FALL REC SOCCER IS ALMOST HERE | REGISTER TODAY
Secure your player's spot on the perfect rec team before the new season kicks off this August!
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Fall 22' recreational registration is open and filling fast across all CRYSC regions! Sign your player up today and get ready to kick off another exciting season of Rapids Youth Soccer this August!
Please remember that players move up an age group every fall. Refer to the following information for the correct age group category:
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2017 birthyear | 6U age group
2016 birthyear | 7U age group
2015 birthyear | 8U age group
2014 birthyear | 9U age group
2013 birthyear | 10U age group
2012 birthyear | 11U age group
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2011 birthyear | 12U age group
2010 birthyear | 13U age group
2009 birthyear | 14U age group
2008 birthyear | 15U age group
2007-2004 birthyear | High School
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How do I sign my player up for fall soccer? Click the link below to visit the CRYSC registration page on PlayMetrics, log in or create your account, go through the fall season sign up process, confirm your player's registration, and then get excited for another season of Rapids Youth Soccer! |
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LAST CALL FOR RAPIDS x REGIS ELITE SOCCER CAMPS
A new summer soccer experience for Elite-level players across Colorado!
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LAST CALL for players seeking an elite-level training experience this summer! Rapids Youth Soccer and Regis University Elite Camps kick off this July, featuring 5-day development opportunities that utilize world-class fields and facilities. Learn more and register for a day, residential, or goalkeeping camp by visiting the Elite Camps overview page or following the individual links!
Elite Camp options available this summer:
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Day Camp | July 11-15 | Boys & Girls born between 2007-2013: This 5-day camp will help players build their skills and understanding of the game in an Elite environment. The curriculum will focus on facilitating position-specific growth, with the goal of improving a player's effectiveness in their preferred role.
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Residential Camp | July 25-29 | Boys & Girls born between 2007-2013: This 5-day overnight camp will help players fully immerse in an Elite soccer experience, with access to some of the top collegiate training and on-campus residential facilities in Colorado! The curriculum has been developed by Rapids and Regis coaching staff to focus on planning, execution, and reflection - 3 core pillars for growth at the highest levels of the game.
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Goalkeeping Camp | July 6, 20 | Boys & Girls born between 2004-2012: This 5-day goalkeeping camp takes place across June and July, with opportunities for players to register for individual day sessions. The option to attend day sessions gives goalkeepers the flexibility to improve their game this summer, whenever best suits their family's schedule. Check out the Goalkeeping Camp info for a breakdown of each session!
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LAST CALL FOR RAPIDS SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
Summer soccer camps are a great way to get your player out on the fields this July & August!
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Rapids Youth Soccer camps offer Colorado families a premier soccer experience close to home over the summer months. This is the LAST CALL to get your player out of the house, onto the fields, meeting new friends, and improving their game in a fun, learning environment this July and August! (visit the individual camp pages to check if they are open or closed for new registrations)
Summer programming provides the perfect opportunity for athletes to grow their game between the spring and fall seasons. With camps available for players of all ages and skill levels across our Fort Collins, North, Central, South, and Castle Rock regions, CRYSC offers a variety of experiences tailored to those looking to sharpen their skills, have a great time with friends, and everything in-between.
Follow the link below to find every CRYSC summer camp opportunity near you in 2022. You can navigate to summer-specific camps by using the dropdown filters to choose your region, select the "summer" season, and then enter your player's age/level. Join us with confidence knowing that your player(s) will be part of a tried and tested camp experience at CRYSC. We can't wait to see you this July and August!
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COLORADO RAPIDS WOMEN CLINCH ROCKIES DIVISION
Rapids Women are division champs with 1 home game left - watch their final game tonight!
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LAST CALL FOR SUMMER COLLEGE ID EVENT
Join us this July for a weekend of collegiate-level competition & recruitment!
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This summer, college coaches representing schools from around the nation have joined our ECNL teams out on the fields to observe practice and make connections with CRYSC coaches and athletes! Follow the CRYSC CPP Twitter page at @RapidsYouthCPP to keep up with these visits and more - click here to check it out!
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LOCAL USWNT STARS JOIN RAPIDS TRAINING SESSION
Mallory Pugh & Lindsey Horan dropped by a UCHealth-hosted training session this June!
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This June, the Rapids 09G Central Select team was invited by UCHealth to their state-of-the-art Steadman Hawkins Clinic facility to meet and train with USWNT's Mallory Pugh and Lindsey Horan! It was an incredible opportunity for the girls and we can't thank Mallory, Lindsey, and UCHealth enough for making it happen!
The United States Women's Soccer Team visited Denver this month to play a friendly vs Colombia in preparation for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. It was their first game since April and brought home local legends Mallory Pugh and Lindsey Horan for the week! To celebrate the occasion UCHealth worked with Mal and Lindsey to set up this event and give a team of young athletes the chance to meet their heroes.
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UCHealth and Rapids Youth Soccer also partnered together to send 8 CRYSC members to the USWNT game vs Colombia! Congrats to our families that won the ticket packages and thank you for helping cheer our US Women on to a 3-0 victory!
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UCHEALTH PLAYER OF THE MONTH | COURTNEY HALL
Congrats to Courtney Hall on winning UCHealth Player of the Month for June 2022!
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Congratulations to Courtney Hall on winning the UCHealth Player of the Month award for June 2022!
Courtney plays for our Rapids 04B Central Select team as a midfielder and captains the Grandview High School boy's soccer team! This year has been a special one for Courtney as he and his high school teammates helped lead the Grandview Wolves to their first-ever State Championship. he has been described by CRYSC coaches as, "A player that lives by his values. Respectful, loyal, hard-working, and humble. Courtney is one of the best leaders at the Club and is recognized as such by his teammates and opponents." Read more by clicking here or through the link!
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CRYSC TOURNAMENT SERIES | FALL 2022 EVENT GUIDE
CRYSC fall tournaments return this August - find the perfect experience for your team!
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The CRYSC fall tournaments season kicks off this August with our signature event and Colorado's largest pre-season tournament, Rapids Classic! Whether you're looking to prep for the new season at Rapids Classic, enjoy a day of recreational fun + coach education opportunities at Big Wave Jamboree, or find high-level competition at the new Winter Showcase, the perfect fall season tournament for you and your team is just a click away.
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CRYSC's Signature Fall Pre-Season Tournament!
The 2022 Rapids Classic Tournament is the perfect way to kick off the fall soccer season! Join us this August at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, Aurora Sports Park, and Gates Soccer Complex for a weekend of fun and competition for 9U-15U Boys & 9U to 19U Girls competitive teams. NEW in 2022 will be the Rapids Classic ELITE Championships, which will host some of the top ECNL/GAL teams from the Western US. With 530 teams joining us in 2021, the Rapids Classic is the largest fall pre-season tournament in the state, attracting top competition from Colorado and more teams from out of state than any previous year!
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3 Games in 1 Day + Coaches Ed from Rapids Staff!
Spend the day with your CRYSC community playing soccer, having family-fun, learning at coaches education events, and more at Big Wave Jamboree 2022! This October jamboree is hosted at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park and welcomes 6U-12U Boys & Girls Rec teams, as well as coaches seeking a day of education opportunities. In 2021, renowned speaker John O'Sullivan joined us for a discussion on coaching, how we relate to our players, and how we can better help them grow!
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A New, High-Level Competition in the CRYSC Tournaments Family!
CRYSC is excited to add this new event to our tournament series as a continuation of the former “Westy Winter Showcase”! The Winter Showcase is the only premier winter showcase event in the region and features college coaches from across the state and region! The tournament will be hosted at Aurora Sports Park and is open to CSA Advanced League or equivalent level Boys and Girls Competitive teams ages 16U to 19U.
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USC COURSE & DIPLOMA OPPORTUNITIES THIS JULY
Summer USC courses hosted by #RapidsEducate continue this July 23 - sign up today!
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Take the next step in your coach education journey this July by joining our team of Rapids Youth Soccer educators for two unique United Soccer Coaches (USC) course and diploma opportunities! Check out our two July courses through the links below.
USC courses hosted by Rapids Youth Soccer are a fun and convenient way to get your official certification with the world's largest body of soccer coaches and the most influential youth coaching organization in the United States. These courses will help attendees grow as coaches, attain credentials that recognize their qualifications, and open up further education opportunities with both Rapids Youth Soccer and United Soccer Coaches. For more information or to find course contacts, please follow the individual links above!
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RAPIDS SUCCESS | SHARE YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS!
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Congratulations to Rapids 04B ECNL and Grandview High School’s Ben Beckman on winning the 2022 Boys Gatorade Player of the Year in Colorado! Ben’s monumental performances from the back helped Grandview to a 15-4-1 record, a first-ever boys State Championship, and individual all-state honors! |
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4A High School Girls Player of the Year
Ella Moody | Rapids 05G ECNL
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Far West Presidents Cup Finalists
Rapids 08G Fort Collins Select
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Rushmore Cup Champions
Rapids 09B Central Burgundy
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ECNL Playoff Round of 16 Winners
Rapids 06G ECNL
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Durango Shootout Champions
Rapids 09G South Blue
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Real Cup Champions
Rapids 08G Central Select 1
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Stenger Invitational Champions
Rapids 07B Central White 1
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Rushmore Cup Champions
Rapids 08B Central Select
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Congratulations to the 14 Rapids 05-08G players that attended the June USYNT ID Center event in Colorado this June! |
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APPLY FOR COACHING POSITIONS AT CRYSC
CRYSC is expanding coaching opportunities, hiring across all levels & regions of the Club!
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CRYSC TEAM SHELTERS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
CRYSC-branded team shelters are available for a limited time - get yours today!
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SOCCER START PROGRAM
CRYSC offers fun & positive programming for 3-5 year old players!
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Why do we think Soccer Start is the most fun and engaging way for 3-5 year old players to learn to love the game? With a roster of experienced, development-focused Rapids Youth Soccer coaches, the Soccer Start program helps young athletes find their joy on the soccer field and prepare for the eventual step-up to competitive or recreational league play.
Each athlete has unique experiences that influence their relation to the game. The CRYSC Soccer Start program is here to make sure that the starting point for 3-5 year old players is a fun and positive one. Whether your athlete aspires to be on the national team or just wants to have fun playing the game they love with their friends, Soccer Start is here to help them discover their passion!
Learn more about the program and get a peek at some of the fun, developmental opportunities for your 3-5 year old in the Soccer Start video above. You can find more information on the individual programs through the links below!
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If you have any questions about the Soccer Start program or how to get your player involved, please reach out to Director of Soccer Start Kati Dugan at kati.dugan@rapidsyouthsoccer.org! |
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DISCOVER PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH CRYSC
Rapids Youth Soccer is looking for new sponsors & partners in 2022!
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CRYSC BINGO SESSIONS ARE BACK IN 2022
Help your community & offset team costs with bingo fundraising opportunities!
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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.
Bingo fundraising opportunities are available at:
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. |
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FIND MORE CONTENT FROM CRYSC ON OUR BLOG PAGE
Visit the CRYSC blog page for interesting & informative content on youth soccer!
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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. |
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