Join us this holiday season for fun and exciting competition in the NSC's annual 5v5 Holiday Classic Indoor Soccer Tournament. The Holiday Classic is a non-sanctioned tournament and accepts all teams, which include: club, intraclub, tournament teams or even just a group of friends who want to play.
The NSC is excited to announce the addition of the Adaptive Middle School & High School Divisions! Team placement, coaches, and pinnies will be provided. Individual registration – $38/player.
The Best Dressed Coach of the tournament will be awarded a $50 Gift Card.
RULES:
- A photo must be emailed to Tournament Director by Sat., December 30st at 10PM.
- The photo must be taken in front of our Holiday Classic Photo Backdrop.
- The winner can consist of more than one coach, but must be coaches from the same team.
- Outfit must be holiday themed to win.
Must abide by the 2024 MYSA Season birth-year age grid.
9U/10U Girls |
9U/10U Boys |
11U Girls |
11U Boys |
12U Girls |
12U Boys |
13U Girls |
13U Boys |
14U Girls |
14U Boys |
15U Girls |
15U Boys |
16U Girls |
16U Boys |
17U Girls |
17U Boys |
18/19U Girls |
18/19U Boys |
Middle School Adaptive Division (11-14 yrs old) |
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High School Adaptive Division (14-18 yrs old) |
Participate in this one-day tournament and show off your skills in our dome! Individual registration – $38/player. Team placement, coaches, and pinnies will be provided. This tournament is played with 4 field players and 1 goalkeeper. Player fee includes a 3-game guarantee (games are 40-min. /20 min. halves) and is World Cup group play style with the top 2 teams advancing the Championship. Two different divisions will be offered. Depending on total number of teams in identified age divisions, the tournament may combine age divisions and/or break out competitive levels.
Eligibility: The Holiday Classic adaptive divisions are designed to provide a safe, yet competitive environment for participants with intellectual disabilities. Participants in these divisions have had introductory experience playing soccer and are generally familiar with competitive game or scrimmage playing rules.
Playing Environment: All games will be played at the National Sports Center in the Indoor Sports Hall Facility. The Hall has 3 small-sided, artificial turf fields being used throughout the event. Adaptive division games will be on the East end of the Facility on Field C, allowing one side of the field to be free of other game activity. Participants can expect crowd and game noise from other fields to be heard throughout the facility.
Application Process
1. Complete the Application below and submit to Tournament Director.
2. Parent/guardian will be notified when the player has been accepted into the event and placed on a team.
3. Parent/guardian will receive information to pay the player fee for the event ($38/player) and complete the player waiver (online or in-person).
Teams will play their three guaranteed games and play-off games (if qualified) in the same day, according to the dates listed per division.
These dates are subject to change depending on number of teams registered. Teams may be scheduled to play during the day.
9U/10U GIRLS |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
15U GIRLS |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
16U GIRLS |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
17U GIRLS |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
19U GIRLS |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
MENS OPEN |
Wednesday, Dec. 27 |
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13U BOYS |
Thursday, Dec. 28 |
13U GIRLS |
Thursday, Dec. 28 |
14U BOYS |
Thursday, Dec. 28 |
14U GIRLS |
Thursday, Dec. 28 |
MENS 35+ |
Thursday, Dec. 28 |
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11U BOYS |
Friday, Dec. 29 |
11U GIRLS |
Friday, Dec. 29 |
12U BOYS |
Friday, Dec. 29 |
12U GIRLS |
Friday, Dec. 29 |
ADULT COED |
Friday, Dec. 29 |
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9U/10U BOYS |
Saturday, Dec. 30 |
15U BOYS |
Saturday, Dec. 30 |
16U BOYS |
Saturday, Dec. 30 |
17U BOYS |
Saturday, Dec. 30 |
19U BOYS |
Saturday, Dec. 30 |
Early Bird Pricing until Nov. 27, 2023
Early Bird Rates
Refund Policy
Holiday Classic will follow the same rules as the National Sports Center Indoor Soccer Leagues, with the following exceptions:
Each team will receive:
Tie-breaking System:
1. Most Points
2. Record Head-to-head (does not apply in 3 way tie)
3. Goal Difference (goals for minus goals against)
4. Least goals allowed
5. Earliest application date
Maximum goal difference allowed per game will be 7. For example: Eagles beat the Tigers 13-2 the score will be recorded as 9-2.
The tournament will make every effort to avoid forfeits. A forfeit can only be determined by Tournament Headquarters. Forfeited games will be recorded as a 3-0 score.
In all categories, the top teams will advance to a play-off or championship match. Age divisions that have 4 or 5 teams will advance to a championship match with 1st vs. 2nd place. Age divisions of 6-8 teams will have two groups with each group winner advancing to the championship match. Groups of 10 will have three groups, the winner of each group will advance to a semifinal, along with the second place team in the group of four teams. Groups of 12 will have four groups, the winner of each group will advance to a semifinal. Groups of 12 that have three groups, will have the top two teams advance to a quarterfinal and semifinal, the seeding is random for the playoffs. If a play-off or championship game is tied at the end of regulation, two 5-minute “golden goal” overtime periods will be played. If neither team scores in overtime, penalty shots will be used to determine the winner. First, a five-player “shoot-out” will be used. If score is still tied there will be a one player “shoot-out” until the winner is determined. Any player that played in the game may participate in the “shoot-out.”
Youth teams must abide by the 2023 MYSA season birth-year age grid.
Adult players must be 18 years old by the date they play.
Adult Coed - Teams MUST have 2 females playing field positions. If the team does not have 2 females, you must play down the number of females you are short.
Any team found to be using non-rostered or illegal players will forfeit that match. All forfeits are recorded as 3-0.
All 19U, High School and below team’s must also show proof of age for all players to be eligible to play. After age verification at final team check-in coaches should keep one of the following in their possession during the tournament to verify age should a question arise:
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Coaches, are you short of players due to injury or other commitments? Aren't having any luck finding a player to complete your roster? Then the Holiday Classic Player Pool is for you. It connects coaches with players who want to have the Holiday Classic experience.
Click HERE to be taken to NSC's new Event HQ to sign up.
We are excited to offer you a new player pool experience at NSC Event HQ! As a new user you will need to set up a household account in an adult's name.
Only players registered with USSF or FIFA affiliated associations are eligible.
Games Livestreamed
We are excited to offer livestream for those unable to attend the event. Live Barn provides Live & On Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events at the National Sports Center. Use the code: nsc1-hall to save 10% on your subscription. Register today to watch at www.livebarn.com
*Please note that games on Field B are not available
The National Sports Center has frequent opportunities for competitive vendors to support campus events. Below you will find information regarding how to get started in applying to be a vendor.
A completed vendor request form is required for your company to be entered in the National Sports Center’s Vendor Directory. Please provide all data applicable to your company. You may submit this form electronically or print and fax to 763.785.3660.
NOTE: Submitting this form does NOT guarantee that you will be selected as a vendor. The National Sports Center will contact you upon receipt of your completed document.
The National Sports Center thanks you for your interest in doing business with us.
The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community. If you would like to make a donation to improve the health, well-being, and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments, please click HERE.
Thank you for considering!
Director
Phone: 763.785.5678
Registrar
Phone: 763.785.5603