• Play will begin at 4 pm on Thursday, May 22, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (and possibly Dove Valley) for Denver Metro teams (including Ft. Collins, Boulder and Colorado Springs)
• Out-of-metro teams will begin play on either Friday, May 23 at 4 pm or Saturday, May 24, at 7:30 am

• ALL PLAY WILL BE ONLY ON THESE THREE SITES:
• Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Home of the Colorado Rapids, 23 full-sized fields, including 2 turf fields, fully-lit, state-of-the-art, largest professional sports complex in the world, located 15 minutes from Aurora Sports Park and 25 minutes from Dove Valley
• Aurora Sports Park, Home of the 2005 Far West Regionals, 11 full-sized fields and 4 8v8 fields, located 15 minutes from Dick's Sporting Goods Park and 15 minutes from Dove Valley
• Dove Valley Park, beautiful, 9 full-sized grass fields, located in Dove Valley area, across from Denver Broncos Training Facility, located 15 minutes from Aurora Sports Park and 25 minutes from Dick's Sporting Goods Park                               

• USYSA affiliated boys and girls
• Spring of 2008 or Fall of 2007 Under-11 through U-19, Competitive Teams
• Spring of 2008, Under-10 Recreational and U10 Option I Recreational Teams (will play 11v11 but can choose to play U10 teams only or to be play U11 teams -- final placement will depend on record)
• Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions in every age group possible
• Elite division for U19 Elite boys and girls teams, playing for THE REAL COLORADO CUP 

• April 15, 2008 
• $50 late fee if application not made on or before April 15, 2008
• Acceptance on space-available basis after entry deadline

• Spring 2008 rosters must be provided at Tournament Check-in(unless team didn’t play in the spring). Teams must be duly registered with their respective state associations.
• Teams may include up to (6) guest players but may not exceed a total roster size of 18.
• All other players must be registered to the team making application.
• No players may be added after the first game has been played – NO EXCEPTIONS.
• All players, including guests, must have a valid Fall 2007/Spring 2008 approved state youth player pass card with player's picture.
• Players may participate on one team only during the entire tournament.
• All teams from outside of Colorado must provide approved travel papers at Team Check-In or they will not be allowed to play.

• ENTRY FEE: $750 PER TEAM PLAYING U10-U19
• EVERY REGISTRATION PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE 15 VOUCHERS FOR 15 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR ONE OF THREE COLORADO RAPIDS HOME GAMES DURING THE 2008 SEASON.
• One of these three home games will be played in the brand new stadium at Dick's Sporting Goods Park during the 2008 Real Colorado Cup.
• No tournament play during Rapids game.
• Additional tickets will be available for purchase at discounted price for family members, chaperones, etc. NOTE: these tickets will be sold in specifically-priced sections and the price will go up accordingly, if and as these sections sell out, SO FOR THE BEST PRICE, be sure to purchase your extra tickets early! In 2007, the entire game sold out and teams who waited were unable to get tickets. Information will be sent upon application. (Contact Chris Sivertsen at csivertsen@dsgpark.com for all info or to order tickets).
• Payment of Tournament Fee will be accepted by credit card online or by check or money order.
• Payments will be charged or deposited upon receipt of application.
• No application will be considered until payment has been received by Real Colorado. 
• Depositing or charging of fee does not constitute acceptance.
• Any teams not accepted will receive a full refund.  
• No refunds will be given once a team has been accepted. (State Cup Teams excepted.)
• If payment is received after entry deadline of April 15, 2008, a late fee of $50 will be charged and acceptance will be on a space-available basis.

TEAM SELECTION :

• Selection to the tournament, as well as division placement, will be based on team history and record.
• Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions in every age group possible.
• Age Groups may be combined to allow for appropriate play.
• Late registration will be accepted on a space available basis only – additional late fee of $50.

• All traveling teams are required to stay in a designated Real Colorado Cup Hotel as listed on the Real Colorado Cup website at www.realcoloradocup.net, or they will not be allowed to play. (See Hotel Information Page)
• All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games.
• Finalists will receive 1 st and 2 nd place individual awards in all divisions.
• All Champion teams will receive a team award. 
• Communication from the Real Colorado Cup will be via email and website only, so team contact, team manager, team coach should check email and this website often, please.
• MANDATORY Team Check-In Reception for Metro Denver teams (including Colorado Springs and Boulder) will be Monday, May 19, 2008 from 6-9 pm at the Marriott South Park Meadows.
• Out of state team check-in will take place at Dick's Sporting Goods Park from 10 am -2 pm and 6-9 pm on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Cantina Restaurant.
• Field check-ins will be available in extraordinary circumstances, but only if the Tournament Director has been previously notified and has approved.
• Coaches will receive a gift (one per team).  Players will receive a tournament memento.
• Officials are certified by the United States Soccer Federation.
• First games are Thursday or Friday or Saturday, as stated previously.
• Website results available throughout tournament for easy ability to track up-to-date standings anytime.
• Website access will be critical to teams during the tournament so it is highly encouraged that there is a team representative traveling with the team with access.
• This is a great time of year for tournaments in Colorado! Your team will have a wonderful time!
• Join this growing Colorado Tradition:  Memorial Day with Real Colorado.
• Playing at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Aurora Sports Park and DOve Valley WILL greatly enhance your players' soccer experience!!!  It is something they will remember forever, and we are pleased to bring it to them. 

REAL COLORADO CUP, 8200 S. Akron St., Ste. 122, Centennial, CO 80112
Website: www.realcoloradocup.net
Email: cindyt@realcolorado.net