ARSENAL CHALLENGE
Welcome to the 2021 Arsenal Challenge
The 2021 Arsenal Challenge will be held over 2 weekends September 24-26: YOUNGERS (u8/ 2014 -u12/2010) and October 8-10 OLDERS (u13/2009-U19/2003)
The Arsenal Challenge has grown to become one of the PREMIER Fall tournaments in the state of Arizona with games played in Gilbert, Mesa, and Phoenix. Prided on organization, experience to its participants and value you won't find a better event nationwide! The Arsenal Challenge offers competition to all levels of teams.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ARSENAL CHALLENGE YOUNGERS SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 24, 25, 26, 2021
CLICK HERE FOR THE ARSENAL CHALLENGE OLDERS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 8, 9, 10, 2021
Arsenal Challenge Online Team Check-In
This year, all teams will check-in online. Check-in will consist of uploading 4/5 documents to the team's GotSport account.
1. Player passes for all players in alphabetical order, by last name. Any Club Pass players or Guest/loan players can be added to the end of the passes if needed.
2. Medical Releases for all players in alphabetical order, by last name.
3. Zero Tolerance form, signed by either the Team Manager or the coach. Form is available HERE.
4. COVID Policy form, signed by either the Team Manager or the coach. Form is available HERE.
5. Optional - Loan Forms for any players who are borrowed from a team outside of your club. ASA teams can obtain the form at this link:
USYS teams who borrow a player from outside of their state, can obtain the form at this link:
https://www.azsoccerassociation.org/assets/77/6/interstate_permission_form_fillable.pdf
To upload the forms, go to your team page in GotSport. Then go to Team Registrations>Arsenal Challenge>Registration. Once on the registration page, click the yellow 'Edit' button. You will now see where to upload the forms.
Roster Freeze and Check-in Deadline
Roster freeze for the Youngers teams and the deadline for uploading the 4 or 5 documents is Sunday, September 19th by 5 pm.
Roster freeze for the Olders teams and the deadline for uploading the 4 or 5 documents is Sunday, September 26th by 5 pm.
Players not listed on the team roster by the roster freeze will be ineligible to play.
All players on a team must have the same type of player pass. For example, USYS or US Club. We will not accept mixed passes.
Check-in Before Each Game
At the tournament, teams will give their passes to the Field Marshal at their field, 20 mins before each of their games. After the game, passes will be picked up from the Score Tent. When picking up your passes after your first game, please ask for your Arsenal Challenge pins, for all teams, and participation medals for U7 - U10 teams.
ENTRY FEES
Youngers
U8 $250
U9 & U10 $425
U11 & U12 $650
All teams will be guaranteed 3 games minimum
Olders
u13-u19 $895
All teams will be guaranteed 3 games minimum
League Schedule Conflicts: Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the ability to work around league schedules. Please be sure to black out our tournament weekend on your league schedule requests.
Coaching Conflicts: We will attempt to accommodate a maximum of 2 teams per coach. For coaches with 3 or more teams we will try to accommodate schedule requests but cannot guarantee.
Fields:
Arsenal Challenge Youngers Games will be played at the following venues listed alphabetically. You can click on the venue to see the field layout for that site.
Crossroads Park- 2155 East Knox Road Gilbert, AZ 85296
Nos Santos Soccer Complex- 12033-12341 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Arsenal Challenge Olders Games will be played at the following venues listed alphabetically. You can click on the venue to see the field layout for that site.
Eagles Sports Complex- 828 E Broadway, Mesa, AZ 85204
Nos Santos Soccer Complex- 12033-12341 S Sossaman Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212
Quail Run- 4155 East Virginina Avenue Mesa, AZ 85215
Red Mountain- 905 North Sunvalley Blvd. Mesa, AZ 85207
Scottsdale Sports Complex- 8081 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Hotels: The 2021 Arsenal Challenge is a Stay & Play event. Please see the below for booking links for each weekend:
September 24- 26: YOUNGERS (u8/2014- u12/2010)
https://ttievent.com/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?D=d&EventCode=U7V
October 8-10: OLDERS (u13/2009- u19/2003)
https://ttievent.com/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp?D=d&EventCode=1OH
Rules:
Click Here for Arsenal Challenge 2015/7U and 2014/8U Academy Rules
Click Here for Arsenal Challenge 2013/9U and 2012/10U Academy Rules
Click Here for Arsenal Challenge 2011/11U-2003/19U Rules
Be sure to follow us on Social Media for Arsenal Challenge Updates:
Twitter: @AZArsenalSC
Instagram: AZArsenalSC
Facebook: @AZArsenalSC
Questions?
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact our Tournament Director via email at: azarsenaltournaments@gmail.com