National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

10U Competitive, 11U-19U Tournament Features

• Played on the grass fields of the world's largest soccer complex
• All teams will play first game on Saturday
• World Cup groups, top teams advance to playoff round
• Three-game guarantee
• Three-person referee system (13U-19U)
• 10U competitive divisions play 7v7 format
• 11U and 12U age divisions play 9v9 format

The tournament ranking committee will place teams into a flight that best fits the team's competitive ability. The tournament reserves the right to combine age groups, depending on the total number of teams in the identified age divisions. Teams will be notifed prior to the tournament if groups are to be combined. In addition, an age group may be flighted to help parity of competition.

Awards

Each player who is on the first or second place team will receive a medal and the coach will receive a plaque. Each first place team will have its team roster engraved on the NSC CUP trophy which is on display in the National Sports Center lobby.

9U/10U Jamboree Features

• Played on the grass fields of the world's largest soccer complex
• 50-minute games
• Four-game guarantee, round robin format, no playoffs
• No scores recorded
• One official per game
• Games played Saturday and Sunday only
• MYSA guidelines
• All participants receive a player gift
• 7v7 format
• Teams will be scheduled in a group with other teams of same caliber when possible

9U/10U Jamboree Details

Open to all teams which participate in the 9U and 10U age categories. The age category will be played as one group, unless numbers allow to group by age & level of play (division).

• Early bird pricing effective until April 10. Use promo code GETTHEWORM at checkout.
• U9/10 Jamboree: $295 (After April 10 $320)
• U10 Competitive: $345 (After April 10 $370) 
• U11-U12: $395 (After April 10 $420) 
• U13-U19: $454 (After April 10 $479) 
• Refund Policy: March 26 - Current NSC Refund Policy: HERE

The rules for NSC CUP are presented here in PDF format for easy download and printing.

• 2020 NSC CUP Rules coming soon
• In the 9U-11U age groups, when a player deliberately heads the ball in a game, an indirect free kick (IFK) should be awarded to the opposing team from the spot of the offense. If the deliberate header 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. Players should not be given a red card by heading the ball off of the goal line, this should be awarded with an indirect free kick as stated above.
• Glasses: It is recommend for those who wear glasses to wear a strap or sports-type glasses to participate in games. The referee has the authority to determine if the glasses can be worn.
• Casts: It is recommended for those who have a hard or soft cast to wrap it with bubble wrap and an ace bandage. Prior to the game check with the referee. The referee has the authority to determine if they can play with the cast.

• May 1, 2020 or when divisions fill

• Please see the age categories for the tournament.  

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.

Instructions

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!