The Rivalries Cup will serve as a season ending Tournament for a number of teams.  The event will be held April 11-13, 2025 at AZ Athletic Grounds.  It will host Boys & Girls u7/2018- u19/2006 teams of all levels.

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Online Check In
All teams must complete online check in by April 7. A team will not be able to compete without doing so.
How do I Upload Documents for Online Check in (CLICK HERE)​

AZ Athletic Grounds- 6231 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
There are parking and entrance fees at AZ Athletic Grounds. They highly recommended pre-purchasing before the event.

CLICK HERE TO PRE PURCHASE AAG TICKETS AND PARKING FOR RIVALRIES CUP WEEKEND

The main entrance and East entrance will be open AZ Athletic Grounds. The West entrance will be closed.

There is a designated player drop off area in lot 6.

​Sideline Selection
Both teams will sit on the same side of the field with ALL spectators sitting on the opposite side. The home team should sit on the north or west side of the half line. The visiting team shall sit on the south or east side of the half line. No one will be allowed behind the goal areas except when in transit.

Benches will be provided for ​all games​ at AZ Athletic Grounds.

Canopies are allowed but not provided by the tournament

Division Formats
4 team division- 3 games and no final. Winner based on points.
5 team division- 4 games and no final. Winner based on points.
6 team division- 3 games cross bracket and final (wildcard, top 2 teams in points)
8 team division- 3 games in group play and final (winner of group A vs winner of group B)

Additional notes

• 4 and 5 team brackets do not have playoffs and will be point based (10-point system)
• Remember to check and sign your game cards after each match (including playoffs).
• U9-U19: will have champion, champion medals, trophy to the winning team, and finalist medals.
• If weather is hotter than expected water breaks could be implemented
• Please ensure you clean your sideline after each match

Rosters

• U7 & U8 may register a maximum of 8 players. U7 & U8 teams may use up to (4) four guest players.
• U9 & U10 may register a maximum of 12 players.
• U11 & U12 (9v9) may register a maximum of 16 players. U11 & U12 teams may use up to (4) four guest players.
• U13 & U14 may register a maximum of eighteen (18) players.
• U15 and up may register a maximum of (22) players. U13 and up teams may use up to (5) five guest players.

Any team playing with guest players is limited to their appropriate player maximum. Teams will be able to play all players up to Max roster sizes (u13/U14 play max of 18 players per game; u/15 and up can play a max of 22 players per game).

A player may only play for one team during the tournament. Any ineligible player discovered will cause the team on which he/she played for to forfeit all games already played.

Player Cards
The head coach or team manager must have their player cards for each game. In the event that there is a roster check, red card or ​heard injury and the team is not able to present the player cards in a ​timely ​matter it will result in ​forfeiting all games.

Length of Half
U7-U8 10 minutes x 4
U9-U10 25 minutes
U11-U12 30 minutes
U13-U14 35 minutes
U15-U19 40 minutes

​Tournament Competition
The tournament will be scored on a 10 point scale. Teams will be awarded points on the following basis:
Six (6) points for a win
Three (3) points for a ​tie
One (1) point for each goal scored up to three (3) goals
One (1) point for a shut out - however no shut out ​points will be awarded in a 0-0 ​tie​, in that event each team will receive only 3 points.
Athletic Trainers will be on site at each facility

​Any Questions- azarsenaltournaments@gmail.com

COST
u7/2018 & u8/2017: $150
u9/2016 & u10/2015: $590
u11/2014 & u12/2013: $700
u13/2012- u19/2006: $1050

Registration closes March 19

ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT ARIZONA ATHLETIC GROUNDS

STAY & PLAY
The Rivalries Cup is a stay and play event with all teams outside of county being required to book at the following link:  CLICK HERE FOR STAY & PLAY OPTIONS

Any questions regarding Hotel accommodations can be sent to: Reg@travelingteams.com or via phone: 1.800.430.1159