Programs
Rapids Rookie For a Day
Rapids Rookie for a Day honors students who are quality kids. The program encourages kids, who may not be straight-A students or All-State athletes, to continue to strive for improvement. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement, positive attitude, good citizenship, good behavior, and community involvement.
Community Coach Award
The Colorado Rapids value individuals who have made an impact on young soccer players in their community. The Colorado Rapids Community Coach Award will recognize and reward youth soccer coaches who provide superior levels of leadership both on and off the field.
Kicks 4 Kids
The Colorado Rapids "Kicks for Kids" program enables fans and corporations to support underserved children by giving them the opportunity to experience the excitement of a Colorado Rapids game live in person at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park!
Message In Lights
For a $50 contribution to Kroenke Sports Charities, your message will be displayed on the Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Stadium Video Board during one Rapids home game.
Acknowledge someone, "Happy Birthday”, "Happy Anniversary”, “Congratulations”, or "Welcome" in a special way – let them see their name shine through the stadium during an exciting evening of MLS Soccer!
Please contact Marisa Colaiano at 303.727.3517 or at mcolaiano@dsgpark.com for more information.
Rapids Recess Program
The Colorado Rapids annually make visits to elementary schools within the Denver Metro area between the months of April-October to educate kids on the fundamentals of soccer, and healthy living.
Rapids "Play Like a Pro" Youth Soccer Clinics
Throughout the season, the Colorado Rapids players host free soccer clinics for certain charitable organizations.
Rapids players work with kids to go over basic skills and drills, enabling them to interact with professional players of the highest level and to become familiar with the Rapids game.
For more information, or to find out if your organization can apply to take part in a Play Like a Pro soccer clinic, please contact the Rapids Community Relations Dept. at 303.727.3517.
Rapids "Passback" Equipment & Gear Donation Program
The Passback Program is a joint effort between the Colorado Rapids, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Soccer Dreams without Borders, and Major League Soccer to assist in meeting the soccer needs of all communities.