
Colorado’s Largest Youth Soccer Tournament! Do you have what it takes to compete against the best teams from Colorado and the Western United States? Teams from all ages and levels 9U to 19U can prepare for their Fall seasons with the best competition you’ll find across the Rocky Mountains this Fall!
Joining us for the 12th Annual Rapids Classic that will take place in late August of 2023! The Classic is now the LARGEST tournament in Colorado, with 585 teams in 2022!
Click HERE to watch our Step-By-Step “How Do I Register My Team?” Guide!
Find all the information you need to register your team in the Rapids Classic 2023 Tournament Hub below. For any other questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]
*All CRYSC Tournaments have a NO PET POLICY at all facilities! For more information, please click here.*
2022 RAPIDS CLASSIC IN REVIEW
Tournament Weekend Details
- When? Thursday, August 17th to Sunday, August 20th, 2023
- Who? 9U-15U Boys & 9U-19U Girls
- ELITE Championships? 11U-19U Girls & 11U-15U Boys
- Where? DICK’S SGP, Gates Complex, & Aurora Sports Park
- How Much? $850-$1050 per team, depending on age & level
- End of Early Bird Pricing: Thursday, July 13th, 2023
- Deadline to Register? Thursday, July 20th, 2023
- Roster Submission Deadline? August 2nd, 2023
- Schedule Release? August 3rd, 2023
9U-10U Info & Pricing
9U-10U
- 7 v 7
- 3 Games Guaranteed
- Max Roster: 14 Players, 2 Staff
- 2 x 25 Minute Halves, 5 min. halftime
- Size 4 Ball
11U-12U Info & Pricing
11U-12U
- 9 v 9
- 3 Games Guaranteed
- Max Roster: 16 Players, 2 Staff
- 2 x 30 Minute Halves, 5 min. halftime
- Size 4 Ball
13U-19U Info & Pricing
13U-19U
- 11 v 11
- 3 Games Guaranteed, Size 5 Ball
- Max Roster: 19 Players
- 13U-14U: 2 x 35 Min Halves, 5 min. HT
- 15U-16U: 2 x 40 Min Halves, 5 min. HT
- 17U-19U: 2 x 45 Min Halves, 5 min. HT
Tournament Resource Hub
2022 Rapids Classic Rewind
The 2022 Rapids Classic was the go-to destination for top teams across the front range and western United States. With 585 teams joining us, the Rapids Classic is now the LARGEST tournament in the state of Colorado! Hundreds of goals were scored, thousands attended our event, and countless memories were made for our youth athletes!
General Event Details & Critical Event Timeline
Teams should register and play according to the 2022 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Gold Divisions will comprise the highest level of teams registered. You should register your team according to the below hierarchy:
- ELITE Division – ECNL, GAL, or Equivalent Development League
- GOLD Division – CSA Champions League Teams
- SILVER Division – CSA Centennial Elite, Platinum, & stronger Gold teams
- BRONZE Division – Centennial Silver, Bronze, and Recreational teams
Early Bird Registration & Registration Deadlines:
- Early Bird Pricing will end on July 13th, 2023.
- A $100 Late Registration Fee will apply on and after July 13th, 2023.
- FINAL Registration Deadline will close on July 20th, 2023
- Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than July 20th, 2023 of their acceptance into the event.
Acceptance Process:
- Acceptances have begun!
- 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!
- Invoices will be sent to all teams after registration closes on July 20th, 2023.
- All payments will be completed between July 20th and August 10th, 2023.
- 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! *
Bracketing Information:
- As teams apply they are ranked in each age group based on:
- The difficulty of your League Schedule (What division you are in)
- Most recent League Standings & Records (How well you did in that league)
- Future team placement by CSA (If CSA is moving you up or down)
- League Goal Differential (Helps differentiate teams in similar league standing)
- Questions answered within our Application Process
- Once rankings are complete, teams are then 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 a standard ranking procedure used at top youth sports events across the country.
Schedule Information:
- Schedules will be released to teams on August 3rd, 2023.
- Teams will have 24 hours to review schedules and request changes, all changes are subject to staff authorization and no guarantees can be made.
- If you have any special requests, please reach out early and let us know! We will do our best to accommodate, but 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”
Expected Locations for Teams:
- 11v11 – ALL at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park (Grass) & Some at ASP (Grass)
- 9v9 – Most at Gates South Complex (Grass) & Some at Aurora Sports Park (Turf/Grass)
- 7v7 – ALL at Gates North Complex (Grass)
Projected Times of Games:
- Thursday, August 17th, 2023:
- 7v7 – No Games
- 9v9 – Some local teams will play between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- 11v11 – Some local teams will play between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- Friday, August 18th, 2023:
- 7v7 – No Games Likely
- 9v9 – Some teams MAY play from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Includes further in-state teams from FC, CR, CS)
- 11v11 – Some teams MAY play from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Includes further in-state teams from FC, CR, CS)
- Saturday, August 19th, 2023:
- All ages, all day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Sunday, August 20th, 2023:
- All ages, all day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Teams Traveling From Out of State or Far Distances:
- Schedules will be prioritized to give Thursday and Friday before 5:00 PM as travel days to arrive in Denver, Colorado.
- Teams traveling far distances WILL NOT have games on Thursday.
- Friday games after 5:30 PM ARE a possibility for ALL teams.
- ALL TEAMS staying in hotels must use Traveling Team services to assist their stay in Colorado. Contact info can be found in the “Lodging” tab above.
Check-In & Roster Verification Information:
Team managers, administrators, and tournament staff: Please follow the guidelines below to certify rosters and check teams!
*Rapids South, Central, and Castle Rock teams* – Club Admins will complete your roster verification process. You WILL still need to Check-In on-site!
Documentation Needed for Roster Verification:
These are the documents you will need to upload into GotSport for approval:
- Team Roster PDF
- Player ID Cards PDF
- You do NOT need to upload Player ID cards if your roster has player pictures!
- All teams 9U-10U, as well as Recreational teams, do NOT need Player ID cards.)
- Medical Forms PDF
- Guest Player Form PDF (*If needed*)
Roster and Player ID PDFs will be accessible in your club’s registration system. For most teams, it will be one of the 3 systems below.
- SportsConnect (Most CSA Clubs)
- PlayMetrics (CRYSC-Specific)
- GotSport (Most Other Clubs)
Download a PDF of both the Rosters AND your Player ID cards from your system. Please contact your club if you are having trouble locating these forms in your respective system! With many clubs on new systems, your clubs will know best and can provide you with the best guidance!
Documentation Uploading & Approval Process:
1. Upload Your PDF Documents into your GotSport Registration.
2. Wait For Your Approved Roster to Be Emailed Back 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 will be emailed to your team’s coach, manager, and other staff listed.
3. Print One Copy of the Official Approved Roster for Check-In onsite.
- Prior to your first match, you must check-in at the “Check-In Tent” at your facility where you will play your first game.
- Staff will confirm that you have your approved roster (printed) and access to all other forms via electronic access (PDFS in Google Drive, Via email, etc.)
Roster Approval Timeline:
- Document PDF Uploads will be due NO LATER than Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022.
- Verified rosters will be emailed back to all teams BY Monday, August 15th, 2022.
Roster Checks Before Games:
- Referees will collect your approved verified roster (PDF or Printed) prior to every match.
- The referee WILL do a roster check before the kick-off of each match.
- If there are any disputes regarding player eligibility or roster eligibility, the referee will use the provided roster to compare with the Tournament’s approved roster.
Check-In Requirements:
At Check-In, you will need to bring OR show proof of:
- Tournament-Approved Roster With Approval Stamp – ONE PRINTED COPY
- This will be emailed to you from tournament staff BY August 15th, 2022.
- Player ID Cards (PDF or Printed, Whatever is easiest)
- You do NOT need to upload Player ID cards if your roster has player pictures!
- All teams 9U-10U, as well as Recreational teams, do NOT need Player ID cards.
- Guest player forms (Digital form preferred)
- Medical forms (Digital form preferred)
The Check-In Process:
- All teams MUST check-in 1 hour before their first game’s start time.
- Tournament Staff will confirm you have your ONE PRINTED ROSTER and access to all other forms via electronic access (PDFS in Google Drive, Via email, etc.)
- One team representative (Coach or Manager) must verbally agree and listen to the roster agreement when you check in that confirms your roster is age-eligible, and should there be any discrepancies in the roster at any point throughout the event, your team is subject to immediate removal from the event without refund.
Check-In Expectations:
In no event will a player who has not been certified by the Rapids Tournament Staff Credentials Committee will be allowed to participate. 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 review individual player credentials prior to each game & perform a safety/equipment check-in. Referees will inquire with tournament staff if there are any questions regarding player eligibility.
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, the 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 the 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 the 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]
CSA Referee Information
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 – Director of Assignment
Colorado Referee Committee:
- Neal Fausset, State Referee Administrator / State Youth Referee Administrator
- 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
- Hype Video
-
2022 Rapids Classic Rewind
The 2022 Rapids Classic was the go-to destination for top teams across the front range and western United States. With 585 teams joining us, the Rapids Classic is now the LARGEST tournament in the state of Colorado! Hundreds of goals were scored, thousands attended our event, and countless memories were made for our youth athletes!
- General Details & Timeline
-
General Event Details & Critical Event Timeline
Teams should register and play according to the 2022 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Gold Divisions will comprise the highest level of teams registered. You should register your team according to the below hierarchy:
- ELITE Division – ECNL, GAL, or Equivalent Development League
- GOLD Division – CSA Champions League Teams
- SILVER Division – CSA Centennial Elite, Platinum, & stronger Gold teams
- BRONZE Division – Centennial Silver, Bronze, and Recreational teams
Early Bird Registration & Registration Deadlines:
- Early Bird Pricing will end on July 13th, 2023.
- A $100 Late Registration Fee will apply on and after July 13th, 2023.
- FINAL Registration Deadline will close on July 20th, 2023
- Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than July 20th, 2023 of their acceptance into the event.
Acceptance Process:
- Acceptances have begun!
- 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!
- Invoices will be sent to all teams after registration closes on July 20th, 2023.
- All payments will be completed between July 20th and August 10th, 2023.
- 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! *
Bracketing Information:
- As teams apply they are ranked in each age group based on:
- The difficulty of your League Schedule (What division you are in)
- Most recent League Standings & Records (How well you did in that league)
- Future team placement by CSA (If CSA is moving you up or down)
- League Goal Differential (Helps differentiate teams in similar league standing)
- Questions answered within our Application Process
- Once rankings are complete, teams are then 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 a standard ranking procedure used at top youth sports events across the country.
Schedule Information:
- Schedules will be released to teams on August 3rd, 2023.
- Teams will have 24 hours to review schedules and request changes, all changes are subject to staff authorization and no guarantees can be made.
- If you have any special requests, please reach out early and let us know! We will do our best to accommodate, but 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”
Expected Locations for Teams:
- 11v11 – ALL at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park (Grass) & Some at ASP (Grass)
- 9v9 – Most at Gates South Complex (Grass) & Some at Aurora Sports Park (Turf/Grass)
- 7v7 – ALL at Gates North Complex (Grass)
Projected Times of Games:
- Thursday, August 17th, 2023:
- 7v7 – No Games
- 9v9 – Some local teams will play between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- 11v11 – Some local teams will play between 5:30 PM and 9:30 PM
- Friday, August 18th, 2023:
- 7v7 – No Games Likely
- 9v9 – Some teams MAY play from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Includes further in-state teams from FC, CR, CS)
- 11v11 – Some teams MAY play from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Includes further in-state teams from FC, CR, CS)
- Saturday, August 19th, 2023:
- All ages, all day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Sunday, August 20th, 2023:
- All ages, all day from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Teams Traveling From Out of State or Far Distances:
- Schedules will be prioritized to give Thursday and Friday before 5:00 PM as travel days to arrive in Denver, Colorado.
- Teams traveling far distances WILL NOT have games on Thursday.
- Friday games after 5:30 PM ARE a possibility for ALL teams.
- ALL TEAMS staying in hotels must use Traveling Team services to assist their stay in Colorado. Contact info can be found in the “Lodging” tab above.
- Check-In & Rosters
-
Check-In & Roster Verification Information:
Team managers, administrators, and tournament staff: Please follow the guidelines below to certify rosters and check teams!
*Rapids South, Central, and Castle Rock teams* – Club Admins will complete your roster verification process. You WILL still need to Check-In on-site!
Documentation Needed for Roster Verification:
These are the documents you will need to upload into GotSport for approval:
- Team Roster PDF
- Player ID Cards PDF
- You do NOT need to upload Player ID cards if your roster has player pictures!
- All teams 9U-10U, as well as Recreational teams, do NOT need Player ID cards.)
- Medical Forms PDF
- Guest Player Form PDF (*If needed*)
Roster and Player ID PDFs will be accessible in your club’s registration system. For most teams, it will be one of the 3 systems below.
- SportsConnect (Most CSA Clubs)
- PlayMetrics (CRYSC-Specific)
- GotSport (Most Other Clubs)
Download a PDF of both the Rosters AND your Player ID cards from your system. Please contact your club if you are having trouble locating these forms in your respective system! With many clubs on new systems, your clubs will know best and can provide you with the best guidance!
Documentation Uploading & Approval Process:
1. Upload Your PDF Documents into your GotSport Registration.
2. Wait For Your Approved Roster to Be Emailed Back 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 will be emailed to your team’s coach, manager, and other staff listed.
3. Print One Copy of the Official Approved Roster for Check-In onsite.
- Prior to your first match, you must check-in at the “Check-In Tent” at your facility where you will play your first game.
- Staff will confirm that you have your approved roster (printed) and access to all other forms via electronic access (PDFS in Google Drive, Via email, etc.)
Roster Approval Timeline:
- Document PDF Uploads will be due NO LATER than Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022.
- Verified rosters will be emailed back to all teams BY Monday, August 15th, 2022.
Roster Checks Before Games:
- Referees will collect your approved verified roster (PDF or Printed) prior to every match.
- The referee WILL do a roster check before the kick-off of each match.
- If there are any disputes regarding player eligibility or roster eligibility, the referee will use the provided roster to compare with the Tournament’s approved roster.
Check-In Requirements:
At Check-In, you will need to bring OR show proof of:
- Tournament-Approved Roster With Approval Stamp – ONE PRINTED COPY
- This will be emailed to you from tournament staff BY August 15th, 2022.
- Player ID Cards (PDF or Printed, Whatever is easiest)
- You do NOT need to upload Player ID cards if your roster has player pictures!
- All teams 9U-10U, as well as Recreational teams, do NOT need Player ID cards.
- Guest player forms (Digital form preferred)
- Medical forms (Digital form preferred)
The Check-In Process:
- All teams MUST check-in 1 hour before their first game’s start time.
- Tournament Staff will confirm you have your ONE PRINTED ROSTER and access to all other forms via electronic access (PDFS in Google Drive, Via email, etc.)
- One team representative (Coach or Manager) must verbally agree and listen to the roster agreement when you check in that confirms your roster is age-eligible, and should there be any discrepancies in the roster at any point throughout the event, your team is subject to immediate removal from the event without refund.
Check-In Expectations:
In no event will a player who has not been certified by the Rapids Tournament Staff Credentials Committee will be allowed to participate. 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 review individual player credentials prior to each game & perform a safety/equipment check-in. Referees will inquire with tournament staff if there are any questions regarding player eligibility.
- Weather
-
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, the 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 the 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 the 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.
- Lodging
-
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]
- Refereeing
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CSA Referee Information
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 – Director of Assignment
Colorado Referee Committee:
- Neal Fausset, State Referee Administrator / State Youth Referee Administrator
- 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
Roster Requirements & Forms
Roster Specifications:
- All teams and players are to register by Calendar Year.
- Example: Fall 2023 Season the 2010’s will be U14
- Every Competitive team 9U-19U is required to:
- Build Your Tournament Roster In GotSport
- Upload Medical Forms (PDF)
- If the roster does not have pictures, upload Player ID Cards (PDF).
- Upload Guest Player Form PDF (*If needed*)
- Every Recreational team 9U-19U is required to upload:
- Build Your Tournament Roster In GotSport
- Upload Medical Forms (PDF)
- Upload Guest Player Form PDF (*If needed*)
CLICK HERE FOR A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM.
- All teams must have proof of medical release forms for all players in PDF form.
- You do NOT need to include insurance cards in the upload.
- You WILL need to upload them to Got Sport as ONE PDF document.
- You can append multiple pages together with 3rd-party PDF software.
- We recommend using DocHub!
CLICK HERE FOR A GUEST PLAYER FORM
- The roster must be 70% or more of your original players and up to 30% guest players for the age group roster MAX.
- For example, for U13-U19 the roster max is 19, so 19 x .3 = 5.7 thus rounding up to 6 MAX guest players allowed.
- Certain circumstances can be approved based on requests to tournament staff.
Refund Policy
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.
- Should there be any cancellations creating a difference in games played in a division, all scoring will transition to “Points Per Game” average for those divisions.
- Games cancelled early will have a score stand if more than 50% of the 1st half minutes are played.
- Refund Structure is as follows:
- 100% refund – if the tournament is cancelled in entirety due to COVID-19.
- 80% refund – if the event is cancelled 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.
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🏆🤝🏆 THANK YOU to our Rapids Classic & Big Wave 2021 sponsors for helping create an amazing experience for youth players this August!! It takes a team to host these events & we deeply appreciate the contributions from our presenting sponsor dickssportinggoods + attending sponsors uchealth leagueapps goldfish_centennialeast adidas builtwithchocolatemilk crocs finedesignsofficial getjele elitespeedsp Amaze Awards & Photo Mules! #OneClubOneCommunity #CRYSCRapidsClassic #CRYSCBigWave

🏆🤝🏆 THANK YOU to our Rapids Classic & Big Wave 2021 sponsors for helping create an amazing experience for youth players this August!! It takes a team to host these events & we deeply appreciate the contributions from our presenting sponsor @dickssportinggoods + attending sponsors @uchealth @leagueapps @goldfish_centennialeast @adidas @builtwithchocolatemilk @crocs @finedesignsofficial @getjele @elitespeedsp Amaze Awards & Photo Mules! #OneClubOneCommunity #CRYSCRapidsClassic #CRYSCBigWave

Frequently Asked Questions
When does registration open and what is the registration deadline?
The Early Bird Pricing ends on July 14th, 2022.
The Final Deadline is July 21st, 2022.
Teams who apply after the Early Bird Pricing ends may be waitlisted. They will be notified no later than July 21st, 2022 of their acceptance into the event.
**A $100 late fee will be added on for all registrations received AFTER July 13th, 2022.**
Where will the tournament games be located?
The tournament will be held at DICK’S Sporting Goods Complex, The Gates Soccer Complex and Aurora Sports Park. For more information, refer to our Tournament Resource Hub above!
When will teams be notified if they are accepted?
Teams will begin seeing acceptance notifications as early as 6 weeks before the tournament date.
Acceptances will cease within 3 weeks of the event date.
How many games are guaranteed?
Every team is guaranteed three games.
When will schedules be posted?
Schedules will be sent on August 4th, 2022.
Schedules can be found on GotSoccer OR at the top of this web page.
What is the point system for this tournament?
Scoring
The following points are allotted per instance:
- SIX (6) points for a win;
- THREE (3) points for a tie;
- ZERO (0) points for a loss;
- ONE (1) point for every goal scored UP TO 3 points (3 points max regardless of score)
- ONE (1) point for a shutout except for 0-0. (Zero goals conceded)
- Minus ONE (-1) point for each red card issued to a player, coach or parent
- Minus ONE (-1) point for every Let Us Play Violation by a Player, Coach, or parent.
- Minus TWO (-2) points for forfeiture or abandonment of a game & a loss recorded as 0-3.
Determination of Group Winners
In group play, there will be no overtime games. Standings in a group will be determined by the game points outlined above.
If 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:
- Head to Head (if all teams played a balanced schedule)
- Goal Differential
- Goals For
- Goals Against
- Most Shutouts
- Best Disciplinary Record (Least amount of yellow & red cards combined)
Forfeits
For 9U-10U Matches (7v7):
- A minimum of five (5) players constitutes enough for a game. Games should start at the
given start time. In case the team does not have five (5) 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.
For 11U-12U Matches (9v9):
- A minimum of six (6) players constitutes enough for a game. Games should start at the
given start time. In case the team does not have six (6) 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.
For 13U-19U Matches (11v11):
- A minimum of seven (7) players constitutes enough for 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 – 3-game round robin with the top 2 teams playing in a championship.
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5-team bracket – 4-game round robin with highest point team as champion. (NO FINAL)
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6 team bracket – Two 3-team groups playing 3 cross-bracket group games. The top 2 teams OVERALL will play in a championship game.
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8 team bracket – Two 4-team groups playing a 3-game round robin with the top team from each group playing in a championship game.
Who will be receiving medals and trophies?
- First place teams will receive a “Champions” medal for each player and coach, and 1 “Champion” trophy per team.
- Second place teams will receive a “Finalist” medal each player and coach.