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2023 Kickin in the Pines

2023 Kickin in the Pines

Sponsored by The Orthopedics & Spine Institute

The Flagstaff Soccer Club invites you to participate in the Kickin in the Pines tournament in the cool pines of northern Arizona. This is the ideal setting to close your season. KITP is proud to be able to play on some of the best fields in the state. Please make sure to apply early to guarantee acceptance as we anticipate having to turn teams away this year.

TOURNAMENT DATES:
Girls Weekend: May 20 - 21, 2023
Boys Weekend: May 27 - 28, 2023

CLASSIFICATION/DIVISIONS: The tournament is sanctioned USYS AZ class A and G, and Arizona Soccer Association (AYSA). Divisions include U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18 for girls and boys both.  Divisions that do not have at least 3 teams will be combined into a mixed division with the next oldest age group. This tournament is open to teams from other organizations with the proper paperwork. If you have questions, please contact the Tournament Director.

ENTRY FEE:

  • $400 U7-U8 (4v4) 
  • $525 U9-U10 (7v7)
  • $650 U11-U12 (9v9) 
  • $775 U13-U14 (11v11)
  • $800 U15-U19 (11v11) 

The entry fee is payable by credit card or check (postmarked by April 10, 2023). Teams withdrawing after acceptance will forfeit the entire entry fee. Make checks payable to Flagstaff Soccer Club Tournament. We hope to host 75+ teams (per weekend) and the number of teams will be limited in each division, so early registration is encouraged. You may submit your application without a final roster and provide an updated roster the week prior to the tournament.

FIELD USAGE: Dogs are not allowed on any of the soccer fields. Sunflower seeds are prohibited.

FORMAT AND RULES: The tournament abides by USYSA/US Youth Soccer Arizona rules. The maximum number of loan players on a team is 3, and these players must have proper loan papers. U14+ teams can roster/play up to 22 players. U7-U9 games will not have posted scores, and these teams are guaranteed to play 3 games. U10+ teams will have posted scores and will play a minimum of 3 games. Playoff games for these older age groups will be based on a point system. Referee abuse and alcohol consumption are not acceptable at this tournament; all coaches are required to read, understand, and sign our Zero Tolerance Policy.  If you need clarification on any of the rules, please contact the Tournament Director before the tournament dates.

HOSTING DOCUMENT:

AWARDS:

DIVISIONS U7-U9: Participation pins for all players and coaches. All teams will be awarded a participation medal.

DIVISIONS U10 and above: Awards for first and second place in each division.

ACCOMMODATIONS: We are NOT a stay and play tournament.

QUESTIONS: Please e-mail the Tournament Director.

Mailing Address:
Northern Arizona Invitational Tournament
PO Box 271
Flagstaff, Arizona 86002

The Flagstaff Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The funds raised at our tournaments go back in to our programs to provide opportunities to financially challenged players, purchase of equipment, coach/trainer salaries, along with club wide training sessions.

We thank you for your continued support of the Flagstaff Soccer Club tournaments. We appreciate the tireless efforts of our Tournament Committee and parent volunteers who make our tournaments run smoothly. Without them, these events could not be possible.