Join us for the 2020 CRYSC Icebreaker Tournament at Aurora Sports Park and surrounding Denver Metro Area fields. The tournament is split into two weekends with 11U-14U rec / 11U-19U competitive boys playing February 29 – March 1 and 11U-14U rec / 11U-15U girls playing the following weekend, March 6-8. Dust off the outdoor boots and beat the winter cold by signing up for the first CRYSC tournament of the season today!
The Icebreaker tournament offers great preseason competition, with 300+ competitive and recreational, boys and girls teams joining us in 2019. The tournament is split into two weekends, which you can find information on below:
- WEEKEND 1: 11U-14U recreational / 11U-19U competitive boys
- WEEKEND 2: 11U-14U recreational / 11U-15U competitive girls
We offer a three game guarantee for all teams.
All teams who meet the age and qualification criteria are invited to join. We have teams from all over the Rocky Mountain region and welcome teams from out of state as well. Start your Spring season with Rapids Youth Soccer at the new and improved Icebreaker Tournament.
The Icebreaker’s registration is now open and closes February 16 (boys) or February 23 (girls). The tournament is split into two weekends with 11U-14U rec / 11U-19U competitive boys playing February 28 – March 1 and 11U-14U rec / 11U-15U girls playing the following weekend, March 6-8. Roster sizes should not exceed 16 for 11U-12U age groups and no more than 18 for 13U and above. Each team is allowed up to 5 guest players.
Play Format
- 11U-12U will play 9v9
- 13U-19U will play 11v11
10250 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112
Referee Assignment
- Overview
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The Icebreaker tournament offers great preseason competition, with 300+ competitive and recreational, boys and girls teams joining us in 2019. The tournament is split into two weekends, which you can find information on below:
- WEEKEND 1: 11U-14U recreational / 11U-19U competitive boys
- WEEKEND 2: 11U-14U recreational / 11U-15U competitive girls
We offer a three game guarantee for all teams.
All teams who meet the age and qualification criteria are invited to join. We have teams from all over the Rocky Mountain region and welcome teams from out of state as well. Start your Spring season with Rapids Youth Soccer at the new and improved Icebreaker Tournament.
- Information
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The Icebreaker’s registration is now open and closes February 16 (boys) or February 23 (girls). The tournament is split into two weekends with 11U-14U rec / 11U-19U competitive boys playing February 28 – March 1 and 11U-14U rec / 11U-15U girls playing the following weekend, March 6-8. Roster sizes should not exceed 16 for 11U-12U age groups and no more than 18 for 13U and above. Each team is allowed up to 5 guest players.
Play Format
- 11U-12U will play 9v9
- 13U-19U will play 11v11
- Lodging
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Hotel Option for Teams playing South (Gates, Dove, Douglas)Embassy Suites Denver – Tech Center
10250 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112Contact: Jessica McGhee – [email protected] –303-705-5918 Hotel Option for Teams playing North (DSGP, ASP)DoubleTree by Hilton – Stapleton (2 Locations)4040 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80216, USA3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO 80207Contact: Nicole Garcia – [email protected] –303-262-7722 - Tournament Documents
- Referees
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Referee Assignment
Gameofficials.net – PTW Group 1059, if you have an existing GameOfficials.net account, please contact PTW Assignors to be added to Group 1059, do not create a new account.
BOYS: FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 1, 2020
GIRLS: MARCH 6-8, 2020
11U-12U
- 9v9
- 3 Games guaranteed
13U-14U
- 11v11
- 3 Games guaranteed
15U-19U
- 11v11
- 3 Games guaranteed
** Please note, a $100 late fee will be added one week prior to Icebreaker registration closing on February 16 (boys) or February 23 (girls). Have your team registered by February 9 (boys) or February 16 (girls) to avoid this fee.
Required Completed Forms
- Every competitive team 11U – 19U is required to provide a state sanctioned roster.
- Every recreational team 11U-19U is required to provide a copy of the roster from the home club.
- All teams are required to bring player passes, including guest players.
- All teams are required to bring an official guest roster. Template can be found here.
- All competitive teams must supply to the tournament medical release forms for all players. Medical release form can be found here.
- For teams coming from outside Region IV, and out of state guest players, must have official permission from the home state sanctioning body to participate in the Icebreaker Tournament.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be given according to the following policy:
For a tournament in progress (dates of planned event), in the event of rain, snow or acts of God, the tournament director reserves the right to reduce game times and numbers of games.
- If only 2 games are played a 30% refund is given.
- If only 1 game is played a 60% refund is given.
- If a tournament is canceled by the host prior to the date of the event a 80% refund is given.
No refund is given if,
- a team withdraws within 30 days prior to the tournament, or
- the team withdrew to play in another tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in will take place at The Eddy located at 111 Havana St. Ste. 120 Aurora, CO 80010 from 6:00pm-8:30pm
All teams must provide the following:
- Two copies of your state sanctioned roster
- Competitive teams only
- Two copies of your Club roster
- Recreational teams only
- Player passes, including guest players
- ALL teams
- Two copies of official guest roster if using guest players (can be found on our website)
- ALL teams
- Medical Release Forms
- Competitive teams only
- Travel Papers
- For teams outside of region IV, teams and out of state guest players must have official; permission from state sanctioning body to participate in the tournament (NO EXCEPTIONS)
When does registration open and what is the registration deadline?
Registration is open now and will close February 16 (boys) or February 23 (girls).
Where will the tournament games be located?
The tournament will be held at the Aurora Sports Park and other Denver Metro area fields.
When will teams be notified if they are accepted?
Teams will be notified of acceptance three weeks before the tournament date.
How many games are guaranteed?
Every team is guaranteed three games.
When is team check in?
Check-in will take place Thursday night prior to the tournament weekend from 6:00pm-8:30pm at The Eddy 111 Havana St. Ste. #120 Aurora, CO 80010.
When will schedules be posted?
Schedules will be sent one to one and a half weeks prior to tournament kickoff.
What is the point system for this tournament?
Scoring
The following points are allotted per instance:
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Three points for a win;
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One point for a tie;
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No (zero) points for a loss;
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Minus one (-1) point for each red card issued to a player, coach or parent; and
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Minus two (-2) points for a forfeiture or abandonment of a game.
Determination of Group Winners
In group play, there will be no overtime games. Standings in a group will be determined by game points:
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Win: 3 points
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Tie: 1 point
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Loss: 0 points
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Goals: 1 point for each goal up to 3 goals
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1 point for shut out except for 0-0
In the event that two or more teams are tied in points at the end of the preliminary games, the following tie breakers shall be applied in the order given until a winner is determined:
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Head to Head (if all teams played each other)
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Goal Differential
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Goals For
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Goals Against
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Number of red cards (team with the least red cards progresses)
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FIFA penalty kicks
Forfeits
For U11-U18 matches a minimum of seven (7) players constitutes a game. Games should start at the given start time. In case the team does not have seven (7) players present, there will be a maximum of five (5) minutes grace period before awarding the game to the opponent. A forfeit will be scored 3-0.
How can I find out the scores and standings?
All scores are entered and updated immediately online as soon as game cards are received. The scores for the final game of the day will be entered within 2 hours of the score being received. All flights and playoff games for day 2 of the tournament will be updated online 2 hours following the final game on day 1. The website will be the most up-to-date and accurate information for scores and standings.
Will there be finals for all flights?
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4 team bracket – round robin with two highest point teams playing in a championship
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5 team bracket – round robin with highest point team as champion
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6 team bracket – Two 3 team groups with a championship and a consolation game
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8 team bracket – Two 4 team groups with a championship game
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