This is not a first-come, first-serve based tournament. Our format requires teams in multiples of 8. For example, either 8, 16, 24, 32, or possibly 40 teams per age group could be selected. Each team that applies before the specified deadline is placed among all other applicants in their respective age group. Team records, division of play, and level of competition are all factors in determining acceptance. Date of application plays a part in the selection process if all other areas are equal.

Playing locations will not be specified until after acceptance has been determined. We are not sure of the exact numbers at each age group and cannot, therefore, determine locations until acceptance has been determined. Teams will be notified of their acceptance or rejection and field location within 10 days after the deadline date. All games are played within 20 minutes of downtown Gettysburg.

How are pools determined?

Initial seeding in the pools is done by team records that are submitted with the application. Within each pool there will be a variety of different levels of teams.

Once the mini-games are completed, how are the divisions determined?

After the mini-games have been completed, the teams will be placed in divisions based on their performance. Each team will be assessed a point total: 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie with a score, 1 point for a scoreless tie, and 0 points for a loss. Once all games are completed, total points are tabulated for each team. Teams will be "ranked" according to their total number of points. The top ranked team through the 8th ranked team will be placed in Division 1, 9th through 16th will be placed in Division 2, 17th through 24 will be placed in Division 3, etc. Once you are placed in a Division, your 50-minute games will be played for placement within your division.

If ages are split into A and B groupings, how is that determined?

If there are more than 24 teams in a certain age group we usually split them into A and B brackets. We split the A and B into even brackets; neither group is more or less competitive than the other.

How many games will we play each day?

Your team will play 3-25 minute games and 3-50 minute games (provided a team does not forfeit during the tournament)

Why aren't Saturday afternoon and Sunday's schedules posted?

Your team's Saturday afternoon and Sunday game times will be determined after all your mini-games are played on Saturday morning. The schedule (as far as game times and field numbers) is generic and already established, however, until these mini-games are completed Saturday, you will not know what time your team will play on Saturday afternoon. Sunday games are dependent upon the results of your Saturday afternoon games. Once your team is placed in a Division (which will happen after the mini-games are completed) the schedules will be posted at the Site Administration tent at each site.

Teams are required to have the following information:

• Certified Roster (current year)
• Certified Player Passes (current year)
• Medical Release Forms (1 for each player)
• Permission to Travel Form, certified by your State Association
  (Required of teams outside Region 1)

No, must register on Friday evening at the Mandatory Registration.

Coaches or a team parent are required to register their team on Friday evening. We ask that all teams have a coach or assistant coach present to represent their team at the Coaches Meeting to learn of any last-minute changes or instructions.

Medical Release Forms do not need to be notarized, but they must be filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.

Yes, you may.

U9, U10 and U11(8v8 format) are allowed 2 guest players to bring their roster up to the 14 maximum. U11 (11v11) and above are allowed 3 guest players to bring their roster up to the 18 maximum.

Guest players are required to have the same items as regularly registered players. Certified Player Pass and Medical Release Forms from their primary teams are required at registration.

No separate paperwork is needed for guest players. At registration, present Player Passes and Medical Release Forms for the guest player(s). This information will be added to your roster the evening of registration.

Yes, Secondary Player Passes are accepted. Secondary players are not considered guest players.

Can a player play for his primary team and also play as a guest player on another team in your tournament?

No. A player may only play for one team during the tournament.

What is a Permission to Travel Form, and do I need one?

A Permission to Travel Form is a form approving your participation in an out-of-state tournament by your State Association. This form, once approved by your State Association, is verification of insurance coverage for your team and its players during the tournament. Permission to Travel forms are only required of teams from OUTSIDE Region 1. In order to obtain this form, you will need a copy of our tournament's Permission to Host Form, which can be found here.

Are trophies/awards given to all teams?

All divisions will receive individual player trophies for 1st and 2nd place teams.

Can T-shirts be purchased at registration for a reduced cost, or only by pre-ordering?

Reduced cost T-shirts may only be purchased by the deadline of the Pre-Order sale. After the deadline has passed, T-shirts will be sold at tournament prices.