Welcome to The Third Annual Denver Regional Showcase!
Colorado’s Premier Futsal Tournament! Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club is excited to host the third annual Denver Regional Showcase Series on January 24th-26th, 2025 at the Colorado Convention Center. Do you have what it takes to compete against the best futsal teams from the Western United States? All futsal teams are invited to show off their skills with the best competition you can find in the Mountain West.
This event series is our open platform that provides competition for any club or team(s) that would like to participate! We look forward to hosting you for season three of the Regional Showcase Series in Denver, CO! These events are first come, first served. Once divisions are full, registration will close. Please find more information below, including our tournament locations, registration links, pricing and more.
For any other questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
Click here to check out the CRYSC Futsal Tournament Rules and Regulations.
- Who? 8U-17U Boys & Girls (2017-2008)
- When? January 24th – 26th, 2025.
- Where? Colorado Convention Center
- Games? 4 games guaranteed!
- Registration will open October 21st, 2024!
- Cost? $1,395 per team (Early Bird Pricing)
- Avoid the $100 Late Fee by registering before December 1st
- Registration Close? Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Rosters Submitted By? Saturday, January 4th, 2025
- Schedule Release? Friday, January 10th, 2025
Tournament Resource Hub
Click through the tabs below to find information critical to our tournament weekend
General Event Details & Critical Event Timeline
Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year.
Age Groups:
- This tournament is for 8U-17U Boys & Girls (2017-2008).
Team Registration:
- We recommend a team of 8-10 players with an established Primary Coach for all three days. Coaches or Team Managers can take the lead in registering the team and collecting fees from the interested players.
Early Bird Registration & Registration Deadlines:
- FINAL Registration Deadline is Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Teams waitlisted will be notified of their acceptance into the event no later than one week after registration closes.
- Early Registration pricing ends November 30th, 2024
- $100 Late Fee will be assessed to all registrations submitted on December 1st – December 19th
Payment Process:
- Payment is NOT processed when you submit your application!
- Payments will begin being processed after registration closes
- All payments will be completed within 10 days of registration closing
- Payment Methods Accepted:
- Credit Card & Debit Card
Schedule Information:
- Schedules release will be Friday, January 10th, 2025.
- 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 you, but we cannot 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:
- Colorado Convention Center – Hall E
Projected Times of Games:
- Friday, January 24th, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, January 25th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, January 25th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Roster Requirements [2025 UPDATE COMING SOON]
In order to participate in the Denver Regional Showcase, all participants must join the United Futsal community and complete the Future Legends Complex waiver.
For questions on how to register for The Vault, click here to view a step-by-step guide.
Laws/Rules [2025 UPDATE COMING SOON]
United Futsal follows all FIFA rules with the exception of the distribution. According to the FIFA laws of the game, the goalkeeper can always throw the ball over half even on restart.
At United Futsal events, if the ball goes out of bounds on the end, the goalkeeper must either have the ball touch his half or a player has to touch it before it clears the halfway line in order to restart the game. In the event that no one touches it and it goes directly into the attacking half, our referees are instructed to call for an indirect free-kick at the center of the court.
In many youth leagues around the world, it is common that the goalkeeper must restart on his half to avoid the typical “long ball” game and encourage players to come out of the back.
CSA Referee Information
**Under NO circumstances are spectators, coaches, or players allowed to verbally or physically abuse referees. Any unacceptable behavior will result in your removal from our facilities, which will include a points deduction for your team.**
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
- Details & Timeline
-
General Event Details & Critical Event Timeline
Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Fall season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year.
Age Groups:
- This tournament is for 8U-17U Boys & Girls (2017-2008).
Team Registration:
- We recommend a team of 8-10 players with an established Primary Coach for all three days. Coaches or Team Managers can take the lead in registering the team and collecting fees from the interested players.
Early Bird Registration & Registration Deadlines:
- FINAL Registration Deadline is Thursday, December 19th, 2024
- Teams waitlisted will be notified of their acceptance into the event no later than one week after registration closes.
- Early Registration pricing ends November 30th, 2024
- $100 Late Fee will be assessed to all registrations submitted on December 1st – December 19th
Payment Process:
- Payment is NOT processed when you submit your application!
- Payments will begin being processed after registration closes
- All payments will be completed within 10 days of registration closing
- Payment Methods Accepted:
- Credit Card & Debit Card
Schedule Information:
- Schedules release will be Friday, January 10th, 2025.
- 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 you, but we cannot 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:
- Colorado Convention Center – Hall E
Projected Times of Games:
- Friday, January 24th, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, January 25th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday, January 25th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Roster Requirements
-
Roster Requirements [2025 UPDATE COMING SOON]
In order to participate in the Denver Regional Showcase, all participants must join the United Futsal community and complete the Future Legends Complex waiver.
For questions on how to register for The Vault, click here to view a step-by-step guide.
- Laws of the Game / Rules
-
Laws/Rules [2025 UPDATE COMING SOON]
United Futsal follows all FIFA rules with the exception of the distribution. According to the FIFA laws of the game, the goalkeeper can always throw the ball over half even on restart.
At United Futsal events, if the ball goes out of bounds on the end, the goalkeeper must either have the ball touch his half or a player has to touch it before it clears the halfway line in order to restart the game. In the event that no one touches it and it goes directly into the attacking half, our referees are instructed to call for an indirect free-kick at the center of the court.
In many youth leagues around the world, it is common that the goalkeeper must restart on his half to avoid the typical “long ball” game and encourage players to come out of the back.
- Refereeing
-
CSA Referee Information
**Under NO circumstances are spectators, coaches, or players allowed to verbally or physically abuse referees. Any unacceptable behavior will result in your removal from our facilities, which will include a points deduction for your team.**
- Lodging
-
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
Critical Facility Information
Colorado Convention Center
- Tournament will be hosted in Hall E
- 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202– Click for Directions
Parking Information
- Although parking in and around downtown Denver and the Convention Center can be challenging, there are numerous parking garages and lots other than our own.
- Click here for Parking Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided soccer game that is widely played across the world.
The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for soccer competencies that can be translated into the 11-a-side format of the game.
Many of the top world class soccer players played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their soccer development; players of the caliber of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Messi, and Ronaldo to name just a few legends.
Ronaldinho once stated that, “Futsal is an extremely important way for kids to develop their skills and understanding of the game.”.
While traditional Futsal is played on a hard court surface, we decided on synthetic turf vs. hard court flooring for our fields for a few reasons.
- We wanted the facility to be accessible to all ages and ability levels. With synthetic turf, the ball will roll slightly slower allowing for better control at all ages.
- The cushioned ground will be safer for both players and goalkeepers; and
- We will be using the fields in-season for our competitive teams limiting the number and types of shoes our players need to purchase.
Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided soccer game that is widely played across the world.
The nature of the game places a large emphasis on technical skill and ability in situations of high pressure, and is subsequently an excellent breeding ground for soccer competencies that can be translated into the 11-a-side format of the game.
Many of the top world class soccer players played Futsal in their youth and credit it with supporting their soccer development; players of the caliber of Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Kaka, Messi, and Ronaldo to name just a few legends.
Ronaldinho once stated that, “Futsal is an extremely important way for kids to develop their skills and understanding of the game.”.
While traditional Futsal is played on a hard court surface, we decided on synthetic turf vs. hard court flooring for our fields for a few reasons.
- We wanted the facility to be accessible to all ages and ability levels. With synthetic turf, the ball will roll slightly slower allowing for better control at all ages.
- The cushioned ground will be safer for both players and goalkeepers; and
- We will be using the fields in-season for our competitive teams limiting the number and types of shoes our players need to purchase.
Futsal and small-sided soccer is an effective development tool that is quickly replacing the conventional US walled indoor soccer game.
Small-sided soccer creates honesty within the game, providing isolation of individual talent and technique. It will isolate and expose a team and player’s deficiencies. It will also showcase a player and team’s strengths. The game is fast and numerous finishing opportunities are offered when played well. Technical and tactical speeds are emphasized. A bad touch or a slow recovery will almost always result with a loss of possession. Quite frequently the lesson is driven home with a goal scored by the opposition. These lessons learned hard are not easily forgotten. The satisfying thing about small-sided soccer is that lessons are quickly learned and that players readily adjust themselves to the game’s demands. Coaching clinicians have often stressed that the game is the best teacher. By putting players in learning situations, the results of the decisions and their technical execution will educate them with a minimum of coaching involvement.
Players should wear futsal shoes only. Black-soled shoes will not be allowed.
All players should bring their current kits for the clubs (both colors – home and away) to the games.
