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i Everyone!
For those of you who recently joined us, WELCOME to the Palmetto 5v5 hosted by the MUTINY Soccer Clubb on Sunday, June 1 at Buffalo Creek Park,
7550 69th St E, Palmetto, FL, 34221
Thanks for signing up for exciting 5v5 ACTION and FUN!!
Helpful Tournament Staff Contacts:
Tournament Scheduler and On-Site Director: Neal Rickmers
If you have any questions, email me at Neal@5V5soccer.com or 813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)
The Schedule has been published and is available here:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/239696/5v5-palmetto-fl/schedule
Please forward this link to your parents.
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 will be removed from Sunday's schedule.
Some Divisions have been combined by teams +/- 1 to 2 years and/or skill level to make the most competitive brackets possible.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Game Format
• All teams play a minimum of 4 games.
• Divisions with 3, 5,6, or 7 teams play round-robin; 1st place is determined by points.
• 4-team divisions have 3 pool games and a final playoff. 8-team divisions have pool play, then semi-finals and final and 3rd place games.
• Please check with me before you leave to make sure you don't have another game to play!!
Rules & Playoffs
•For 4-team divisions, view playoff games by clicking the brackets button on the schedule page.
• For Rules and tie-breakers, visit: 5v5 Soccer Rules - PLEASE SHARE THESE RULES WITH YOUR PLAYERS AND THEIR PARENTS.
National Championship Qualification
•Teams placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd qualify for Nationals in Lakewood Ranch, FL on Nov 29-30, 2025
• $5 Player Card/Pass - If you are only playing in this LOCAL 5v5, you DO NOT need to purchase this now.
If you plan on playing in our Nationals, every player will need to have a player pass.
HELPFUL TOURNAMENT RESOURCES
Our 5v5 App & Live Updates
• Download the free 5v5 Soccer app for UP TO DATE the schedule changes.
Don’t screenshot the schedule as it’s subject to change.
TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS
Player Waiver
• To speed up your check in process ALL PLAYERS must complete the online waiver by Thursday at midnight: Player Waiver
•No Waiver. No Play.
https://5v5soccer.com/waiver
Team Roster
• 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.
https://5v5soccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5v5-Soccer-Team-Roster-_-Waiver-Form.pdf
Thank you and see you on Sunday!
Neal
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 Palmetto's Sunday 5v5 schedule shortly and am planning to have it completed tomorrow by 10 pm depending on wi-fi connections at the hospital. I am starting Saturday's Brandon 5v5 schedule shortly.
Please plan on a 9, 9:30, or 10 am start time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Neal
5/28/2025 10:20 PM
Hi Everyone!
I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the Palmetto 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Sunday, June 1st at Buffalo Creek Park, 7550 69th St E
Palmetto, FL, 34221.
My name is Neal Rickmers and I will be your Tournament Scheduler and your Sunday 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 813.335.2736and I will reply as soon as possible.
I have posted the current TEAM LIST here:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/239696/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 SUNDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Please planona 9 or 9:30 am game start time.
If you have specific schedule requests like multiple teams to not conflict, we need those back, via email ONLY, no later than by noon Tuesday May 27. Make sure to include team name / division and event location in the subject line – send to neal@5v5soccer.com.
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/documents for 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 Lakewood Ranch, Florida this November 29 & 30, 2024.
After the schedule is posted LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 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 05.29.24 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 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.
Again, for all tournament documents, including rules, visit us at Click here: https://5v5soccer.com/documents/
Thank you and I will see you all on Sunday!
Neal
Neal Rickmers
Florida Tournament Director
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)
Hi Everyone!
I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the Palmetto 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Sunday, June 1st at Buffalo Creek Park, 7550 69th St E
Palmetto, FL, 34221.
My name is Neal Rickmers and I will be your Tournament Scheduler and your Sunday 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 813.335.2736and I will reply as soon as possible.
I will post the current TEAM LISTTuesday night.
THE SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Please planona 9 or 9:30 am game start time.
If you have specific schedule requests like multiple teams to not conflict, we need those back, via email ONLY, no later than by noon Tuesday May 27. Make sure to include team name / division and event location in the subject line – send to neal@5v5soccer.com.
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/documents for 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 Lakewood Ranch, Florida this November 29 & 30, 2024.
After the schedule is posted LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 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 05.29.24 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 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.
Again, for all tournament documents, including rules, visit us at Click here: https://5v5soccer.com/documents/
Thank you and I will see you all on Sunday!
Neal
Neal Rickmers
Florida Tournament Director
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736 (Text Preferred)
Description
Games will be played all day Sunday, from 9 am to around 5 pm. To register your team, you may click registration at the top, or by selecting your teams Birth Year and Gender at the bottom of the page. All teams will play 5v5 format, 4+Gk with a four game guarantee. Teams finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive medals and qualify for the 5v5 Soccer National Championship. Full event details listed below in "General Information" section.
- Tournament (1-Day Play™)
- All teams
- Boys & Girls
- Adult: Men & Women
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $350.00-$450.00 entry fee
- 4 game guarantee
Location
Contact
General Information
REGISTRATION
• Register now, pay later. Anyone can register the team. Please select your teams birth year (based on oldest player) from the list below and create a “coaches account”.
• Having trouble? View the “How To” video here.
• Register now and add your players later. Haven't finalized your roster yet? That's OK, with 5v5 you can register your team and add players up until check-in.
DEADLINES AND PRICING
• Early deadline: Save $50 if you register and pay 13 days prior!
• Registration Deadline: Sunday before the event
• Late Registration: Starts Monday of event week and will be accepted on an as-needed basis, see divisions below for availability.
• 5v5 Cost: $350 early, $400 regular and $450 late
• SAVE $250 | 5 PACK Multi-Tournament/Team Discount: Are you entering 5+ Tournaments or teams? A VIP Multi-Tournament Discount of $50 per event is available. Reach out to Event Contact for more details.
TOURNAMENT & GAME FORMAT
• Roster: Max of 10
• Ball Size: We will play with the same ball size you use in the regular season unless playing “up”
• Goals: 6x12 feet Bownet goals (facility dependent)
• Field Size: 30 yards wide by 40 yards long (facility dependent)
• 4-game guarantee
• Format: 4+GK
• 5v5 Open to all teams: from teams with players born in 2018 through Adults.
• When we go to create divisions, teams will be combined +/- 1 year and similar ability level.
• This is a non-sanctioned event so it's open to all teams from all States.
• 5v5 National Championship: Join us in Central Florida, top teams will qualify for the 2025 5v5 Nationals. Click here for more details!
HOW WILL MY BRACKET BE PLAYED WITH X TEAMS?
• 3 Teams - Play Each Team Twice
• 4 Teams - 3 Pool Play games, Championship and 3rd place game
• 5 Teams - 4 Pool Play games, 1st-3rd awarded based on points
• 6 Teams - 5 Pool Play games, 1st-3rd awarded based on points
• 7 Teams - 4 Random Pool Play games, seeded for Championship and 3rd Place game
• 8 Teams - Two pools of 4, Three Pool Play games, Semi Finals 1 v 2 opposite pool, Championship and 3rd Place game. Consolation games 3Av3B and 4Av4B for Fourth game.
• 10 Teams - Two pools of 5, 4 Pool Play games, Semi Finals 1 v 2 opposite pool, Championship and 3rd Place game.
REQUIREMENTS
• All player waivers must be completed online. Please complete one per player online ( Send to all parents to sign!)
• Team Roster/Waivers: Please complete one per team and bring it to check-in
• Check-in: At the fields, 30 minutes before your first game with your printed and completed Team Roster/Waiver.
Players will need proof of age in the form of player cards, birth certificates, team rosters, passports, or school IDs.
FAQ/Timeline
• Tournament FAQ
• The top 3 teams earn medals
• Teams can register freely up through the Registration Deadline the Sunday before the event
• On Monday of the event we will send an event welcome notice with next steps
• Official team lists will be published the Tuesday of the event
• Initial Schedules will be posted Thursday evening before the event
• All schedules will be finalized on Friday afternoon
• 5v5 Rules: Click here for the official 5v5 rules
Registration
To register for this event visit the official website.
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to Neal Rickmers at Neal@5v5soccer.com or call 813-335-2736.