CRYSC 9U/10U programming for players born in 2013 and 2014 continues to build upon the technical foundation started in the Soccer Start and 6U-8U programs and builds on the Colorado Rapids curriculum. Program offerings cover the spectrum of player pathways, from beginner to pre-competitive leagues that offer the highest level of competition in the State.

Training and games are held at convenient, centralized, community locations in the Castle Rock area. Game format is played in line with US Soccer Directives for small sided games, which is 7v7 with goalkeepers. Team sizes of 10-12 players ensure plenty of game time to apply the skills and techniques that are presented in the curriculum based training.

RISE (Rapids Integrated System of Excellence) is a one-of-a-kind youth soccer development platform that houses our Club’s curriculum. RISE provides an online space where coaches, players, and members can interact, creating a living and growing classroom. By connecting the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club (CRYSC) community online, RISE will open up new educational opportunities for players and coaches, offer a more rewarding CRYSC experience for members, and ultimately enhance the level and consistency of soccer being played across the Club.

What is The Rapids Way?

The Rapids Way embodies everything we are and stand for as a soccer club. The Rapids Way is much more than just what we do and how we do it. The Club’s mission and vision shape a philosophy, methodology, and culture that provide a framework for us to work in these key areas.

The Rapids Way is defined by the experience each individual player has from the time they enter the Club to the time they graduate. Using the Whole-Part-Whole teaching model we are able to build a Long-Term Development Plan that drives each player’s experiences in the four key pillars of the game: technical, tactical, physical and psycho-social.

The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) 

WPW is learning model used by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to train age-appropriate curriculum aimed at the long-term development of a soccer player. The WPW philosophy will put players in realistic situations, that should always include decision-making elements.

We have a saying in the Club, “Prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child.” This is the Rapids Way.

Registration Opens: November 1

$20 Early Bird Discount Ends: November 30

$10 Early Bird Discount Ends: December 31

Priority Deadline for Returning Players: January 15

Players registered after January 15 will be placed on teams in the date order of registration based on availability.

$20 Late Fee Begins: January 15

Registration Closes: When Teams are Full

Training Dates: February 27 – May 12

Interbranch Schedule for Rec and Rec PLUS:

** Please note these are the anticipated game days.

9U – 10U Recreational

The 9U and 10U Recreational in-house leagues build on the philosophy of the 6U-8U program by providing an environment where players find both success and challenges. Teams play small-sided games with goalkeepers (7v7), emphasizing the development of the individual player in a fun and rewarding environment. Teams are placed in divisions with other teams of likeability based on coach surveys and previous season performance.

Training:

Teams generally consist of 10-12 players. These teams are coached by parent-volunteers who follow a curriculum provided by Program Directors to run training sessions. Teams practice twice per week, including one Age Group Training each week and one team practice each week. Teams play games on Saturdays in our in-house league with South Rapids at Founders and Gates.

Games:

Each team plays 7-8 games during the 8-week season. Some weekends may consist of double-header games with a small break in-between games. This will eliminate the need for makeup games on weeknights and Sundays, maximizing the soccer experience and family time.

Dates:

The Fall season runs from September through the first week of November, and the Spring season from March through May.

9U – 10U Select

Participants in the Select Program represent an elite standard within each age group and are expected to demonstrate a higher commitment to training for the purpose of development. Participation in the Select program is invite-only. Each age group will be comprised of a pool of 30-36 players who will be divided into three tiered teams led by licensed staff coaches. Rapids staff will select players based upon staff observations throughout the year during training, games, kick-arounds, Rapids Development Centers, and parent coach evaluations with final approval from the Director of the Select Program.

Training:

Each pool of 30-36 players will train at the same time and place, three (3) times per week in the Castle Rock area.  Staff coaches will lead all training sessions and games with Age-Group Directors of Coaching filling in to coach in the event of any absences.  Additionally, each team will have a Parent Liaison who will act as a link between the Club staff, coach and parents.

Games:

Select teams participate in the Classic Division of the state-run Front Range League. Teams play in a 7v7 format with goalkeepers. 4 of the games are at home, in Castle Rock. 4 of the games are away, within a 50 mile radius of Castle Rock. 

Dates:

Select teams play games from August to early November in the Fall season and from March to May in the Spring. The following are included in registration fees:

Fall tournaments: CRYSC Friendlies and Castle Rock Friendlies

Spring tournaments: CRYSC Friendlies and Castle Rock Friendlies