NOVEMBER & DECEMBER WINTER PROGRAMS ARE FILLING FAST!

CASTLE ROCK | SOUTH | CENTRAL | NORTH | FORT COLLINS | ELITE | FUTSAL

Conquer the off-season this winter by growing your game with Rapids Youth Soccer! We have an exciting lineup of camps, futsal leagues, elite opportunities, and more, so sign up today and lock in the perfect soccer experience.

*This is the LAST CALL for programs kicking off in November and a reminder that December registration deadlines are quickly approaching! Don't miss out on the best way to play this holiday season.

Follow the regional links above to directly view the winter camps in your area, or follow the link below to the winter camps search engine, where you can navigate options by selecting region, season, age, and level. You can also directly search for camps by name using the search bar. The integrated map will show you where the camps are located!

Early bird registration for the 2024 spring recreational season opens TOMORROW, November 1! Sign up early to guarantee your player's spot on the team they played with this fall and save $20 on registration fees. (Early bird discount auto-applied to account, no code needed, promotion available through November)

If you know that your athlete will continue playing in the spring, we encourage you to register by the end of the month, Thursday, November 30. Early bird registration will save you $20 on all recreational programs. We can't wait to kick off another year of Rapids Youth Soccer and look forward to seeing you and your player(s) out on the fields again this spring!

How do I sign my player up? Click the link below to visit the 2024 spring season registration page, log into your account, go through the sign-up process, confirm your player's registration, and then get excited for another season of Rapids Youth Soccer!

This October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness, we called upon our CRYSC community to #WearItPink out on the fields! Thank you to the teams that participated and helped us raise awareness as #OneClubOneCommunity!

See the world with Rapids Youth Soccer! There are less than two weeks remaining for 12U and 14U competitive program players to register for the #CRYSCInternational trips to England and Spain.

CRYSC international tours are a great way for players to experience soccer through the lens of a different culture! From playing local competitions, experiencing different environments, and seeing new sights, there’s so much to be gained from expanding one’s horizon and taking your game abroad. Follow the links below for information on how you can attend one of our upcoming trips to:

• 3 SPOTS LEFT London/Manchester (12U Boys) | March 8-16, 2024
• 8 SPOTS LEFT London/Manchester (12U Girls) | March 15-23, 2024
• Edinburgh/Scotland (13U Boys & Girls) | July 26 - August 3, 2024
• 8 SPOTS LEFT Barcelona/Madrid (14U Boys) | March 8-16, 2024
• 12 SPOTS LEFT Barcelona/Madrid (14U Girls) | March 15-23, 2024
• Dusselldorf/Amsterdam (17U-19U Boys & Girls) | June 6-14, 2024

The CRYSC College Placement Program kicked off its Fall College Series last month with in-person presentations for players in our North and Fort Collins regions. The 90-minute presentation, led by CPP Director, Anthony Presnell, tackled topics including; the landscape of college soccer, individual recruitment processes, club resources, showcases, ID camps, the role of coaches and parents, and more!

Over the coming months, the CPP will be visiting all of our regions, speaking to individual teams, and providing club-wide presentations and classroom sessions. Follow the link below to check out the updated CPP information guide, where you can find details on upcoming events and links to register.

CRYSC offers athletes assistance in the college recruitment process through the CRYSC College Placement Program (CPP) starting their freshman year in high school. This free service helps teams and individuals with player profiles, video development, online support guides, college communication, and understanding of college timelines. The CPP provides players with the opportunity to take their education and game to the next level.

If you want to get involved or have questions about the program, please contact Anthony Presnell at anthony.presnell@rapidsyouthsoccer.org or visit the college soccer page on the CRYSC website!

The Rapids Success newsletter section highlights moments throughout the past month that have been shared with our social media team! The section above doesn't always capture the full scope of success across the Club, so we encourage you to send in your content by emailing us at social@rapidsyouthsoccer.org.

View the CRYSC 2023 Tournament Series guide below to find every opportunity for your team this winter season. Our final tournaments in 2023 are still open for registration, so sign up today for the Winter Showcase and our inaugural Denver Regional Futsal Showcase!

CRYSC hosts annual tournaments for players ages 6U-19U, from beginner to elite. Attracting regional and national competitions, CRYSC tournaments offer a unique experience for players, parents, and coaches. Whether your team is looking for their first tournament experience or wants to hit the ground running against premier opposition, Rapids Youth Soccer has an event that fits every niche you may be looking for! Click here to view a chart breaking down the ages and levels offered at CRYSC tournaments in 2023.

Thank you to all coaches, players, and fans who joined us for the 2023 Big Wave Jamboree this October! The 2023 Big Wave Jamboree set an event record with 70 teams from the Colorado recreational community joining us at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park! At Big Wave, CRYSC hosted 50+ coaches for a morning coaching education session, followed by over 100 games, which encouraged attending coaches to apply what they learned in the classroom out on the fields.

Every game week, CRYSC athletes create moments of magic out on the fields, and every now and then, those moments are captured on camera and shared with us at social@rapidsyouthsoccer.org! This compilation video stitches together some of our favorite videos we received in 2023, capturing some truly special moments. Enjoy the video, and keep sending in your videos for the chance to be featured here or on the CRYSC social media pages!

Congrats to Summer Snider on being named the UCHealth Player of the Month for October 2023!

Summer plays as an outside midfielder for our Rapids 05G Fort Collins White team, where her teammates and coaches know her as a leader who has a never-quit attitude. On the field, Summer has a high soccer IQ, sharing her knowledge with her teammates while actively encouraging them to push their limits and seek improvement. During the 2023 Rapids Classic Tournament, Summer sustained a shoulder injury that kept her sidelined in the 3rd of 4 games in their bracket. Despite this, Summer rallied her team back in the last game of the tournament, ultimately winning their division. Follow the link to read more about Summer!

In this updated blog, CRYSC's Director of Mental Performance Katie Pagel explains how connection and belonging are crucial for better mental, physical, and behavioral health both on and off the field.

"No matter who we are or what we do, it comes down to this: There is no substitute for connection and belonging. Quality social connections and feelings of belonging are the cornerstones of every facet of our health. As it turns out, they also lend us a number of advantages on a soccer field. But the payoff of connection and belonging isn’t experienced simply by spending a lot of time around people or having a large circle of friends. In order for us to truly connect and belong, we have to allow ourselves to be seen. Alongside creating environments (on and off the field) that invite others to do the same, and appreciating brave authenticity, doing so sets the stage for all of us to thrive."

The groin is one of the most common muscles that young athletes injure while playing soccer. This October resource by CRYSC Head Athletic Trainer Julie Graves outlines an eight-step rehabilitation program on how to return to play and stay healthy after a groin injury. Whether you are currently rehabilitating or are looking for ways to keep a vulnerable muscle strong, this guide is your one-stop-shop for getting your groin to full health.