teach and instruct the players in games and at training. To best ensure a positive learning environment, parents should refrain from directional coaching on the sidelines while applauding positive plays and encouraging effort. After all, parents are best role models for our players: please respect our players, coaches, opponents, and referees.

• Skyline’s philosophy is individual player development during practices and games; not the results of the team.
• The 11U – 19U Recreational program is solely volunteer coaching.
• Teams train one to two times per week with their team led by their volunteer team coach.
• At practice, volunteer coaches are to incorporate team activities while keeping the focus on individual development.
• Volunteer coaches are in charge of game day functions.

Spring 2021 Play Dates:

CSA Front Range League –

Your team will play on 8 of the following dates: March  20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, 25  May 1, 2 , 8, 15, 22

Skyline / United Inter League –

Your team will play on 8 of the following dates: March 27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 , 4/18, 4/24, 5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/15