CRYSC Presents The 13th Annual RMSC, Formerly The Rock Cup!
Colorado’s Biggest Recreational Tournament has been rebranded! Formerly known as “The Rock Cup”, our premier Spring competition has a new name starting in 2024! Calling all Colorado-based recreational and competitive teams – join us this spring for the 13th annual Rocky Mountain Spring Championship! We are so grateful for all 491 teams who joined us in 2023, when we registered the most teams in tournament history for the third straight year!
The 2024 RMSC will kick off from May 17th to May 19th at The Gates Soccer Complex, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, and Northwest Open Space. The tournament is open to recreational and competitive teams ages 6U to 14U.
To find all the information you need to register your team in the RMSC, please read through our “Tournament Resource Hub” below. For any questions, comments, or concerns, please get in touch with CRYSC Tournament Staff via email by clicking here!
Recreational Team Additional Assistance: Click HERE to view a written step-by-step guideline on how to register your team for our event!
*All CRYSC Tournaments have a NO PET POLICY at all facilities! For more information, please click here.*
Weekend Details
- When? May 17th to 19th, 2024
- Who? 6U to 14U Boys/Girls Recreational & Competitive
- Recommended for CSA P3 & below. Some age groups may have higher levels (P1-P2), so please ask!
- Where? Gates Complex & DICK’S SGP
- How Much? $350-$775 per team, depending on age & level
- Early Bird Pricing has been EXTENDED!
- Late Fees will now kick in at 11:59 PM on April 16th, 2024
- A $100 increase applies to posted fees at 12:01 AM on 4/17/24.
- Deadline to Register? 5:00 PM on April 19th, 2024
- Roster Submission Deadline? May 2nd, 2024
- Schedule Release? May 3rd, 2024
6U-7U Info & Pricing
6U-7U
- 3 V 3
- 3 Games in Jamboree Format
- Roster Max: 7
- 4 x 10 Minute Quarters, 2 min. water breaks
- Size 3 Ball
- CRYSC In-House Rules
8U Info & Pricing
8U
- 5 V 5
- 3 Games in Jamboree Format
- Roster Max: 10
- 4 x 12 Minute Quarters, 3 min. halftime
- Size 3 Ball
- CRYSC In-House Rules
9U-10U Info & Pricing
9U-10U
- 7 v 7
- 3 Games Guaranteed
- Roster Max: 12
- 2 x 25 Minute Halves, 5 min. halftime
- Size 4 Ball
- FRL Rules
11U-12U Info & Pricing
11U-12U
- 9 v 9
- 3 Games Guaranteed
- Roster Max: 16
- 2 x 30 Minute Halves, 5 min. halftime
- Size 4 Ball
- Standard USYS & CSA Rules
13U-14U Info & Pricing
13U-14U
- 11 v 11
- 3 Games Guaranteed
- Roster Max: 18
- 2 x 35 Minute Halves, 5 min. halftime
- Size 5 Ball
- Standard USYS & CSA Rules
Tournament Resource Hub
Click through the tabs below to find information critical to our tournament weekend.
The Rocky Mountain Spring Championships are the perfect Denver-based post-season competition to culminate your season for recreational and competitive soccer at the end of the Spring 2024 season. With 450+ teams registering with us for 2 consecutive years, The RMSC continues to be the go-to event for Colorado soccer teams for Spring postseason soccer.
5 Reasons To Choose the RMSC 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 all conveniently located near the Denver Metro Area make attending the event easy.
4. Jamboree 6U-8U Divisions: The Jamboree format allows young athletes to experience a tournament without the pressure & stress of wins/losses.
5. 80% Weather Refund: Registrants will receive an 80% refund should the event be canceled entirely due to weather.
Pre-Registration Details | The 2024 RMSC
Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Returning in 2024 is the Jamboree format for all 6U to 8U teams!
- GOLD A DIVISIONS – Expected to contain: 11U-14U = CSA P1 to P3 | 10U & Below = FRL Premier Teams
- GOLD B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain: 11U-14U = CSA Elite & Platinum Teams | 10U & Below = FRL Gold Teams
- SILVER A/B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Gold & Silver teams & in-house Rec teams interested in a challenge!
- BRONZE A/B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Bronze & Recreational Teams Only!
- Division breakdown is an estimate, and the specific levels of teams who register in each age group will determine where teams are placed.
- Example: If there are not many CSA P3 & Elite teams, then CSA Gold teams will likely be placed in the Gold Division.
The Registration Timelines:
- Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on April 12th, 2024.
- Registration Fee Increase: This will occur at 12:01 AM on April 13th, 2024.
- The FINAL Deadline will be on April 19th, 2024.
- Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than April 19th, 2024 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 April 12th, 2024.**
Acceptance Process:
- Registration will open on February 1st, 2024!
- 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 Championships – 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 May 11th, 2024!
- Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on May 12th, 2024.
Bracketing & Ranking Process:
- Tournament Brackets:
- Brackets will be released to teams on April 23rd, 2024
- 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.
Tournament Game Schedules:
- General Schedule Info:
- Schedules will be released to teams on: May 3rd, 2024.
- 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: SOME teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
- 3v3 & 5v5 age groups will NOT play on Friday night.
- 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 age groups will have some games on Friday night.
- SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM
- SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 11:00 AM and will conclude before 6:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.
- FRIDAY: SOME teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Facility Information | The 2024 RMSC
Expected Locations for Age Groups:
- Gates North Complex
- Most 7v7 games
- Gates South Complex
- Most 9v9 games
- DICK’s Sporting Goods Park
- Some 7v7 games
- Some 9v9 games
- ALL 11v11 games
- ALL 3v3 & 5v5 games
- Due to parking congestion & overcrowding at Gates North in previous yearss, 3v3 & 5v5 divisions will play at DSGP.
- This allows for a better event experience for all attendees.
Expected Game Times For The RMSC:
- Friday, May 17th, 2024
- 3V3 – NO GAMES
- 5V5 – NO GAMES
- 7V7 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- 9V9 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- 11V11 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- If you specifically want a Friday night game, please reach out and make a request!
- Saturday, May 18th, 2024
- 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 5V5 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday, May 19th, 2024
- 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 5V5 – 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 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
New features in GotSport have created an improved process to certify rosters and check teams that will save time and effort for team managers, administrators, and tournament staff alike! Click the button above for a full walk-through with video tutorials on every step you’ll need to take to complete your registration and get ready to play on day one!
Recreational Teams – Roster Approval Process
- All Recreational Teams
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- You will upload A club-verified PDF roster ONLINE in your GotSport registration.
- You will NOT build your roster using GotSport’s Roster Builder. (Competitive teams only)
- Bring 4 (FOUR) printed copies of your roster to Check-In.
- Bring 1 (ONE) printed copy of your roster to every game.
- Click HERE to watch – “How to Upload Your Roster PDF After Registering”
- Recreational Teams WILL NEED to upload the Medical Forms into GotSport:
- All CRYSC teams do NOT need to submit forms as we already have your forms on file.
Competitive Teams – Roster Approval Process
- Build your Event Roster in GotSport’s Roster Builder.
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- 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”
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- Upload Medical & Guest Player PDF Documents into your GotSport Registration.
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- Medical Forms & Guest Player forms should be uploaded as PDF documents.
- Medical forms MUST be collated into ONE file. They can not be uploaded one form at a time.
- Click HERE to watch – “How to Upload Your PDFs After Registering”
- Wait For Your Approved Roster to Be Approved & Emailed to you!
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- 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.
- Prepare your players for a fun weekend!
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- Before your first match, you must check in at the “Check-In Tent” at your facility, where you will play your first game.
- You will need to show proof of access to all forms via electronic access (PDF)
- Save PDF files to your phone as backups! (Google Drive, Apple Files Drive, Etc.)
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 that has already started due to weather conditions.
All matches that reach halftime will be considered final per Tournament Director if a delay is longer than 30 minutes. For example, a match is 1 second into the 2nd half, and the home team leads 1:0, lightning strikes, and the game is considered over.
Lightning/Severe Weather Delays
- Should a storm begin to threaten the event, state-of-the-art radar (WX Sentry) will be used to determine the storm’s distance and any lightning strikes that may be within a 10-mile radius.
- Only Air to Ground strikes will be calculated. Air to Air strikes will not.
- If a lightning strike within a 10-mile radius occurs, games to be temporarily stopped, and teams must return to their cars.
- Event Staff will initiate a stoppage in play at the location with ONE (1) long horn blast.
- Once a singular long horn is sounded, all referees, coaches, and teams are to immediately stop their games and instruct all teams to leave the field and wait until the “all-clear”.
- *Teams are to check Rapids Twitter and your emails for real-time updates.*
- A “Waiting Time” of 30 minutes without a strike of lightning must be observed before the teams can safely return to the facility.
- An “all-clear” signal will be signified with THREE (3) short burst horn noises. Once you hear this, it is safe to resume play and enter the fields.
- If the “Waiting Time” exceeds 60 minutes, games will be ended at their time of stoppage if more than 50% of the game has been completed.
- If less than 50% of a game has been completed, Staff has the authority to:
- Allow the game to complete the first half and call it final at halftime.
- Cancel the game and award points based on a points-averaging scale.
Extreme Heat Scenarios
- In the event of extreme heat above 90* (Turf Fields = 85*), referees will implement hydration breaks midway through each half of the match.
- The game clock will continue to run, and time will not be added.
- In the event of a temperature above 95*, halves may be shortened for player safety.
- Decisions will be made jointly by the Tournament Director and Referee Site Coordinators.
Rescheduling Policy and Potential Scenarios
- Game Times Shortened:
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to shorten game halves by up to 20 minutes:
- 45 Minute Half = 25 Min half
- 40 Minute Half = 20 Min half
- 35 Minute Half = 15 Min half
- 30 Minute Half = 10 Min half
- 25 Minute Have = 10 Min half (Max 15 Minutes)
- If less than 50% of a game was completed, Tournament Staff has the authority to:
- Let the game complete the first half and call it final at halftime.
- Reschedule the game to a new time.
- Cancel the game and award points based on a points-averaging scale.
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to shorten game halves by up to 20 minutes:
- Games Cancelled Are Rescheduled to the AM or Later in the Evening
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to reschedule incomplete or canceled games to times later in the day or first thing the following morning.
- Same-Day Reschedule:
- If all games on this day end earlier than 1 hour before dark or if we have fields with lights, this game could get moved to the end of the day (6:00 PM or later).
- If time allows, the game will restart at the same spot and finish out the entire time frame of the match.
- If time is short, 5 minutes will be given to finish the first half, and then teams will play a 25-minute second half (or as long of a half that time allows)
- Next-Day Reschedule:
- The game can be moved to a 7:30 AM kickoff the following day and play an additional 5 minutes of the first half and the second half of 25 minutes to complete the game before the first round of games at 8:30 AM
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 after tournament registration closes on April 28th, 2023.
- A team decides to forfeit a game, giving them less than the guaranteed minimum of played games.
Colorado Air Quality Monitoring
- Due to the ever-present threat of mountain forest fires, referee assignors on site will monitor the air pollution levels if necessary.
- A process has been developed to average 3 separate Air Quality Indexes to create an average.
- Should the AQI rise to 150 or higher, games may be shortened by up to 10 minutes per half.
- Should the AQI rise to 200 or higher, games will be delayed or canceled immediately and attempted to be rescheduled based on the rescheduling policy above.
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
- General
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The Rocky Mountain Spring Championships are the perfect Denver-based post-season competition to culminate your season for recreational and competitive soccer at the end of the Spring 2024 season. With 450+ teams registering with us for 2 consecutive years, The RMSC continues to be the go-to event for Colorado soccer teams for Spring postseason soccer.
5 Reasons To Choose the RMSC 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 all conveniently located near the Denver Metro Area make attending the event easy.
4. Jamboree 6U-8U Divisions: The Jamboree format allows young athletes to experience a tournament without the pressure & stress of wins/losses.
5. 80% Weather Refund: Registrants will receive an 80% refund should the event be canceled entirely due to weather.
- Pre-Registration Details
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Pre-Registration Details | The 2024 RMSC
Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Returning in 2024 is the Jamboree format for all 6U to 8U teams!
- GOLD A DIVISIONS – Expected to contain: 11U-14U = CSA P1 to P3 | 10U & Below = FRL Premier Teams
- GOLD B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain: 11U-14U = CSA Elite & Platinum Teams | 10U & Below = FRL Gold Teams
- SILVER A/B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Gold & Silver teams & in-house Rec teams interested in a challenge!
- BRONZE A/B DIVISIONS – Expected to contain CSA Bronze & Recreational Teams Only!
- Division breakdown is an estimate, and the specific levels of teams who register in each age group will determine where teams are placed.
- Example: If there are not many CSA P3 & Elite teams, then CSA Gold teams will likely be placed in the Gold Division.
The Registration Timelines:
- Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on April 12th, 2024.
- Registration Fee Increase: This will occur at 12:01 AM on April 13th, 2024.
- The FINAL Deadline will be on April 19th, 2024.
- Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than April 19th, 2024 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 April 12th, 2024.**
Acceptance Process:
- Registration will open on February 1st, 2024!
- 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 Championships – 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 May 11th, 2024!
- Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on May 12th, 2024.
Bracketing & Ranking Process:
- Tournament Brackets:
- Brackets will be released to teams on April 23rd, 2024
- 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.
Tournament Game Schedules:
- General Schedule Info:
- Schedules will be released to teams on: May 3rd, 2024.
- 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: SOME teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
- 3v3 & 5v5 age groups will NOT play on Friday night.
- 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 age groups will have some games on Friday night.
- SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM
- SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 11:00 AM and will conclude before 6:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.
- FRIDAY: SOME teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
- Facilities
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Facility Information | The 2024 RMSC
Expected Locations for Age Groups:
- Gates North Complex
- Most 7v7 games
- Gates South Complex
- Most 9v9 games
- DICK’s Sporting Goods Park
- Some 7v7 games
- Some 9v9 games
- ALL 11v11 games
- ALL 3v3 & 5v5 games
- Due to parking congestion & overcrowding at Gates North in previous yearss, 3v3 & 5v5 divisions will play at DSGP.
- This allows for a better event experience for all attendees.
Expected Game Times For The RMSC:
- Friday, May 17th, 2024
- 3V3 – NO GAMES
- 5V5 – NO GAMES
- 7V7 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- 9V9 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- 11V11 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- If you specifically want a Friday night game, please reach out and make a request!
- Saturday, May 18th, 2024
- 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 5V5 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Sunday, May 19th, 2024
- 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 5V5 – 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Gates North Complex
- Check-In & Rosters
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Check-In & Roster Verification Process
New features in GotSport have created an improved process to certify rosters and check teams that will save time and effort for team managers, administrators, and tournament staff alike! Click the button above for a full walk-through with video tutorials on every step you’ll need to take to complete your registration and get ready to play on day one!
Recreational Teams – Roster Approval Process
- All Recreational Teams
-
- You will upload A club-verified PDF roster ONLINE in your GotSport registration.
- You will NOT build your roster using GotSport’s Roster Builder. (Competitive teams only)
- Bring 4 (FOUR) printed copies of your roster to Check-In.
- Bring 1 (ONE) printed copy of your roster to every game.
- Click HERE to watch – “How to Upload Your Roster PDF After Registering”
- Recreational Teams WILL NEED to upload the Medical Forms into GotSport:
- All CRYSC teams do NOT need to submit forms as we already have your forms on file.
Competitive Teams – Roster Approval Process
- Build your Event Roster 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”
-
- Upload Medical & Guest Player PDF Documents into your GotSport Registration.
-
- Medical Forms & Guest Player forms should be uploaded as PDF documents.
- Medical forms MUST be collated into ONE file. They can not be uploaded one form at a time.
- Click HERE to watch – “How to Upload Your PDFs After Registering”
- 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.
- Prepare your players for a fun weekend!
-
- Before your first match, you must check in at the “Check-In Tent” at your facility, where you will play your first game.
- You will need to show proof of access to all forms via electronic access (PDF)
- Save PDF files to your phone as backups! (Google Drive, Apple Files Drive, Etc.)
- GotSport Help
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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
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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 that has already started due to weather conditions.
All matches that reach halftime will be considered final per Tournament Director if a delay is longer than 30 minutes. For example, a match is 1 second into the 2nd half, and the home team leads 1:0, lightning strikes, and the game is considered over.
Lightning/Severe Weather Delays
- Should a storm begin to threaten the event, state-of-the-art radar (WX Sentry) will be used to determine the storm’s distance and any lightning strikes that may be within a 10-mile radius.
- Only Air to Ground strikes will be calculated. Air to Air strikes will not.
- If a lightning strike within a 10-mile radius occurs, games to be temporarily stopped, and teams must return to their cars.
- Event Staff will initiate a stoppage in play at the location with ONE (1) long horn blast.
- Once a singular long horn is sounded, all referees, coaches, and teams are to immediately stop their games and instruct all teams to leave the field and wait until the “all-clear”.
- *Teams are to check Rapids Twitter and your emails for real-time updates.*
- A “Waiting Time” of 30 minutes without a strike of lightning must be observed before the teams can safely return to the facility.
- An “all-clear” signal will be signified with THREE (3) short burst horn noises. Once you hear this, it is safe to resume play and enter the fields.
- If the “Waiting Time” exceeds 60 minutes, games will be ended at their time of stoppage if more than 50% of the game has been completed.
- If less than 50% of a game has been completed, Staff has the authority to:
- Allow the game to complete the first half and call it final at halftime.
- Cancel the game and award points based on a points-averaging scale.
Extreme Heat Scenarios
- In the event of extreme heat above 90* (Turf Fields = 85*), referees will implement hydration breaks midway through each half of the match.
- The game clock will continue to run, and time will not be added.
- In the event of a temperature above 95*, halves may be shortened for player safety.
- Decisions will be made jointly by the Tournament Director and Referee Site Coordinators.
Rescheduling Policy and Potential Scenarios
- Game Times Shortened:
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to shorten game halves by up to 20 minutes:
- 45 Minute Half = 25 Min half
- 40 Minute Half = 20 Min half
- 35 Minute Half = 15 Min half
- 30 Minute Half = 10 Min half
- 25 Minute Have = 10 Min half (Max 15 Minutes)
- If less than 50% of a game was completed, Tournament Staff has the authority to:
- Let the game complete the first half and call it final at halftime.
- Reschedule the game to a new time.
- Cancel the game and award points based on a points-averaging scale.
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to shorten game halves by up to 20 minutes:
- Games Cancelled Are Rescheduled to the AM or Later in the Evening
- If games are delayed by more than 30 minutes, Tournament Staff reserves the right to reschedule incomplete or canceled games to times later in the day or first thing the following morning.
- Same-Day Reschedule:
- If all games on this day end earlier than 1 hour before dark or if we have fields with lights, this game could get moved to the end of the day (6:00 PM or later).
- If time allows, the game will restart at the same spot and finish out the entire time frame of the match.
- If time is short, 5 minutes will be given to finish the first half, and then teams will play a 25-minute second half (or as long of a half that time allows)
- Next-Day Reschedule:
- The game can be moved to a 7:30 AM kickoff the following day and play an additional 5 minutes of the first half and the second half of 25 minutes to complete the game before the first round of games at 8:30 AM
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 after tournament registration closes on April 28th, 2023.
- A team decides to forfeit a game, giving them less than the guaranteed minimum of played games.
Colorado Air Quality Monitoring
- Due to the ever-present threat of mountain forest fires, referee assignors on site will monitor the air pollution levels if necessary.
- A process has been developed to average 3 separate Air Quality Indexes to create an average.
- Should the AQI rise to 150 or higher, games may be shortened by up to 10 minutes per half.
- Should the AQI rise to 200 or higher, games will be delayed or canceled immediately and attempted to be rescheduled based on the rescheduling policy above.
- Should a storm begin to threaten the event, state-of-the-art radar (WX Sentry) will be used to determine the storm’s distance and any lightning strikes that may be within a 10-mile radius.
- Lodging
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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
- Referees
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*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
Roster Rules & Required Forms
We understand that many teams attending our soccer tournament may be doing so for the first time. To ensure all teams have clear instructions and all the help they need, we have outlined all roster and document requirements in this section. Any questions that may not be answered in this section can be found in our Rules & Regulations.
Medical Release Forms
Medical Release Form (USYS) – Click Here
- All competitive teams must have proof of medical release forms for all players in PDF form.
- All non-Rapids Youth Soccer teams MUST upload them as one PDF document into Got Sport.
- All Rapids Youth Soccer teams DO NOT need to upload forms as we already have them on file.
- How to upload my PDF forms into GotSport – Video Tutorial
Guest Player Rules & Form
Guest Player Form (CRYSC Tournaments) – Click Here
- All rosters must be 70% or more of a team’s original roster.
- No more than 30% of a roster can be guest players for the age group’s Roster Max (Find in Rules & Regs).
- For example: For U13-U19 teams, 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.
- How to upload my PDF forms into GotSport – Video Tutorial
Competitive Team Roster Rules
- ROSTER: Every Colorado-based competitive team 11U – 19U is required to build a roster in the GotSport Roster Builder.
- How to build my roster in GotSport’s Roster Builder – Video Tutorial
- If your GotSport roster online does not have pictures, you must upload player passes OR a picture roster into GotSport.
- MEDICAL FORMS: Teams MUST upload medical release forms for all players as one PDF into your GotSport Registration.
- GUEST PLAYERS: Teams MUST upload a guest player form into GotSport Registration (*If applicable*).
- How to upload my PDF forms into GotSport – Video Tutorial
- This video is relevant for uploading Medical & Guest forms!
Recreational Team Roster Rules
- ROSTER: Every Rec team 6U – 14U MUST upload a club-verified PDF roster into the GotSport registration.
- MEDICAL FORMS: Teams MUST upload medical release forms for all players as one PDF into your GotSport Registration.
- GUEST PLAYERS: Teams must upload a guest player forms into GotSport Registration (If applicable).
- How to upload my PDF forms into GotSport – Video Tutorial
- This video is relevant for uploading all of the forms mentioned above!
Refund Policy
We understand that circumstances may arise that could prevent participants from attending our soccer tournament. To ensure clarity and fairness, we have established a refund policy. The following processes will be followed regarding any refunds and which circumstances allow for refunds:
Team Withdrawl
Teams withdrawing from the tournament before the registration deadline will receive a 100% refund of their registration fees. If a team withdraws from the event AFTER the tournament brackets have been released, they will not receive a refund.
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.
- 0% refund – If all guaranteed games have been played.
Force Majeure Clause
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, or other force majeure events, that result in the cancellation of the tournament or prevent a team’s participation, the organizers reserve the right to determine the refund policy on a case-by-case basis.
Medical Withdrawls
In the case of a team withdrawal due to medical reasons, a written medical certificate or note from a licensed healthcare professional must be provided to be considered for a refund. The organizers will determine the refund amount based on the circumstances.
Non-Refundable Circumstances
For a tournament in progress (dates of the planned event), in the event of rain, snow, or acts of God, the tournament director can reduce game lengths or call matches at/past halftime as final scores. No refunds will be given if any of the following criteria are met:
- Late Withdrawl: A team withdraws after tournament brackets have been released.
- Forfeits: A team decides to forfeit a game, giving them less than the guaranteed minimum of played games.
- Incomplete Teams: If a team is unable to participate due to an insufficient number of players or other team-related issues, no refund will be issued.
- Disqualification: Any team that is disqualified from a tournament due to rule violations, unsportsmanlike conduct, or other breaches of rules forfeits their right to a refund.
- Refund Request Beyond Designated Period: Refund requests submitted within the designated 30-day window outlined in the tournament refund policy may not be honored. Adherence to deadlines is crucial for the efficient and fair administration of refund processes.
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Tournament Locations
Use the geo-location maps below for directions to each facility!
Thank You to Our Proud Partners of The RMSC:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did prices increase for certain age groups?
The prices have increased for certain age groups due to the following:
- Increase in referee wages across the state. (CSA-regulated)
- Procuring higher-quality facilities
- The desire to improve weekend facility maintenance. Our goal is to provide the best quality fields, from the grass to the sanitation of restrooms and public gathering spaces. To do so, we must hire additional support staff to ensure your experience is top-notch!
Where will the tournament games be located?
The tournament will be held at:
Gates North Complex – Most 7v7 games
Gates South Complex – Most 9v9 games
DICK’s Sporting Goods Park
– Some 7v7 games
– Some 9v9 games
– ALL 11v11 games
– ALL 3v3 & 5v5 games
Due to parking congestion & overcrowding at Gates North in previous yearss, 3v3 & 5v5 divisions will play at DSGP.
This allows for a better event experience for all attendees.
Click on the links below Google Maps directions for each location:
At which facility will each age group play thier games?
Most teams will play at one location, and the age groups will likely be split as such:
- 3 V 3 Games (U6 & U7) – All located at Central Park
- 5 V 5 Games (U8) – All located at Central Park
- 7 V 7 Games (U9 & U10) – Most located at Gates North Complex
- 9 V 9 Games (U11 & U12) – Most located at Gates South Complex, some at DSGP.
- 11 V 11 Games (U13 & U14) – ALL DICK’S Sporting Goods Park
When will teams be notified if they are accepted?
Teams will begin seeing acceptance notifications after December 1st, 2023. Acceptances will cease and registration will close within 4 weeks before the event date.
How many games are guaranteed?
- Every 6U-8U ages will play a minimum of 3 games in a “festival-style” format with no finals or championship games.
- All U9 to 14U teams will play a 3-game round-robin group stage with the potential for a final (4th game).
What is the "Jamboree Format" for 6U-8U teams?
The Jamboree Event format offers an ideal platform for young teams to immerse themselves in a tournament setting, free from the stress of competition and outcomes. Our primary ethos is nurturing positive environments where our budding athletes can cultivate their love and enthusiasm for the game from the earliest stages.
- 6U-8U teams will play either 3 or 4 games in a mini round-robin tournament against the teams in their bracket.
- There are NO finals or championship games in the Jamboree divisions.
- Scores and standings will not be kept.
- All players receive a participation medal on Sunday after they play their final match.
- Parent Volunteers will referee games & are to focus on creating a positive learning environment.
When will schedules be posted?
Schedules will be sent out no later than 14 days (2 weeks) prior to tournament kickoff. Schedules can be found on GotSoccer OR at the top of this web page.
What is the point system for this tournament?
Scoring and Point System
The following points are allotted per instance:
- Six (6) points for a win;
- Three (3) points for a tie;
- No (zero) points for a loss;
- Minus two (-2) points for a forfeiture or abandonment of a game.
- One (1) point per goal scored (Up to 3 points maximum regardless of score).
Determination of Group Winners
In group play, there will be no overtime games. Standings in a group will be determined by game points:
- Win: 6 points;
- Tie: 3 points;
- Loss: 0 points;
- Goals: 1 point for each goal up to 3 goals;
- 1 point for shut out except for 0-0.
The most amount of points earned per match is 10 points. In the event that two or more teams are tied in points at the end of the preliminary games, the following tiebreakers 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)
- Penalty Kicks
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 group stage with the top 2 teams playing in a championship.
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5-team bracket – 4-game round-robin group stage with the highest point team as champion. (NO FINALS)
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6-team bracket – Two 3-team groups playing a 3-game cross-bracket group stage. The top 2 teams OVERALL, regardless of group, playing in a championship game.
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8-team bracket – Two 4-team groups playing a 3-game round-robin group stage. The top team from each group will play in a championship game.
**6U to 8U age groups will play a Jamboree format with 3 group games and NO finals.**
Who will be receiving medals and trophies?
For 6U-8U Teams:
- All teams U6 to U8 will receive “Participation Awards”.
For 9U and Older Teams:
- First Place:
- Champions’ medals will be presented at the conclusion of the final game.
- First place will also receive their trophy after the match.
- Second Place:
- Finalist medals will be presented at the conclusion of the final game.
- Championship Photo Shoots:
- Teams will be given a “Champions Banner” and be able to take pictures on the field or at the designated photo area at your facility after the match.