Kelvin Norman | 9U-19U | JUN ’23

The 2023 Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament falls just before your teams heads off for summer vacation and is an ideal post-season Spring competition for all competitive teams!

With more than 30 teams joining us from all over the Western United States in 2022, we’re excited to welcome back our regional soccer community for yet another great tournament!

Follow the tabs to find more information on the 2023 Kelvin Norman Tournament.

Watch this space for updates and details on the day-to-day schedule of the tournament, as we finalize brackets and approach kick-off!

Teams should register and play according to the 2022 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. This event is hosted at one facility at Aurora Sports Park.

• GOLD DIVISIONS – CSA Champions League Teams (P1-P3)
• SILVER DIVISIONS – CSA Elite, Platinum, and Gold Teams
• BRONZE DIVISIONS – CSA Silver, Bronze, and Recreational Teams

Early Bird Registration:

• The Early Bird pricing will end on May 5th, 2023.
• **A $100 late fee will be added on for all registrations received after May 5th, 2023.**
• FINAL Registration Deadline will close on May 12th, 2023. 
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than May 12th, 2023 of their acceptance into the event.

Acceptance Process:

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

• Your card has been stored on file along with your application.
• Credit Cards will be charged between: May 12th and May 26th, 2023
• Tournaments staff will process payments closer to the event date to avoid complications if teams withdraw or need refunds.

Bracket Release and Schedule Release Timeline:

• Tournament Brackets:
  • Brackets will be released to teams on: May 12th, 2023
  • 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:
  • Teams in each age group are ranked in numerical order 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
  • 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 Schedules:
  • Schedules will be released to teams on: Friday, May 19th, 2023.
  • Teams should play to avoid any scheduled activities throughout this weekend.
  • FRIDAY: SOME local teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Some facilities do have lights.
  • SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 8:00 AM and 6:00 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 11:00 AM and will conclude before 6:00 PM depending on which division you are in.

The Kelvin Norman Tournament | Facility Information

More information on locations, field numbers, and field maps will be available closer to the event!

Expected Locations for Age Groups:

• 7V7 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park (FIELD LAYOUT TBD)
• 9V9 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park (FIELD LAYOUT TBD)
• 11v11 Games – Aurora Sports Park (FIELD LAYOUT TBD)

Expected Game Times For The Weekend:

• Friday, June 2nd, 2023
  • 9V9 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
  • 11V11 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
  • 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday, June 4th, 2023
  • 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Check-In & Roster Verification Process

Due to the update to the GotSport system, we have a better way to certify rosters and check teams that will save time and effort for team managers, administrators, and tournament staff alike. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

Rapids South and Rapids Central competitive teams will have Club Admins complete your roster verification process. You WILL still need to Check In!* 

Documentation Uploading & Approval Process:

1. Upload Your PDF Documents into your GotSport Registration.
   • Click HERE to watch – “How to Upload Your PDFs After Registering”
2. Build a roster for your team in GotSport’s Roster Builder.
   • All teams must build their roster within the GotSport Roster Builder located in your team’s Event Roster tab in your GotSport Account. 
   • You can add and subtract players, coaches, etc., through this system. 
   • Click HERE to watch – “How to Build Your Team Roster in GotSport”
3. Wait For Your Approved Roster to Be Approved & Emailed to you!
   • Once you have uploaded the roster, Tournament Staff will approve rosters. 
   • Once verified, it will be given an “Official Stamp of Approval” and emailed to your team’s coach, manager, and other staff listed.
4. Print FOUR (4) Copies of the Official Approved Roster for Check-In onsite.
   • Before your first match, you must check in at the “Check-In Tent” at your facility, where you will play your first game.
   • Staff will collect ONE of your PRINTED approved rosters
   • Staff will return THREE of your approved rotors that you will give to the referees prior to each match. 
   • You will need to show proof of access to all forms via electronic access (PDFS in Google Drive, Via email, etc.)
     • ID Cards (If the roster does not have pictures), Med Forms, & Guest Forms
     • Save PDF files to your phone! (Google Drive, Apple Files Drive, Etc.)

Roster Checks Before Games:

• Referees will check your approved, verified roster (PDF or Printed)
• The referee WILL do a roster check before the kick-off of each match. 
• If there are any disputes in regard to player eligibility or roster eligibility, the referee will use the provided roster to compare with the Tournament’s approved roster.

Roster Uploading Timeline:

• Roster Deadline: May 17th, 2022
• Rosters must be completed and built in GotSport by this date.
• Referees will cross-reference the GotSport Game Card with rosters printed on them with your printed roster.
• If there are any disputes in regard to player eligibility or roster eligibility, the referee will use the provided roster to compare with the GotSport Game Card roster.

Check-In Requirements:

• At Check-In, you will need to bring:
  • Tournament-Approved Roster With Approval Stamp – FOUR PRINTED COPIES
  • Player ID Cards (PDF) (*If your roster does NOT have pictures on it*)
  • Medical Forms (PDF)
  • Guest player forms (PDF)

Check-In Process:

• All teams MUST check-in 1 hour prior to their first game’s start time.
  • One team representative (Coach or Manager) must verbally agree to the roster agreement when you check in, confirming your roster is age-eligible, and any discrepancies in the roster throughout the event will subject to immediate removal from the event without refund.
•  At check-in, you MUST show proof of:
  • Guest player forms (Digital form preferred)
  • Medical forms (Digital form preferred)
  • Digital Form = PDF, etc.

Check-In Expectations:

• In no event will a player be allowed to participate who has not been certified by the Rapids Tournament Staff Credentials Committee.
• Once play has started in the first scheduled game, no players may be added to the roster for the remainder of the tournament.

Tournament officials approve all team rosters and eligible players. Proof of team check-in with the tournament will be visible on the team’s tournament roster.  Referees will not review individual player credentials prior to each game, referees will perform a safety/equipment check-in.  Referees will inquire with tournament staff if there are any questions regarding player eligibility.

GotSport recently launched their new software and over the past year have made a number of new upgrades to their GotSport 2.0 System. If you need help, please go to the link below and search for a help article!

In the button above you will find articles 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

…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

Regardless of weather conditions (unless for safety reasons), players and coaches must be on the field at the scheduled time, ready to play. The Tournament Director has the authority to reduce the length of matches due to weather conditions before the start of a match; all such matches will be considered official. The Tournament Director may also reschedule (time and location) a match before it begins. Only referees or the Site Director can suspend a match already started due to weather conditions. All matches that reach halftime will be considered final per the Tournament Director. i.e. 1 second into 2nd half and the home team leads 1:0, lighting strikes, game is considered over. 

Severe Weather in Area:

• Should a storm begin to threaten the event, state-of-the-art radar will be used to determine the distance of the storm and any strikes of lightning that may be within a 10-mile radius. 
• Should there be a lightning strike within said 10-mile radius, games will be temporarily stopped and teams must return to their cars. 
• A “Waiting Time” of 30 minutes without a strike of lightning must be observed before the teams can safely return to the facility. 
• If the “Waiting Time” exceeds 60 minutes, games will be ended at their time of stoppage if more than 60% of the game has been completed. 
• If less than 60% of the game has been completed, the Tournament Director has authority to reschedule the game to a new time or cancel the game and award points based on a points averaging scale. 

Cancellation Refund Agreement:

• 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.
• Refund Structure is as follows:
  • 100% refund – if the tournament is canceled in its entirety due to COVID-19. 
  • 80% refund – if 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. 
• No refund is given if:
  • A team withdraws within 30 days prior to the tournament.
  • a team decides to forfeit a game, giving them less than the guaranteed minimum of played games. 
  • The team withdraws to play in another tournament.

Colorado Air Quality Monitoring:

• Due to the danger of forest fires, referee assignors on site will monitor the air pollution levels if necessary. 
• Should levels rise to 125, referees will instill water breaks and staff will actively monitor the Air Quality situation.
• Should levels rise to 150 or higher, games may be shortened by up to 10 minutes per half. 
• Should levels rise to 200 or higher, games will be canceled on the spot and attempted to be rescheduled.

We are partners with Traveling Teams!

TRAVELING TEAMS is pleased to partner with Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to provide trusted hospitality services for the Colorado Rapids Tournament Series. For over 20 years, TRAVELING TEAMS has proudly served youth sports as the nation’s leading event housing partner.

*ALL TEAMS IN NEED OF HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS MUST USE TRAVELING TEAM SERVICES* 

Benefits of Booking Though Traveling Teams

• Competitive hotel rates with price ranges that can satisfy all participants and families alike.
• All members of a team will remain together in close proximity to the venue.
• We seek to provide hotels that cater to teams including complimentary breakfast and other amenities.
• A dedicated Team Travel Coordinator as well as a full-service call center is provided to handle all of your booking necessities.
• Ability to work with hotels in unfortunate event cancellation situations due to weather

For questions, please reach out to our good friend Michael McGill at Traveling Teams through the contact information below:

Michael McGill – Senior Account Manager

Work: (866) 468-3268 x8884

Mobile: (248) 513-2912

Fax: (800) 920-7023

Email: [email protected]

*National Referee Shortage*

All events, leagues, and organizations across the country are experiencing a shortage of referees. Please understand that our club is doing everything in its possible power to support our local referee association and ensure quality officials are at our events.

Want a “better” referee? Sign up for classes, study hard, and YOU can be the change!

**Under NO circumstances are spectators, coaches, or players allowed to verbally or physically abuse referees. This shortage does have a direct correlation to the poor treatment of youth soccer referees across the US. Any unacceptable behavior will result in your removal from our facilities.**

CSA Referee Administration

• Esse Baharmast – Director of Referees
• Deanna Duncan-Allen – Administrative Registrar

Colorado Referee Committee:

• Neal Fausset, State Referee Administrator / State Youth Referee Administrator
• Denise Duran, State Director of Instruction
• Younes Marrakchi, State Director of Assignment
• Eric Bryan, State Director of Assessment

Referee Disciplinary Committee:

• J. Kirk McGill
• Megan McCain
• Tom Widera
• [email protected]

REGISTER & START YOUR U.S. SOCCER CERTIFICATION TODAY!

Download these PDFs as a reference to understand the online coursework:

Instructions for Referee Candidates under age 18

Instructions for Referee Candidates age 18 and over

Have problems with your course? Check out this FAQ:

https://ussoccerfederation.force.com/lcsupport/s/article/Progress-Saving-Issue