Rock Cup | 6U-14U | MAY ’22

The 2022 Rock Cup is the perfect post-season, spring competition for all recreational and competitive teams!

With 300+ teams joining us in 2021, we’re excited to welcome back our Colorado soccer community for another great spring Rock Cup!

Follow the tabs to find more information on the 2022 Rock Cup.

General Event Details & Critical Event Timeline

Teams should register and play according to the 2022 Spring season. We will follow US Soccer’s Age Group Guidelines based on birth year. Returning in 2022 is the Jamboree format for all 6U to 8U teams!

• GOLD DIVISIONS – CSA Centennial Competitive Teams Only!
• SILVER DIVISIONS – CSA Centennial Silver & Bronze + Rec teams interested in a challenge!
• BRONZE DIVISIONS – CSA Recreational Teams Only!

The Registration Timelines:

• Early Bird registration ends on April 22nd, 2022.
• Registration Fee Increase: This will occur on April 22nd, 2022.
• The FINAL Deadline will be on April 29th, 2022.
  • Teams waitlisted will be notified no later than by April 29th, 2022 of their acceptance into the event.

**The $100 discounted rates will increase to normal pricing for all registrations received during our Waitlist Week.**

Acceptance Process:

• Acceptances have begun!
• If your team is traveling for this event, please reach out directly to check the status of your application.
• We can 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.
• Credit Cards will be charged between: April 29th and May 6th, 2022
• Tournaments staff will process payments closer to the event date to avoid complications if teams withdraw or need refunds.

Bracket Release & Schedule Expectations:

• Tournament Brackets:
  • Brackets will be released to teams on: April 29th, 2022
  • 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 our Waitlist Week begins, teams in each age group are ranked in numerical order 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
  • 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: Monday, May 9th.
  • 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.
  • FRIDAY: SOME teams may have games on Friday between 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM. Some facilities do have lights.
  • SATURDAY: ALL teams should anticipate 1 (If you played on Friday) or 2 games between 8:00 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 11:00 AM and will conclude before 6:00 PM depending on which division you are in.

The Rock Cup | Facility Information

Expected Locations for Age Groups:

• 3V3 GAMES – Gates North Complex (ALL GAMES)
  • 7 x 3V3 Fields
• 5V5 GAMES – Gates North Complex (ALL GAMES)
  • 4 x 5V5 Fields
• 7V7 GAMES – Multiple Facilities
  • Gates North Complex – 10 x 7V7 Fields
  • DICK’s Sporting Goods Park – 4 x 7V7 Fields
  • Dove Valley – 2 x 7V7 Fields
• 9V9 GAMES – Multiple Facilities
  • Gates South Complex – 10 x 9V9 Fields
  • DICK’s Sporting Goods Park – 2 x 9V9 Fields (POD 2)
  • Dove Valley – 2 x 9V9 Fields
• 11v11 Games – DICK’S Sporting Goods Park (ALL GAMES)
  • 6 x 11V11 Fields (POD 1)

Expected Game Times For The Rock Cup:

• Friday, May 20th, 2022
  • 3V3 – NO GAMES
  • 5V5 – NO GAMES
  • 7V7 – Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • 9V9 – Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  • 11V11 – Local Teams from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Saturday, May 21st, 2022
  • 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • 5V5 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • 7V7 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • 9V9 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • 11V11 – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
  • 3V3 – 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
  • 5V5 – 8:00 AM to 3:00 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 ROSTER VERIFICATION PROCESS – PLEASE SEE BELOW *

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!

*Rapids South, Rapids Castle Rock, and Rapids Central COMPETITIVE teams will have Club Admins complete your check-in and roster verification process*

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 already started due to weather conditions. All matches that reach halftime will be considered final per the Tournament Director. i.e. 1 second into 2nd half and the home team leads 1:0, lighting strikes, the game is considered over. 

Severe Weather in Area:

• Should a storm begin to threaten the event, state-of-the-art radar will be used to determine the distance of the storm and any strikes of lightning that may be within a 10-mile radius. 
• Should there be a lightning strike within said 10-mile radius, games will be temporarily stopped and teams must return to their cars. 
• A “Waiting Time” of 30 minutes without a strike of lightning must be observed before the teams can safely return to the facility. 
• If the “Waiting Time” exceeds 60 minutes, games will be ended at their time of stoppage if more than 60% of the game has been completed. 
• If less than 60% of the game has been completed, the Tournament Director has the authority to reschedule the game to a new time or cancel the game and award points based on a points averaging scale. 

Cancellation Refund Agreement:

• For a tournament in progress (dates of the planned event), in the event of rain, snow or acts of God, the tournament director reserves the right to reduce game times and numbers of games.
• Refund Structure is as follows:
  • 100% refund – if the tournament is canceled in its entirety due to COVID-19. 
  • 80% refund – if the event is canceled entirely due to weather, or any other external forces. 
  • 60% refund – If only 1 game is played of the 3 guaranteed games. 
  • 30% refund – If only 2 games are played of the 3 guaranteed games. 
• No refund is given if:
  • A team withdraws within 30 days prior to the tournament.
  • a team decides to forfeit a game, giving them less than the guaranteed minimum of played games. 
  • The team withdraws to play in another tournament.

Colorado Air Quality Monitoring:

• Due to the danger of forest fires, referee assignors on site will monitor the air pollution levels if necessary. 
• Should levels rise to 125, referees will instill water breaks and staff will actively monitor the Air Quality situation.
• Should levels rise to 150 or higher, games may be shortened by up to 10 minutes per half. 
• Should levels rise to 200 or higher, games will be canceled on the spot and attempted to be rescheduled.

We are partners with Traveling Teams!

TRAVELING TEAMS is pleased to partner with Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club to provide trusted hospitality services for the Colorado Rapids Tournament Series. For over 20 years, TRAVELING TEAMS has proudly served youth sports as the nation’s leading event housing partner.

*ALL TEAMS IN NEED OF HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS MUST USE TRAVELING TEAM SERVICES* 

Benefits of Booking Though Traveling Teams

• Competitive hotel rates with price ranges that can satisfy all participants and families alike.
• All members of a team will remain together in close proximity to the venue.
• We seek to provide hotels that cater to teams including complimentary breakfast and other amenities.
• A dedicated Team Travel Coordinator as well as a full-service call center is provided to handle all of your booking necessities.
• Ability to work with hotels in unfortunate event cancellation situations due to weather

For questions, please reach out to our good friend Michael McGill at Traveling Teams through the contact information below:

Michael McGill – Senior Account Manager

Work: (866) 468-3268 x8884

Mobile: (248) 513-2912

Fax: (800) 920-7023

Email: [email protected]

*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