5v5 Tampa, FL Under the Lights

Hi Everyone!

I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU ALL for playing with us in Saturday's WFF 5v5 and for the kind words we received with your feedback!!

Please post the great videos you took of your team on your social media and tag our 5v5 Instagram and Facebook sites.

Truly a great day of soccer action with hard work, smiles, and FUN!!

If you would like to play with us again, our next area 5v5 event is June 21 in Plant City. Hope to see you there!

Enjoy your evening and Summer!!
Neal

Hi Everyone, Turns out there were still games on our turf fields when we got here. As a result, check-in will be at 2:30 pm. Thanks! Neal

Hi Everyone, I would like to share a soccer book I've written called: "Money Grab $$: A Parents' Guide to American Youth Soccer" It has gotten as high as #3 on Amazon in the Soccer Coaching category. If you've every wanted a map or guide to know what you will face as a parent new to Recreational Soccer, Competitive, or your player wants to play in college or even become a pro, or adult soccer, this book covers the entire player development lifecycle. Having lived through the last 50 years of American youth soccer history as a player, Coach, Referee, Professional Goalkeeper in the original Major Indoor Soccer League, College Head Coach, High School Head Coach, Club Coach, and Club President, saw Pele come to play in America and more. Just like today when Messi came to America to everyone's delight! We didn't even have Club Soccer. High School was all there was available! This book also teaches you all of the FUNdamental skills a player needs to be successful at any age, how to play as a team and what costs are associated with soccer make sense to spend on and those that don't. Here is the book's link on amazon to copy into your browser: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Grab-Parents-American-Soccer-ebook/dp/B0B9T79LMG/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cC-81Vgh1tXEOzM0RjbiWXiE3-hSyhN2Y5bUJRdVdUT-tZG9s1eITmc2gKK67FUwpfhwVNywdwHFjxDW1Twj_DvpJGoVFZODrArPhwuxwUtzjnzCr8_jQXafI0ObCGDhOVjwL6oMJUUJjO31oyy9kfq8DklMjfH2Ej10LazYHRP4PGJ-e0FUbOpWQ6bzAV25aLYZAGG-pVKgBrTW8GCgrw.gmsrv_o53KfcssVmBjILfarAVJT7L5rK8CfQ6X82hWo&qid=1710632762&sr=8-1 Please share this with your Parents, Coaches, and Players. Thank you!! Neal 813.335.2736

Zero Tolerance Policy Dear Parents, Coaches and Players, We want to remind everyone of our Zero Tolerance Policy for Referee Abuse at all 5v5 Soccer events. As we aim to create a positive and fun summer tournament, it is crucial that we maintain a supportive sideline environment by Parents and Coaches. While competition is part of the game, let's remember to only be respectful and encouraging. Referees play a vital role in ensuring fair play, and we must treat them with respect. Please remember to: - Encourage positive behavior - Cheer and support without aggression - Communicate with respect - Focus on player development By following these easy to implement requests, we can create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for everyone involved. This should extend to how we treat all team supporters, coaches, staff members, and players on both teams. Please forward this email to everyone associated with your team who will be at or on the fields so they are aware of this policy. To be clear, every Coach is responsible for the behavior and conduct of themself, Assistant Coach(es), their players and parents. Consequences for violating this Zero Tolerance Policy: Should any parent, player or coach violate this policy, the offending Team's Coach will receive a caution and will be shown the Yellow Card. Receiving a second (2nd) caution for any violation of this policy by parent, player or coach in the same game, the offending Team's Coach will again be shown the Yellow Card, followed by the Red Card and be sent off. As you may know, receiving 2 Yellow Cards in one game leads to a Red Card. Should there not be a second coach available to care for the Team, a parent may step in to complete that game. Any cursing at the referee will lead to the immediate send off of the offending Team's Coach. No Yellow Card for cursing; Straight Red Card. The Tournament Director will be asked to review the incident(s) that led to the sending off of the Coach and will administer consequences on a case-by-case basis. Players will continue to receive cards on the field of competition per IFAB Laws of the Game and this policy. Should anyone have a question or require clarification on this policy, please see me at check-in on Saturday. THANK YOU for your cooperation in making 5v5 Soccer a great experience for all involved, especially your players this Saturday and every game day. Let's celebrate the joy of the game, promote sportspersonship together and have FUN! Best regards and I will see you soon. Neal Florida Tournament Director 5v5 National Soccer Tour

We are playing on turf fields today. The Host has asked that NO TENTS ARE PERMITTED ON THE TURF FIELDS. TENTS MAY ONLY BE PLACED AND STAKED INTO THE GROUND ON THE GRASSY AREAS AROUND THE TURF, NOT ON THE TURF. Spectators are permitted to sit in chairs outside of the painted 11v11 fields touchlines like a normal weekend game. Thank you for your cooperation! Neal See you all soon! Neal

Good Morning! While there are forecasts for potential rain showers, WE ARE PLAYING TODAY! The complex has a lightning detector, so should it go off, we will clear the fields and you will go to you cars. The system will sound 3 times to let you know it is safe to return to play. See you all soon! Neal

Hi Everyone!

For those of you who've recently joined us, I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the Brandon 5v5 Soccer Tournament hosted by the West Florida Flames this Saturday, May 31 at JC Handly - 3104 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL, 33511. We are playing on turf fields.

My name is Neal Rickmers and Iwill be your Saturday On-Site Director.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me, Neal, by e-mail at neal@5V5soccer.com or text me at 813.335.2736 and I will reply as soon as possible.

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY HAS BEEN POSTED HERE:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/236906/5v5-tampa-fl-under-the-lights/schedule

Payment:
For those of you who haven't made a payment arrangement to pay me at Check-in Saturday, please do so by 4 pm tomorrow, Friday or you may be removed from Saturday's schedule.

All teams will play a minimum of 4 games.Divisions with 3, 5, 6 will play round robin and 1st Place will be determined on points.If you are in a 4-team division, you will play 3 pool play games and then a final game with 1st v 2nd, and 3rd vs 4th to get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.

Please see 5v5soccer.com/documents for our rules, especially for tie breakers.

3 team divisions play round robin where each team plays each other 2 times.

Any team placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will qualify for Nationals held in Lakewood Ranch, Florida this November 29 & 30, 2024.

After the schedule is posted, the best way to see the schedule is to download our free app 5v5Soccer - we encourage all parents and coaches to download it so everyone has access to game times/field location / and any changes or updates that may happen.

**** It is a live schedule - DO NOT screenshot the schedule as it is subject to change, and screenshots will not update.

Player Waiver
Parent responsibility:
*****This must be completed before Noon Friday 05.30.25*******
Each player will need an online waiver form completed by their parent. You can locate the Player Waiver in your registration confirmation email or at https://5v5soccer.com/waiver/

Please complete one waiver per player online (if you select all the tournaments you won’t have to fill out another one this year).

You do not have to purchase a shirt or player pass you can scroll pass this and just hit submit.

Team Roster/Waiver:
Coach / Manager responsibility:***** Print and bring to check-in*****
Complete and have a printed Tournament roster ready to turn in at check in. This is your Official Roster.

For all tournament rules, visit us at Click here: https://5v5soccer.com/documents/

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Neal

Neal Rickmers
Florida Tournament Director
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)

Hi Everyone,

I am currently in Gainesville to take my daughter to surgery tomorrow morning to fix a broken ankle.

I will be starting the schedule for Brandon's Saturday 5v5 shortly and am planning to have it completed tomorrow by 3 pm depending on wi-fi connections at the hospital.

Please plan on a 3, 3:30, or 4 pm start time.

This is the result of us only having the use of 8-5v5 fields due to resodding work the county is doing on all of the grass fields in the complex.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Neal

Hi Everyone!

I would like to WELCOMEand THANK YOU for registering for the West Florida Flames 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, May 31 at the JC Handley Sports Complex - 3104 S. Kings Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511.

My name is Neal Rickmers and I will be your Tournament Scheduler and on-site Tournament Director. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me by e-mail at neal@5V5soccer.com or text me at 813.335.2736 and I will reply as soon as possible.

The current TEAM LIST is posted here:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/236906/e/teams

Please review the Division your team is in and let me know of any changes you would like to make by NOON TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY.

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

If you have specific schedule requests like multiple teams to not conflict, we need those back, via email ONLY, no later than by 9 pm Tuesday May 27. Make sure to include team name / division and event location in the subject line – send toneal@5v5soccer.com.

Please invite your soccer playing friends and parents to join us on Saturday!!

All teams will play a minimum of 4 games.Divisions with 3, 5, 6 will play round robin and 1st Place will be determined on points.If you are in a 4-team division, you will play 3 pool play games and then a final game with 1st v 2nd, and 3rd vs 4th to get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.

When creating the schedule, it is sometimes necessary to combine divisions.

Please see5v5soccer.com/documentsforour rules, especially for tie breakers.

3 team divisions play round robin where each team plays each other 2 times. I am working to fill a 4th spot in any 3 team division.

Any team placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will qualify for Nationals held in Palm Beach Florida this November 30 and Deember 1, 2024.

After the schedule is posted on LATE WEDNESDAY, the best way to see the schedule is to download our free app 5v5Soccer - we encourage all parents and coaches to download it so everyone has access to game times/field location / and any changes or updates that may happen. ****It is a live schedule

DO NOT screenshot the schedule as it is subject to change, and screenshots will not update.

Player Waiver
Parent responsibility:*****This must be completed before 05.29.25 at midnight*******Each player will need an online waiver form completed by their parent. You can locate the Player Waiver in your registration confirmation email or athttps://5v5soccer.com/waiver/

Please complete one per player online (if you select all the tournaments you won’t have to fill out another one this year)

You do not have to purchase a shirt or player pass you can scroll pass this and just hit submit.

Team Roster/Waiver:
Coach / Manager responsibility:***** Print and bring to check-in*****
Complete and have a printed Tournament roster ready to turn in at check in. This is your Official Roster.

Again, for all tournament documents, including rules, visit us at Click here:https://5v5soccer.com/documents/

Thank you and see you all on Saturday!
Neal

Neal Rickmers
Florida Tournament Director
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)

I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the West Florida Flames 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, May 31 at the JC Handley Sports Complex - 3104 S. Kings Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511.

My name is Neal Rickmers and I will be your Tournament Scheduler and on-site Tournament Director. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me by e-mail at neal@5V5soccer.com or text me at 813.335.2736 and I will reply as soon as possible.

I will post the current TEAM LIST on Tuesday night.

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

If you have specific schedule requests like multiple teams to not conflict, we need those back, via email ONLY, no later than by 9 pm Tuesday May 27. Make sure to include team name / division and event location in the subject line – send to neal@5v5soccer.com.

Please invite your soccer playing friends and parents to join us on Saturday!!

All teams will play a minimum of 4 games.Divisions with 3, 5, 6 will play round robin and 1st Place will be determined on points.If you are in a 4-team division, you will play 3 pool play games and then a final game with 1st v 2nd, and 3rd vs 4th to get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals.

When creating the schedule, it is sometimes necessary to combine divisions.

Please see 5v5soccer.com/documentsfor our rules, especially for tie breakers.

3 team divisions play round robin where each team plays each other 2 times. I am working to fill a 4th spot in any 3 team division.

Any team placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd will qualify for Nationals held in Palm Beach Florida this November 30 and Deember 1, 2024.

After the schedule is posted on LATE WEDNESDAY, the best way to see the schedule is to download our free app 5v5Soccer - we encourage all parents and coaches to download it so everyone has access to game times/field location / and any changes or updates that may happen. ****It is a live schedule

DO NOT screenshot the schedule as it is subject to change, and screenshots will not update.

Player Waiver
Parent responsibility:*****This must be completed before 05.29.25 at midnight*******Each player will need an online waiver form completed by their parent. You can locate the Player Waiver in your registration confirmation email or at https://5v5soccer.com/waiver/

Please complete one per player online (if you select all the tournaments you won’t have to fill out another one this year)

You do not have to purchase a shirt or player pass you can scroll pass this and just hit submit.

Team Roster/Waiver:
Coach / Manager responsibility:***** Print and bring to check-in*****
Complete and have a printed Tournament roster ready to turn in at check in. This is your Official Roster.

Again, for all tournament documents, including rules, visit us at Click here: https://5v5soccer.com/documents/

Thank you and see you all on Saturday!
Neal

Neal Rickmers
Florida Tournament Director
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)