Avalanche offers there three programs:


  • Academy - U9-U10 teams is a pre-competitive program that is a perfect fit for the player, regardless of ability, who is committed to becoming a better soccer player and has a passion for the sport. The program is designed to prepare younger players for competitive soccer which starts at U11.
  • Competitive - U11-U14 teams, providing coaching and player development aligned with the values and attributes of the world's beautiful game. All Competitive Teams have a paid coach and play games in the Colorado Soccer Association's Advanced League.
  • High School Competitive - U15-U19 competitive soccer in the season opposite the high school soccer season. This is also a competitive team for the U15 players who are in 8th grade.


Refer to the chart below for the team age based on the player's year of birth. For players younger than U9, contact a local recreation center, such Wheat Ridge or Denver, for recreational options.

Birth Year 2024-2025 Season 2025-2026 Season
2017 U9
2016 U9 U10
2015 U10 U11
2014 U11 U12
2013 U12 U13
2012 U13 U14
2011 U14 U15
2010 U15 U16
2009 U16 U17
2008 U17 U18
2007 U18 U19
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