Tournament Information
Application and Registration Deadlines
Sometimes the Application and Registration deadlines are confused for each other. Perhaps this explanation will distinguish the the two.
Step 1: Apply to the tournament before the application deadline in order to be considered. While the application process does allow you to upload registration documents at that time, they are not required until after your team is accepted.
Step 2: After your application have been accepted, you must upload the registration documents before the registration deadline.
Application Deadline for both weekends: February 8th 2023
Registration Deadline for Girls weekend: March 23, 2023
Registration Deadline for Boys weekend: March 30, 2023
Application Links
When applying for the Nike Challenge Cup, you will need to do so using a GotSport account and not a GotSoccer account. If you have one, great! Otherwise, you will need to create one. The GotSoccer system will no longer be used starting in 2022, so we have moved to that system. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to host foreign teams unless you are card through an US organization. Application deadline is Feburary 8, 2023.
Nike Challenge Cup Tournament Fees
| Age Group | Players on Field | Field Sizes (yds) | Length of Halves | Heading | Max Roster | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U09-U10* | 7v7 | From 35x50 to 40x60 | 25 | No | 14 | $725 |
| U11 - U12 | 9v9 |
From 45x75 to 50x80 2-man ref system |
30 |
U11 - No U12 - Yes |
18 | $825 |
| U13-U14 | 11v11 |
From 60x110 to 70x116 3-man ref system |
35 | Yes | 18 | $925 |
| U15-U19 | 11v11 |
From 60x110 to 70x116 3-man ref system |
35 | Yes | 22 | $925 |
Notes:
- *2014s are welcome and will play in U9 lowest division
- *U9-U10 we will implement build-out line*
Tournament Information
The Club Ohio Nike Challenge Cup is sanctioned by both USYSA through the Ohio Soccer Association and US Club. Below are the sanctioning documents and tournament rules.
Sanctioning
Ohio Soccer Association Sanctioning
- Ohio South US Youth Soccer Sanctioning - Girls Weekend
- Foreign Team Hosting Approval - Girls Weekend
- Ohio South US Youth Soccer Sanctioning - Boys Weekend
- Foreign Team Hosting Approval - Boys Weekend
US Club Sanctioning
- Fact Sheet for Tournament Participants / U.S. Soccer Federation Policy 601-7 [link]
- U.S. Soccer Federation Bylaw 603 [link]
Tournament Awards
- Please send a representative for the Finalist and Champion to the tournament headquarters to pick up medals.
- Teams can hold ceremonial presentations near tournament headquarters and afterward, we would invite teams to take a picture with the Finalist and Champion banners.
Contacts
| Topic | Contact |
|---|---|
| Group Housing | Mike Bower |
| General Information | Info |
| Referee Assignor | Ken McMahon |
