Colorado Cinco de Mayo Soccer Tournament
MAY 4-5, 2024
DESCRIPTION
The Colorado Cinco de Mayo soccer tournament at Riverside Soccer Complex on May 4-5, 2024 will include male and female teams of all ages:
6U (4v4)
8U (5v5 GK)
9U, 10U (7v7)
11U to 12U (9v9)
13U to 14U (11v11)
15U to 16U (11v11)
17U to 18U (11v11)
Men’s Gold Division (11v11)
Women’s Open (11v11)
QUALIFICATIONS
All properly registered teams in good standing and compliance with the rules and bylaws of US Youth Soccer, USSF, and the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) are eligible to compete in the 2023 Colorado Cinco de Mayo soccer tournament. All youth teams and players must be registered with US Youth Soccer. All adult teams and players must be registered with a USASA-affiliated organization. Adult and youth players can obtain tournament passes through the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA). Contact CSA at (303) 346-2777 (cell: 720-514-2493 & 720-377-5240), or send e-mail to jsaenz@coloradosoccer.org.
For adults, no player will be permitted to play on more than one team during the tournament. For Youth a player can play in a different team if the team is in a different division and plays up to two age categories.
For adults, individual tournament passes are $10 per player. Or a team can pay $150 to cover the cost of player passes for an entire team. 20 players maximum per roster.
schedules
Schedules will be posted closer to the event
Tournament Director
Jesus Saenz
jsaenz@coloradosoccer.org
Referees:
Contact tournament director Jesus Saenz for information
Tournament and game check-in
Before the tournament
Teams can check in on May 4th, one hour before their first game at the event complex. For tournament check-in, all teams must provide the following:
· Current laminated player card (USYSA or USASA)
· Team roster (2 copies)
· Medical release forms for youth teams, which will be returned to the team representative. Adult players will sign a waiver (online or in person).
· Youth only: Guest player form (2 copies). Youth teams can have a maximum of four guest players, and all players must have a valid player pass.
· Youth only: If a youth team travels from outside Region IV, their paperwork must include an official form from the state or national association providing permission to participate in the tournament, as well as certification of the team roster.
Note: Games may start at 8:00 a.m. on May 13th. Please plan accordingly for team check in.
Before each game
The following will need to be presented to the referee at the field before each game:
· Current laminated player cards
· Official Roster
· Youth only: Guest player form
Note: A player who arrives at the field after the pre-game check-in may enter the game once a game official verifies the player’s eligibility (and with the permission of the center referee).
Price
6U (4v4): $200
8U (5v5 GK): $250
9U, 10U (7v7): $350
11U to 12U (9v9): $370
13U to 14U (11v11): $550
15U to 16U (11v11): $550
17U to 18U (11v11): $550
Men’s Gold Division (11v11): $650
Women’s Open (11v11): $550
Awards
The first and second place teams in each age division will receive team trophies and individual medals.
Refund Policy
If only two games are played, teams receive a 30% refund of the tournament fee. If only one game is played, teams receive a 50% refund. Teams receive an 80% refund if the tournament is cancelled.
Note: If a team withdraws before or during the tournament, they do not receive a refund.
In the event of rain, snow, or other circumstances during the Colorado Cinco de Mayo Soccer Tournament, the tournament director reserves the right to reduce game times and the total number of games.
Registration deadline: The last day to register is April 19, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my registration is late can I still get into the tournament?
After April 23rd, we will not be able to accept any more registrations.
Do we really need to have player passes? Where do we get them?
Yes. All teams who participate in any CSA-sanctioned tournament must have a player pass card. Each player pass must have the player’s picture. No player will be allowed to participate without a player pass.
Do youth guest players need a player pass? Where do they get them?
Yes. Youth players can obtain tournament passes through the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA). Contact CSA at (303) 346-2777 (cell: 720-514-2493 and 720-377-5240), or send e-mail to jsaenz@coloradosoccer.org.
How many games will we play?
Each team is guaranteed three games. Considering semifinal and final games, a team might play five games.
Can you tell me when my team will play?
No. Until the schedules are completed and posted (which could be as little as one week prior to tournament), there is no way to let you know when you will play.
What happens if there is inclement weather on tournament day(s)?
We will post weather/field updates on the front page of the CSA Web site and on the tournament page. You may also call the weather hotline at 720-292-2503 for the most recent information.
For questions or concerns, please e-mail us at: jsaenz@coloradosoccer.org.
2023 Cinco De Mayo Tournament
