The Beautiful Game
Local Soccer Events & Resources
By Bob Boyle
For the GPHN
Soccer season is nearly upon us. As many of us know, Park Hill has a decided affinity for The Beautiful Game, a nickname popularized by the legendary player Pelé. The following is a list of local resources, programs and events for every soccer fan in the family. Scholarships and financial assistance are often available.
Bladium Sports & Fitness Club
Adult and youth soccer leagues for players of all ages and skill levels. Three indoor fields. Visit bladiumdenver.com for more information.
C&C Soccer
The neighborhood soccer club was founded in 1967 and is centered at Cranmer Park, just south of Park Hill. The club hosts recreational teams for players from 5 to 16 years old and advanced teams for players 11 to 18 years old. Visit denversoccer.net for more info.
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer
CRYSC provides soccer for all types of players from all different types of backgrounds, beginner to advanced, ages 3 to professional. For more information, visit rapidsyouthsoccer.org.
FC Denver
Founded in 2006, FC Denver is an adult-amateur soccer club that organizes top-level soccer teams Visit fcdenver.org to learn about options and opportunities to play and get involved.
Northfield Nighthawks
The Nighthawks Soccer Camp is designed for players who want to learn and improve their game. For registration and information, check out nighthawkssoccer.com.
Real Colorado Soccer Club
Comprehensive youth soccer programs. Check out their website at realcolorado.net.
Skyline Soccer Association
Since 1965. Skyline serves roughly 4,000 players each season ranging in age from 2.5 to 18, beginner to advanced. Visit skylinesoccer.org for more information.
Soccer and a Movie Camp
June 8-12. Ages 6–14, all levels. Participants play games and learn basic soccer skills with experienced soccer coaches at East High School in the mornings, followed by lunch and a 10-minute walk to the Sie FilmCenter for age-appropriate films. Scholarships and financial assistance available. More information and registration at soccerelectric.com
Soccer in the City
A forum of youth sports advocates, schools and other community leaders working to co-develop innovative multi-sport programming, facility solutions and other resources to grow and improve access to soccer and other programs.
More info at soccerelectric.com
Soccer IQ Academy
Soccer camps that incorporate individual skills with game intelligence and seeing the big picture on the field.
Check out siqacademy.com for information.
The Abbey Tavern
5151 E. Colfax Ave. Colorado home for Liverpool FC and all its supporters. Every game is shown, regardless of time. All are welcome, come sing your songs with your people.
303FUTSAL
Programs, training sessions and games focus on attack-oriented FUTSAL play, technical mastery and advanced player development. Information and registration at soccerelectric.com.