The 21st annual SAC Columbus Day Tournament takes place in both Columbia and Edgewood, MD, at the home of SAC, Covenant Park, and the Coppermine CopperPlex. This event is open to all levels of competitions for Boys and Girls ages U8-U15. The format for this event will be Championship style, with the first and second place team within each bracket receiving awards. The number of brackets will vary in age group based on the number of tournament entries.
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Details
Dates
October 10-11, 2026
September 11, 2026
September 28, 2026
Field Locations
2026 Locations Coming Soon
Age Groups
U8-U15
U8-U15
Event Details
The Applied Teams link for 2026 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted September 28th. Please be sure to continuously check your team's schedule, as locations, times, and days are subject to change leading up to the event. All scheduling requests are considered by the tournament committee, but not guaranteed.
Previous Applied Teams
Previous Results
Contact
Please contact our Tournament Director, [email protected] , for insights on specific ages/gender/skill level.
Applications
Application Deadline: Friday September 11th
For U13-U15 age groups, no more than 18 players are allowed to be dressed in uniform per match.
Tournament Insurance Policy
Tournament registration fees are non-refundable. However, teams who purchase Event Cancellation Team Coverage through ViCoverage, powered by Vertical Insure, may be eligible for reimbursement up to 100% if the event is canceled or shortened due to unsafe playing conditions caused by weather. Refund eligibility is determined based on games played versus games guaranteed and is paid directly to the team by Vertical Insure.
Example: If your team registers for a 3-game guarantee tournament and only 1 game is completed before weather conditions make fields unsafe or unplayable, covered teams may be eligible for reimbursement for the 2 games not played. If the tournament is canceled before any games begin, covered teams may be eligible for up to a 100% refund of the registration fee.
Covered weather-related conditions may include:
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Heavy rain or flooding
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Lightning
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Hurricanes or tornadoes
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Extreme heat
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Smoke or poor air quality
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Other unsafe playing conditions
Learn more about Team Coverage: ViCoverage Event Cancellation Team Coverage
Watch how it works: Coverage Overview Video
Payment Information
Please make all checks payable to: SAC
Checks should be mailed to:
SAC Columbus Day Tournament
c/o Elite Tournaments
PO Box 54West Friendship, MD 21794
Payment Details
There will be a $100 late fee for all applications received after the application deadline. Any team that applies after the application deadline will not have guaranteed acceptance into the tournament.
A separate performance bond of $350 is required for U13-U15 age groups. If your team does not forfeit a match or violate the tournament rules the bond will not be cashed and will be destroyed after the tournament is completed.
Divisions
AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | ENTRY FEE | FORMAT | MAX ROSTER |
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U8 | 2019/18 | $895 | 7v7 | 14 |
U9 | 2018/17 | $975 | 7v7 | 14 |
U10 | 2017/16 | $975 | 7v7 | 14 |
U11 | 2016/15 | $1025 | 9v9 | 16 |
U12 | 2015/14 | $1025 | 9v9 | 16 |
U13 | 2014/13 | $1200* | 11v11 | 22 |
U14 | 2013/12 | $1200* | 11v11 | 22 |
U15 | 2012/11 | $1250* | 11v11 | 22 |
Team Check-In
Due to Event Sanctioning, ALL players must have a valid player pass. NO Birth Certificates will be accepted/allowed.
Online Check-In
- Official Roster through USYS, US Club, USSSA, or SAY
- Please handwrite jersey numbers if not included
- Please handwrite guest player names and jersey numbers to the bottom of the page
- Official Player Passes to match roster
- No birth certificates accepted
- Tournament Liability Waiver
- Digital signatures preferred
- Guest Player Passes
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If applicable
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- Official Roster through USYS, US Club, USSSA, or SAY
Important Information
- Deadline to Check-In: Friday October 2, 2026
- Deadline to Make Changes: Wednesday October 7, 2026
- No changes will be made after 10 PM Wednesday October 7, 2026
If you have any questions regarding check-in or guest player registration, please contact GotSoccer at [email protected]
Fields
NO PETS | NO ALCOHOL | NO SMOKING
Below are all venues that were used for the 2025 SAC Columbus Day Tournament. An updated list of fields will be added closer to the event.
All field maps will be updated once the schedule for the event is released.
Babe Ruth Field | ||
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Cedar Lane Park | ||
Centennial HS | ||
Copperplex | ||
Covenant Park | ||
Glenelg HS | ||
Guliford Park HS | ||
Howard Community College | ||
Howard HS | ||
Long Reach HS | ||
Marriotts Ridge HS | ||
Moose Athletic Club | ||
Mt Hebron HS | ||
Oakland Mills HS | ||
OBGC Park | ||
OBGC Park - Spectator Map | ||
Spring Grove Park | ||
St. Tim's Turf Field | ||
Troy Park | ||
Western Regional Park | ||
Wilde Lake HS | ||
Hotels
Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the SAC Columbus Day Tournament.
Booking Requirements
All non-commuting teams participating in the tournaments must book their hotel accommodations through Halpern Travel, our Official Tournament Housing Partner.
Please do not call the hotels directly
Rooms must be booked through the tournament reservation link provided by Halpern Travel or by calling 888.640.6400.
Teams within a 100-mile radius of the tournament venue who plan to commute are exempt from the housing policy.
About Halpern Travel
Halpern Travel is our trusted partner, offering professional service with exceptional attention to detail and extensive experience in tournament housing coordination. Through their secure, online reservation system, teams can view hotel information, rates, locations, and amenities, as well as make and modify reservations 24/7.
Large Group Bookings
Clubs requiring a large block of rooms for multiple teams should contact Halpern Travel directly for special assistance at 888.640.6400.
Event Apparel
Official tournament merchandise will be available at select tournament venues. Be sure to stop by the sales tents to secure your favorite style, color, and size! Additionally, anyone can purchase apparel from the link below.
Pre Order Links
Vendors
The deadline to be accepted as a vendor for this event is Friday October 2nd
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for the tournament, please contact Anna Hofmann at [email protected] with a completed Vendor Application.
Philanthropic Partner
Contact
All items can be dropped off at the headquarters location of each tournament site. If you have any questions or would like to donate and cannot attend the event, please contact Cameron Griffin at [email protected].
FAQ
Before you call, email or message us a question, please make sure and read through the FAQ's as most common questions are addressed in the section below!
Tournament Director
Colin Sporer
GotSport Questions
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