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CLICK HERE TO Join the waitlist FOR THE 2024 CACTUS KICKOFF

We will accept additional teams as we can. Please register so we know that you are interested in playing. Your card will not be charged if you are not accepted.


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DATES: SEPTEMBER 13 - 15, 2024

Building on the success of the Valparaiso Invitational, this impressive season starting event will celebrate its 14th year running.
 
The event will take place at fields around the Valley where we expect 400 teams joining us from Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, Montana, New Mexico and Utah.
 
This early tournament is a great way to start off your 2024/2025 season. All levels of competition are represented and we hope you will join us and the best of youth soccer in Arizona!

 

For referee assignments, please contact Chris refqueen@cox.net


important dates

Tournament Play: September 13-15, 2024

Registration Deadline:  August 29, 2024

Payment Deadline:   (Payment will be processed at the time of acceptance). There is a 3.5% merchant fee for credit cards. 

Rosters Due (online):  September 12, 2024 at noon

fees

  • $275 - U7/U8 (2017-2018) (Per 4v4 Team)
  • $650 - U9/U10 (2015-2016) (Per 7v7 Team) 
  • $750 - U11/U12 (2014-2013) (Per 9v9 Team)
  • $850 - U13/U14 (2012-2011) (Per 11v11 Team)
  • $950 - U15 & up (2006-2010) (Per 11v11 Team)
    There are no refunds once your team is accepted
    3.5% credit card processing fee, plus a $20 Software fee

CONTACT

Kathy Belles

Tournament Director

tournament information

CREDENTIALS CHECK-IN:  

  • All teams can check-in online. Check in information will be sent to all accepted teams one week prior to the event.
  • All teams can pick up their tournament pins at the Headquarters tent before their first game.

GAMES:

  • Three (3) game minimum 
  • All teams will be considered to play Friday evening for this event.

SANCTIONING BODY:  US Club Soccer

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • Age Groups: Please register for age groups based on 2024/2025 age matrix. Age groups U9 - U19 (2016 - 2006)
  • U7 and U8 Academy teams (2018-2017) will play 4v4.
  • Teams with loan players must not exceed the maximum roster limit. Unlimited loan players are allowed.
  • Players may only play for 1 tournament team per age group.  All players must have player passes issued by an official organization.  All passes must be issued by the same organization, (i.e. No mixing passes.)

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:

Please note that this is a Stay and Play event.  Once your team is ACCEPTED, your are able to book rooms thru the JJRP Travel Agency:  jjrptravel.com


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