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Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament | JUNE

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Bringing Regional & National Competition to the Front Range! Register Now for the 20th Annual Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament, hosted on June 6-8, 2025! Hosted by Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club, the Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament will welcome teams from NPL, DPL, ECNL/RL, and more, as they prepare for regional and national championships in the summer. This event is a key stop for teams from across the region, including Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, and beyond to prepare for post-season success.

As the final post-season tournament before playoffs, the Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament offers the perfect opportunity for a final competitive push. Open to all Boys and Girls recreational and competitive teams, ages 9U to 19U, it’s the ultimate Spring season send-off. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and gear up for your run at a national title!

To find all the information you need to register your team in the Kelvin Norman, please read through our “Tournament Resource Hub” below. For any questions, comments, or concerns, please get in touch with our Ast. Tournament Director Ramdy Weber at [email protected].

*All CRYSC Tournaments have a NO PET POLICY at all facilities! For more information, please click here.*

Tournament Weekend Details

  • When? June 6th to 8th, 2025
  • Who? 9U to 19U Boys & Girls Competitive Teams
  • Where? ALL hosted at Aurora Sports Park
  • How Much? $675-$875 per team, depending on age & level
  • End of Early Bird Pricing? 11:59 PM on May 15th, 2025
  • Deadline to Register? 11:59 PM on May 16th, 2025
  • Schedule Release? 11:59 PM on  May 23rd, 2025
  • Roster Submission Deadline? June 2nd, 2025

9U-10U Info & Pricing

9U-10U

$675
  • 7 v 7
  • 3 Games Guaranteed
  • Max Roster: 12 Players
  • 2 x 25 Minute Halfs
  • Size 4 Ball

11U-12U Info & Pricing

11U-12U

$775
  • 9 v 9
  • 3 Games Guaranteed
  • Max Roster: 16 Players
  • 2 x 30 Minute Halfs
  • Size 4 Ball

13U-14U Info & Pricing

13U-14U

$875
  • 11 v 11
  • 3 Games Guaranteed
  • Max Roster: 18 Players
  • 2 x 35 Minute Halfs
  • Size 5 Ball

15U-19U Info & Pricing

15U-19U

$875
  • 11 V 11
  • 3 Games Guaranteed
  • Max Roster: 22 Players
  • Game Roster: 18 Players
  • 15/16U: 2 x 40 Min Halfs
  • 17/19U: 2 x 45 Min Halfs
  • Size 5 Ball

Tournament Resource Hub

Click through the tabs below to find information critical to our tournament weekend. 

Pre-Registration Details | The 2025 Kelvin Norman

Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. This event is hosted at one facility at Aurora Sports Park.

  • GOLD DIVISIONS – Elite League Teams (NPL, DPL, ECNL/RL, etc.) & CSA Champions League Teams (P1-P3)
  • SILVER DIVISIONS – CSA Elite, Platinum, and Gold Teams
  • BRONZE DIVISIONS – CSA Silver, Bronze, and Recreational Teams

Early Bird Registration:

  • Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on May 9th, 2025.
  • Registration Fee Increase: This will occur at 12:01 AM on May 10th, 2025.
  • The FINAL Deadline will be on May 16th, 2025.
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than May 16th, 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 May 9th, 2025.**

Acceptance Process:

  • The tournament application will open on November 1st, 2024.
  • Acceptances will begin on January 1st, 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:

  • Your card has been stored on file along with your application.
  • Your card is NOT charged when you complete your registration.
  • Payment is NOT processed when you register or 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 “Kelvin Norman – 2025.”
    • At the top of the registration pop-up, click on “Billing.”
    • In “Billing,” click on “Pay Now” next to “TOTAL BALANCE.”
  • All payments MUST be completed before June 2nd, 2025! 
  • Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on June 3rd 2025.

Bracket & Schedule Info | The 2024 Kelvin Norman

Tournament Bracket Release:

    • Brackets will be released to teams on May 24th, 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.

How Do We Rank & Bracket Teams?

    • Once registration is closed, teams in each age group are researched extensively 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 Schedules:

    • Schedules will be released to teams on or before Monday, May 27th, 2024.
    • Teams should play to avoid any scheduled activities throughout this weekend.
    • FRIDAY: SOME local teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
      • There may not be games on Friday, depending on the number of registrants.
    • SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
    • SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
    • SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 12:00 PM and will conclude before 4:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.

Facility Information | The 2024 Kelvin Norman

More information on locations, field numbers, and field maps will be available closer to the event!

Expected Locations for Age Groups:

  • 7V7 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park
  • 9V9 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park
  • 11v11 Games – Aurora Sports Park

Expected Game Times For The Weekend:

  • Friday, June 7th, 2024
    • 7V7 – No games
    • 9V9 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    • 11V11 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 8th, 2024
    • 7V7 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    • 9V9 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    • 11V11 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, June 9th, 2024
    • 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Check-In & Roster Verification Process

Team managers, administrators, and tournament staff: Please follow the guidelines in the document linked below to learn more.

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!

For all the latest information on weather and cancellations, follow the CRYSC Twitter account this weekend through the link below or search for the hashtag #RapidsWeatherUpdates!

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, 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 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 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.
Ths logo with full name color

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:

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:

Referee training combines on-the-field sessions with online learning to prepare you for game day!

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

Pre-Registration Details | The 2025 Kelvin Norman

Teams should register and play according to the 2024 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. This event is hosted at one facility at Aurora Sports Park.

  • GOLD DIVISIONS – Elite League Teams (NPL, DPL, ECNL/RL, etc.) & CSA Champions League Teams (P1-P3)
  • SILVER DIVISIONS – CSA Elite, Platinum, and Gold Teams
  • BRONZE DIVISIONS – CSA Silver, Bronze, and Recreational Teams

Early Bird Registration:

  • Early Bird Registration Pricing ends at 11:59 PM on May 9th, 2025.
  • Registration Fee Increase: This will occur at 12:01 AM on May 10th, 2025.
  • The FINAL Deadline will be on May 16th, 2025.
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than May 16th, 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 May 9th, 2025.**

Acceptance Process:

  • The tournament application will open on November 1st, 2024.
  • Acceptances will begin on January 1st, 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:

  • Your card has been stored on file along with your application.
  • Your card is NOT charged when you complete your registration.
  • Payment is NOT processed when you register or 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 “Kelvin Norman – 2025.”
    • At the top of the registration pop-up, click on “Billing.”
    • In “Billing,” click on “Pay Now” next to “TOTAL BALANCE.”
  • All payments MUST be completed before June 2nd, 2025! 
  • Any unpaid fees will be charged to the card on file on June 3rd 2025.
Schedules & Brackets

Bracket & Schedule Info | The 2024 Kelvin Norman

Tournament Bracket Release:

    • Brackets will be released to teams on May 24th, 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.

How Do We Rank & Bracket Teams?

    • Once registration is closed, teams in each age group are researched extensively 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 Schedules:

    • Schedules will be released to teams on or before Monday, May 27th, 2024.
    • Teams should play to avoid any scheduled activities throughout this weekend.
    • FRIDAY: SOME local teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
      • There may not be games on Friday, depending on the number of registrants.
    • SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM
    • SUNDAY: ALL teams should expect to play at least 1 game between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
    • SUNDAY FINALS: Finals will start around 12:00 PM and will conclude before 4:00 PM, depending on which division you are in.
Facilities

Facility Information | The 2024 Kelvin Norman

More information on locations, field numbers, and field maps will be available closer to the event!

Expected Locations for Age Groups:

  • 7V7 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park
  • 9V9 GAMES – Aurora Sports Park
  • 11v11 Games – Aurora Sports Park

Expected Game Times For The Weekend:

  • Friday, June 7th, 2024
    • 7V7 – No games
    • 9V9 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
    • 11V11 – Some Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday, June 8th, 2024
    • 7V7 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    • 9V9 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    • 11V11 – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Sunday, June 9th, 2024
    • 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    • 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Check-In & Rosters

Check-In & Roster Verification Process

Team managers, administrators, and tournament staff: Please follow the guidelines in the document linked below to learn more.

GotSport Help

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
For all the latest information on weather and cancellations, follow the CRYSC Twitter account this weekend through the link below or search for the hashtag #RapidsWeatherUpdates!

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, 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 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 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
Ths logo with full name color

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:

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

*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:

Referee training combines on-the-field sessions with online learning to prepare you for game day!

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.

Team Roster Requirements

Medical Release Form

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 & Forms

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

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 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.

ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY HERE! 

The Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club is looking for new sponsors, on-site vendors, and community partners in 2024! Please reach out to tournament staff if you/your company are interested in sponsoring our events/club! Inquiries can be sent in by clicking HERE.

Tournament Location - Aurora Sports Park

Use the geo-location maps below for directions to each facility!  

ASP East Fields

ASP West Fields

ASP North Fields

Check Out Our #CRYSCKelvinNorman Tournament Feed!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why have prices increased in 2024?

The prices have increased for certain age groups due to the following:

  1. Increase in referee wages across the state. (CSA-regulated)
  2. 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 Aurora Sports Park North, West, and East Campus’.

Click on the links below for a Field Map of each location:

When will teams be notified if they are accepted?

Teams will begin seeing acceptance notifications in early spring (March-April). Acceptances will cease and registration will close 3 weeks before the event date.

How many games are guaranteed?

Every team is guaranteed three games.

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
The following points are allotted per instance:

  • SIX points for a win;

  • THREE points for a tie;

  • ZERO points for a loss;

  • Minus one (-1) point for each red card issued to a player, coach or parent; and

  • Minus two (-2) points for a forfeiture or abandonment of a game.

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 point

  • Loss: 0 points

  • Goals: 1 point for each goal up to 3 goals

  • 1 point for shut out except for 0-0

In the event that 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:

  1. Head to Head (if all teams played a balanced schedule)

  2. Goal Differential

  3. Goals For

  4. Goals Against

  5. Most Shutouts

  6. Best Disciplinary Record (Least amount of yellow & red cards combined)

  7. Penalty Kicks

Forfeits

For U11-U18 matches a minimum of seven (7) players constitutes 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?

All teams are guaranteed at least three games, weather permitting. The bracket size for each age group will determine the format of finals where applicable. Single age brackets will be used where possible. The tournament committee will determine brackets.
  • 4-team bracket – 3-game round-robin group stage with the top 2 teams playing in a championship.

  • 5-team bracket – 4-game round-robin group stage with the highest point team as champion. (NO FINALS)

  • 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.

  • 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.

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 for each player and coach.
  • 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.
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