SPRING CLASSIC SHOWCASE - FAQ's

Why should my team attend your event?

Last years important numbers - 392 accepted teams (446 applications) from sixteen different states! Because we are the top tournament provider in the entire REGION! SLSG hosts several of the top events in the region and now we'll be utilizing the top TURF facilities at Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex, O'Fallon (IL) Family Sports Park and World Wide technology Soccer Park. This event draws teams from 15-20 different states annually!

How do you decide who gets into your event?

We expect to accept all USYSA and US CLUB teams for our event. We use a number of resources for determining who makes it into each year’s event. We start with looking at where teams want to be placed. This does not make a huge impact on placement, but we can at least have a starting point. We use all of the data on your application and the NOTES section is huge for helping us know more about your team. We use results in these leagues, plus your local league, State Cup Results, Tournament Results, National Soccer Ranking, GOTSOCCER scores, past Fall Classic results, Regional Experts from other clubs…You name it we use it. Make sure you fill out your application and notes as complete as possible.

You mentioned Notes. How do we add notes after we have already applied?

Go to www.gotsport.com

Login to your account and edit your teams application

How do you bracket Teams?

We use a number of resources for team placement in each bracket or division. We generally have Elite and Gold in every age group and Silver and bronze added for those divisions with more than 32 teams accepted in them. Diversity and competition are #1 priority’s. With the diversity of this event, you should not play a team from your state unless it is Missouri. All of the criteria listed under the first question are also used to help determine brackets. Recent league play, strength of league, MLS Next, ECNL, GAL, NPL & National League Standings and results, performance in State Cup, USYSA Regional’s and USYSA Nationals, US Club Regional’s and National’s and other top-level tournaments, diversity with geography, and other criteria go in to our bracketing decisions.

Can our team register on Saturday at the fields?

No, all registration is now done electronically through Got Sport. Click on the REGISTRATION/CHECK IN button for details.

Do you offer team discounts?

We have had National Championship caliber teams attend our events in the past. We believe that our reputation for being organized, having first class facilities and having the highest quality and most diverse competition in the Midwest should be enough for our customers – you! But, if you are bringing more then 10 teams, please contact us for a discount!

What do we need for Registration?

We will be sanctioned through MYSA and US CLUB Soccer. Click on the REGISTRATION/CHECK IN button online for everything you’ll need to upload.

My coach coaches several teams that have applied for your event. Can you accommodate him?

We will do our best to help with these coaches conflicts. Two teams is usually taken care of, but remember there is drive time between the sites that may or may not be able to be taken into account. Three teams - Contact Mitch to be sure we can accommodate your coach.  Three teams must be approved by the tournament director.

Does your Tournament accept Super Seniors or Trapped players?

Yes.

How are inclement weather situations handled?

Please see our Refund policy under Rules. But with all turf facilities, we expect all of our events to be played in full!

Do I have to fill out everything on your application?

If you don’t want us to drop or miss bracket your team, the answer is YES. The more information that you provide INCLUDING NOTES, the better we can get the best competition for your group.

When will accepted teams be posted?

Accepted teams will be listed or before March 7, 2024. Brackets will be online by March 28, 2024. Schedules will follow 2 weeks before the event and will be posted online on or before April 5, 2024.

Will we play on Friday Night? If not, what time on Saturday?

If you are traveling and WANT a game Friday, let us know and we’ll do our best to get you one. Only teams from our local St. Louis area MAY play on Friday. All teams should except to play at 7:30am CST on Saturday.

What time might our final be on Sunday?

Finals will depend on the age group, site and division you are assigned to, but most finals will begin between 2-4:30pm Central Standard Time. Do not secure flights before 7pm CST.

Can a guest player from another Youth Soccer organization guest play with my team?

No, a USYS player can’t guest play with a US Club sanctioned team. And a US Club guest player can’t play with a USYS team. No exceptions to this rule from either MYSA or US CLUB!