8U-10U Rising Rapids
Rising Rapids is for players that have outgrow their normal soccer environment. This program is designed for self-motivated players who love the game and want more soccer!
Serving players from: Fort Collins β’ Loveland β’ Windsor β’ Greeley β’ Timnath β’ Severance β’ Wellington β’ Laporte β’ Johnstown β’ Berthoud β’ Cheyenne β’ Laramie
The 5U-8U Recreational League provides a fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate soccer environment for 4- to 8-year-olds. The 5U-8U Recreational program is designed to help players continue to grow in the sport of soccer by introducing them to formalized games. The specialized curriculum helps players grow in their technical skills and learn the rules of soccer at a developmentally appropriate level for their age. Players will receive a solid foundation of coaching needed to continue into the 9U-10U level and onward.
Small-Sided Game Model | Goalkeeper | Team Size | Ball Size | Practices a Week | Game Days | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5U (2019 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 5-7 players | 3 | 1 | Tuesdays |
6U (2018 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 5-7 players | 3 | 1 | Tuesdays |
7U (2017 birth years) | 4v4 | No | 7-8 players | 3 | 1 | Fridays |
8U (2016 birth years) | 5v5 | Yes | 7-10 players | 3 | 2 | Fridays |
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
**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 5U/6U age group are played on Tuesdays and games for the 7U/8U age group are played on Fridays.
August- November 2024 (Tuesdays)
August- November 2024 (Fridays)
Spring registration opens: November 1, 2024
Spring registration deadline (or when teams are full): March 2, 2025
Spring registration late fee: March 3, 2025
Training starts: The week of March 10, 2025
First game kicks off: The week of March 17, 2025
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. Weather-related cancellations will be moved to the end of May.
Game Day: 3/18
Game Day: 3/25
Game Day: 4/1
Game Day: 4/8
Game Day: 4/15
Game Day: 4/22
Game Day: 4/29
Game Day: 5/6
Game Day: 5/13, 5/20 (potential makeup dates)
Game Day: 3/21
Game Day: 3/28
Game Day: 4/4
Game Day: 4/11
Game Day: 4/18
Game Day: 4/25
Game Day: 5/2
Game Day: 5/9
Game Day: 5/16, 5/23 (potential makeup dates)
The 5U-8U Recreational League provides a fun, safe, and developmentally appropriate soccer environment for 4- to 8-year-olds. The 5U-8U Recreational program is designed to help players continue to grow in the sport of soccer by introducing them to formalized games. The specialized curriculum helps players grow in their technical skills and learn the rules of soccer at a developmentally appropriate level for their age. Players will receive a solid foundation of coaching needed to continue into the 9U-10U level and onward.
Small-Sided Game Model | Goalkeeper | Team Size | Ball Size | Practices a Week | Game Days | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5U (2019 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 5-7 players | 3 | 1 | Tuesdays |
6U (2018 birth years) | 3v3 | No | 5-7 players | 3 | 1 | Tuesdays |
7U (2017 birth years) | 4v4 | No | 7-8 players | 3 | 1 | Fridays |
8U (2016 birth years) | 5v5 | Yes | 7-10 players | 3 | 2 | Fridays |
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
**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 5U/6U age group are played on Tuesdays and games for the 7U/8U age group are played on Fridays.
August- November 2024 (Tuesdays)
August- November 2024 (Fridays)
Spring registration opens: November 1, 2024
Spring registration deadline (or when teams are full): March 2, 2025
Spring registration late fee: March 3, 2025
Training starts: The week of March 10, 2025
First game kicks off: The week of March 17, 2025
**Please note these are the anticipated game days. Weather-related cancellations will be moved to the end of May.
Game Day: 3/18
Game Day: 3/25
Game Day: 4/1
Game Day: 4/8
Game Day: 4/15
Game Day: 4/22
Game Day: 4/29
Game Day: 5/6
Game Day: 5/13, 5/20 (potential makeup dates)
Game Day: 3/21
Game Day: 3/28
Game Day: 4/4
Game Day: 4/11
Game Day: 4/18
Game Day: 4/25
Game Day: 5/2
Game Day: 5/9
Game Day: 5/16, 5/23 (potential makeup dates)
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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 their first game to ensure they have it in time for game day. Players are required to wear the official CRYSC jersey combo for games. This uniform kit is usable throughout all recreational programs.
It is important to note that uniforms are NOT included in registration costs. Additionally, uniforms are unavailable to purchase on-site at any CRYSC office β they must be purchased online via Soccer.com.
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 coachβs plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Every team is required to provide a game facilitator for half of every game. The game facilitator will act as the referee for the game, and should referee in a way to help the players learn and understand the rules.
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 coachβs plate, teams are requested to have a team manager volunteer to organize the team for the season.
Every team is required to provide a game facilitator for half of every game. The game facilitator will act as the referee for the game, and should referee in a way to help the players learn and understand the rules.
The 5U-8U recreational league is the first time players will begin having practices during the week and games on the weekend. Rapids Youth Soccer posts all our game schedules on PlayMetrics two weeks before the first scheduled game. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to your PlayMetrics account.
Itβs important for parents to understand what is available to their child during their time in the 5U-8U program including any supplemental programs and what to expect as players move into the 9U league.
8U-10U Rising Rapids
Rising Rapids is for players that have outgrow their normal soccer environment. This program is designed for self-motivated players who love the game and want more soccer!
9U-10U Recreational
After our 5U-8U leagues, players move into the 9U-10U recreational league, where they'll have designated practice and games. Get more info now.
Soccer Camps
Rapids Youth Soccer offers a variety of camps to help players continue their growth and development year-round. Check out the full Camps page to see how your player can continue to play after their last game!
Recreational Home
Curious about what other programming takes place in CRYSC's recreational programming? Check out the Rec Home page for more information across different age groups.
Yes, uniforms are required for players to play. Soccer.com is our official uniform supplier.
Players need shin guards, socks, and cleats, a size three soccer ball, water, and weather appropriate clothing.
Absolutely, we hope players are able to play with their friends. Please request this when registering your child for soccer.
Yes, you can do this when registering. Weβll do our best to make it happen.
The Fall season is from August-November and the Spring season is form March-May