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The Soccer Club of the Roaring Fork Valley

Apply for the Rocky Mountain Invitational

 APPLY NOW FOR THE 2024 TOURNAMENT!

Application Deadline - Monday, April 29

The Rocky Mountain Invitational is presented by Roaring Fork United, a new Club for players in the Roaring Fork Valley  previously served by Roaring Fork Valley Soccer Club and FC Glenwood.  The Rocky Mountain Invitational (RMI) replaces the Glenwood Springs Soccer Invitational as the tournament and takes place over Memorial Day weekend in the Roaring Fork Valley. The tournament will feature games at Gates Soccer Park, in Glenwood Springs, and Crown Mountain Park, in Basalt. Both field complexes are easily accessible from Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. 

Join Us Over Memorial Day Weekend

Tournament Overview

Most tournament games will take place Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.
Friday is reserved as a back up day in the event all games cannot be played Saturday and Sunday. If so, only local teams (within one hour driving distance) will play.

We have no lodging requirements, but book early as accommodations in the Valley sell out over Memorial Day weekend.

Games will be played at Gates Soccer Park, between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, and at Crown Mountain Park, in Basalt. Both field locations are accessible from Glenwood, Carbondale, Basalt or Aspen.

Parking is extremely limited so carpooling is highly recommended. VIP Parking Permits for Gates Soccer Park will be available for purchase on site for $10/day.

DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FIELDS!

All updates regarding the tournament will be posted to the Tournament Status Updates window on this page. 

Scores and schedules will be updated on GotSport throughout the weekend. 

Tournament check-in must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the tournament. 

Tournament Basics



*Three Game Guarantee for ALL Teams*

Field Directory

Locations

Gates Park

5512-7930 Spring Valley Rd Glenwood Springs Colorado United States 81601

(Last updated 04/21/23 at 02:24 PM )

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Crown Mountain Park

Crown Mountain Drive Basalt Colorado United States 81621

(Last updated 04/21/23 at 02:24 PM )

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Schedules

2024 BRACKETSSCHEDULES

Schedules will be posted one week prior to the first game of the tournament. 

View Schedules & Results from 2023

Details

Application Deadline: April 29, 2024
Dates
: May 25-26, 2024 (Saturday, Sunday)

Divisions
Boys and Girls:
- 10U
- 11U/12U
- 13U/14U
- 15U/16U
- 17U/18U/19U
Brackets in divisions will be created based on requests and results from current and past season league play.

Maximum roster size by age group
- 9U-10U (7v7): 14 players
- 11U-12U (9v9):16 player
- 13U-15U: 18 players
- 16U-19U: 22 players

Guest players allowed by age group:
- 10U five guest players
- 11U-15U five guest players
- 16U-19U six guest players

Format: Games shall be played under IFAB rules, subject to certain modification. Three game minimum.
- 10U will play 7 v. 7
- 11U and 12U will play 9 v. 9
- 13u+ will play 11 v. 11

Rules RMI Tournament Rules

Scoring: The tournament uses the seven point system as follows:
- Three points for a win
- One point for each goal up to three (points for goals apply to both teams)
- One point for a shutout
- One point for a draw/tie
- Zero points for a loss

Tie Breaking Criteria:
        - Head to head (where applicable)
        - Fewest goals allowed
        - Fair play record (-1 for yellows, -3 for reds)
        - Goal differential
        - Most goals scored (up to 3 per game)
        - Penalty kicks – to be taken 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the quarterfinal or semi-final game

Awards: Individual medals for 1st and 2nd place
Tournament Director: Hailey Bird - [email protected] 

Club Contact Info

Roaring Fork United

PO Box 222 
Carbondale, Colorado 81623

Email Us: [email protected]
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