Skyline Soccer Association
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Skyline Soccer is a private, not-for-profit youth soccer league, based in Denver,[1] that has been in continuous existence since 1965. Approximately three thousand children,[2] ages 2.5 to 18,[3] play under the Skyline banner every year. The association serves all of metropolitan Denver and outlying neighborhoods and makes use of twenty-five field complexes.[4] The association uses a combination of paid staff members[5] and volunteers, many of whom are parents of the players.[6]
History[edit]
Skyline Soccer Association started out under the name "Skyline Junior Soccer Association" which was formed in 1965. Originally, all Skyline teams were named after Native American tribes. The Cheyennes, the first team, won the Denver Metropolitan Junior Soccer Association C League for boys 10–12. Since that time, the league has dropped all Native American names in favor of more traditional names.[7][8]
Club structure[edit]
The association offers the following programs:
- Grasshoppers and Munchkins Program for 2.5 to 5 year olds
- Recreational leagues for the U6 – U18 age group
- Advanced programming for the U9 – U18 age group
Club motto and logo[edit]
The official club saying is “To Teach, To Inspire, To Excel." The logo is a shield picturing a backdrop of mountains and a soccer ball in the foreground in colors of royal blue, white, black, and gray.
Awards[edit]
In 2014, Skyline Soccer Association was named one of the five sports camps or programs in Colorado.[9] In 2015, Skyline Soccer Association was chosen as Colorado’s best youth soccer program.[10]
Outreach[edit]
In 2009, Skyline Soccer Association began outreach efforts to underprivileged youth in Denver, CO. In 2012, they began receiving grants from local foundations to build a 22,000 sq ft indoor soccer facility which is scheduled to open in 2016.[11][needs update]
References[edit]
- ↑ Holden, Will C. "Grass fields in Denver being closed due to drought". KWGN. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Kovaleski, Jennifer. "Colorado rejects background checks for youth sports league workers". ABC News. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Meyer, Jeremy P. (2013-02-21). "Denver parks shuts down sports fields through April 1 due to drought". Denver Post. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Drought Forces Denver To Close Outdoor Rec Fields". CBS Denver. 2013-02-22. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Toddler Soccer Coach". Barefootstudent.com. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Morrey, Sara. "Age not a factor in Callahan's career achievements". Denver Business Journal. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ Skinner, Bill. "Cheyennes Capture City Title". Skyline Newsletter. External link in
|title=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ "Metro Soccer Champs". Denver Post (1966). Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ↑ "Winners 2014". Colorado Parent. 2014.
- ↑ "Winners 2015". Colorado Parent. July 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ↑ "Recipients". Sprout Foundation. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
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