August 29-30, 2020

The Columbia Kickoff

Overview

Payment Deadline:

August 7^th is the deadline for payment. We will not start accepting teams or processing payments until August 8^th - a notification will be sent out before we start processing payments.

Game Format:

The game format will be altered due to the state's guidelines in respect to the current health situation right now. By using the "6 game; 3 mini, 3 full game format", it fundamentally allows teams to stay at the field complex all day tailgating and bonding. This unfortunately would not be sanctioned by US Youth Soccer if it were to remain the same as we would not be able to uphold the current return-to-play procedures and restrictions. The event will be a traditional tournament - 3 (50 minute) game guarantee with opportunity for a Final. While we are just as disappointed as you are. yes, we love the format too!... this is a necessary change to allow the players the opportunity to be back on the field competing with their friends. This is a one-year change as we hope to be back to some normalcy by the next Gettysburg Tournament.

Application

Tournament Application

Guest Players: Registration for Guest Players

Entry Fees:

U08 - 2013 (7v7): $665
U09 - 2012 (7v7): $665
U10 - 2011 (7v7): $665
U11 - 2010 (9v9): $695
U12 - 2009 (9v9): $695
U13 - 2008 (11v11): $705
U14 - 2007 (11v11): $705
U15 - 2006 (11v11): $705
U16 - 2005 (11v11): $705
U17 - 2004 (11v11): $705
U18 - 2003 (11v11): $705
U19 - 2002 (11v11): $705

Payment Information

Please make all checks payable to: Elite Tournaments
Checks should be mailed to:
- The Columbia Kickoff
  c/o Elite Tournaments
  PO Box 54
  West Friendship MD 21794
CC Fee: 2.75%

Applied/Accepted Teams

2019 Applied Teams: View 2019 Applied Teams

2020 Applied Teams: 2020 View Applied Teams

Accepted Teams: Posted After Application Deadline

Brackets: Posted by Tuesday, August 18th at 12pm

Schedules

Tournament Bracket: Posted by Tuesday, August 18th at 12pm

Tournament Schedule: TBD

Previous Results:

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013

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Team Check-in

Deadline to submit all documentation through GotSoccer: Monday August 24, 2020 at 10 PM

Important Check-In Documents:

· Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19

· Team Information Sheet

· Online Check-In Instructions

A complete check-in includes all of the following:

· Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19

· Team Information Sheet

· Official Roster (through either USYS / US Club / SAY governing bodies)

· Valid Player Passes (including Guest Players)

o NO birth certificates will be allowed.

· Permission to Travel (if necessary through state association)

If you have any questions regarding check-in or guest players, please contact GotSoccer Check-In Team at checkin@gotsoccer.com

Fields

No Pets | No Smoking | No Alcohol

Covenant Park | Field Map | Directions
Howard County Parks and Recreation Fields - exact locations TBD

Documents

Permission to Host

Rules

Waiver/Release for Communicable Diseases Including COVID-19

Team Information Sheet

Online Check-In Instructions

Medical Release

Cancellation Insurance Coverage

Apparel

To pre-order event apparel, please visit our tournament store.

Hotels

Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the The Columbia Kickoff.

Halpern Travel comes to us highly recommended for their commitment to providing professional service and for their attention to detail. They have extensive experience in tournament housing coordination. Halpern Travel’s secure, online hotel reservation system allows teams to view information about hotels, including rate, area location and amenities. Teams are able to reserve their rooms 24/7.

Clubs requiring a large block of rooms for multiple teams should contact Halpern Travel for special assistance at 888.640.6400.

We look forward to partnering with Halpern Travel to successfully meet the housing needs of teams attending the The Columbia Kickoff.

Hotel Reservations: Make Hotel Arrangements Here

Vendors

CEC Photography - Team Photography Vendor

Location(s): TBD

Top Tier Soccer - Replica Jersey & Apparel Vendor

Location(s): TBD

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the tournament, please contact Brian Semkiw at bsemkiw@elitetournaments.com.

Hotels

Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the The Columbia Kickoff.

Halpern Travel comes to us highly recommended for their commitment to providing professional service and for their attention to detail. They have extensive experience in tournament housing coordination. Halpern Travel secure, online hotel reservation system allows teams to view information about hotels, including rate, area location and amenities. Teams are able to reserve their rooms and to make changes to their reservations 24/7.

Clubs requiring a large block of rooms for multiple teams should contact Halpern Travel for special assistance at 888.640.6400.

We look forward our partnership with Halpern Travel to successfully meet the housing needs of teams attending The Columbia Kickoff

Hotel Reservations: Make Hotel Arrangements Here