Weather & Field Status

6:55am:  While some areas of the Valley received rain between 1:30-3:00am, fields at all three complexes received little to none.  Note:  It will be quite chilly today with 30% chance of rain this morning at Snedigar and GYSC.  Dress warmly!

Schedules & Results

Problems?  Call Mark at 480-695-4344

View List of Teams by Flights/Brackets

View List of All Teams Entered

Referee Registration

                    Important Dates

          Eligible Teams

                    Hotel Information

          Referee Registration

                    Play Format
          Tournament Rules

                    Team Check-In

          Field Maps & Driving Directions

                    Application to Host

          Weather & Driving Restrictions

 

Age Group Cost to Enter
U8
$335
U9, U10, U11
$385
U12, U13, U14
$445

 

Questions?  Email Mark Thede, Tournament Director: HolidayClassic@santansoccer.com


Important Dates:   

  • Tournament Dates:                    December 12-14, 2008

  • Check-In for Local Teams:          December 10, 2008

  • Check-In for Outside Teams:      90 Minutes Prior to 1st Game

  • Entry Deadline:                         November 7, 2008 (Entries received after this date may be accepted if space is available)

 

 

Eligible Teams: 

  • Eligible Teams:                          US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, AYSO, & any other USSF Affiliate Member

  • Foreign Teams Accepted:           Yes

  • Age Groups Accepted:               U7 thru U14

  • Games will be played on fields in the Tempe-Chandler-Gilbert area.  Where possible, entire age groups will be schedule at one complex.  It is possible, although rare, that a few games in a specific age group may be played at another location.

  • In general, out-of town teams will not be scheduled for Friday evening games.  The tournament scheduler will try, but not guarantee, to schedule games to start late morning on Saturday, and to end as early as possible on Sunday.

 

Play Format:   

Age Group Players Must be Born on or after Game Format Game Length Ball Size
U7

August 1, 2001

5 v 5 Including Goalkeeper

(4) 10-Minute Quarters

3

U8
August 1, 2000
7 v 7 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 20-Minute Halves
3
U9
August 1, 1999
8 v 8 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 25-Minute Halves
4
U10
August 1, 1998
8 v 8 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 25-Minute Halves
4
U11
August 1, 1997
8 v 8 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 30-Minute Halves
4
U12
August 1, 1996
11 v 11 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 30-Minute Halves
4
U13
August 1, 1995
11 v 11 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 35-Minute Halves
5
U14
August 1, 1994
11 v 11 Including Goalkeeper
(2) 35-Minute Halves
5

 

 

 

 

Hotel Information:   

  • Sports Teams Accommodations

  • Contact:  Al Jones

  • Tel:  1-800-616-1533, Ext. 104

  • Non Toll-Free:  1-250-762-6224, Ext. 104

  • Fax:  250-861-3304

  • Email:  info6@sportaccom.com

 

Awards:   

  • Participation awards presented to all players in U7-U10.

  • Trophies awarded to individual players on teams placing 1st or 2nd.

 

Application to Host (Arizona Youth Soccer Association):

  • Application to Host

Tournament Rules:

Team Check-In:    (Teams Located in the Valley Only)

  • All teams are required to do an initial check-in.  One team representative must come to the official team check-in.

  • Location to be announced.

  • Check-in is available from 6:00pm until 8:30pm on Wednesday evening, December 10th.

  • Team representative must provide finalized roster, laminated player passes, medical release/waivers, and birth certificates.

  • Tournament entry fee for late entries must be paid at this time.

  • Check-in process will take approximately 20 minutes.

Team Check-In:    (Out-of-Town Teams Only)

  • All teams are required to do an initial check-in.  One team representative must check in the team prior to the first game.

  • Location will be main tent at the soccer complex where your first game is held. 

  • Check-in must be done at least 90 minutes before the first game.  Please recognize that tournament officials may not be readily available.

  • Check-in process will take approximately 20 minutes.

  • Team representative must provide finalized roster, laminated player passes, medical release/waivers, and birth certificates.

Previous Teams and Results

Field Maps

  • Snedigar SportsplexEast side of Alma School Rd., south of Ocotillo Rd.  Chandler, AZ

  • Gilbert Youth Soccer Complex:  West side of Greenfield Rd, 1/4 mile south of Germann Rd.  Gilbert, AZ
    • Address:  4260 South Greenfield Rd     Gilbert, AZ 85297

    • Mapquest Link

  • Scottsdale Sports Complex (formerly CAP Basin):  Princess Drive, east of Loop 101

    • Address:  8081 East Princess Dr     Scottsdale, AZ 85255

    • Mapquest Link

Weather & Driving Restrictions Update