Fall Footie Fest | OCTOBER

The 2025 Fall Footie Fest is here! The 4th annual FFF is the perfect one-day community event for all recreational teams. The FFF Jamboree hosted a record 70 teams in 2023, and over 60 teams in 2024. We are excited to build on this growth in 2025 and keep the fun coming! This Fall tournament is a mid-season event combining coaching education, youth soccer games, and a community-style celebration after the day’s games conclude!

Follow the tabs to find more information on the 2025 Fall Footie Fest.

Pre-Registration Information

Teams should register and play according to the 2025 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Teams will be grouped by age and level. The day will start with a 60-minute classroom education session for all coaches, followed by tournament-style gameplay without scores or standings being kept. More details about the structure and content will be revealed closer to the event date. 

Registration Timeline:

• The FINAL Registration Deadline is September 19th, 2025

The Acceptance Process

• Acceptances will begin no sooner than 6 weeks out from any event date.

The Payment Process:

• Payment is NOT processed when you register or when you are accepted.
• Teams can pay their own fees online through the following steps:
  • Log into GotSport and click on “Team Management”, then “Registrations”.
  • In “Registrations”, click on the team name next to “Fall Footie Fest – 2025”
  • In the registration pop-up, at the top click on “Billing”.
  • In “Billing”, click on “Pay Now” next to “TOTAL BALANCE”.
• All payments MUST be completed before Sept. 29th, 2025!
• Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on Sept. 30th, 2025.

Bracket Release and Schedule Release Timeline:

• Jamboree Groups/Brackets:
  • Groupings will be released to teams around September 23rd, 2025.
  • Placement will be based on the questions you answered in the application.
• Jamboree Schedules:
  • Schedules will be released to teams between September 26th and 29th, 2025.

Projected Schedule Details

• 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM – Team Check-In (Coaches Only)
• 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM – Coaching Education Seminar @ Dale’s Bar
• 9:00 AM – Volunteer Facilitator Meeting #1
• 10:00 AM – Games Kick Off!
• 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Volunteer Facilitator Meeting #2
• 12:30 PM – Lunch is Served (Players, Coaches, Refs ONLY)
• 6:00 PM – All Games Completed!

Check-In & Roster Verification Information

Team managers, administrators, and tournament staff: Please follow the guidelines in the document linked above.

This document includes information regarding:

Crucial Next Steps
The Payment Process
Hospitality Info | THS
The Roster Approval Process
The Team Check-In Process
Refereeing & Pregame Info
Schedule Details & Locations
Weather-Related Information
Additional Event Information
GotSport Help Links

Coach Education Seminar | All-Star Speaker Line-Up Revealed! 

The 2024 Guest Speaker is…… 

Check back in the coming weeks for an update on the seminar title and content being covered! 

Coaching Education Seminar Schedule: 

• 8:00 AM: Check-In Starts -> Bagels and Coffee will be provided!
• 8:30 AM: Seminar Begins
• 9:30 AM: Seminar Ends
• 10:00 AM: First round of games will kick off!

Previous Guest Speakers:

• John O’Sullivan (2021) – Author of “Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams”
• Katie Pagel (2022) – CRYSC Director of Mental Performance – “Mental Performance & Health in Youth Sports”
• Brian Sheehan (2023) – CRYSC Central Rec+ Program Director – “Creating The Right Environment”

Weather, Extreme Conditions, & Cancellations

The Tournament Leadership staff is committed to providing exceptional experiences for our participants. Weather is never in our control, but how we plan, prepare, and react to anything that comes our way is under our control. We stand united to provide clear communication, best-case-scenario solutions, and do everything in our power to play all games at every event we host. Regardless of the weather, all teams are expected to arrive at their fields on time unless otherwise indicated by the Tournament Director. 

Most Important Weather-Related Information:

1. Where To Find Weather-Related Updates
   1. Posts Online: Weather updates will be posted online in real-time in 2 locations:
      • Location 1: The GotSport Schedule Page (Event Alert @ Top of Page)
      • Location 2: The Tournament Website (Event Alert @ Top of Page)
      • These will be updated within 15 minutes from when a delay starts.
   2. Announcements On-Site: Event Staff will make on-site announcements:
      • Facility Speaker System: Some facilities have Speakers that will be used.
      • Bull Horns: Event Staff will also have multiple bull horns & make
        announcements while driving on golf carts through parking lots.
      • Announcements will be made in real-time as updates come across.
2. Games Past Halftime are Called FINAL after 60 minutes of Dealys
   • If a delay exceeds 60 minutes, any games in progress will be called final at their time of stoppage if a game has reached halftime or is in the second half.
3. Weather-Related Refund Policy:
   • 80% refund – The event is canceled entirely due to weather or any other external forces.
   • 60% refund – If only 1 game is played of the 3 guaranteed games.
   • 30% refund – If only 2 games are played of the 3 guaranteed games.
4. Weather-Monitoring Software:
   • State-of-the-art radar software (WX Sentry) is used to make weather-based decisions.
   • The software can read storm speed/direction, strength/size, and any lightning strikes that may be within a 30-mile radius, 15-mile radius, and 10-mile radius.
   • Only WxSentry will be used to make weather-related decisions.

Volunteer Referee Information

Any information not located in this tab can be found in Section VI to Section X in the Rules & Regulations HERE!

Jamboree-Style Event Details

• Teams in each division will play a 3-game round-robin group stage against each other.
• Teams will report scores directly to the Tournament Information Tent on site! 
• A 4th game,  “The Celebration Round”, will be played between teams of similar ability. 
• Tournament staff will work alongside the coaches and volunteers to decide matchups. 
• Scores and standings will not be made public. 
• All players will receive a participation medal.
• Games are reffed by parents and are to be focused on the love of the game.

Game Rules Document Links

The below links provide information for coaches to understand the rules of the game that may vary. Please be aware that we will be using Rapids In-House league rules for 3v3 and 5v5, and will use CSA Front Range League rules for 7v7 and 9v9. 

• 3v3 Rules of the Game | Rapids In-House Rules
• 5v5 Rules of the Game | Rapids In-House Rules
• 7v7 Rules of the Game | Rapids In-House Rules
• 9v9  Rules of the Game | Front Range League

Equipment Rules:

• Player equipment must conform to the IFAB Laws of the Game (Law 4).
• All players must wear shin guards covered by socks.
• Teams will wear uniforms of matching design and color.
• NO JEWELRY! It is not acceptable to tape or cover earrings. Earrings must be removed, with no exceptions, as well as any other wristwear or jewelry. 
• Splints, casts, and braces that are not dangerous and/or have been sufficiently padded/protected with suitable soft material may be worn as approved by the referee.

Referees will request a player to fix or remove any dangerous equipment. Any player asked to remove or correct dangerous equipment will not be allowed to participate in the game until corrected to the satisfaction of the referee. If the player is asked multiple times, they may be issued a caution (yellow). 

CSA Youth Substitutions:

• All 3v3, 5v5, and 7v7 Games:
  • Substitutions are allowed at any stoppage in play/unlimited number, and re-entry is allowed.
• 9v9 Games:
  • Substitutions, unlimited in number and re-entry of players can occur whenever the ball goes out of play or after an injury has occurred, with the following exceptions:
  • No substitutions on corner kicks, during the opposing team’s throw-in, unless the opponent is substituting players.