Kick off your team’s spring season with this small-sided tournament open to U8-U12 premier and classic teams of both genders. Dedicated to the memory of Amanda Josephine Post, this championship format tournament draws 115+ teams from across the Mid-Atlantic Region annually. Through the Community Foundation of Howard County, the Amanda Post Memorial Fund has now awarded $95,000 to nineteen (19) “winning” SAC student-athletes; and collectively with the Amanda Post “Amanda Wins” River Hill High School Student-Athlete Scholarship, the fund has awarded an overall total of $185,000 to thirty-seven (37) SAC and RHHS student-athletes in fourteen years.
Check out the Amanda Post Tournament Flyer HERE for quick links and info about the event! Don’t forget to use #AmandaPost on all your posts and photos!
Details
Dates
March 7-8, 2026
February 6, 2026
February 20, 2026
Field Locations
Frederick County, MD
Covenant Park
Age Groups
U8-U12
U8-U12
Event Details
The Applied Teams link for 2026 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted February 20th. 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 February 6th
*There will be a $100 late fee for all applications received after the application deadline. Any team that applied after the application deadline will not have guaranteed acceptance into the tournament.
Payment Information
Please make all checks payable to: SAC
Checks should be mailed to:
Amanda Post Memorial Tournament
c/o Elite Tournaments
PO Box 54West Friendship, MD 21794
Payment Details
*As of November 2022 GotSoccer will charge a “GotSport Software Fee” at each payment transaction, and for each registrant, in order for your team to register to participate with my Club or in a Tournament.
Divisions
AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | ENTRY FEE | FORMAT | MAX ROSTER |
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U8 | 2018 | $775 | 7v7 | 14 |
U9 | 2017 | $795 | 7v7 | 14 |
U10 | 2016 | $795 | 7v7 | 14 |
U11 | 2015 | $845 | 9v9 | 16 |
U12 | 2014 | $845 | 9v9 | 16 |
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 February 27, 2026
- Deadline to Make Changes: Wednesday March 4, 2026
- No changes will be made after 10 PM Wednesday March 4, 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 Amanda Post Memorial Tournament. An updated list of venues will be added closer to the event.
All field maps will be added once schedules have been released for the event.
Covenant Park | ||
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Howard Community College | ||
Utica District Park | ||
Hotels
Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the Amanda Post Memorial 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 for purchase at Covenant Park and Utica District Park. Be sure to stop by the sales tents to secure your favorite style, color, and size! Additionally, anyone can pre-order apparel from the link below.
Pre Order Links
Vendors
The deadline to be accepted as a vendor for this event is Friday February 27th.
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
The Soccer Association of Columbia/ Howard County and Elite Tournaments are proud to announce we will be hosting a donation drive for the Children’s Hospital at Sinai during the 2025 Amanda Post Memorial Tournament.
While Amanda was battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, instead of playing soccer, she would spend months at a time at the Children’s Hospital at Sinai. In memory of Amanda’s strength and effort, we would like to invite you all to donate items that will benefit the children and families receiving treatment at that same facility. The Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai helps patients fight a wide variety of childhood illnesses and treats patients on both a local and national level. We appreciate the testament to Amanda’s memory and thank you all for helping her passion for others live on through this generous act of kindness.
All items can be dropped off with the Site Coordinator or Field Marshal of your tournament site at the Amanda Post Memorial Tournament or sent directly to the hospital through the Amazon wish list.
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
GotSport / Zendesk FAQ’sGotSport Check-In Questions