Icebreaker Tournament | FEB/MAR

The Icebreaker tournament is the perfect Dever-based pre-season competition to prepare your team for recreational and competitive soccer for the Spring 2024 season. With 300 teams registering with us for 4 consecutive years running, The Icebreaker continues to be the go-to event for Colorado soccer teams for Spring Preseason Soccer. Excitement is building for the first CRYSC tournament of the year, so follow the tabs to find more information on Icebreaker 2025!

5 Reasons To Choose the Icebreaker Tournament This Spring:

1. Top-Notch Customer Support: Teams are provided weekly updates, tutorial videos, and step-by-step walkthroughs for coaches/managers.

2. All-Turf Facilities: All games will be played on turf, providing the highest chance to play games should weather become a factor.

3. Multi-Team Conflict Guarantee: We guarantee ALL coaches with 2 teams will have ZERO conflicts & play games at the same facility!

4. Facility Quality & Proximity: High-quality facilities all conveniently located near the Denver Metro Area make attending the event easy.

5. 80% Weather Refund: Registrants will receive an 80% refund should the event be canceled entirely due to weather.

Pre-Registration Information

Teams should register and play according to the 2025 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Returning in 2025 is the Jamboree format for all 6U to 8U teams!

• GOLD DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Champions League P2 & P3 Teams
• SILVER DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Elite, Platinum & top Gold Teams
• BRONZE DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Lower Gold, Silver & Bronze
• Division breakdown is an estimate, and the specific levels of teams who register in each age group will determine where teams are placed.
  • Example: If there are not many CSA P3 & Elite teams, then CSA Gold teams will likely be placed in the Gold Division.

The Registration Timelines:

• Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on January 24th, 2025.
  • **A $100 late fee is added on top of posted prices for all registrations received after this date.**
• Registration Fee Increase: This will occur at 12:01 AM on January 25th, 2025.
• The FINAL Deadline will be on January 31st, 2025.
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than January 31st, 2025 of their acceptance into the event.

**A $100 increase will apply to all posted rates on the website for all age groups for any applications received AFTER January 24th, 2025.**

Acceptance Process:

• Registration will open on November 1st, 2024.
• Acceptances will begin on January 1st, 2025.
• If your team is traveling for this event, please reach out directly to check the status of your application.
• We can accommodate early acceptances for traveling teams to help them plan their trips by accepting teams sooner.

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 “Icebreaker Tournament – 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 February 17th, 2025!
• Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on February 18th, 2025.

Bracketing & Ranking Process:

• Tournament Brackets:
  • GIRLS Brackets will be released to teams on February 4th, 2025.
  • BOYS Brackets will be released to teams on February 11th, 2025.
  • Placement will be based on the questions you answered in the application as well as your GotSoccer ranking and league standings.
  • Please ensure to answer all questions HONESTLY and ACCURATELY.
• Ranking Process:
  • Once registration is closed, teams in each age group are ranked numerically, starting with 1.
  • Rankings are based on:
    • The difficulty of your League Schedule (I.e. what division you are in)
    • Most recent League Standings & Records (I.e. how well you did in that league)
    • Future team placement by CSA (I.e. if CSA is moving you up or down)
    • League Goal Differential (I.e. Helps differentiate teams in similar league standing)
    • Questions answered within our Application Process
    • The “Soccer Rankings” app will be used as a final cross-reference for team placement based on their team ratings composed from over 400 soccer databases.
  • Once rankings are complete, teams are seeded in groups based on their rankings in a “Snake” placement order.
    • 6-Team Group Example: Group A = 1, 4, & 5  |  Group B = 2, 3, & 6
    • 8-Team Group Example: Group A = 1, 4, 5, & 8  |  Group B = 2, 3, 6, & 7
  • This is the standard ranking procedure for top youth sports tournaments across the country.

Tournament Game Schedules:

• General Schedule Info:
  • GIRLS Schedules will be released to teams on February 7th, 2025.
  • BOYS Schedules will be released to teams on February 14th, 2025.
  • Teams should play to avoid any scheduled activities throughout this weekend.
  • If you have any special requests, please ensure they are included in your registration! We will do our best to accommodate, but can not make any guarantees.
• Day-By-Day Schedule Expectations:
  • FRIDAY: SOME local teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
  • SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
  • SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
  • SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 12:00 PM and will conclude before 6:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.

Facility Information | The 2025 Icebreaker Tournament

Expected Facility Locations:

• Aurora Sports Park (Turf)
• Broomfield Commons (Turf)
• Long Lake East & West Turf
• Douglas County Fairgrounds (Turf)
• DICK’S Sporting Goods Park (Turf)

*All tournament matches will be played on turf to ensure the maximum chance of playing matches in relation to weather & precipitation. 

Expected Game Times For Both Weekends:

• Friday: 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM (Local Teams Only)
• Saturday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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

In the button above you will find articles written by GotSport that can assist you with…

1. Building Your Roster

2. Adding Guest/Club Pass Players

3. How to Upload Documents

4. How to Update Your Profile

5. How to Update Contact Information

…Any many, many more of your easily-answered questions! You are just a few clicks away from the help you need! 

If you still need assistance, please feel free to choose between the options below:

1. Submit a Support Request on GotSport by clicking the BLUE “Support” button on the GotSport website.

2. Contact us directly through email by CLICKING HERE!

Weather, External Conditions, and Cancellations

Click the button above for more information regarding our CRYSC Tournaments Weather Protocol.

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. 

Most Important Weather-Related Information: 

1. Where To Find Weather-Related Updates
   • 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. 
   • 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 Delays
   • 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.
   • This is the same software used by the DSGP Stadium for MLS Protocol, so we trust it more than any other software or app.

We have partnered with Tournament Housing Services (THS) to handle all of your tournament hospitality needs. Teams and families in need of overnight accommodations are REQUIRED to Stay & Save by booking through our official housing service. THS offers access to exclusive, discounted hotel options conveniently located near the tournament playing sites.  With legendary customer support, THS is certain to deliver a seamless housing experience while you Stay, Play, and Save!

Contact THS with any housing questions:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 908-979-0928
• Toll-Free: 888-536-8326

STAY and SAVE with THS to take advantage of the benefits below and so much more. Here are the 6 major benefits of booking with THS:

• Real-Time Hotel Availability
• Lowest Rate Guarantee
• No Hidden Booking Fees
• Flexible Cancellations & Change Policies
• Team-Friendly Group Block Tools
• Day of Arrival & Post Event Support

We’re Always Looking for Referee Support – Join Us!

With the ongoing referee shortage affecting events nationwide, we’re always in need of dedicated referees to ensure a smooth and fair experience for our players and coaches. To support our tournaments, we gladly welcome referees from out of state and encourage anyone interested in officiating to get involved.

Whether you’re a seasoned referee or newly certified, your contribution is invaluable to our mission of providing a positive, competitive environment at our events. Out-of-state referees are encouraged to join us, bring their expertise, and enjoy the hospitality of our club and facilities.

To express your interest and get all the information you need, please click the button above to email our referee assignor. We appreciate your willingness to support youth soccer and make an impact on the field!

Referee Shortage In the U.S.

Across the country, soccer events and organizations are facing a referee shortage. Our club is fully committed to supporting the local referee association and ensuring high-quality officials at our events.

Want better referees? Consider becoming one! Sign up for classes, study hard, and be part of the change.

Under NO circumstances may spectators, coaches, or players verbally or physically abuse referees. This shortage is directly linked to the mistreatment of youth referees across the U.S. Any unacceptable behavior will result in immediate removal from our facilities.

Become a Referee – Start Your U.S. Soccer Certification Today!

Download the PDFs below for instructions on completing the online coursework:

Instructions for Aspiring Referee Candidates Under Age 18

Instructions for Aspiring Referee Candidates Aged 18 and Over

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