Peak to Peak

Soccer

SINCE 2000, PEAK TO PEAK SOCCER HAS PROVIDED NEDERLAND AND THE SURROUNDING AREA A NON-COMPETITIVE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE!

This late summer/fall program is geared toward teaching any young soccer fan basic skills with an emphasis on sportsmanship and teamwork while having fun. Practices take place on the Nederland Elementary School fields immediately after school for 1-2 practices a week lasting 1 to 1 ½ hours depending on the age. Games are played every Saturday against the other league teams from Idaho Springs and Gilpin County.

Peak to Peak Soccer was originally started by local moms with the intention of getting kids involved in soccer regardless of ability level and with the goal of teaching skills beyond how to win. Good sportsmanship, how to be a team player and positive role modeling by coaches and parents are a focus of the program alongside learning ball handling, soccer rules, and team dynamics.

Encouraging parental involvement is a key component of this volunteer run program. From coaching to hanging nets, providing concessions and prepping the fields for game days, parents are asked to play an active role in making the season a success.

Details:

Registration Fee: $85 (includes medal, practices, games but not jersey) through July 31

Late Fee: $20 after July 31

Jerseys: $35 for new jerseys or reuse an old one (choice on registration form)

Family Discounts: $5 for 2nd child, $10 for 3rd child

Head Coach Discount: If you can head coach a team, you will get $40 off the registration. Contact the Coordinators at soccer@peaktopeakendurance.com before registering to confirm coaching.

Comments/Scheduling Concerns: Please note schedule conflicts in your registration. We will try to accommodate if possible.

Age Info: By asking for your child’s date of birth, we are making a uniform cut-off date for all three communities (Nederland, Gilpin and Idaho Springs) to create an experience that is fun and safe for all ages. Please remember that “U” means “Under”. July 31st is our date that your child must be born on or before to play in each grouping.

U7: 5-6 year-olds
U9: 7-8 year-olds
U11: 9-10 year-olds
U14: 11-13 year-olds

We understand that some children want to and are able to play “up” a level. We leave this decision to parents and/or coaches. There will not, under any circumstances, be a reason why a child will play “down” a level. We feel strongly that “playing down” discourages the values we are trying to instill in our soccer program–learning the game and having a good time doing it!

General Practice Info

Full practices tentatively begin the week of Aug. 19th at your coach’s discretion.

Teams will be set the second week of August. You will be notified of your practice day once teams are set. Potential practice days are M-F; practice days vary by age group.

Practices will occur at the Nederland Elementary (NES) fields for U7-U11. U14 will practice will tentatively be held at NMSHS.
Because Peak to Peak Soccer is not affiliated with Nederland Elementary School, parents/guardians are required to write a note letting their student's teacher know they will be participating in Peak to Peak Soccer after school. It is the parent's responsibility to communicate with their student and their teacher.
NES doors close at 4pm so there will be no bathroom access after 4pm. Please share this with your child. Port-o-Potties will be at the lower NES field for the season.
NES requests the following:
- No snacks in the kiva or hallways.
- Players should keep their soccer balls in the backpacks until they get outside. Super important!!
All players are required to have:
- shin guards & socks tall enough to cover them
- sneakers or cleats
- a light jacket
- (optional) a soccer ball labeled with the player’s name (U7: size 3; U9 & U11: size 4; U14: size 5)
- a water bottle and a snack of their own.
- Peak Soccer has a limited amount of balls, cleats, and shin guards available. Please let us know if you need to borrow.

Rain Policy

Teams practicing at NES may use the gym during inclement weather at the coach’s discretion and if the gym is available. The school doors are locked at 4pm. If any lightning or audible thunder occurs prior to 4pm, teams will seek shelter in the elementary school. If lightning or thunder occur after 4pm, teams will seek shelter under the front entryway. Teams practicing at NMSHS will seek shelter under the front entryway. Outdoor play will not resume until 30min. after the last occurrence of lightning or thunder. Should the conditions last longer than 15 minutes, practice will be cancelled. Make sure your coach has access to the best method of contacting you should this occur. Please be sure to have a back-up plan if you are unable to pick up your player in the event of a cancellation.

Team Details

PRACTICES

Once per week, ending at 4:45pm.
U7-U11 practices start after school. Please meet your child after school to assist with putting on soccer gear if your child is not independent. U7-U11 coaches will meet kids on the playground at NES and walk down to the fields as a group. U7-U11 players who don’t attend NES can meet their team directly at the fields.
U7 and U9 teams practice on the west field at the bottom of the stairs from the playground. Practice for this age ends promptly at 4:45pm. Please do not expect the coach to wait for you to arrive after 4:45pm.

GAMES

Game Format: 3 vs. 3 players with 8-minute quarters, with 1 minute breaks between quarters and a five minute break at half-time
POSTED GAME TIMES AND ALLOTTED BREAK TIMES MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. COACHES AND TEAMS SHOULD BE ON FIELD 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START OF GAME.
GAMES WILL START ON TIME

PRACTICE

Practices are twice per week. Practices end at 5:15 pm.
U7-U11 practices start after school. Please meet your child after school to assist with putting on soccer gear if your child is not independent. U7-U11 coaches will meet kids on the playground at NES and walk down to the fields as a group. U7-U11 players who don’t attend NES can meet their team directly at the fields.
U11 teams practice on the larger, east field. Practice for this age ends promptly at 5:15pm. Please do not expect the coach to wait for you to arrive after 5:15pm.

GAMES

Game Format: Anywhere from 9v9 to 11v11 with 2 x 25 minutes halves and a 5 minute break at half-time.
POSTED GAME TIMES AND ALLOTTED BREAK TIMES MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. COACHES AND TEAMS SHOULD BE ON FIELD 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START OF GAME.
GAMES WILL START ON TIME

PRACTICES

Practices are once or twice (depending on coach availability each year) per week, ending at 4:45pm
U7-U11 practices start after school. Please meet your child after school to assist with putting on soccer gear if your child is not independent. U7-U11 coaches will meet kids in the kiva at NES and walk down to the fields as a group. U7-U11 players who don’t attend NES can meet their team directly at the fields.
U7 and U9 teams practice on the west field at the bottom of the stairs from the playground. Practice for this age ends promptly at 4:45pm. Please do not expect the coach to wait for you to arrive after 4:45pm.

GAMES

Game Format: 6 vs. 6 players with 4 x 11 minute quarters and 2 minute breaks between with 5 minute half-time.
POSTED GAME TIMES AND ALLOTTED BREAK TIMES MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. COACHES AND TEAMS SHOULD BE ON FIELD 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START OF GAME.
GAMES WILL START ON TIME

PRACTICE

Practices are twice per week, Practices end at 5:30pm.
U14 practices start at 4pm. U14 players will practice at NMSHS. Unless there is inclement weather, middle school players will meet their coach directly on the field.
U14 teams practice on the NMSHS Middle Level grass field. Practice for this age ends promptly at 5:30pm. Please do not expect the coach to wait for you to arrive after 5:30pm.

GAMES

Game Format: Anywhere from 9v9 to 11v11 with 30 minute halves and a 5 minute break at half-time.
POSTED GAME TIMES AND ALLOTTED BREAK TIMES MUST BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. COACHES AND TEAMS SHOULD BE ON FIELD 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START OF GAME.
GAMES WILL START ON TIME

General Game Details

Typically, games will begin on the 1st or 2nd Saturday after the first week of school, and continue for six Saturdays.
There will be no games over Labor Day weekend.
Make-ups will be held on the field that was originally scheduled for the game.Expect to travel to Idaho Springs for 2 Saturdays, Gilpin for 2 Saturdays and Nederland for 2 Saturdays.
GAME SCHEDULES WILL BE E-MAILED AS SOON AS THEY ARE SET.
In general, games occur between 9am and 1:30pm.

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