QA demo LET US PLAY
About Let Us Play
The Colorado Futsal Championships, hosted by the Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club, is the premier futsal tournament in the Mountain West. Open to all teams, this event offers competitive divisions for all skill levels, bringing together top talent from the Western United States. It’s a weekend of high-energy matches, skill showcases, and championship glory. Spaces are limited—register now to secure your spot.
Played on a smaller, hard court—typically indoors—futsal features two teams of five players, including a goalkeeper, with unlimited substitutions. The game is played with a smaller, low-bounce ball, encouraging close control, quick passing, and tactical awareness. This high-intensity environment challenges players to think and react rapidly, making futsal an excellent foundation for success in the traditional 11-a-side game.
Through our partnership with United Futsal and access to a state-of-the-art 20,000+ sq/ft indoor facility with two dedicated futsal courts, we are committed to developing top-tier youth futsal teams and fostering the next generation of elite players.
Playing Your Part
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Positive Environment
<p>Let your child explore soccer in a fun and pressure-free way. A simple kickaround in the backyard can help build confidence.</p>
Child-Centered Focus
<p>At this age, enjoyment is more important than skills. Praise their effort and enthusiasm rather than the outcome.</p>
Development Learning
<p>Learning takes time. Celebrate small achievements and avoid pushing too hard. Let them develop at their own pace</p>
Respect for the Game
<p>Help your child get used to attending practice regularly. A consistent schedule builds discipline and comfort.</p>
Empowerment Confidence
<p>Avoid setting high expectations. This is just the beginning of their soccer journey—let them enjoy it!</p>
Safety Wellbeing
<p>Avoid coaching from the sidelines. Trust the coach’s methods and allow your child to learn independently.</p>
Positive Environment
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Child-Centered Focus
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Development Learning
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Respect for the Game
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Empowerment Confidence
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Safety Wellbeing
<p>These five key principles create an exceptional experience for everyone involved in our community.</p>
Discipline Ladder
The CRYSC Discipline Ladder promotes positive spectatorship by informing members of the actions the Club will take in disciplinary situations. The ladder follows guidelines set out by our Let Us Play initiative to (1) let the players do the thinking (2) encourage positive cheering and a high standard of civility and sportsmanship (3) abide by CRYSC sideline and behavior rules.
The sidelines of every youth soccer game are lined with parents and spectators wanting their team to succeed. Fans communicate in many ways, from chanting and cheering to clapping. Too often this enthusiastic exuberance can come with shouting instructions and trying to coach from the stands (joysticking the players). As a Club, we are committed to a positive player experience of learning and individual growth of our team members. It is our job to inform CRYSC members of the rules and best-behavior practices out on the fields through the CRYSC Let Us Play initiative.
Mandatory Education (Tier A)
Who It Applies To:
Parents and spectators whose behavior, while well-intended, disrupts the game or contradicts the Let Us Play principles.
These actions are often meant to be helpful but instead become a persistent distraction.
Examples of Behaviors:
Sideline coaching – Giving players instructions instead of letting them play.
"Joysticking" – Overly directing or micromanaging players or officials.
Ignoring informal warnings – Continuing disruptive behavior despite receiving reminders through emails, verbal requests, educational cards, or even playful interventions like lollipops.
Possible Interventions:
Educational module completion – Must finish a learning course and present a certificate.
Written reflection – Writing about the behavior, its impact, and how to improve.
Interventions are decided by the Coach, with input from the Director of Coaching.
Who is Responsible:
Parent / Spectator – The person demonstrating disruptive behavior.
Coach – Plays a role in identifying and addressing the issue.
This stage serves as a gentle warning and correction, focusing on education rather than punishment. If behavior improves, further consequences can be avoided.
Non Physical Offences | Min. Games | Time |
|---|---|---|
Insulting, Belittling, Insinuating or Taunting Behavior Undermining Referee Authority | 2 | -- |
Harassment, Intimidation, Retaliation, Abusive, or Threatening (Non Physical) Language | 4 | -- |
Aggression, Attacking, Derogatory, Cyberbullying, Doxing or Threatening (Physical / Violence) Language | 6 | 6-24 Months |
Aggression, Attacking, Derogatory, Cyberbullying, Doxing or Threatening (Physical / Violence) Language | 12 | 6-24 Months |
Physical Offences | Min. Games | Time |
|---|---|---|
Insulting, Belittling, Insinuating or Taunting Behavior Undermining Referee Authority | 3 | -- |
Harassment, Intimidation, Retaliation, Abusive, or Threatening (Non Physical) Language | 10 | -- |
Hitting, Punching, Elbowing, Kicking, Biting, Spiting, Choking Tackling, Throwing or Use of Object or Any Part of Body (Forearm, | -- | 12 Months - Lifetime |
Key Penalty Factors
Single offenses are at minimum the prescribed game penalty or time penalty for non red zone offenses
Penalties can be both game and time depending on severity / circumstances
Second time offenders receive double punishment
Third time offenders receive a lifetime ban
More than one offense at the same time is at least the punishment for the most serious offense
Offenses against minors are automatically subject to a “minor multiplier” resulting in triple punishment
One offense warning per league to be managed by states and leagues collaboratively
Game consequences are inclusive of 1 game penalty for any red cards given
Optionality for 50% penalty for first offense from a minor