CRYSC 11U-13U Rec programming continues to build upon the technical foundation started in the 5U-10U programs and builds on the Colorado Rapids curriculum. Program offerings provide recreational options for all ages 11U-13U
Training and games are held at convenient, centralized, community locations in the Fort Collins area. Game format is played in a 7v7 format at the 11U-13U age group. Team sizes of 12-14 players ensures plenty of game time to apply the skills and techniques that are presented in the twice weekly curriculum based training. Games are played on Fridays.
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 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.
The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a 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 was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy will put players in realistic situations, that should always includes decision-
making elements.
When coaching soccer, this can be used in a variety of ways to break down a technique, skill, or tactic. Most commonly the players are taken from a practice with high game context to a low one, before returning back to the original practice. When possible it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.
‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible, then the coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.
References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.
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Fall Registration Opens: May 2, 2022
Fall Priority Registration Closes: June 30, 2022
Fall Late Fee Begins: July 18, 2022
Fall Registration Closes: August 17, 2022
Fall Schedule:
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. If games are cancelled due to weather they will be moved to either the end of October or beginning of November. Games for the 11U-13U recreational divisions are played on Fridays.
11U-13U Rec Game Schedule
August – November 2022 (Fridays)
Game Day: 9/9
Game Day: 9/16
Game Day: 9/23
Game Day: 9/30
Game Day: 10/7
Game Day: 10/14
Game Day: 10/21
Game Day: 10/28
Game Day: 11/4 and 11/11 (potential makeup dates)
Spring registration opens: Week of November 1, 2022
Spring Priority Registration Closes: January 21, 2023
Spring Registration Closes: February 21, 2023
Anticipated Team Formation: March 1st, 2023
Anticipated First Games: Week of March 20th. 2023
Spring Schedule:
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. Weather-related cancellations will be moved to the end of May.
March – May 2023
Game Day: 3/24
Game Day: 3/31
Game Day: 4/7
Game Day: 4/14
Game Day: 4/21
Game Day: 4/28
Game Day: 5/5
Game Day: 5/12
Game Day: 5/19 (potential makeup date)
- Overview
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CRYSC 11U-13U Rec programming continues to build upon the technical foundation started in the 5U-10U programs and builds on the Colorado Rapids curriculum. Program offerings provide recreational options for all ages 11U-13U
Training and games are held at convenient, centralized, community locations in the Fort Collins area. Game format is played in a 7v7 format at the 11U-13U age group. Team sizes of 12-14 players ensures plenty of game time to apply the skills and techniques that are presented in the twice weekly curriculum based training. Games are played on Fridays.
- Curriculum
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GO TO RISERISE (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 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.
- Philosophy
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The Whole-Part-Whole (WPW) philosophy is a 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 was first outlined by Malcolm Knowles in 1973 and is used in many learning situations, both practical and theory based. When added to a well-planned and well-thought out pedagogy, the WPW philosophy will put players in realistic situations, that should always includes decision-
making elements.When coaching soccer, this can be used in a variety of ways to break down a technique, skill, or tactic. Most commonly the players are taken from a practice with high game context to a low one, before returning back to the original practice. When possible it is best to practice the game, or elements of the game, in their entirety. An example of this could occur in a topic such as ‘Defending in the Direct Game Channel’. What do you do if the individuals or units in your squad don’t understand how to defend 1v1 or 2v2? You break it down.
‘Whole’ doesn’t necessarily mean a game. Actually in this theory, a ‘whole’ practice could be a series of complex skills that can be broken down into more discrete skills. The ‘whole’ element should be as realistic to the game as possible, then the coach looks to pull actions or components of the game and break them down into chunks so the players can understand and digest the information. The coach will then pull those elements back together into the game situation.
References: Swanson, R.A. & Law, B. (1993). Whole-part-whole learning model. Performance Improvement Quarterly. 6(1), pp 43-53.
@coachdanwright. Coachdanwright.blogspot.co.uk
- Contacts
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- Fall Dates & Deadlines
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Fall Registration Opens: May 2, 2022
Fall Priority Registration Closes: June 30, 2022
Fall Late Fee Begins: July 18, 2022
Fall Registration Closes: August 17, 2022
Fall Schedule:
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. If games are cancelled due to weather they will be moved to either the end of October or beginning of November. Games for the 11U-13U recreational divisions are played on Fridays.
11U-13U Rec Game Schedule
August – November 2022 (Fridays)
Game Day: 9/9
Game Day: 9/16
Game Day: 9/23
Game Day: 9/30
Game Day: 10/7
Game Day: 10/14
Game Day: 10/21
Game Day: 10/28
Game Day: 11/4 and 11/11 (potential makeup dates)
- Spring Dates & Deadlines
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Spring registration opens: Week of November 1, 2022
Spring Priority Registration Closes: January 21, 2023
Spring Registration Closes: February 21, 2023
Anticipated Team Formation: March 1st, 2023
Anticipated First Games: Week of March 20th. 2023
Spring Schedule:
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. Weather-related cancellations will be moved to the end of May.
March – May 2023
Game Day: 3/24
Game Day: 3/31
Game Day: 4/7
Game Day: 4/14
Game Day: 4/21
Game Day: 4/28
Game Day: 5/5
Game Day: 5/12
Game Day: 5/19 (potential makeup date)
11U-14U Recreational
Beginner to Intermediate
$130
Per Season
- Practice 1-2x/Week
- Convenient Local Practices/Games
- Volunteer Parent Coach
- Recreational Uniform Kit
- Team Formed by Registration
Spring Games Kickoff In…
2023/03/24 00:00:00
Uniforms
Rapids Youth Soccer partners with Soccer.com for all uniform needs. All CRYSC recreational players are required to purchase the uniform kit (white top, burgundy top, black shorts, and black socks) before the first game. We recommend ordering at least three weeks prior to ensure they have it in time. Players are required to wear the official CRYSC jersey combo for games. This uniform kit is usable throughout all recreational programs.
Recreational members can click here to be brought to the CRYSC uniforms page. This page details the ordering process for each program with specific links and a FAQ section to help answer the most common uniform questions. If your player already has a recreational uniform they do not need to order a new one until they have outgrown it.
It is important to note that uniforms are NOT included in registration costs.
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Find a Field
Future Legends Complex
1111 Diamond Valley Dr suite 105, Windsor, CO 80550, USA
Kroh Park
Kroh Park has soccer & baseball fields, a playground, fishing pond & large picnic shelter. The park is located East of the Habitat for Humanity “ReStore” on Highway 287, north of 50th. Use of fields requires permits held by CRYSC.
Turf Conditions:
open
(Updated 09/15/2022 10:20 am)
Grass Conditions:
open
(Updated )
Kroh Park, 5200 N Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80538, USA
Loveland Sports Park
Loveland Sports Park has seven 11v11 grass fields, and one 11v11 synthetic championship field. Use of fields requires permits held by CRYSC.
Turf Conditions:
closed
(Updated 03/27/2023 9:15 am)
Grass Conditions:
closed
(Updated )
Loveland Sports Park, 950 N Boyd Lake Ave, Loveland, CO 80537, USA
Rolland Moore Park
Rolland Moore Park is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The park opens at 5AM closing at 11PM. Rapids Youth Soccer plays recreational soccer in this park.
Turf Conditions:
open
(Updated 09/15/2022 9:53 am)
Grass Conditions:
open
(Updated )
Rolland Moore Park, 1st St, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Troutman Park
Local park with sports fields, basketball & tennis courts, ponds & a playground, open since 1987. This park is located in the Troutman Park neighborhood off of South College Avenue and West Harmony Road.
Turf Conditions:
open
(Updated 09/15/2022 9:34 am)
Grass Conditions:
open
(Updated )
Troutman Park, 500 W Troutman Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA
Twin Silo Park
Twin Silo Park is the home of Rapids Fort Collins competitive teams and recreational games! Use of fields requires permits held by CRYSC.
Twin Silo Park, 5552-5564 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80528, USA
Warren Park
Warren Park is the home of Rapids Fort Collins 15U-19U teams! Use of fields requires permits held by CRYSC.
Turf Conditions:
open
(Updated 09/15/2022 9:31 am)
Grass Conditions:
open
(Updated )
Warren Park, 1061 Driftwood Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA
Wild Wing Park
Wild Wing Park is located in Timnath, Colorado. The park is used for both practices and games for teams of all ages and ability levels. Fields are often segmented into smaller field sizes to accommodate our younger players.
Turf Conditions:
closed
(Updated 03/27/2023 9:14 am)
Grass Conditions:
closed
(Updated )
Wild Wing Park, 2221 South County Rd 1, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Registration Deadline is Coming
Every team is required to provide a volunteer coach to coach the team throughout the season. The volunteer coach is almost always a parent of a player on the team.
The coach will be provided with a curriculum from our staff for every session, and will be provided with other training opportunities throughout the season. Our staff will help support every coach throughout the season, so even if coaches have never played soccer before, we can help you have a successful season. We recommend that each team has a coach and an assistant coach at this age to help players stay engaged throughout every session.
Coach Expectations
- Lead every practice session of find a substitute if they cannot be present.
- Coach every game of find a substitute if they cannot be at the game.
- Find a practice location and time that works for them and their team.
- Communicate clearly with the team throughout the season.
Coach Education Opportunities
- Rapids Youth provides coaching sessions for all coaches throughout the season.
- A website with additional coaches resources available to all coaches.
- One-on-one support to talk through drills and game setup.
- Pre-season meetings and coaching educational meetings.
Team managers are a very important piece to the success of any youth soccer team. In order to take some of the responsibilities off of the coach’s plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Team Manager Responsibilities
- Working with the coach to communicate with the team about sessions and games.
- Setting up a snack rotation for the season.
- Setting up pictures with the club’s photographer on picture day.
- Setting up an end-of-season party for the team.
Club Support for Team Managers
- One-on-one support if you have any questions or concerns.
- Educational opportunities at meetings and in person about next steps for the team.
- An administrative staff to provide any support you need.
- Coach Volunteer
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Every team is required to provide a volunteer coach to coach the team throughout the season. The volunteer coach is almost always a parent of a player on the team.
The coach will be provided with a curriculum from our staff for every session, and will be provided with other training opportunities throughout the season. Our staff will help support every coach throughout the season, so even if coaches have never played soccer before, we can help you have a successful season. We recommend that each team has a coach and an assistant coach at this age to help players stay engaged throughout every session.
Coach Expectations
- Lead every practice session of find a substitute if they cannot be present.
- Coach every game of find a substitute if they cannot be at the game.
- Find a practice location and time that works for them and their team.
- Communicate clearly with the team throughout the season.
Coach Education Opportunities
- Rapids Youth provides coaching sessions for all coaches throughout the season.
- A website with additional coaches resources available to all coaches.
- One-on-one support to talk through drills and game setup.
- Pre-season meetings and coaching educational meetings.
- Team Manager Volunteer
-
Team managers are a very important piece to the success of any youth soccer team. In order to take some of the responsibilities off of the coach’s plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Team Manager Responsibilities
- Working with the coach to communicate with the team about sessions and games.
- Setting up a snack rotation for the season.
- Setting up pictures with the club’s photographer on picture day.
- Setting up an end-of-season party for the team.
Club Support for Team Managers
- One-on-one support if you have any questions or concerns.
- Educational opportunities at meetings and in person about next steps for the team.
- An administrative staff to provide any support you need.
Rapids Youth Soccer will publish game schedules on the PlayMetrics app. You can download and login to PlayMetrics with iOS and Google Play with the buttons below.
Practices are held at local parks across Fort Collins and Loveland. They are determined by the volunteer head coach. We will encourage them to input their practice times/dates into PlayMetrics as well. Please reach out to your coach directly with any questions about practices.
- Game Schedules
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Rapids Youth Soccer will publish game schedules on the PlayMetrics app. You can download and login to PlayMetrics with iOS and Google Play with the buttons below.
- Practice Schedules
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Practices are held at local parks across Fort Collins and Loveland. They are determined by the volunteer head coach. We will encourage them to input their practice times/dates into PlayMetrics as well. Please reach out to your coach directly with any questions about practices.
Volunteers
Parent-volunteer forms are collected mid-season and at the end of each season.
Staff
Staff-coach forms are submitted at the end of all staff-led programs.
Field Coordinators
Forms are submitted weekly to the program DOC.
Kick-Arounds
Kick-rounds are held four times each season on Sundays.
In-House Events
Seasonal in-house events are used to evaluate, such as the community cup, festivals, and Soccerfest.
Tryouts
Tryouts are held in late May, early June every year.
Preparing for Tryouts
Players participating in the 11U-13U recreational league that are interested in joining the Competitive program at Rapids Youth Soccer should reach out to the staff to indicate an interest in joining the competitive program.
Rapids Youth Soccer puts a lot of focus on the ongoing evaluation process, meaning staff would like to see players throughout the entire year to gauge their development level to properly assist in placing the player into the Competitive program.
Competitive Player Evaluation Process
- Parent-Volunteers | Parent-volunteer forms are collected mid-season and at the end of each season.
- Staff-Coaches | Staff-coach forms are submitted at the end of all staff-led programs.
- Field Coordinators | Field Coordinator forms are submitted weekly to the program DOC.
- Kick-Arounds | Kick-rounds are held four times each season on Sundays.
- In-House Events | Seasonal in-house events are used to evaluate, such as the community cup, festivals, and Soccerfest.
- Tryouts | Tryouts are held in late May, early June every year and are the final piece to the Player Placement process.
Player Centered Success Model
The Player Centered Success model puts the best interests of the player first. This is done by understanding each and every players definition of success and helping them achieve it. Every player at every level of their soccer career has different levels of success.
Rapids Youth
Provides operations and oversight for kids to have a great soccer experience.
Rapids Pro
Provides curriculum and educational resources for players.
Parents
Work in conjunction with Rapids Youth to support kids’ desires.
Coaches
Educate, inspire, and help all children excel at the level they desire.
Referees
Keep the game safe and fun for kids at all levels.
There are many differences between Competitive and Rec soccer. One of the biggest factors is the level of commitment. Many Competitive players are devoted mainly to the sport of soccer and enjoy the competitiveness of the atmosphere. Additionally, Competitive teams are coached by professional coaches hired and managed by the Rapids staff. Competitive teams also train more often than recreational teams.
All recreational uniforms will need to be ordered through Soccer.com using this link. Please allow for up to 14 days for your uniform to arrive once your order is placed.
Yes you can. We do not guarantee that we can meet all requests, but we will do our best to accommodate them.
The Fall season is from August-October and the Spring season runs from March-May.
