Questions? Contact Adam Creasey Director of Recreational Soccer [email protected]

Deadline to Register: March 3rd 2024

Practices Begin: Week of March 11th
All practices are held at Stenger Soccer Complex

First Game: Mar 30th
Last Game: May 18th

9U-10U Developmental
Teams in these age groups play 7 versus 7 with a goalkeeper.  We continue to keep the emphasis on the fun and learning of the game.

The Developmental Program is designed for the player that is still building a basic foundation in the game of soccer.  Its purpose is to build individual ball skills and confidence in 1v1 situations, encourage creativity and attacking play of individual players as well as provide a positive team environment!  This is a season long program and the environment is created in a way that will encourage players to continue growing in the game and build a lifelong passion of the sport.

AGE Group Objectives: Ball Mastery, introduction to team play and game tactics.

Practice: 1 hour per day, 2 times per week

•  EDGE Coaching Staff training will be provided.

Size of Ball: Size 4

Games: Games will be played in an in-house league with surrounding cities or in the CSA state administered league.  Divisions are formed based on team’s ability levels and teams can be placed in Intermediate or Recreational depending on ability level
Length of Game: 2 X 25 Minute Halves
Offside Rule: Per FIFA “Laws of the Game”
Build-out line: When the Goalkeeper receives the ball from the attacking team, thus changing possession of the ball, players from the team that just was on attack must retreat to the build out line approximately ¼ of the field in distance.  Once the goalkeeper has distributed the ball to the intended player, the opposing team can begin to enter and play as usual.  This does not apply when the ball has been passed back to the goalkeeper from his/her own teammates.
Fouls and Misconduct: Per FIFA “Laws of the Game”
Goalkeepers: Different color jersey
Cleats Permitted: Cleats are recommended

Developmental:

• Home team wears Red Jerseys, Black Shorts, & Red Socks
• Visiting team wears White Jersey, Black Shorts, & Black Socks

Other Notes:

• All coaches will ensure each player receives 50% playing time in each game, providing the player meets the team’s practice requirements.
• Real Colorado EDGE discourages coaches and parents from emphasizing winning and losing. The emphasis should be on the players’ participation, development, and enjoyment of the game.