#RushRec
u7-U8 Recreational Soccer
For Players 7-8 years old
U7-U8 Overview
The U7 and U8 soccer programs at Colorado Rush are designed for young players with up to two years of experience. Both age groups participate in a 9-week season that includes team training and 8 weeks of games.
Colorado Rush provides distinct developmental pathways at both U7 and U8 levels to suit varying levels of experience and commitment:
- U7-U8 Recreational Pathway is ideal for beginners or less advanced players, this pathway focuses on fun, skill-building, and a foundational understanding of soccer.
- U7-U8 Recreational+ Pathway is designed for more experienced players or those seeking a more challenging environment, this pathway still welcomes beginners who are interested in accelerated learning.
- U8 Pre Youth Academy is exclusive to the U8 level, this competitive pathway is tailored for advanced players who are ready to take their skills to the next level through more rigorous training and competition. The U8 Pre Academy Program is by invitation only, with placements determined during a fall kickaround.
9 week program
U7-U8 Recreational
March 17th - May 9th
Teams practice once a week with volunteer coaches and compete in the Rush "in-house" league on Saturday mornings. More Details
Schedule
- March 10th: Rosters/Practice Details Released
- March 17th: First Week of Practice
9 week program
U7-U8 Recreational+
March 17th - May 9th
Teams practice twice a week with volunteer coaches and compete in the Rush "in-house" league on Saturday mornings. More Details
Schedule
- March 10th: Rosters/Practice Details Released
- March 17th: First Week of Practice
9 week program
U8 Pre Youth Academy
March 17th - May 9th
Teams practice twice a week with volunteer coaches and play in the U9 Colorado Front Range League. More Details
Schedule
- March 10th: Rosters/Practice Details Released
- March 17th: First Week of Practice
Invitation Only
Enrollment on the Pre-Academy Team is invite only and determined at a kickaround in late fall.
What to Expect
U7-U8 Rec & Rec+
List of Services
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TrainingList Item 1
Each week, Rec players will participate in one 45-60 minute training session. Rec+ teams will have two trainings per week. The specific day and time of the sessions will be determined by the coach.
- Littleton - Trains at Lilley Gulch Park
- Lakewood - Trains at Addenbrooke Park
- Roxborough - Trains at Roxborough Primary School
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GamesList Item 2
Rec and Rec+ teams play in an In-House league with games every Saturday morning. Teams can be organized as co-ed, boys only, or girls only. Matches are played in a 5v5 format with no goalkeepers. Each team consists of 7 to 8 players.
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CoachingList Item 3
Teams are coached by parent volunteers with the help of the Director of Coaching (DOC) who creates training plans for all the teams.
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UniformList Item 4
Players receive Home and Away Game T-Shirts as part of enrollment fee.
WHAT TO EXPECT
U8 Pre Youth Academy
Enrollment for the Pre-Academy Teams is invite only and determined at a kickaround in late fall.
List of Services
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TrainingList Item 1
Each week, players will participate in two 60 minute training sessions. The specific day and time of the session will be determined by the coach.
- Littleton - Trains at Lilley Gulch Park
- Lakewood - Trains at Addenbrooke Park
- Roxborough - Trains at Roxborough Primary School
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GamesList Item 2
U8 Pre Youth Academy teams are gender specific and play in the U9 division of the Colorado Front Range League. Matches are on Saturday Mornings and played in a 5v5 format with no goalkeepers. Each team consists of 7 to 8 players.
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CoachingList Item 3
Pre Academy teams are coached by one with a volunteer head coach and one with a paid staff coach.
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UniformList Item 4
Players receive Home and Away Game T-Shirts as part of enrollment fee.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about the program please contact us and we will respond within 24/48hrs
