CRYSC summer programming is the perfect opportunity for players to bridge the spring and fall season. With camps available for all skill levels and ages across our Fort Collins, North, Central, South, and Castle Rock regions, CRYSC offers a variety of experiences tailored to those looking to improve their skills, have a great time at camp, and everything in-between.

United as One Club under the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club banner, CRYSC and WSC will be able to offer a broader range of opportunities for athletes to enjoy the sport of soccer and take their game to the next level, while continuing to provide the one-of-a-kind, local experiences that our members have come to expect.

For further information on the integration of Westminster Soccer into Rapids Youth Soccer, check out the full press release PDF or visit our new United as One Club webpage through the links below. We look forward to serving you as #OneClubOneCommunity!

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club friends, families, and teams are invited to CRYSC Club Night, where they will receive special discounted ticket pricing for this match to celebrate the start of a new season. If you are coming out with your team, the following experiences are available:

If you have any questions or would like to organize an additional experience for your team, please contact Mario Castro at Mario.Castro@teamkse.com or 303.727.3743.

Join your CRYSC community before the Rapids home opener kick off for our annual CRYSC Club Night BBQ! FREE BBQ food and beverages will be provided by UCHealth, so grab your teammates, friends, and family, and get excited to celebrate the start of a new MLS season together.

The sidelines of every youth soccer game are lined with parents and spectators wanting their team to succeed. As a Club, we are committed to a positive player experience of learning and individual growth of our team members. It is our job to inform CRYSC members of the rules and best-behavior practices out on the fields through the CRYSC Let Us Play initiative. Follow the link below to view our discipline ladder page and familiarize yourself with sideline expectations for spectators, parents, and players!

The CRYSC Let Us Play (LUP) campaign is an initiative to support all players and give the game back to the kids. Let Us Play promotes positive parenting, improved sideline culture, better coaching from home, connecting with players on the car ride home, structured discipline ladders, and so much more! To learn more the about the Let Us Play campaign, visit the LUP webpage or contact CRYSC's Let Us Play Director Brian Sheehan at brian.sheehan@rapidsyouthsoccer.org.

This March 4-7, Rapids Youth Soccer membership can save 20% on gear with this exclusive coupon offer from our friends and partners at DICK'S Sporting Goods! The coupon below is only redeemable in-store during the DICK'S Shop Event this March 4-7.

Click the coupon to view the official PDF version that can be scanned in stores or follow the link below to find more DICK's Sporting Goods coupons available to CRYSC members in 2022!

Rock Cup Tournament | May 20-22

Calling all Colorado-based teams – join us for the 11th annual CRYSC Rock Cup Tournament! The 2022 Rock Cup kicks off this May at Gates Soccer Complex, Dove Valley Park, and other Denver Metro facilities. The tournament is open to 6U-14U Boys & Girls, Rec & Comp teams. In 2021, the Rock Cup grew to 318 teams, making it the largest recreational tournament in the state. Thank you to everyone who joined us last year and we look forward to hosting you again this May!

Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament | June 3-5

CRYSC is proud to host the 15th annual Kelvin Norman Soccer tournament this June at Aurora Sports Park! The Kelvin Norman Tournament is one of the region’s premier early summer competitions for 9U-19U Boys & Girls, Rec & Comp teams, featuring participants from across the United States. In 2021, we were joined by teams from Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, and more! This year, we are excited to offer a new showcase format for 15U-19U teams.

In January, we launched our first-ever education calendar listing the events, webinars, and courses available to coaches and membership in 2022! This month, we have printed and shared with our coaches a 36x24 inch poster that shows all of our 2022 information in one convenient location. Click here or on the poster above for a high quality version that you can view at home!

Congratulations to Jocelyn Ocegura on winning the UCHealth Player of the Month award for February 2022!

Jocelyn plays for our Rapids 04G Castle Rock recreational team and volunteers her time coaching 9U athletes! Since starting high school, she has captained her freshman soccer team and received multiple awards for academic excellence, showcasing her talent both on and off the field. Rapids Castle Rock coach Katie Beaudoin describes Jocelyn as, "...an amazing person. Not many Junior's in high school would volunteer to coach a team for an entire season. This takes up quite a bit of time, as they have two practices a week and games on Saturdays. She is a great role model for these young girls!"

The form to nominate athletes for our March UCHealth Player of the Month is open and available to fill out through the link. Monthly winners will be featured in the newsletter, highlighted on social media, and have their story hosted on the UCHealth Player of the Month page. We can't wait to learn more about the amazing people playing at CRYSC!

A theater director, mom, and sports instructors suggest ways to keep kids motivated after rejection. CRYSC Director of Mental Performance Katie Pagel spoke with Colorado Parent Magazine as an expert in their "Solutions" column this month, answering questions on how children and parents can approach failure. Check out her full response in the magazine through the link above or click here to learn more about CRYSC Sport Psychology!

Since 2018, CRYSC and UCHealth + CU Orthopedics and Sports Medicine have worked together in an effort to grow the safety and health resources that are available for Rapids Youth players and members. Find out more about the CRYSC Sports Medicine Program and our partnership with UCHealth + CU Orthopedics by visiting our website through the link below! For questions or concerns related to sports medicine, please reach out to the CRYSC Head Athletic Trainer Julie Graves at julie.graves@rapidsyouthsoccer.org.

Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer bingo sessions are back! Volunteer at two local bingo halls, as part of the Club's fundraising program. We are proud to offer these unique opportunities for our members to offset registration fees, tournament/travel expenses, and other CRYSC soccer-related expenses through volunteer fundraising programs.

The health and safety of our member families is of foremost importance to the Club. Both Turn 2 and Barry's Bingo are taking extra measures to ensure the safety of the Club's staff and volunteers. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Bingo administrators directly. You can find more bingo information and all Rapids Youth Soccer fundraising opportunities by visiting the fundraising page on the CRYSC website.

If you are looking for more content from CRYSC including sports medicine guides, deep-dives into sports psychology, and articles on past events like our Guinness World Record Award winning FootGolf tournament in 2018, you can find all of that and more on the CRYSC blogs page! We recommend taking a look back at 2021 for an entertaining recap of the numbers and statistics that defined Rapids Youth Soccer Club last year.