October 12 - 13, 2024 • U8 - U15 • Boys & Girls

Columbus Day Explorer Cup

The 13th Annual Explorer Cup is a partnership with the Atlantic Premier Soccer League. The tournament is available to all levels of boys and girls teams between the ages of U08 - U15.

Capelli Sport is the official equipment supplier for the Explorer Cup

Registration Opens: April 5, 2024

Early Registration Discount: July 31, 2024

Registration Deadline: September 16, 2024

Final Payment Received: September 19, 2024

Final Acceptance Posted: September 20, 2024

Preliminary Flights Posted: September 22, 2024

Final Flights Posted: September 25, 2024

Apparel Sales Open: August 31, 2024

Event Cancellation Insurance Deadline: September 26, 2024

Schedule Posted: October 4, 2024, 9PM

Online Check-In Completed: October 3, 2024

Applied Teams

Click HERE for the Applied Teams List

Flights

Click HERE for the preliminary flights.

Schedule

Click HERE to view the schedule.

Permission to Host

Click HERE to view permission to host

Team Check-in

Click HERE for Team Check-in Procedures

Click here for the Online Waiver

Waiver Help Link - Click HERE

US CLUB Guest Player Form

Rules & Policies

Click HERE for Tournament Rules

Click HERE for U9/10 - 7v7 Rules

Click HERE for U11/12 - 9v9 Rules

Hotels

Thank you for applying the 13th Annual Explorer Cup.

CLICK HERE to view the tournament house link.

One can book online or call THS Reservations at 908-979-0928.

To insure the quality of service provided during our tournament, Sideline Soccer Solutions has appointed THS as the official Hospitality Service for all of our events. All teams are mandated to book any hotel reservations through THS to insure their place in our tournaments. Any teams that do not comply will be at risk of forfeiting their acceptance.

We are looking forward to a great tournament and a smoother housing process!

Thank you,

Sideline Soccer Solutions

Tournament Directors

Field Locations

Click HERE for the field locations. To view the individual field map:

Click on the "Venue" link.

Then Click on "View Map" located above the Google Map.

Results

TBD

Past Champions

2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012

Tournament Apparel

Click HERE for your official tournament apparel.

College Coaches

N/A

Under 8 / 9 / 10 (7v7)

Early Registration Fees (July 31 Deadline): $700.00

$750.00

2x25 minute halves

Under 11 / 12 (9v9)

Early Registration Fees (July 31 Deadline): $900.00

Regular Fees: $950.00

2x30 minute halves

Under 13 / 14

Early Registration Fees (July 31 Deadline): $1025.00

Regular Fees: $1075.00

2x30 minute halves

Under 15

Early Registration Fees (Nov 30 Deadline): $1050.00

Regular Fees: $1100.00

2x30 minute halves

Length of Games

*As of November 2022 GotSport charges a "GotSport Software Fee" at each payment transaction, and for each registrant, in order for your team to register to participate.

*All credit card transactions come with a 4% bank processing fee.

Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, Sideline Soccer Solutions reserves the right to alter schedules, fields, and playing times, and/or cancel any or all games impacted by weather conditions to maintain safe play conditions and/or keep on time.

Refund Policy: Only teams selecting to purchase the optional Event Cancellation Insurance will be entitled to a monetary refund in the event of a full or partial tournament cancellation. Any team not electing to purchase the optional event cancellation insurance (through the gotsport platform) will not receive a monetary refund and may be eligible for a CREDIT of a up to 50% of tournament entry fee due to cancellation. Should a team receive a credit due to cancellation, it must be used for another S3 event by July 31, 2025.

If you did NOT purchase Event Cancellation Insurance you can still do it! You can purchase it up to 15 days prior to the start of the event. Add Event Cancellation Team Coverage to your registration today during the registration process via the GotSport Platform.

To learn more, please click on the following link:
https://gotsport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/24156984966807-As-Manager-Coach-How-to-Purchase-Event-Insurance-After-Registration