Junior Academy North

Real Colorado Junior Academy is a program for U9 and U10 players that encourages them to train and develop in a competitive environment.  Players are selected and placed on teams by ability, performance, and mentality. We believe this program is a fun atmosphere for development to occur.

Tryout Dates

May 19th and 20th

Longmont Based JA Teams

Sandstone Park 3001 CO-119, Longmont, CO 80504

Birth Years 2018 and 2017 4:30-5:45pm

Birth Years 2016 6:00-7:15pm

May 21st and 22nd

Erie Based JA Teams

Crescent Park (1300 Lombardi St, Erie, CO 80516)

Birth Years 2018 and 2017 4:30-5:45pm

Birth Years 2016 6:00-7:15pm

Important Registration Information

Tryouts are free and players must register.

If you are a current Real player, wear your Real red jersey to tryouts. If you are a new player to Real, wear a white shirt or your clubs white jersey.

Please note players are not required to tryout at both locations. When registering, choose the location you want to commit to for the 2025/2026 year.

Junior Academy Tryouts

If you would like an informal trial, reach out to Russ Hutchinson

Important Club Dates

March 1-2: Real Spring Classic Tournament U9-U14 ages

March 3: Competitive and Junior Academy Practice Starts

March 15: Advanced League Games Kick Off

March 22: Front Range League Games Kick Off

March 17: Recreational Practice Starts

March 29: In House Rec Games Kick Off

April 5: Cubbies Begins

May 18th: Last day of games for all levels

May 19 and 20 : Longmont Based Junior Academy Tryouts for U9 and U10

May 21 and 22nd : Erie Based Junior Academy Tryouts for U9 and U10

May 22-26: Real Cup and CO Showcase U10-U18 ages

May 27-June 1: Competitive Tryouts for U11-U18

Proudly serving Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld Counties

Junior Academy Information:

  • Each team is provided a Real Colorado paid coach.

  • 2-3 trainings per week to include 1 day of technical training.

  • 8 game league season in the Colorado Soccer Association Intermediate League.

  • Home games at Sandstone Sports Complex for Longmont. Arapahoe Ridge in the Fall and Crescent Park in the Spring for Erie based teams.

  • 1-2 tournaments per year

  • Players have the opportunities to move up or down most often during tryouts but at times between the Fall and Spring seasons due to a players ability and team need matching up.

  • Rosters can vary from team to team, but are usually 10-12 players to allow more playing time and promote upward player movement.

  • Real has teamed up with Children’s Hospital Colorado to promote the health and wellness of Real Colorado families. Discover all that Children’s Hospital Colorado offers, from a certified athletic trainer, to injury resources and weather guidelines. Find out more.

Costs:

  • Real Colorado club fee information

    • Annually fees to Real Colorado for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 at tentatively set at $550 per season ($1100 annually).

    • Payment plans are an option during registration

  • Other costs associated with competitive soccer.

    • Tournament fees

    • Indoor training and leagues

    • Travel if applicable

    • Uniforms - All Real Colorado players are required to purchase a uniform package through Soccer.com.

    • Misc costs such as coaches gifts, team parties and experiences, team manager gifts, a team bench, tent or flag, and/or similar are often purchased by the team

For more information on the Junior Academy, contact Skye Peterson.