Rocky Mtn. Fall Championships | NOVEMBER

The Rocky Mountain Fall Championships are the perfect Denver-based Fall post-season competition to culminate your season for recreational AND competitive soccer at the end of the Fall season. With 100+ teams registering with us for 2 consecutive years, The RMFC continues to be the go-to event for the top 9U-10U Colorado soccer teams for Fall postseason soccer.

5 Reasons To Choose the RMFC This Spring:

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

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

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

4. Top Competition: The event brings in some of the best 9U-10U teams across Colorado & the Rocky Mountain region.

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

Pre-Registration Details

Teams should register and play according to the 2025 Fall season. We will be placing teams in divisions/age groups 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 – CSA FRL Premier Division Teams
• SELECT Division – CSA FRL Citywide Gold Division Teams
• PREMIER Division – CSA FRL Intermediate Silver Division Teams
• CSA FRL Bronze & In-House Rec 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 Bronze teams have applied) or;
  • We do not reach our maximum capacity of 120 teams, thus allowing us to accept all applicants.
  • Rec Teams: Our staff MUST receive approval from your program director to be accepted.

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. For example, if there are no teams from CSA FRL Premier that apply, then the ELITE Divisions would be composed of CSA FRL Citywide Gold teams.

The Registration Timelines:

• Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, October 10th, 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 October 11th, 2025.
• The FINAL Deadline will be on Friday, October 17th, 2025.
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than October 18th, 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 October 10th, 2025.**

Acceptance Process:

• Registration will open on April 25th, 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 “Rocky Mountain Spring Championship – 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 November 3rd, 2025!
• Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on November 4th, 2025.

Bracketing, Ranking & Schedule Information

Bracketing & Ranking Process:

• Tournament Brackets:
  • Brackets will be released to teams on April 24th, 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.

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.

• 4-team bracket – 3-game round robin with two highest point teams playing in a championship.
• 5-team bracket – 4-game round robin with the highest point team as champion.
• 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. The top 2 teams overall will play in a final.
• 8-team bracket – Two 4-team groups, with the top team in each group playing in the final.

Tournament Game Schedules:

• General Schedule Info:
  • Schedules will be released to teams on: October 24th, 2025.
  • Teams should play to avoid any scheduled activities throughout this weekend.
  • When registering, please recognize the commitment that is made by registering for a tournament where games can be played at any time throughout the weekend based on your age group’s facility and schedule.
• Day-By-Day Schedule Expectations:
  • FRIDAY: There are NO GAMES on Friday night.
  • SATURDAY: ALL teams will play 2 games between 8:00 AM and 4:45 PM
  • SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 11:00 AM and will conclude before 5:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.

Expected Locations for Teams:

• ALL GAMES will be played at Gates North & South Complexes (Grass)

Teams Traveling From Out of State or Far Distances:

• Friday should be used as a travel day to allow teams traveling to arrive in Denver, Colorado.
• THERE ARE NO GAMES ON FRIDAY! 
• 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 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

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

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