The inaugural Barça Academy Carolinas Cup will be held on January 23-24, 2027. This event is open to Boys and Girls teams of all skill-levels ages U9-U15. This championship style event will be held at the Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex in Matthews, NC. All teams are guaranteed at least three (3) games over the course of the weekend.
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Details
Dates
January 23-24, 2027
December 21, 2026
January 8, 2027
Field Locations
Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex (Matthews, NC)
Age Groups
U9-U15
U9-U15
Event Details
The Applied Teams link for 2027 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted January 8th. 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: Monday December 21st
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:
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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: Elite Tournaments
Checks should be mailed to:
Barca Academy Carolinas Cup
c/o Elite Tournaments
PO Box 54West Friendship, MD 21794
Payment Details
Divisions
AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | ENTRY FEE | FORMAT | MAX ROSTER |
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U9 | 2017/18 | $795 | 7v7 | 14 |
U10 | 2016/17 | $795 | 7v7 | 14 |
U11 | 2015/16 | $950 | 9v9 | 16 |
U12 | 2014/15 | $950 | 9v9 | 16 |
U13 | 2013/14 | $1100 | 11v11 | 22 |
U14 | 2012/13 | $1100 | 11v11 | 22 |
U15 | 2011/12 | $1100 | 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 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
No Pets | No Smoking | No Alcohol
The field map for the event will be posted when the schedule is released.
Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex | ||
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Hotels
Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the Barca Academy Carolinas Cup.
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.
Vendors
Vendor Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
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!
Tournament Director
Colin Sporer
GotSport Questions
GotSport / Zendesk FAQ’sGotSport Check-In Questions