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April 25-26 2026

U9 (7-8 years old), U11(9-10 years old),
U14 (11-13 years old), U18 (14-Current High School Seniors)
Post High School 19+ Adult Division

Co-Ed Tournament for U9, U11, U14
Male Divisions for U18, Post High School 19+
5V5 play (max roster of 7) for U9, U11
7 v7 play (max roster of 11) U14, U18, Post High School Division 19+

U9 Recreational Teams play w/ coaching support
U14-19+ register as a team (no individuals accepted)

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Shore FC Smash Tournament

About Smash

Welcome to the Shore Smash Tournament. Shore Soccer is excited to bring this event to the shore for the second time.

The Shore Smash Tournament is unique in that youth players get to pick their teams, their names, and their strategy to be successful. Each team will need a captain who will help organize and register their team. The registration process is set up through a link below. You do not have to pay by credit card, there will be other options offered through the registration link.

Please note the registration deadline for the Shore Smash Tournament is April 11. Teams must pay prior to the deadline and there are no refunds for teams that drop prior to the tournament. We will not be taking teams after the registration period. When captains are forming teams they can cross between age categories, however they must play at the age level of their oldest player. This tournament is for players ages 7 and above. Those who need to pay and receive forms in person please contact Joel Coleman (Organizer) [email protected] or text 973-224-4672.

IMPORTANT CHANGE - U9 will register utilizing the fall recreational team structure. If a u9 team plays in the tournament it must be organized with a coach for play. Anyone playing in order age divisions must register as a team. There will be no individual placements for these particular divisions. You may check with the event organize to find out if a team needs an additional player, but it will be up to the team captain to decide if they will be included in their teams registration.

Awards

Each age level will have a final match to declare a first place winner. The first place team of each age

category will be awarded a championship custom Shore Smash Tournament 1st place Medal, and name recognition on the shore soccer Facebook page.

You and your friends can be champions! Youth are in control of their strategy and results. Youth captains will help to coach and prepare their teams for play! U9 division will work with their recreational structure and coaches.

Happenings at the Tournament

The weekend of the event will include bracket schedule, a registration table with announcer, and lots of opportunities to support Shore Soccer. We will be selling shore soccer swag, operating a concession stand with meal options. We will have a grill station open for hotdogs and hamburgers. We will have small games and activities for youth and children. A Gaga ball pit will be at the fields for kids to be able to enjoy this fun dodgeball game between soccer matches.

Please note: A Parent/Guardian must register and check in their team at the registration table prior to play. Game schedules will b

e given out after the April 11th date. All minors must have an adult chaperone at the event. This may be a parent/guardian or parent of a teammate. Youth found without proper supervision will need to return to the registration table to contact their parents and/or find an adult designee. We want families to feel comfortable at the fields and enjoy the day, we expect youth will walk around with their buddies. Supervision of minors is important to keep everyone safe.

Games & Rules

Attire
Players must wear soccer shin guards, and soccer cleats for the tournament. Teams should bring a light colored shirt and a dark shirt for each team member to ensure each game has different colors for play. Players can be creative in how they create their team shirts and/or the colors that they choose to pick for their team. Superman or Batman capes are welcome! We encourage players to dress in layers to keep warm between games. They should bring a water bottle to keep hydrated during the weekend! The most creative team outfit will win a special prize!

Game Rules
Every team will have at least 3 games of bracket play during the tournament. All games will have a referee.

U9, U11 Game Rules

Games will be played 5 v 5 with a keeper
There will be a max of 7 players per team roster.
Teams have unlimited subs even when the ball is live.
There will not be offsides called during games.
There will be two 15 minute halves with a 5 minute break between halves.
The kick off can happen in any direction.
There will be no goal kicks during the game.
Goalies must toss or roll the ball to a player.
No slide tackling
Headers are allowed
In the event of a tie add an extra 5 minutes to game play with a dropped player. After 5 min penalty kicks will determine winner.

U14, U18 & Post High School 19+

Games will be played 7 v 7. Max roster of 11
There will be 6 players on the field with a keeper.
There will be 22 minute halves with 2 minute break between halves.
There will be no off sides, all free kicks are direct,
The ball must have gone out in order for a sub to enter than game.
Goals can be scored from kick off.
The keeper is allowed to clear with goal kicks, however the keeper can not punt the ball.
Keepers have 6 seconds to release the ball.
If tie two players drop from team and add 2 minutes to end of game. If still a tied game the game will be decided by penalty kicks.

How long does a team have to get to a scheduled game?
Because of the variety of divisions and teams, there is a rule that teams must be prepared to play within 5 minutes of their scheduled time. Teams that do not have a complete team to play on the field during their designated time may play with fewer players, against the other team. If a team is unable to play after 10 minutes that team will forfeit their match.

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Payment Options & Registration

When paying by cash check or through our online link.
Payment Link

$20 Individual Reg (U9 only)

U11, U14 Team $140 (Max Roster 7)

U18 and above Divisions $180 (Max Roster 11)

Tournament Smash T-Shirts $12
U19+ Referee Fees 2$ per game per team player.