2022-2023 SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS

*Teams playing in August 2023 tournaments sanctioned by VYSA must use 2023-2024 rosters.

UT = Unrestricted Tournament:  A tournament that is open to all Federation affiliated participants.  Any tournament that allows international participants must be an Unrestricted Tournament.

RT = Restricted Tournament:  A tournament that is open only to members of US Youth Soccer and its State Associations.

HOSTING A TOURNAMENT

TOURNAMENT APPLICATION INFORMATION The following must be submitted to the State Office. Tournaments will not be approved until all signatures are received. 

1.  Application to Host Tournaments or Games (Sanction Form – all pages)  -Completed online
2.  US Youth Soccer Tournament Hosting Agreement – Signed by President of Club or League or Designee and Tournament Director
3.  Copy of Tournament Rules 
4.   VYSA Team Types Form  

*All tournament sanctioning applications must be submitted more than 30 days before tournament dates in order to be accepted*

HOUSING SERVICE INFORMATION
A Tournament can mandate a housing service, but the tournament must submit housing information to the State Office with their tournament application and it MUST be included in the tournament rules.

CANCELLATION
If your tournament is canceled – Notify the State Office immediately at 540-693-1430 x213.

POST TOURNAMENT REPORT

The hosting organization MUST submit a post tournament report to their National State Association within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the tournament or games. This report must include:
1.  A list of State Associations whose teams attended your tournament & how many teams from each State Association attended
2.  A list of winners and runners-up in each age group and/or division
3.  A list of yellow and red cards issued and to whom
4.  A list of how many fields were use
5.  Where the fields were located

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR TOURNAMENT RULES:

HEADING RULE AT AGE GROUP DIVISIONS U11 AND YOUNGER
Whenever the ball strikes a player in the head, play is stopped. The proper restart depends upon whether the player deliberately played the ball with his or her head. If deliberate, the proper restart is an indirect free kick to the opposing team. If this occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the infringement occurred. If the play by the head is deemed in advertent, then the proper restart is a dropped ball.

U9 & 10 BUILD OUT LINES
1. When the goalkeeper has the ball, either during play (from the opponent) or from a goal kick, the opposing team must move behind the build out line until the ball is put into play.  Once the opposing team is behind the build out line, the goalkeeper can pass, throw or roll the ball into play (punting is not allowed). After the ball is put into play by the goalkeeper, the opposing team can cross the build out line and play resumes as normal. If a goalkeeper punts the ball, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense.  If the punt occurs within the goal area, the indirect free kick should be taken on the goal area line parallel to the goal line at nearest point to where the infringement occurred. 

2.  Offsides: The buildout line will also be used to denote where offside offenses can be called. Players cannot be penalized for an offside offense between the hallway line and the build out line. Players can be penalized for an offside offense between the build out line and goal line.

EASTERN REGION POLICY REGARDING APPLICATION TO HOST A TOURNAMENT
Region I has established the following policy concerning permission to travel when attending US Youth Soccer sanctioned tournaments in Region I. The purpose of this policy is to make it as simple as possible for the US Youth Soccer Region I teams to travel to tournaments within Region I. The new policy states that any US Youth Soccer State Association teams within Region I that are accepted into a tournament in Region I, do not need permission to travel papers. Permission to Travel is not required in friendly games within Region I.

NATIONAL STATE ASSOCIATIONS IN EAST REGION
Connecticut Jr Soccer Association
Delaware Youth Soccer Association
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
Soccer Maine
Maryland Youth Soccer Association
Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association
New Hampshire Soccer Association
New Jersey Youth Soccer Association
New York State West Youth Soccer Association
Pennsylvania West State Soccer Association
Soccer Rhode Island
Vermont Soccer Association
Virginia Youth Soccer Association
West Virginia Soccer Association

IF YOUR TOURNAMENT IS UNRESTRICTED, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE IN YOUR TOURNAMENT RULES:
Teams that are members of organizations of the United States Soccer Federation but not members of US Youth Soccer (such as AYSO, SAY, US Club Soccer or Super Y Leagues) DO NOT have to have a US Youth Soccer Application to Travel form (although that team’s organization may require that the team have permission). An approved team roster does need to be provided to tournament officials, along with current player passes from its organization.         

VYSA TOURNAMENT AND GAMES SANCTIONING POLICY

Obtaining a sanction for a VYSA event that involves children playing soccer with paid referees will insure that those who participate are not taken advantage of. With a sanction, referees will be certified, the money collected will be spent for the event and rules will be written that will insure equality for each team that pays and participates in the event. Deciding on what is a game and what is a tournament was tasked to a Board committee at a VYSA Board of Directors meeting.

In order to set some guidelines for tournaments held in VYSA with only VYSA members participating, the following has been approved as policy of VYSA and has been added to the tournament information sent to our members.

For the purpose of this sanction, the event or games may be called scrimmage, festival, friendlies, games or by any other creative name. The length of the playing periods for these games may be any number of minutes as defined by those holding the event.

An event will be termed a tournament or games and require sanctioning if a group of teams, clubs, leagues, or any members of VYSA come together to play and any one (1) of the following is part of the event:

1. More than 16 teams are involved
2. Fees are collected and are over and above the actual cost of the referees and the facility
3. T-shirts or tournament souvenirs are available (whether gift or sold)
4. A hotel booking service is used for the event
5. There is an official recognition of standing or awards are given

If none of these items apply, sanctioning is not required, however, any rules already in place in the US Youth Soccer Travel and Tournament Manual will continue to apply. Please note: Sanctioning is always required if any of the teams participating are from another State Association.

REQUEST TO HOST TOURNAMENT INVOLVING FOREIGN TEAMS

Submit the following paperwork to the VYSA State Office 60 days prior to the tournament. Once approval is granted by VYSA, the applications will be forwarded to US Soccer:

1. Checklist to assist in submitting Paperwork to Host Foreign Teams
2. Application to Host A Tournament or Games Involving Foreign Teams
3. Hosting Agreement for a Tournament or Games Involving Foreign Teams
4. Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
5. A check for $75.00 (non-refundable) payable to US Soccer

JANUARY 2024

January 26-28, 2024 – USYS NL Regional Showcase Girls Weekend: Hosted by USYS/EDP/Club Champions **RT Entry fee for U15-U19 is $1195; Entry deadline is December 20, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Girls teams only; Tournament Director: Ashley Wells; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

FEBRUARY 2024

February 3-4, 2024 – Feature Weekend College Showcase: Hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U15-19 is $800; Entry deadline is January 5, 2024. Club Teams with up to 7 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Ben Hawkins; Referee Assignor: Matt Geier

February 2-4, 2024 – USYS NL Regional Showcase Boys Weekend: Hosted by USYS/EDP/Club Champions **RT Entry fee for U15-U19 is $1195; Entry deadline is December 20, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys teams only; Tournament Director: Ashley Wells; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

February 10-11, 2024 – CSL Chilly Classic: Hosted by Churchland Soccer League (Southeast) **RT Entry fee for U8-U19 is $200; Entry deadline is November 30, 2023. Recreational Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Michael Cagle; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

February 16-18, 2024 – Adidas National Cup: Hosted by Club Champions **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $800, U11-U12 is $900, U13-U14 is $950, U15-U19 is $1200; Entry deadline is January 15, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Brian Kuk; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

February 17-18, 2024 – 2024 Presidents Day Cup and Showcase: Hosted by Virginia Legacy (Southeast) **RT Entry fee for U11-U12 is $690, U13-U15 is $740, U16-U19 is $790; Entry deadline is January 19, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: John Allison; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

February 17-18, 2024 – VDA Showcase: Hosted by Prince William Soccer (North) **UT Entry fee for U13-U19 is $749; Entry deadline is January 5, 2024. Club Teams with up to 6 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Kasey Davenport; Referee Assignor: Jesse Rosenthal

February 24-25, 2024 – Ultimate Cup: Hosted by Richmond Strikers (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $700, U11-U12 is $800, U13-U14 is $850, U15 is $900, U16-U19 is $1,000; Entry deadline is January 22, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Nikki Clowser; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

February 23-25, 2024 – Arlington Tournament Series Boys Weekend: Hosted by Arlington Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $925, U11-U12 is $975, U13-U15 is $ 995; Entry deadline is January 20, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys teams only; Tournament Director: Jerry Ellison; Referee Assignor: Tarey Houston

MARCH 2024

March 1-3, 2024 – Loudoun Soccer College Showcase: Hosted by Loudoun Soccer (North) **UT Entry fee for U15-U19 is $1175; Entry deadline is February 5, 2024. Club Teams with up to 7 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director:Dave Bucciero; Referee Assignor: Tammy Mitchell

March 1-3, 2024 – Arlington Tournament Series Girls Weekend: Hosted by Arlington Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $925, U11-U12 is $975, U13-U15 is $ 995; Entry deadline is January 27, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Girls teams only; Tournament Director: Jerry Ellison; Referee Assignor: Tarey Houston

March 1-3, 2024 – Virginia United Spring Classic: Hosted by Virginia United (West) **UT Entry for U9-U10 is $450, U11-U12 is $650, U13-U14 is $750, U15-U19 is $800; Entry deadline is February 2, 2024. Recreational Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Gary Gardner; Referee Assignor: Mark Ingvaldsen

March 2-3, 2024 – Alexandria Soccer Kickoff Full Sided Tournament: Hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U13-U15 is $1100, U16-U19 is $1200; Entry deadline is January 26, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players for U13-15 and 6 guest players for U16-19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Ben Hawkins; Referee Assignor: Matt Geier

March 2-3, 2024 – Virginia Super Cup: Hosted by Fredericksburg FC (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $575, U11-U12 is $ 675, U13-U15 is $775; Entry Deadline is February 5, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: John Allison; Referee Assignor: Roberto Furnish

March 2-3, 2024 – Jefferson Cup Boys Weekend: Hosted by Richmond Strikers (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $850, U11-U12 is $1,000, U13-U14 is $1,250, U15 is $1,400, U16-U19 is $1,550; Entry deadline is November 1, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys teams only; Tournament Director: Nikki Clowser; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

March 2-3, 2024 – 2024 Kickin’ It for Cancer: Hosted by Smithfield Soccer Club (Southeast) **UT Entry fee for U9-U15 is $375; Entry deadline is February 10, 2024. Club and Recreational Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Chris Moller; Referee Assignor: Chris Moller

March 9-10, 2024 – Jefferson Cup Girls Weekend: Hosted by Richmond Strikers (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $850, U11-U12 is $1,000, U13-U14 is $1,250, U15 is $1,400, U16-U19 is $1,550; Entry deadline is November 1, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Girls teams only; Tournament Director: Nikki Clowser; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

March 9-10, 2024 – Jefferson Cup Girls Showcase: Hosted by Richmond Strikers (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $850, U11-U12 is $1,000, U13-U14 is $1,250, U15 is $1,400, U16-U19 is $1,550; Entry deadline is November 1, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Girls teams only; Tournament Director: Nikki Clowser; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

March 9-10, 2024 – Jefferson Cup Boys Showcase: Hosted by Richmond Strikers (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $850, U11-U12 is $1,000, U13-U14 is $1,250, U15 is $1,400, U16-U19 is $1,550; Entry deadline is November 1, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys teams only; TournamentDirector: Nikki Clowser; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

March 9-10, 2024 – 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tournament U13-U15: Hosted by Stafford Soccer (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $800, U11-U12 is $825, U13-U15 is $900; Entry deadline for U13-U15 is February 9, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Barry Hill; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

March 9-10, 2024 – FSCI Battlefield Cup & Showcase: Hosted by Fredericksburg Soccer Club (Central) **RT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $675, U11-U12 is $775, U13-U15 is $875, U16-U19 is $975; Entry deadline is February 10, 2024. Club and Recreational Teams with up to 7 guest players for U9-U10, 9 guest players for U11-U12, 9 guest players for U13, and 11 guest players for U14-U19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Tim Lee; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

March 16-17, 2024 – 30th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Tournament U9-U12: Hosted by Stafford Soccer (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $800, U11-U12 is $825, U13-U15 is $900; Entry deadline for U9-U12 is February 16, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Barry Hill; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

March 16-17, 2024 – Alliance St. Patrick’s Day Tournament: Hosted by Charlottesville Alliance (West Central) **RT Entry fee for U8-U12 is $575; Entry deadline is February 26, 2024. Club Teams with up to 2 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director:Ethan Taylor; Referee Assignor: Beth Hatchel

March 16-17, 2024 – Alexandria Soccer Kickoff Small Sided Tournament: Hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $850, U11-U12 is $950; Entry deadline is February 16, 2024. Club Teams with up to 4 guest players for U9-10 and 5 guest players for U11-12. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Ben Hawkins; Referee Assignor: Matt Geier

March 16-17, 2024 – Virginia Beach Spring Classic: Hosted by Beach FC (Southeast) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $675, U11-U12 is $750, U13-U14 is $795, U15-U19 is $850; Entry deadline is February 23, 2024. Club Teams with up to 18 guest players for U9-U12 and 14 guest players for U13-U19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Dennis Blackmore; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

March 16-17, 2024 – PWSI Icebreaker U15-U19: Hosted by Prince William Soccer Inc. (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $759, U11-U12 is $845, U13-U14 is $875, U15-U19 is $895; Entry deadline is February 11, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Kasey Davenport; Referee Assignor: Jesse Rosenthal

March 23-24, 2024 – PWSI Icebreaker U9-U14: Hosted by Prince William Soccer Inc. (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $759, U11-U12 is $845, U13-U14 is $875, U15-U19 is $895; Entry deadline is February 12, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Kasey Davenport; Referee Assignor: Jesse Rosenthal

APRIL 2024

MAY 2024

May 24-26, 2024 – Williamsburg Invitational Memorial Day: Hosted by TSA WISC Sharks (Southeast) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $625, U11-U12 is $675, U13-U15 is $725, U16-U19 is $750; Entry deadline is April 29, 2024. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams. Tournament Director: John Allison; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

May 25-26, 2024 – 2024 Virginia Cannon Cup: Hosted by Virginia Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $775, U11-U12 is $815, U13-U15 is $870; Entry deadline is May 1, 2024. Club Teams with up to 6 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Alli Trask; Referee Assignor: Tarey Houston

May 25-27, 2024 – Virginian Elite Tournament: Hosted by Springfield South County Youth Club (North) **UT Entry fee for U8-U10 is $800, U11-U12 is $900, U13-U14 is $995, U15-U19 is $1050; Entry deadline is April 15, 2024. Club Teams with up to 7 guest player. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Dotty Talbott; Referee Assignor: Sharon Deplitch

JUNE 2024

June 8-9, 2024 – FSCI Summer Classic and Showcase: Hosted by Fredericksburg Soccer Club (Central) **RT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $650, U11-U12 is $695, U13-U15 is $795, U16-U19 is $955; Entry deadline is May 1, 2024. Club and Recreational Teams with up to 7 guest players for U9-U10, 9 guest players for U11-U12, 9 guest players for U13, and 11 guest players for U14-U19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Tim Lee; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

JULY 2024

AUGUST 2024

August 10-11, 2024 – FSCI August Friendlies: Hosted by Fredericksburg Soccer Club (Central) **RT Entry fee for U9-U12 is $495, U13-U19 is $595; Entry deadline is July 10, 2024. Club and Recreational Teams with up to 7 guest players for U9-U10, 9 guest players for U11-U12, 9 guest players for U13, and 11 guest players for U14-U19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Tim Lee; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

August 31- September 1, 2024 – FSCI Labor Day Tournament: Hosted by Fredericksburg Soccer Club (Central) **RT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $650, U11-U12 is $725, U13-U15 is $825, U16-U19 is $925; Entry deadline is August 5, 2024. Club and Recreational Teams with up to 7 guest players for U9-U10, 9 guest players for U11-U12, 9 guest players for U13, and 11 guest players for U14-U19. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Tim Lee; Referee Assignor: John Hitchens

SEPTEMBER 2024

OCTOBER 2024

NOVEMBER 2024

 

DECEMBER 2023

December 1-3, 2023 –  Atlantic Cup: Hosted by Virginia Rush Soccer Club (Southeast) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $710, U11-U12 is $780, U13-U14 is $810, U15-U18 is $875; Entry deadline is November 6, 2023. Travel Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls Teams. Tournament Director:Tyler Bettinger;Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

December 1-3, 2023 – RVA Turf Wars: Hosted by Dynamo Soccer Club (Central) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $575, U11-U12 is $ 650, U13-U15 is $725, U16-U19 is $775; Entry Deadline is November 6, 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: John Allison; Referee Assignor: Roberto Furnish

December 8-10, 2023 – Adidas College Showcase: Hosted by Club Champions **UT Entry fee for U15-U19 is $1,100; Entry Deadline is November 3. 2023. Club Teams with up to 5 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Brian Kuk; Referee Assignor: Karen Arnold

December 16-17, 2023– Capitol Futsal Cup: Hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association (North) **UT Entry fee for U9-U10 is $450, U11-U19 is $550; Entry deadline is November 17, 2023. Club Teams with up to 4 guest players. The tournament is accepting Boys and Girls teams; Tournament Director: Ben Hawkins; Referee Assignor: Matt Geier