Recreational Program

If you do not have a PlayMetrics account, please follow these instructions to register for a program:

1. Download the PlayMetrics app.

2. Create an account and add your child as a player.

3. Navigate to club programs and you will see available programs for your child’s age group.

4. Select your program and check out to complete registration. To register for a recreational league, you will select ‘Recreational Fall 2025’. For other recreational programs such as camps, you will find the appropriate program name.

 If you do have a PlayMetrics account already, only follow step 3 and 4 to register for a program.

Our recreational program accepts players starting at U4 and extending to U16. Our recreational program operates off of school year birth dates. Please review what age group your child would fall in using this chart below.

Age Group Birthdates for the Fall 2025- Spring 2026 season
U4 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022
U5 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021
U6 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020
U7 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019
U8 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018
U9 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017
U10 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016
U11 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2014 and July 31, 2015
U12 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2013 and July 31, 2014
U13 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013
U14 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012
U15 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2010 and July 31, 2011
U16 Players Born Between Aug 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010

Teams are formed based on age group and gender of the players. Players are not allowed to play below their designated age group unless a doctor’s note is provided before each season. Players are allowed to play up an age group. For example, a U9 player cannot play in the U8 age group, but that U9 player can play in the U10 age group. The correct age group for your player will populate during the registration process in PlayMetrics. If you want your player to play up an age group, please make this apparent in your registration under ‘special requests’ and we will manually move your player to that age group. Please note that the certain age group transfers below will prompt additional fees.

U6 player moving to U7 age group

U8 player moving to U9 age group

Teams within each age group will be formed based on these bullet points. Returning players will get first priority to return to a coach/team that they played on the season prior.  

• If the player registration is requesting a specific coach.
• If the player registration is indicating a specific zip code or area preference.
• If the player registration is indicating another special request that we can accommodate.

Understand that there is not a team in every zip code in the Colorado Springs area and the number of teams in each age group varies, so we will place players on the closest available team to them.

 All recreational players are required to purchase a recreational uniform. The uniform will include a red and white jersey, black shorts, and black socks. The uniform is separate from the recreational registration fee. Pricing varies based on sizes and will range from $55 – $70.

To order a uniform online, please click on the link below. Online orders can take up to 5 weeks to be delivered, so order early!

Order Your Rec Soccer Uniforms Here

We have uniforms available for purchase in the Pride Office located at 5955 Lehman Drive, unit 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. You are welcome to walk in from 10 AM – 5 PM; Tuesday – Friday to purchase a uniform. It is recommended to call our front desk to ensure we have the correct sizes for your child.

Other equipment needed for games and practice are listed below:

• Cleats
• Shin Guards
• Water bottle
• Soccer ball

If there is incoming weather, please make sure players wear appropriate attire. Players are allowed to wear warm gear underneath their uniform, but their jersey must be visible during games. Hats, gloves, sweats, and undergarment underneath the jersey are permitted.

The home team is listed first, and will wear the RED JERSEY. The away team is listed second, and will wear the WHITE JERSEY. Please always pack both jerseys on game day.

PlayMetrics is the software that Pride Soccer uses to communicate important information such as player placement, game schedules, updates for the season, and allows you to register for club programs available to your player.

1. Download the PlayMetrics app to your mobile device.

2. Log into your account or create an account by clicking on the register now button in red located on this page.

3. Turn on notifications by going to the top left corner icon -> click on Account -> click on settings -> scroll down to communication preferences -> select mobile app check box options -> make sure system notifications are enabled as well.

4.  On the bottom banner, you should see home, calendar, my team, programs, and menu. The home option shows upcoming events and you have the ability to sync your calendar. The calendar will show your game schedule and practice schedule if your coach has uploaded it to PlayMetrics. Under my teams (if you have multiple children) you will be able to toggle between each team your child is on to see information. You are also able to see coach contact information by scrolling to the bottom. Programs will show programs available to your children that you can register for. Under menu, you are able to add additional family members to your account by clicking on Family Contacts, so they can receive communications and see calendar event details for practice, games, and more.

U4-U6 $110.00
U7-U8 $130.00
U9-U10 $185.00
U11-U16 $185.00

*Note- fees do not include the price of the uniform.

Late fee of $20 added on to regular prices after February 21st.

We have 6 different venues that your child could potentially play at throughout the recreational season. Those venues are listed below. 

El Pomar Sports Park
2212 Executive Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Cottonwood Creek Park
7040 Rangewood Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Woodland Hills Park
3617 Woodland Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

Mary Kyer Park
1102 Middle Creek Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Lewis Palmer High School
1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO 80132

Grant Park
3215 Westwood Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

At all locations, the designated home team will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will occupy the South or East sideline.  

All locations maintain a policy of no smoking, vaping or alcohol.

Please note our refund policy below:

PRIOR to the release of the game schedule, we can provide a refund of all but $25 per player.

There are no refunds once the game schedule is released.

Full refunds will be issued only for these reasons below.

• If Pride Soccer is unable to place your child on a team.
• Your child has an injury/illness and cannot participate, please provide Eli Stauffer or Tarah Patterson a physician’s note within 2 weeks of the injury/illness.
• If your family moves more than 50 miles from the primary residence prior to the start of the season. 

No refunds or credits will be issued for any other reason. Conflicts with practice schedules or location are not grounds for refund.

There will be no reimbursements granted for any programming cancelled due to forfeited games, weather, pandemic or acts of God.

 Recreational Objectives & Sessions

We are almost always looking for coaches! If you’re interested, email Tarah Patterson or Elijiah Stauffer.

-Each team coach will choose their teams practice nights, times and locations.

-U4-U6 teams will normally have 1 practice per week, U7-U8 will have 1 or 2 and U9 and up will usually practice twice per week.

-The team coach will receive their roster prior to the first game and is responsible to contact all the players to set up the practices.

-All volunteers are required to pass a background check, complete the SafeSport course requirements, and complete the Heads Up concussion exam prior to their team’s first game.

Want to volunteer to coach? You can sign up as a Head or Assistant coach at the time of your player’s registration for the Fall or Spring season, or e-mail Tarah Patterson directly (contact info at bottom of page)

We are in need of field marshals for the rec season! An easy way to get money back for your child’s soccer! E-mail Tarah Patterson for more details. Please ask about other avenues to work off fees.

Returning coaches will receive priority. If your child’s team does NOT have a coach, you will receive an e-mail. Coaches are VOLUNTEERS (that receive weekly curriculum and education from Pride) that choose the DAY, TIME, and LOCATION of team training. This information is not available until teams are formed.

During season, games will be played each Saturday. Additional Sundays may be used for make-up games due to weather. Game schedules will be released after teams are formed.
Game times can range between 8am to 5pm. The schedule is typically released in its entirety for the season.

If you played last season, you don’t need to purchase a new uniform unless you just want to.
If you’re new or have outgrown your uniform, you can order it at Soccer.com (see uniform link above). Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery just in case. You will need the red AND white jersey, black shorts, and black socks.
You’ll also need SHIN GUARDS and CLEATS. Any sporting goods store can help you out with these purchases.

We have camps throughout the year that are offered in the Recreational program.  See the Camps & Clinics tab for more details.

Contact Tarah Patterson for details.

• U4-U6
• U7 & U8
• U9 & U10
• U11-U16
• 8 game season
• Saturday games
• Some Sunday make-up games
• Potential double-header days
• Cottonwood Creek Park, Woodland Hills, El Pomar, Mary Kyer, Grant Park, and Lewis Palmer
• *At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.  

U4-U8 is a size 3 soccer ball
U9-U12 is a size 4 soccer ball
U13-U16 is a size 5 soccer ball

Coaches

• Set a good example for your players and team
• Represent yourself, your players and Pride Soccer
• Provide each player with a positive experience, safe environment and at least 50% play time
• Teach the players!

Parents

• Focus on the experience rather than the result and performance
• Positive and encouraging; not coaching from sidelines

Players

• Have fun
• Respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents
• Be coachable!!!

*At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.  

What to do in event of a ‘blowout’
Add players; work on tactics*
Zero tolerance of abuse of players, parents, coaches or referees – Referees are typically juniors, training prior to taking charge of competitive games. They are learning the role and need our help!

4v4 (no GK)
2×15 min halves
40×30 yard field
4×6 feet goals
Size 3 Ball
No heading
Kick-ins instead of throw-ins for Fall 2020
Coaches on the field refereeing
Scores not recorded
NO SLIDE TACKLING

*At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.  

U7 – Coaches will be on field with players and no referee

U8 – Coaches no longer allowed on field

6v6 (5 plus a GK)
2×20 min halves
55×35 yard field
6×12 feet goals
Size 3 Ball
No heading
No punting – Build out line in effect
Throw ins
Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal
Scores only recorded by referee
Emphasis remains on development
4 goal ‘mercy rule’
NO SLIDE TACKLING
ALL KICKS INIDIRECT

*At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.  

7v7 (6 plus a GK)
2×25 min halves
55×35 yard field
6×12 feet goals
Size 4 Ball
No heading
No punting – Build out line in effect
Throw ins
Central referee
Coaches no longer on field. Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal
Scores only recorded by referee
Emphasis remains on development
4 goal ‘mercy rule’
Offside Rule in effect – From the build-out line (Not the half-way line)
FIFA laws in effect

*At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.  

9v9 (8 plus a GK)
2×25 min halves
75×47 yard field
7×21 feet goals
Size 4 Ball (U11/U12)
Size 5 Ball (U13/14)
Heading is permitted in games – should be ‘limited’ in training with emphasis on correct technique
Throw-ins
Central referee
Coaches no longer on field. Coaches and parents may not stand behind goal
Scores only recorded by referee
Emphasis remains on development
4 goal ‘mercy rule’
Offside Rule in effect
FIFA laws in effect

*At all locations, the designated home team will wear red uniforms and will occupy the North or West sideline.  Away teams will wear white uniforms and take the South or East sideline.