Convention College Showcase

January 23-24, 2027

Tournament Application

The 2027 Convention College Showcase will be held on January 23-24, 2027. This event is open to Boys and Girls teams of all skill-levels ages U15-U19. This showcase style event will be held at the Compass Minerals Sporting Fields in Kansas City. All teams are guaranteed three (3) games over the course of the weekend.

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Details

Dates

Event Dates

January 23-24, 2027

Application deadline

December 3, 2026

SChedule RElease

December 18, 2026

Field Locations

U15-U19

Compass Minerals Sporting Fields (Kansas City, KS)

Age Groups

Girls

U15-U19

BOys

U15-19

Event Details

The Applied Teams link for 2027 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted December 18th. 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

Tournament Application

Application Deadline: Thursday December 3rd

Teams will play two 60-minute games on Saturday and one 80-minute game on Sunday. 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.

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:

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: Elite Tournaments

    Checks should be mailed to:

    Convention College Showcase
    c/o Elite Tournaments
    PO Box 54

    West Friendship, MD 21794

  • Payment Details

    Discounts available for clubs sending 4 or more teams! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Divisions

AGE GROUP
BIRTH YEAR
ENTRY FEE
FORMAT
MAX ROSTER
U15
2012/13$100011v1122
U16
2011/12$100011v1122
U17
2010/11$100011v1122
U18
2009/10$100011v1122
U19
2008/09$100011v1122

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

    1. 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
    2. Official Player Passes to match roster
      • No birth certificates accepted
    3. Tournament Liability Waiver
      • Digital signatures preferred
    4. Guest Player Passes
      • If applicable

  • Important Information

    • Deadline to Check-In: Friday January 15, 2027
    • Deadline to Make Changes: Wednesday January 20, 2027
    • No changes will be made after 10 PM Wednesday January 20, 2027

     

    If you have any questions regarding check-in or guest player registration, please contact GotSport at [email protected].

Fields

Full Field Information

No Pets | No Smoking | No Alcohol

The field map for the event will be posted when the schedule is released.

Compass Minerals Sporting Fields
Directions

Hotels

Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for Convention College Showcase.

  • 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 for purchase at Compass Minerals Sporting Fields. Be sure to stop by the sales tents to secure your favorite style, color, and size! Additionally, anyone can order apparel from the link below.

College Coaches

  • Player Profile Books

    Please make sure that you update your player profile information in the GotSoccer system so it is accessible by college coaches. You may need to contact your team manager or coach to add this information. This is the information that will be given to college coaches looking to recruit players.

  • Player Self Recruiting

    Elite Tournaments highly recommends that players reach out to the schools that they are interested in playing for. Many coaches come to our events to scout for pick up players, but will not realize that you are interested in playing for their team unless you reach out to them! We also know that you have many schools that you are looking to play for that are not currently signed up to attend our event. You are encouraged to reach out to schools you are looking to attend, and let them know which events you will be playing in this season. We welcome you to invite these coaches to attend this event. If you have a coach that you are inviting to attend, please have them pre-register at the link above.

     

Vendors

Vendor Application Deadline: December 4, 2026

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this tournament or any others during the 2027 season, please complete the vendor application above.

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!