
The 50th Annual Columbia Invitational Soccer Tournament will be held on May 24-26, 2025. This event will be for boys and girls teams for age groups U8-U19. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games in a championship format, with all first and second place teams receiving awards. All small-sided brackets (U8-U12) will play their championship games on Sunday afternoon/evening. All full-sided brackets (U13-U19) will play their championship games on Monday morning/afternoon.
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Details
Dates
May 24-26, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 9, 2025
Field Locations
Liberty Sports Park
Howard County Fields
Covenant Park
Howard County Fields
Age Groups
U8-U19
U8-U19
Event Details
The Applied Teams link for 2025 will be posted close to the Application Deadline. Schedules will be posted April 1st. 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: Tuesday April 1st
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:
Columbia Invitational
c/o Elite Tournaments
PO Box 54West Friendship, MD 21794
Payment Details
*A separate performance bond of $350 is required for U14-U19 age groups. A performance bond will only be cashed if your team withdraws after being accepted, forfeits during the event, or breaks a ‘major’ tournament rule.
Divisions
AGE GROUP | BIRTH YEAR | ENTRY FEE | FORMAT | MAX ROSTER |
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U8 | 2017 | $900 | 7v7 | 14 |
U9 | 2016 | $925 | 7v7 | 14 |
U10 | 2015 | $925 | 7v7 | 14 |
U11 | 2014 | $1050 | 9v9 | 16 |
U12 | 2013 | $1050 | 9v9 | 16 |
U13 | 2012 | $1275 | 11v11 | 22 |
U14 | 2011 | $1275* | 11v11 | 22 |
U15 | 2010 | $1275* | 11v11 | 22 |
U16 | 2009 | $1325* | 11v11 | 22 |
U17 | 2008 | $1325* | 11v11 | 22 |
U18 | 2007 | $1325* | 11v11 | 22 |
U19 | 2006 | $1325* | 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 May 16, 2025
- Deadline to Make Changes: Wednesday May 21, 2025
- No changes will be made after 10 PM Wednesday May 21, 2025
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 2024 Columbia Invitational Soccer 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.
Blandair Park | ||
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Cedar Lane | ||
Centennial HS | ||
Covenant Park | ||
Howard HS | ||
Liberty Sports Park | ||
Long Reach HS | ||
Mt. Hebron HS | ||
Oakland Mills HS | ||
Troy Park | ||
Western Regional Park | ||
Hotels
Elite Tournaments is pleased to announce the appointment of Halpern Travel as our official Tournament Housing Coordinator for the Columbia Invitational Soccer 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 police.
About Halpern Travel
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
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
Vendors
Vendor Application Deadline: Friday May 16th
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
Elite Tournaments has partnered with Casey Cares to host a pajama and gift card drive at the Baltimore Mania Tournament. Inspired by the memory of a Casey Cares child, this program provides new sleepwear and pajama-themed parties to children on extended hospital stays. The pajamas give children the comfort of home in an otherwise sterile environment. Their goal is to provide more than 8,000 new pairs of pajamas to critically ill children this year alone. Their biggest needs are always infant sizes and teen/adult sized PJs but they accept any new pairs of pajamas. Please keep tags on them so our families know they are new! Gift cards can also be donated in any denomination. Some examples of their preferred stores and restaurants are Panera, Subway, Walmart, Target, Dominos, Pizza Hut, and any local grocery store.
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