The tournament aims to bracket teams of similar level/ability to ensure the tournament is enjoyable and developmentally competitive for players. During registration, team registrants may choose “recreational” or “competitive” to help us place teams appropriately. However, since the level is relative only to teams registering, the Tournament Director will do its best to bracket teams based on player levels, especially when considering teams mixed with recreational players and travel players.

Before the schedule is released, the brackets will be released to coaches to allow for any feedback to take in consideration where possible.

a. Co-ed divisions are provided due to the typical demographic of those age groups. Co-ed divisions will include: 

• Teams comprised of boys only
• Teams comprised of boys and girls on the same roster and
• Teams comprised of all girls registering or agreeing to play in the co-ed division

b. There is no requirement for teams to have a certain number of girls on the field at any time, though it is highly encouraged to field a mix of players and provide equal playing time. 

c. There are no requirements for teams to register girls players on a coed division roster. Teams entering this division understand that they may play teams consisting of only boys. 

d. Girls divisions will include teams composed of only girls. 

Games in these age groups will be held in accordance with US Soccer small-sided standards. This will provide a better competitive experience for players competing at this age level.

a. Age groups may be combined by tournament administration in order to create competitive, playable groups. 

b. No more than 2 age groups will be combined to create a playable group.