EVENT DETAILS

ATTENTION: Age groups have changed to align with USYS.

• Some returning players may now fall into a different age group.
• Select the division based on your oldest player’s date of birth.

Players must be born on or after the following eligible birthdates:

* Youth players may play up in age e.g. a U8 eligible player may participate on a U9 team.

*  Age groups may be combined at NASSC discretion.

Girls may participate in Boys’ divisions. We do not have youth coed divisions other than our coed high school division. However, girls/women are allowed to roster on a team in a boys/men’s division without the team having to meet the roster requirements applicable to teams in a coed division.

Coed High School division– Players must be at least 14 years old by Friday, June 11, 2027 and must attend high school as a student for the 2026/2027 school year.  

* All teams in the Coed High School division must meet minimums for females – see Tournament Rules.

IMPORTANT

• Team managers must ensure all players on the team are in the correct age group and otherwise eligible per event rules. Teams entering the wrong age group are not guaranteed acceptance upon correction. No exceptions will be made for any players’ age eligibility.
• Deadlines apply for making changes to age group. See 2027 deadlines under the Deadlines tab above.
• Any team found to have players in violation of age parameters in any division will forfeit all games played and be eliminated from the competition. If age violations are noted prior to the start of competition the team may be moved to another division at tournament discretion IF room in an appropriate division is available. No refund will be offered if the tournament is unable to move the team to another division.
• Over 25 Rule for Team Leads: all teams U18/19 and younger as well as Coed High School divisions are required to have an adult (over 25) on their roster. The adult must register with the team and remain on the players’ sideline with the younger coach during the entirety of play.
• All youth teams should have only ONE manager and at least TWO coaches. A team’s manager may count as one of the coaches.
• Coach substitutions or standbys must be registered with the team prior to participation.
• NO walk-on coaches or players. All participants must be added to the official roster!

College Divisions – Players must be between ages 16 to 24 on Friday, June 11, 2027

Open Divisions – Players must be Age 16 or older by Friday, June 11, 2027

Over 30 Divisions – Players must be Age 30 or older on or before Friday, June 11, 2027

Over 40 Divisions – Players must be Age 40 or older on or before Friday, June 11, 2027

Women’s Over 40: Age 38 or older on or before Friday, June 11, 2027

Over 50 Divisions– Players must be Age 48 or older on or before Friday, June 11, 2027

Women may participate on men’s teams.

Coed divisions must meet minimums for females – see Tournament Rules. 

Divisions may be combined at NASSC discretion.

2027 Boys & Girls Competition  (see below for Coed High School)

NASSC is all about fun and friendly competition. Participants’ fair assessments and honesty of the team’s competition level is critical to the success of the tournament. Teams that have competed strongly in previous NASSC competitions are encouraged to find a bigger challenge by competing at a higher level. 

Use the following to describe the best fit for your team based on your team members and the 2026-2027 seasonal year:

• IN-HOUSE RECREATIONAL – Team roster consists of players who participate in in-house recreational programs ONLY or who do not play in any organized soccer programs. 
• Not intended for: Teams with players who compete in cross-association programs nor teams with one or more ADVANCED or TRAVEL players.
• ADVANCED-LEVEL – Team roster consists of players who participate in cross-organization recreational or in advanced level programs competing at a local level (e.g. TASL, Advanced, Development Academy, Jr. Academy, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Not intended for: Teams with players who participate in travel programs including but not limited to levels described in Lower or Upper travel, or Elite, below.
• Roster may include players who participate in in-house Recreational programs as described above.
• LOWER-LEVEL TRAVEL – Team roster consists of one or more players who participate in higher-level advanced or lower-level travel leagues (e.g. third-tier and lower travel, NPL Regional, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Not intended for: players who participate in leagues including NPL National, ECNL, CCL, MLS NEXT or similarly aligned league/program.
• Roster may include players who participate in programs described in our Recreational or Advanced levels above.
• MID-LEVEL TRAVEL – Team roster consists of one or more players who participate in mid-level travel leagues (e.g. second- and third-tier travel, NPL National, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Not intended for: teams with players who participate in leagues including ECNL, CCL, MLS NEXT or similarly aligned program/league.
• Roster may include players who participate in an in-house Recreational program or programs as described as Advanced or Lower-Level Travel, above.
• ELITE-LEVEL TRAVEL – Team roster consists of one or more players who participate in high-level travel leagues (e.g. first- and second-tier travel, ECNL Regional/National, MLS NEXT, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Roster may include players who participate in programs described in any of our other competition levels. 

NASSC places teams in divisions we believe will provide fair competition for all. 

Combining age groups and divisions may be done at the discretion of NASSC.

2027 Coed High School Competition

Use the following to describe the best fit for your team based on your team members and the 2026-2027 seasonal year:

• RECREATIONAL-ADVANCED – Team roster consists of players who participate in Recreational or Advanced level programs.
• Not intended for: Teams with any players who compete in travel soccer programs.
• COMPETITIVE – Team roster consists of players who participate in advanced or low- to mid-level travel leagues (e.g. lower travel, NPL Regional, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Not intended for: players who participate in leagues including NPL National, ECNL, CCL, MLS NEXT or similarly aligned program/league.
• Roster may include players who participate in programs described in our Recreational-Advanced level above.
• ELITE – Team roster consists of one or more players who participate in higher-level travel leagues (e.g. first- and second-tier travel, ECNL Regional/National, MLS NEXT, or similarly aligned program/league).
• Roster may include players who participate in programs described in any of our other competition levels.

Combining age groups and divisions may be done at the discretion of NASSC.

NASSC is all about fun and friendly competition. Participants’ fair assessments and honesty in stating the appropriate competition level is critical to the success of the tournament.

Teams that have competed strongly in previous NASSC competitions are encouraged to find a bigger challenge by competing at a higher level.

Use the following to describe the best fit for your team:

• RECREATIONAL – Team roster consists of players who normally participate in the lowest level of adult competition.
  • Not intended for teams whose players normally participate in mid- or high-level competitive leagues

• COMPETITIVE – Team roster consists of players who normally participate in the mid-range competitive adult leagues.
  • Not intended for teams whose players normally participate in high-level competitive leagues

• ELITE – Team roster consists of players who normally participate in the higher competition level adult leagues.

NASSC places teams in divisions we believe will provide fair competition for all. Combining age groups and divisions may be done at the discretion of NASSC.

US Open – visit U.S. Open page for requirements.

Roster Size: 10 players maximum for most divisions. 

NO EXCEPTIONS to roster size.

• ONLY U8 , U9, and U10 are allowed up to 12 players max.
• Minimum recommended roster size is six (6); seven (7) for U8, U9, and U10.
• Youth teams should roster at least TWO coaches, one of whom may be the team manager. The team manager is allowed to coach the team.
• Youth teams (U8-U18/19 and Coed High School) must have a minimum of one rostered participant, over age 25, on the player sideline for the entirety of the match.
• Teams may roster multiple coaches; however, no more than TWO non-players are allowed on the players’ sideline. Both must be registered with and appear on the team’s official  roster.
• Boys/men are not allowed as players on girls’/women’s rosters. Girls/women are allowed as players on boys’/men’s rosters.
• Amateur players may roster on multiple teams however; schedule consideration is not given.
• Participants must complete registration materials with each team they accept positions with.

Coed Rosters must include a minimum of three (3) females. Two females must be on the field at all times. See Tournament Rules for details.

Your Dashboard Roster is not the official roster. Use it to view and track your team members’ progress.

• Players, coaches, and managers who do not complete all registration requirements may not participate nor will they be allowed on the players’ sideline.
• Rosters are considered final upon the roster lock date or when the team manager submits check-in, whichever comes first.
• The official roster will include only those team members (managers, coaches, and players) who have completed all required participation materials for that team.

Feature: “Free Agents” is a self-serve post on our Facebook page to assist players looking for a team to join AND help teams looking for additional players. You may comment on the post if you are looking to join a team or needing additional players. 

We encourage all team managers to review the Free Agents post on our Facebook page.

All teams are guaranteed to be scheduled for three games including pool play and/or consolation games. 

Teams will generally play two matches on Saturday, and 1-3 matches on Sunday based on success.

U.S. Open Men’s and Women’s teams play a separate Friday-Sunday schedule. You are invited to watch professional men’s and women’s competitions in our stadium.

No information regarding whether space is available in a division, waitlist position, or team acceptance will be given over the phone or by email.

Amateur teams are considered once all fees are paid. Teams not paid in full by the close of business April 15th, are treated as waitlisted without guarantee of acceptance. Waitlist teams will be considered only upon payment of all fees including a late registration fee and only if space is available at the time of payment.

Teams registering late will incur late fees and may be placed on a waitlist. 

If there is not a spot in the division or level you selected, we will contact you if there is an opportunity in a different division or skill level where your team would qualify.

Teams applying for the U.S. Open are not accepted upon applying. Your team representative will be contacted regarding acceptance and payment following the registration deadline.

If we cannot accept your team for any reason because divisions have been filled, your team fees will be refunded in full.

Waitlist teams may not be notified if we are unable to accept the team.

Uniforms are not required in amateur divisions. Teams are required to wear shirts but may generally come as they are.  

We recommend clothing not have zippers, buttons, or other hardware referees may deem unsafe. One team will be loaned scrimmage vests/pinnies if needed.

Casts and braces are allowed at referee discretion only. Generally, a soft, non-metal brace or a cast which is covered with a soft material or bubble wrap is allowed.  

Formal uniforms are required for teams in the U.S. Open (pro divisions). Visit the U.S. Open page for additional details.  

Payment deadline: April 15th 

     $715 – Amateur divisions

     $1,250– U.S. Open – visit our U.S. Open page for more information.

A $35 late fee is applied to all late registrations and unpaid teams after April 15th, increasing to $50 on May 1st. 

After May 15 unpaid teams will be placed on a waitlist and are not guaranteed acceptance.

Payments may be made by check, money order, or credit card and must be made in full (no partial payments).

• To pay by check, send ONE check per team. Write the team’s name and division on the check. Include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make check payable to HRSC/NASSC.
• Mail check to 2276 Recreation Dr., Viriginia Beach, VA 23456. 
• Checks received in our office after April 8th will not be accepted.
• Only online payments are accepted beginning April 8th.
• Online payments are made at registration or from the team manager’s dashboard.

Refunds are offered providing the team manager requests the same in writing by close of business on April 15th of the current event year.