From Gus Bender, Illinois Youth Soccer President
In the following pages you will find a listing of all the tournament in Illinois that have been sanctioned by Illinois Youth Soccer meaning they meet specific standards of rules, play and most importantly risk management. We’re excited to welcome the Target United Cup back for the second year, this introductory competitive tournament offers teams in the 8U-10I age group a memorable experience both on and off the pitch.
In addition to this digital Spring Tournament Guide, our presence on social media, our mobile app via TeamApp and our information-filled website, we continue to look for ways to provide information to our members as easily as possible. We are using this digital platform to make interactive information more useful to you as you navigate the soccer season. In the coming weeks, more digital manuels will be coming including a Team Manager Manual and a Tryout & Camp Guide. . We wish you the best of luck during your spring season.
-Gus Bender, Illinois Youth Soccer President
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1655 South Arlington Heights Road, Suite 201 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 Telephone: (847) 290-1577 . Fax: (847) 290-1576 e-mail: info@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday (except holidays): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm; 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (closed from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Directions: From 1-90, exit at Arlington Heights Road and travel north to just past Golf Road (Route 58). The Illinois Youth Soccer State Office and the Illinois Referee Committee offices are located in a two-story glass building on the east side of the street that can be identified by a flag pole and the Illinois Youth Soccer logo at the entrance.
Office Staff & Program Directors:
Executive Director: Mary Jane Bender mjb@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Director of Coaching / Technical Director: Adam Howarth doc@illinoisyouthsoccer.org Assistant Director: Meaghan Kinser mk@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Associate Director Of Coaching: Marek Radziszewski marekr@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Director of Marketing and Communications: Chris Jamrozy chrisj@illinoisyouthsoccer.org Soccer For Success Director: Alejandra Jurado alej@illinoisyouthsoccer.org ODP Administrator: Vince Tirado vince@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
ODP & Coaching Education Administrator: Ivan Rico cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Registration & National League Administrator: Katie O’Malley katie@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
State Cup, Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup Director: Bill Bruno bill@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
Tournament Director & Recreational Referee Director: Hugh Orlicz Inner City Program Director: Dorian Figgers TopSoccer Director: Shawn Danhouser
Board of Directors:
President: Gus Bender Vice President / Central District Commissioner: David Hicks Treasurer: Flo Dyson Secretary: Kelly Fairwood Northern District Commissioner: Charlie Dyson Southern District Commissioner: Jane Raede Recreational Program Director: Dale Litney Hispanic Programs: Salvador Arroyo Director: Bob Berkley Director: Jake Mooney
www.illinoisyouthsoccer.org
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The following tournaments are officially sanctioned by Illinois Youth Soccer meaning that the tournament is of the highest quality and it abides by strict risk management guidelines.
You can find a complete listing of all sanctioned tournaments not only in Illinois, but also Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio North, South Dakota & Wisconsin at The Tournament Center. Illinois Youth Soccer sanctioned tournaments are also listed on the US Youth Soccer website.
To get your tournament sanctioned by Illinois and included in future Tournament e-Guides, on the Tournament Center & US Youth Soccer website contact Ivan Rico at 847-290-1577 or at cep@illinoisyouthsoccer.org
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PUMA CUP COLLEGE SHOWCASE APRIL 5TH - 7TH
PUMA CUP CHAMPIONS CUP APRIL 12TH -14TH
Great College Showcase with several levels for all ages U12 - U19 boys and girls
Great tournament for all of your club teams U8 - U19 boys and U8 - U14 girls
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LABOR DAY CUP AUG 30TH - SEPT 2ND All games at one location - no games on Monday!
College ID 8th-9th Girls & 15th-17th Boys
For more information visit www.rockfordraptors.org
Gateway Rush March Meltdown
Event Dates: 3/1/19-3/3/19 Location: O’Fallon Sports Park, O’Fallon, IL Boys Divisions: 6U-19U Girls Divisions: 6U-15U We will also have food & festivities for your teams and families to enjoy! FREE PARKING & we will work around league game conflicts! Click here for more details
Ajax St Louis Shamrock Shootout
Event Dates: 3/8/19-3/10/19 Location: O’Fallon Sports Park, O’Fallon, IL Boys Divisions: 9U-18U Girls Divisions: 9U-15U Click here for more details
SASA LincolnLand Elite Invitational
Event Dates: 3/16/19-3/17/19 Location: SASA Soccer Complex Boys Divisions: 11U-19U Girls Divisions: 11U-15U Over 100 teams vie for the LincolnLand ELITE Invitational Trophy! Click here for more details
Scheels Friendlies 2019 Hosted By Integrity Soccer Club
Event Dates: 4/5/19-4/7/19 Location: Hope Church Soccer Fields , Springfield Click here for more details
2019 Glen-Ed Kick-Off Tournament
Event Dates: 4/4/19-4/7/2019 Location: EHS High School & SIUE Edwardsville, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U The Spring Kick-off is held on a traditionally off or very light league weekend for most of the 1,000+ St. Louisbased club teams. We will have Gold, Silver and Bronze divisions in all age groups Click here for more details
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NEW Memorial Day Cup
Chicago Inter is inviting your teams to come participate in our new Memorial Day event.
After running our Showcase tournament with great success for years now, we would like to add something for the regions younger athletes as well. The club is hosting a competitive tournament for the U8-U15 age groups. Dates: Fri 5/24, Sat 5/25, Sun 5/26, Mon 5/27 Friday evening games only for local clubs. Per request for out of state teams. Various flight levels to assure competitiveness for all age groups. 3 games guaranteed
"Finals" done by 1PM on Monday 5/27
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Chicago International College Showcase Chicago Inter Soccer Club is proud to announce it’s 7th Annual College Showcase Tournament scheduled for July 12-14, 2019.
Our tournament is a great opportunity for high level teams and players to show their talent in front of College Coaches. This event is open to Girls and Boys U13 to U18 teams. Our tournament is all about players and getting exposure.
What a great opportunity for College Coaches to see some of the best teams and players of the Midwest Region, along with, any teams outside the Midwest wishing to be seen by Midwest College Coaches.
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS & REGISTRATION chicagointersoccer.com
Puma Cup College Showcase
Event Dates: 4/5/19-4/7/19 Location: Rockford Sportscore Soccer Complex Boys Divisions: 12U-19U Girls Divisions: 12U-19U Two Great Soccer Facilities Sportscore 1 & 2. 7 FULL SIZE TURF FIELDS WITH LIGHTS including one indoor full size field. Good number of College Coaches in attendance, Great Competition Click here for more details
Polo Field Friendlies
Event Dates: 4/6/19-4/7/19 Location: Polo Fields Boys Divisions: 7U-15U Girls Divisions: 7U-15U The focus is on getting competitive games to prepare you for your upcoming league and tournament season in a friendly environment. No scores are kept, no trophies are given, just games. Click here for more details
Puma Champions Cup
Event Dates: 4/12/19-4/14/19 Location: Sportscore 1 & 2, Rockford, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Last year we had over 500 Teams with 4 or more flights for most age groups. This is a Great tournament for all of your teams in your club. Club discounts for each team for clubs who register 5 or more teams to either weekend. Click here for more details
10th Annual Midstate Cup
Event Dates: 4/12/19-4/14/19 Location: Decatur Soccer Complex/Millikin University Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Competitive games (3 games guaranteed) with team and individual awards for 1st and 2nd place and participation awards for U8 players Click here for more details
Quad City Spring Shootout
Event Dates: 4/26/19-4/28/19 Location: East Moline, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U This tournament was previously held on Labor Day Weekend and will now be held April 26-28. We are expecting 60+ teams to this year's event! Click here for more details
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Target United Cup (Spring Soccer Festival)
Event Dates: 4/27/19-4/28/19 Location: Mercy Health Sportscore One, Rockford Boys Divisions: 8U-10U Girls Divisions: 8U-10U This introductory competitive tournament allows teams made up of players born in 2011-2009 (8U-10U) of ALL skill levels the chance to compete in a fun state-wide tournament. Off the pitch, the Target United Cup Village and activities sponsorted by the YSSL & IWSL offer between game fun. Click here for more details
Illinois FC Spring Invite
Event Dates: 5/3/19-5/5/19 Location: UIUC Campus, Urbana, IL Boys Divisions: 9U-19U Girls Divisions: 9U-14U Excellent fields, including lighted and turf fields for older age groups. Club Discounts: 6 or more teams = $25 off, per team. We are NOT a mandatory stay and play, but we do have hotel service to help Click here fore more details
Legacy Spring Classic Event Dates: 5/3/19-5/5/19 Location: O’Fallon Sports Park & Belle Clair Park Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Click here for more details
Coerver Cup Spring Classic
Event Dates: 5/3/19-5/5/19 Location: Stuart Sports Complex, Montgomery, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-12U Girls Divisions: 8U-12U Awards will include 1st and 2nd place for all divisions and participation awards for all U10 and younger teams. Click here for more details
Bayern Cup
Event Dates: 5/4/19-5/5/19 Location: Elgin Sports Complex, Elgin, IL Click here for more details
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Armed Forces Cup
Event Dates: 5/11/19-5/12/19 Location: Green Valley Sports Complex Boys Divisions: 9U-19U Girls Divisions: 9U-19U Click here for more details
Wheaton Wings Spring Classic
Event Dates: 5/17/19-5/19/19 Location: Wheaton Park District Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U This tournament has a 250 team maximum. Individual awards will go to the first and second place teams in each age division. Multiple team discount: any club who registers 8 teams or more will receive $25 off per team. Click here for more details
Illinois Fire Juniors Spring Shootout
Event Dates: 5/17/19-5/19/19 Location: Bloomington, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Click here for more details
Memorial Day Cup
Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/27/19 Location: New Lenox, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Friday evening games only for local clubs. Per request for out of state teams. Various flight levels to assure competitiveness for all age groups. 3 games guaranteed. "Finals" done by 1PM on Monday 5/27 Click here for more details
Libertyville Cup Youth Soccer Festival
Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/27/19 Location: Libertyville, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Click here for more details
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16th Annual Midwest Cup
Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/27/19 Location: James O’Breen Park, St. Charles, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Join 250 teams for the 16th annual Midwest Cup! Click here for more details
Memorial Day Soccer Classic
Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/26/19 Location: SASA Soccer Complex Boys Divisions: 9U-19U Girls Divisions: 9U-15U There will not be any games on Memorial Day and we will only accept Classic or Level 2 teams. This year we anticipate over 100 teams and we will close registration once all our flights are full. Click here for more details
The Memorial Day Challenge
Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/27/19 Location: Olympic Park, Schaumburg, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-18U Girls Divisions: 8U-18U Click here for more details
Pekin Pride Kickoff to Summer Classic presented by PCB Insulators Event Dates: 5/24/19-5/26/19 Location: Pekin Sports Complex Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-15U Pekin Pride Kickoff to Summer Classic ADVANTAGES: The focus is on getting competitive games in a friendly enviroment. All games will be played at the excellently maintained Pekin Park Sports Complex Soccer Fields Click here for more details
Puma Illinois College Showase
Event Dates: 6/7/2019- 6/9/2019 Location: Stuart Sports Complex, Montgomery, IL Boys Divisions: 9U-19U Girls Divisions: 9U-15U Click here for more details
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Chicago International College Showcase
Event Dates: 7/12/19-7/14/19 Location: Brent Hassert Park, Lockport, IL, Lewis University Boys Divisions: 13U-19U Our tournament is a great opportunity for high level teams and players to show their talent in front of College Coaches Click here for more details
DuPage Preseason Invitational
Event Dates: 8/16/2019- 8/18/2019 Location: Lombard Park District - Various Boys Divisions:8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Click here for more details
Barrington Classic
Event Dates: 8/23/2019- 8/25/2019 Location: Community Park, South Barrington Click here for more details
Bolingbrook Labor Day Soccer Festival 2019
Event Dates: 8/30/2019- 9/1/2019 Lily Cache Sports Fields, Bolingbrook, IL Boys Divisions:8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U The Bolingbrook Labor Day Soccer Festival is a great way to kick off your Fall season! Bolingbrook Soccer Club is wrapping up our 40th season as a Club and are celebrating our 20th Labor Day Tournament. Click here for more details
5th Annual Midwest Invitational Tournament
Event: Dates: 8/30/2019-9/1/19 Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Location: Oak Brook Polo Fields, Oak Brook, IL Click here for more details
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Palatine Celtic Cup
Event Dates: 8/30/19-9/2/19 Location: Celtic Park Boys Divisions: 8U-19U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Join 350+ teams for the 39th year of the Palatine Celtic Cup, the oldest continuously running tournament in the Midwest. Celtic Cup will also host a College Showcase during the weekend for the top division in U16-U19. Click here for more details
Chicago Development Showcase
Event Dates: 8/30/19-9/2/19 Location: Stuart Sports Complex Boys Divisions: 9U-15U Girls Divisions: 9U-19U Click here for more details
Illinois FC Fall Cup
Event Dates: 9/27/19-9/29/19 Location: University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign Boys Divisions: 9U-15U Girls Divisions: 9U-19U Click here for more details
Octoberfest Classic Event Dates: 10/11/19-10/13/19 Location: Libertyville, IL Boys Divisions: 8U-15U Girls Divisions: 8U-19U Click here for more details
Gateway Rush Halloween Havoc
Event Dates: 10/25/19-10/27/19 Location: O’Fallon Sports Complex Boys Divisions: 6U-17U Girls Divisions: 6U-19U Our goal is to provide excellent competition for all boys and girls teams with multiple competition level flights in each age group. We will also have food & festivities for your teams and families to enjoy! Click here for more details
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Illinois Youth Soccer member competitive leagues offer teams the highest level of competition as well as an umatched standard of risk management and customer service. ONLY teams that play in one of these affiliated competitive leagues are eligible to participate in the Illinois State Cup, US Youth Soccer National Championship Series, US Youth Soccer Midwest Conference & National League, State Premiership, Presidents Cup, Junior Cup, Spring Soccer Festival and other exclusive member competitions.
Central Illinois Youth Soccer League Web: ciysl.com • Phone: 217-391-4111 • Email: ciysl@comcast.net
From it’s humble beginnings of only 8 teams, CIYSL is now the preferred competitive league for over 200 teams in Central Illinois and Chicagoland. CIYSL - North is a division of the Central Illinois Youth Soccer League that operates in the greater Chicago area. Facebook: CIYSL
Illinois Women’s Soccer League Web: iwsl.com • Email: office@iwsl
The IWSL has been proudly serving female soccer players since 1974. As the world’s oldest and largest all female soccer league, the IWSL strongly believes that soccer is for everyone. Facebook: IWSLeague
Twitter: @iwslprez
Illowa Youth Soccer
Web: illowa.org • Email: registrar@illowa.org
Illowa provides competitive youth soccer opportunities to teams in western Illlinois and eastern Iowa. Illowa has approximately 22 clubs and 175 teams in the 8U-18U age divisions
St. Louis Youth Soccer League - Illinois Web: slysa.org • Phone: 618-558-1553 • Email: jraede@slysa.org
The major objective of the SLYSA is to develop, promote, and provide top level competition for youth soccer in the greater St. Louis area. We are affiliated with the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA) & Illinois Youth Soccer (IYSA) Facebook: slysa.league
Twitter: @slysaleague
Instagram: @slysaleague
Young Sportsmen’s Soccer League Web: yssl.org • Phone: 847-818-1440 • Email: info@yssl.org
The YSSL is Illinois Youth Soccer’s largest competitive league with over 1600 teams. In 2018, the YSSL celebrated 50 years of serving the Illinois soccer community. The YSSL offers a competitive opportunity for teams of all skill levels. Facebook: YSSLeague
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T[rg_t Unit_^ Cup 8U-10U Event For Teams Of All Skill Levels Returns To Illinois April 27-28
The Target United Cup will again return to be part of the Illinois Youth Soccer Spring Soccer Festival April 26-27. This introductory competitive tournament allows teams made up of players born in 2011-2009 (8U-10U) of ALL skill levels the chance to compete in a fun state-wide tournament. Each team will play at least 3 games (4 max) in a fun competitive atmosphere.
In addition to playing on the pitch, there will be additional fun activities for the kids off the field including face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon artists, interactive games and more sponsored by the Illinois Women's Soccer League (IWSL) and Young Sportsmen's Soccer League (YSSL).
The Target United Cup Village offers the whole family off the field activities to entertain them between games including video games, soccer pool, free refreshments and much more.
Important 2019 Dates
March 1: Registration Closes. Click here to register Saturday, April 27: Girls Teams Play - Sportscore One, Rockford Sunday, April 28: Boys Teams Play - Sportscore One, Rockford
Price: Only $275
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March 1:
Target United Cup Registration Deadline
March 8:
State Cup & Presidents Cup Brackets Announced
March 6:
April 6:
Junior Cup Scheules Announced
Game change request deadline for April
27-28 Open Cup games
April 6:
State Cup & Presidents Cup School conflict notification deadline
April 27-28:
11U Junior Cup Group Play Games: Rockford
April 27:
April 27-28: April 28:
Target United Cup Girls Games Open Cup Play-Ins: Rockford
Target United Cup Boys Games
May 6:
Game change request deadline for May 18-19 State Cup & Presidents Cup games
May 12:
Home Team Host Play By Deadline
May 6:
May 18-19:
May 24-26:
Home Team Host details due
State Cup, Presidents Cup & Illinois Cup Group Play Weekend: Rockford
State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Rockford
May 24-26:
Presidents Cup Semifinals & Finals: Rockford
May 25:
12U Junior Cup Semis & Finals
May 24-26:
May 31 - June 1:
June 13-17:
June 21 - 26:
July 9:
July 10-14:
July 22-28:
Illinois Cup Semifinals & Finals
State Cup Finals
US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup :Overland Park, KS
US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships: Saginaw, MI
Fall State Cup & Presidents Cup Registration Deadline
US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup: Murfreesboro, TN
US Youth Soccer National Championships: Overland Park, KS
August 2:
Fall State Cup & Presidents Cup Brackets Announced
October 19-20:
Fall State Cup & Presidents Cup Group Play: Rockford
October 25-27
Fall Presidents Cup Semifinals & Finals
August 24-25:
October 25-27:
November 2:
Fall Open Cup, State Cup & Presidents Cup Play-Ins: Rockford
Fall State Cup Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Fall State Cup Finals
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Played at Sportport International & Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex
Discounts for Tournament Registration: Early Bird Registration: (deadline 3/1/2019) $50 Off U9 - U14 $100 Off U15 – U19 Register for Premier Cup and MetroFest: $100 Off Each Tournament Regular Price Registration
U9-U10 7V7: $650 U11-U12 9V9: $700
U13-U14 11V11: $825 U15-U19 11V11: $875