Recreational Soccer Programs South
Front Range League (U9 and older recreational)
For our teams playing in the CSA Front Range League, you can find your schedule here.
Discover Recreational Youth Soccer at its Best!
Real Colorado offers more ways for your young soccer player to grow their love of learning and playing the game than any other club in our State. Our recreational soccer program offers something for every player, from the 3 year-old just starting out to 10 year-olds and older who want to grow through advanced skills training and Colorado Youth Soccer league play. With a 25 year heritage of developing youth soccer players in fun and challenging programs, Real Colorado has a place for every player. Below you’ll find our offerings by age group. Parents, please note that the “U” before the age stands for “Under” and there is a birth date, schedule and fees chart for your reference at the bottom of the page.
If you can’t find the information you need, don’t hesitate to contact us and a staff member will get back to you quickly.
Proudly serving Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, Englewood, Castle Rock, Centennial and everyone interested in the best youth soccer experience!
Programs by Age Group
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REAL Colorado’s Cubbies program is an innovative, interactive program for kids ages 3 to 4 that introduces them to the enjoyment of soccer through child-friendly themes and play. This program meets once a week for 45 minutes and is offered over a six week season in the spring and fall. Come out and join us as we teach the basics of soccer while we play Cookie Monster, Red Light Green Light and Pick up the Laundry.
Contact Sara Connolly with any questions
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This program is designed to offer young players the opportunity to discover soccer as a fun and exciting sport. Games are played 2v2 and 3v3 for U5 on small fields with small goals and no goalkeepers. The focus is on developing comfort with the ball, encouraging players to take chances on the field, and learning the dynamics of a team sport.
Contact Sara Connolly with any questions
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This program is designed to offer young players the opportunity to discover soccer as a fun and exciting sport. Games are played in a 3v3 format on small fields with small goals and no goalkeepers. The focus is on developing comfort with the ball, encouraging players to take chances on the field, and learning the dynamics of a team sport.
Real Colorado begins offering an Advanced Training School (ATS) at this age.
Contact Sara Connolly with any questions
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Players learn new skills as they discover soccer as a fun and exciting sport and play 4v4. Teams can begin to identify the direction they want to take their soccer experience in future years. U7 teams can request an additional practice per week and we will accommodate those teams on a field/space available basis.
Real Colorado continues offering an Advanced Training School (ATS) that began at U6
Contact Sara Connolly with any questions
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Players learn new skills as they discover soccer as a fun and exciting sport, add goalkeepers to the team and play 5v5 on larger fields with larger goals. Teams can begin to identify the direction they want to take their soccer experience in future years. U8 teams can request an additional practice per week and we will accommodate those teams on a field/space available basis.
Real Colorado continues offering an Advanced Training School (ATS) that began at U6
Contact Sara Connolly with any questions
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Players learn new skills as they discover soccer as a fun and exciting sport, including learning new skills and 7v7 play on a larger field. This is the age where players will start setting their soccer goals. This program is a great fit for players who would prefer to play in a recreational setting with friends and neighbors, choose their own coach and continue with recreational soccer in the future years
Real Colorado continues offering an Advanced Training School (ATS) that began at U6 as well as our Junior Academy is introduced to help create a strong foundation and bridge for our competitive program.
Contact Mark Haston and Sean Dedycker with any questions
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This is a continuation of our recreational soccer program for those players that wish to continue playing soccer and having fun in a recreational setting. Players will have 2 practices per week, and play 7-8 games per season in the Southwest Metro Denver area.
Real Colorado also offers a competitive program for players beginning at U11 for those looking for a little more commitment and challenge.
Contact Mark Haston and Sean Dedyckern with any questions
Advanced Training Programs
We have an experienced group of Real Directors, Staff Coaches, Competitive Coaches, and JA Coaches lined up to coach at our Advanced Training and Pre-Junior Academy training sessions. The players will get exposure to different coaches within the club with an appropriate developmental ratio of coach to player throughout the spring season. Focus will be on technical development of specific foundational skills and players will progress through different tactical concepts. In addition, we will emphasize the Real Culture that we want all of our players to embody who play in our recreation leagues and beyond. All players that attend will have the opportunity to be challenged and play with and against players in a fun and challenging environment.
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The U6 ATS program is open to all U6 - 2019 players who want an opportunity to improve their technical and tactical skills in a fun and advanced training environment. This program runs during the Fall 2024 season and is recommended in addition to your 1 recreational practice a week. These sessions are not team based, but individual where players will play with and against other players in their U6 age group. There will be age-appropriate curriculum and coach to player ratios. In addition, all players will have exposure to Real Directors, Staff, Competitive and JA coaches.
· September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
· 6 nights scheduled, 5 guaranteed.
· Thursdays
· 5:30pm
· Dad Clark Park
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The U7 Pre-Junior Academy training program is open to all U7 - 2018 players who want an opportunity to improve their technical and tactical skills in an advanced training environment. It is highly recommended for players who are interested in trying out for the U8 Junior Academy Program in May 2025. This U7 Pre-JA program will give players exposure to Real Directors and future JA coaches of their age groups, as well as prepare the players for the transition to U8 JA in Fall 2025. This program will have a planned curriculum developed and adapted based on the Director’s observations of each player’s needs. There will be a significant focus on technical development and improvement of tactical understanding. The sessions will progress from 4v4 to 5v5 allowing for additional goalkeeping opportunities Additional topics will include 1v1 defending, off-ball movement, proper body positioning and communication skills.
· Aug 27, Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 22 *Not playing Oct 15
· 9 sessions scheduled - 7 guaranteed.
· Tuesdays
· 4:45pm - Boys
· 5:45pm - Girls
· Lone Tree Elementary
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U8 and Older ATS program is open to all players in the 2012-2017 birth years. This program is designed for players who want an opportunity to improve their technical and tactical skills in an advanced training environment. These sessions are not team based, but individual where players will play with and against other players in the U8 age groups. Each session will focus on specific topics such as techniques of receiving the ball, ball striking, keeping possession, speed of play and overall skill development and small group tactics. This program is designed for players of all levels, but it is recommended for the player who wants to learn more, make new friends and improve their soccer skills.
· September 6, 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18
· 7 Sessions Scheduled: 5 Sessions Guaranteed
· Fridays
· U8 Boys and Girls – 5:00pm
· U9 and older Boys and Girls – 6:00pm
· Heritage Park West Turf Fields
General Information
Practices – The Head Coach will request the practice day(s), location and time. Practices are granted to the coach on a first come basis. They will then be communicated to parents by the coach approximately 5-7 days before the first practice. Our U5 and U6 teams will practice once a week for 45-60 minutes. The U7 & U8 teams have an option of once or twice a week. U9 and older Recreational teams practice twice a week. U9 and U10 Junior Academy teams will practice 3 times a week.
Team Notification – You can expect a call or email from your child’s coach with your practice information approximately 5-7 days prior to the first practice.
Games – Our first In-House recreational games and Jr. Academy teams for the Fall typically begin the first weekend in September running through the end of October. For our Spring season the games typically begin towards the end of March and run through the middle of May. Each team will have 7 or 8 games in their season. Cubbies typically begin the one week later than recreational.
Recreational Head Coach Incentive - Head Coaches in our recreational program will receive a voucher emailed for 50% of their child’s paid season fees, not including ATS option, upon completion of the season. Only one voucher per team, per coach. Successful completion of the Volunteer Disclosure, Safe Sport and CDC online training is mandatory for coaches to receive this. All other volunteer roles are appreciated by Real CO, as well as the team, but will not be credited in any way.
Advance Training Programs - This exciting option for our aspiring young talents will bring our players in contact with some of the best coaches and advanced trainers at Real Colorado. In addition to their regular practices with their volunteer coach, the ATS Program is a weekly programing offering advanced training sessions with a skills coach to challenge the player with advanced training ideas and concepts.
Weather Cancellations – If weather is a concern for game time, we have several different ways to check for cancellations. Our website is updated by 3:30pm on practice days and 7am on game days. We also offer this information via phone recording, Facebook and Twitter. Makeup schedule is generally 8 days later, on a Sunday on the same field at the same time the game was originally scheduled. This will be adjusted if the makeup date falls on a major holiday or is the last game of the season or is on a double header weekend. There can be no reimbursements for games or practices canceled due to weather, acts of God, or forfeits by opposing teams.
Team Formation – All players will be assigned to teams based on their birth year and gender. If registration is completed by the posted deadline, priority will be given to return to their former team if requested. If no special requests were made or the deadline wasn’t made, we separate by the area in which you live, or the school closest to your house. Finally, we place our waitlist players on teams that need kids. We are never able to honor practice requests for certain days or times, as coaches don’t make their choices until a few weeks before the season begins. We cannot guarantee special requests but will certainly attempt to grant them. – Teams in our Junior Academy Program (U9 and U10) will be formed based on skill level of the player as demonstrated at tryouts.
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Refund Policy – Real Colorado does not offer refunds, credits or fee transfers for the recreational program with the strict exception of the following situations:
If Real Colorado is unable to place your child on a team a full refund will be offered however we do not guarantee the program or the team requested.
If you move out of Douglas County prior to the start of the season for which you have registered, a refund minus a $20.00 for U8 and younger players or $30 for U9 and older players handling fee will be honored.
If before the 3rd scheduled season game your child is unable to finish the season due to a physician documented illness or injury, a refund minus a $20.00 handling fee for U8 and younger players or $30 for U9 and older players will be honored. (Refund requests due to injury must be made within 2 weeks of injury or illness and must have a doctor's note.)
Force Majeure: Real Colorado shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its duties or return of
fees under this agreement to extent that such a failure or delay is caused by an event or circumstance beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to weather, inability to conduct soccer activities at an appropriate soccer facility, forfeit from the opposition, acts of God, acts of war, government action, act of terrorism, epidemic, pandemic, natural disaster, or lock outs, civil disorder or other major upheaval. In such event, Real Colorado's duties and obligations under this agreement may be suspended and fees retained. In addition, Real Colorado may alter its season or calendar or provide alternative means of coaching or other soccer related services in its sole discretion.
While we will make an attempt, when possible, to place your child on another team to accommodate your schedule, refunds are not available due to scheduling conflicts.
*Late payments and payment plan fees are non-refundable.