Mile High Showcase | DECEMBER

Pre-Registration Details

Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. ELITE Divisions will comprise the highest level of teams registered. You should register your team according to the below hierarchy: 

• ELITE Division – Tier 1 Elite Teams (MLS Next/ECNL or Equivalent)
• SELECT Division – Tier 2 Elite Teams (ECRL/NPL/DPL or Equivalent)
• PREMIER Division –Tier 3 Teams (CSA P1-P3 or Equivalent)
• CSA Elite teams teams CAN apply but are not guaranteed acceptance. Teams will only be accepted if;
  • The proper level of competition is available (I.e other Elite teams have applied) or;
  • We do not reach our maximum capacity of 65 teams, thus allowing us to accept all applicants.

The placement of teams is dependent on the composition of applicants in each age group. The suggested hierarchy above is a perfect-case scenario. Some divisions may be structured differently.

Registration Deadline & Waitlist:

• FINAL Registration Deadline will close on November 15th, 2024
  • The waitlisted teams will be notified no later than November 15th, 2024, of their acceptance into the event.
• What If My Team is Waitlisted?:
  • If your team is waitlisted, this means that your age group might be filled to capacity.
  • If you are waitlisted, please contact Tournament Staff for clarification on your application status.
  • Click HERE to email our staff!

Acceptance Process:

• Acceptances will begin on October 1st, 2024!
• If your team is traveling for this event, please reach out directly to check the status of your application.
• We can accept teams early who are traveling to allow for ample time to reserve accommodations. 

Payment Process:

• Payment is NOT processed when you submit your application!
• 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 “Mile High Showcase – 2024”
  • 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 November 23rd, 2024.
• Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on October 24th, 2024.
• Payment Methods Accepted:
  • Credit Card & Debit Card
  • Check Payment: Clubs with 5+ teams registered may request this option.
  • * Payment by check will NOT be accepted otherwise! *

Roster Verification Process

UPDATES IN PROGRESS – COMING SOON!

Brackets, Schedules, & Facility Info

Bracket Structures:

All teams are guaranteed a minimum of three (3) games, weather permitting. The bracket size for each age group will determine group formats. Single-age brackets will be standard, while combined-age brackets may occur based on registration numbers. The tournament organizer will determine brackets. There are NO FINALS, as this is a showcase event. 

• 4-team bracket – 3-game round-robin
• 5-team bracket – 4-game round-robin
• 6-team bracket – Two 3-team groups with cross-bracket group play. Each team will play 3 games, one against each team in the opposite group.

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 is used as a final cross-reference for team placement based on their team ratings built from sourcing records from over 400 soccer databases.

Once rankings are complete, teams are seeded in groups based on their ranking 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.

Schedule Information:

• Schedules will be released to teams on November 22nd, 2024.
• If you have any special requests, please be sure to provide details in your registration questions! We will do our best to accommodate, but we can not make any guarantees.
  • Example:  “Our team is driving from Vail; please do not schedule us later than 5 PM and earlier than 9 AM”

Estimated Daily Schedule Times:

• Friday, December 6th, 2024 (All Teams Required!)
  • Location: Trailwinds Park
    • No games at Broomfield on Friday – no lights! 
  • First Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM
  • Games Completed By: 9:30 PM
• Saturday, December 7th, 2024
  • First Kickoff Time: 9:00 AM
  • Games Completed By: 6:00 PM
• Sunday, December 8th, 2024
  • First Kickoff Time: 9:00 AM
  • Games Completed By: 4:00 PM

Out-of-State Team Travel Requirements:

• All out-of-state teams will play their first match on Friday evening.
• We require all traveling teams to arrive in Colorado prior to 4:00 PM on Friday.

Tournament Facilities:

• Broomfield Commons Sports Complex – Yellow Pod (Turf)
  • 13200 Sheridan Boulevard, Broomfield, CO 80020
• Trailwinds Park
  • 13385 Holly St, Thornton, CO 80241

Welcome, College Coaches!

We look forward to hosting you at our event. We are excited to provide your schools the opportunity to recruit players playing in our event from MLS Next, ECNL, E64, DPL, GAL, CSA State Championships, and top CSA league competitions. Our pool of players looks forward to interacting with you all and showing off their talents!

Step 1: Register Your Attendance For Teams to See!

• All college coaches attending our event must be registered through our GotSport system.
• To register your attendance for the Winter Showcase, click the link above!

Step 2: Reach Out to Anthony Presnell & Have a Chat!

• Reach out to CRYSC College Placement Anthony Presnell to chat about your attendance!  ([email protected])
• Please ask about our hotel accommodations, travel stipends, meal stipends, the weekend schedule, and more.
• To set up your own hotel accommodations, reach out to our contact at THS! (Contact info located in the “Lodging” tab)
• Coaches traveling alone will be asked to pair with another coach and have 2 coaches per room unless otherwise requested.

Step 3: Make Sure Your EventBeacon Profile Is Set Up/Up-To-Date!

• We will be using SportsRecruits & EventBeacon for our event!
• All players, teams, event locations, and game schedules will be available in the EventBeacon app
• We will NOT have paper books, so please download the app on your phone!
• Click the links below to download the EventBeacon App!
  • CLICK FOR IPHONE DOWNLOAD
  • CLICK FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD

SportsRecruits: Getting Recruited Starts Here!

Build your free student-athlete profile, find schools that are a good fit for you, and connect with college coaches! SportsRecruits puts you in control of the recruiting process. Our event will provide FREE SportsRecruits profiles for all players in our event. Please follow the instructions below to ensure all players are in the coach booklet and can be seen by college coaches who attend the event.

Club Coach’s Actions for The Players:

• Coaches/Managers – You should receive an email from SportsRecruits to upload your roster into the system. 
  • The first email was sent out around Nov. 25th, 2025
  • Teams will continue to receive reminder emails from SR until its completed.
• Helpful Links for You: 
  • How to Roster Your Team for an EventBeacon Event
  • What Happens After I Submit My Roster for an EventBeacon Event?
  • Why Does My Athlete Have Multiple or Duplicate Accounts?
  • Formatting Your Roster: Required Fields
  • Rostering Your Team for an EventBeacon Event: Clubs with Staff Access to SportsRecruits

Player Actions for Their Own Profiles:

• Once your coach submits the roster spreadsheet, if you don’t have an account, you will get a “Profile Set Up” email from SportsRecruits.
• Click the link in the email and complete the rest of your profile.
• The more details you have filled out/added, the more beneficial to you!
• All players should go through and favorite all schools they are interested in to ensure those schools know!

Benefits of Using SportsRecruits:

• Coaches can look up players by number, name, team name, etc., on the sidelines during our event.
• Coaches can search your profile from anywhere across the country.
• Players’ ability to notify schools they are interested in connects the player & school quickly!

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.

We have partnered with Tournament Housing Services (THS) to handle our housing needs. Teams and families in need of overnight accommodations are encouraged 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

*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