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CO ELEVATION FC

CO ELEVATION FC

Explorers Program

Colorado Elevation FC Explorers’ program introduces children from the ages of 3-8 to the beautiful game! The program is designed to build a strong foundation of fundamental technical and tactical skills while having FUN! Our goal is to develop every child’s love of the game and give them a basic preparedness for wherever their soccer career takes them. We cannot wait for your family to join us!

UPCOMING SPRING 2023 PROGRAM

Join us this spring for our Spring 2023 outdoor season! All players need shin guards, tennis shoes or soccer cleats
(preferred), and a size 3 soccer ball. Please find your players’ age group below for more information. If you are unsure what age group your player should join, please reach out to Danny Larson, Explorers Program Director.

REGISTRATION

2023 Spring Season: SEE REGISTRATION BELOW
Registration opens on December 15th and closes on March 5th. Register by January 27, 2023 for $25 off registration!

Explorers U5 & Under Program
U5 (Players born in 2018) & Younger Players

Parent volunteer coach, 50% off of fee
Registration includes one training per week
Training will begin the week of March 27th and run through May 21st (8 weeks)
Each team will train one time during the week. Training will include games, drills, scrimmages, and lots of fun while building your players’ soccer foundation
Training will take place at fields in Highlands Ranch or Parker

Explorers U6 & Beginner U7 Program
U6 (Players born in 2017) & Beginner U7 (Players born in 2016)

Parent volunteer coach, 50% off of fee
Registration includes one training per week and one game per week
Training will begin the week of March 13th and run through May 21st (10 weeks)
Training will take place one night a week in Highlands Ranch and/or Parker
Games will occur once a week on Sundays beginning the week of April 3rd and run through May 21st (8 weeks).
Games will be 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5

Explorers U8 & Advanced U7 Program
U8 (Players born in 2015) & Advanced U7 (Players born in 2016)

Player volunteer coach, 50% off of fee
Registration includes one training per week and one game per week
Training will begin the week of March 13th and run through May 21st (10 weeks)
Training will take place one night a week in Highlands Ranch and/or Parker
Games will occur once a week on Sundays beginning the week of April 3rd and running through May 21st (8 weeks)
Games will be 3v3 or 4v4. With the possibility of 5v5 plus goalkeepers if numbers allow.

Equipment Needed: Shin guards, tennis shoes or soccer cleats (preferred), and size 3 soccer ball.

Unlike many sports that operate on a school year system, US Youth Soccer uses a player's birth year to determine the player's soccer age (U8, U10, etc.). A birth year is January 1 to December 31 of the year in which they were born.

CO-ED program for players born in 2015 and after.

For more information or questions, contact Explorers Program Director

Danny Larson

[email protected] or [email protected]

FAQs

Q: Will my Explorers team be getting a club coach?
A: No. CO Elevation FC's club coaches are specialized competitive-level coaches whom require higher level pay and attention on competitive level teams. There may be days and times some might volunteer to come out and assist with the program when their schedule allows, but cannot guarantee their participation. The Explorers' teams will be run by a parent volunteer coach. Any interested individuals can email [email protected] When confirmed with a team, the coach will receive 50% off their Explorers Program registration fee.

Q: Why is the team's roster small?
A: We believe in providing players with an opportunity to play more time on the field rather than on the bench/sidelines as part of their game development. There may be trainings/games where not the whole team is there, but we can accommodate numbers to allow for 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 games to take place.

Q: How many days a week will my child be training under the Explorers Program?
A: One day a week is reserved for training with the team's designated volunteer parent coach. There will be one additional day reserved for all Explorers Program teams to play against each other in 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 games. Trainings go no longer than 1 hour and game days go no longer than 1.5 hour, this allows for all teams to play against each other in 3 20 minute games.

Q: Can my daughter/son volunteer to help with the Explorers Program?
A: Yes, currently we take high school (HS) volunteers for our Sunday games. A sign up sheet will be sent out each Wednesday where HS volunteers can sign up for a spot, which includes coaching or reffing. Once a spot is confirmed, the HS volunteer will receive an email with details regarding plans for that Sunday.

2023 Spring Explorers Rec Program & Camp Registration

Explorers Summer Camp

We are hitting up the summer with a two-day Explorer Camp for interested new and previous players between 2016-2020 birth years. The Director of Explorers & Referee Programs, Danny, along with club coaches Alex R. and Layla will be running the camp sessions. Each camp player will receive a small camp gift from CO Elevation FC during Saturday check-in. The groups will be conducted on July 15 & 16 as follows: