2012 REAL COLORADO CUP

• THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY, MAY 24-28, 2012. Play will begin at 4 pm on Thursday, May 24, at Dick's Sporting Goods Park for Denver Metro teams (including Ft. Collins, Boulder and Colorado Springs)
• Out-of-metro teams should be prepared to begin play on Friday, May 27, beginning at 4 pm

• 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, 22 full-sized 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  and US Club Soccer affiliated boys and girls
• Spring of 2012 or Fall of 2011, Under-11 through U-18, Competitive Teams
• Spring of 2012, Under-10 Recreational and U10 Option I Recreational Teams (will play 11v11 but can choose to play U10 teams only or to play U11 teams -- final placement will depend on record)
• Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions in every age group possible 

•   Entry Deadline April 22, 2012

• $50 late fee if application not made on or before April 22, 2012 
• Acceptance on space-available basis after entry deadline

• Spring 2012 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 2011/Spring 2012 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 and/or Region IV (USYS) must provide approved travel papers at Team Check-In or they will not be allowed to play.
• US Club Soccer teams do not need travel papers.

• ENTRY FEE: $875 PER TEAM PLAYING U10-U18
• EVERY REGISTRATION PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE 15 VOUCHERS FOR 15 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR ONE OF THREE COLORADO RAPIDS HOME GAMES DURING THE 2012 SEASON.
• One of these three home games will be played in the stadium at Dick's Sporting Goods Park during the 2012 Real Colorado Cup.
• No tournament play during Rapids game.
• Additional tickets will be available for purchase at discounted price for family members, chaperones, etc.  Each year the entire game has sold out and teams who waited were unable to get tickets.
• The CO Rapids are offering incentives this year for additional ticket sales and early booking. Please see the CO Rapids Tickets Page.
• Payment of Tournament Fee will be accepted by credit card online at the time of application or via check which must be received within 2 weeks of application. 
• Payments will be charged 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 22, 2012, 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.
• The Tournament Director's decision regarding team placement is final.
• 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 and must make their reservations through Anthony Travel or they will not be allowed to play. Click here to go to Anthony Travel's website to view all available hotels and prices. 
• All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games.
• Finalists will receive 1st and 2nd place individual awards in all divisions.
• All Champion and Finalists 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 Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 6-9 pm at the Marriott DTC, 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO  80237. 
• Out of state team check-in will take place either one hour before 1st game at Site Director tent at field site of 1st game OR if team is playing at Dick's Sporting Goods Park  on Friday, check-in will be from 2 pm till 7 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012 at the Cantina Restaurant.
• If your 1st game is on Saturday, your check-in will be 1 hour before your first game at the Site Director's tent at the Field Site where your 1st game will be played.
• 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, 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. 
• Click here to Apply Now. 
• REFUND POLICY: 
  • Any teams not accepted will receive a full refund.  
  • No refunds will be given once a team has been accepted. (State Cup Teams excepted)
  • Should the 2012 Real CO Cup be cancelled for any reason once tournament check-in has taken place, Real CO will determine, in its sole discretion based on specific criteria, if any or all entry fees will be retained by Real CO or if any entry fees may be refunded to tournament participants.
     

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