5v5 St. Petersburg, FL Florida Celtic Academy

Hi Everyone,

Happy Holidays!!

If you would like to play 5v5 with us again over your Holiday break to stay fit for the New Year ahead, please join the EXCITING FUN AND ACTION on Saturday, January 3 in Palmetto!

For more information, please visit 5v5soccer.com and here is the registration link:

https://soccer.exposureevents.com/240277/e/registration

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks!
Neal Rickmers
5v5 National Soccer Tour
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736

Hi Everyone,

Happy Holidays!!

If you would like to play 5v5 with us again over your Holiday break to stay fit for the New Year ahead, please join the EXCITING FUN AND ACTION on Saturday, January 3 in Palmetto!

For more information, please visit 5v5soccer.com and here is the registration link:

https://soccer.exposureevents.com/240277/e/registration

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thanks!
Neal Rickmers
5v5 National Soccer Tour
neal@5v5soccer.com
813.335.2736

Hi Everyone!

I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU ALL for playing with us in Sunday's Apopka 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!!

Please enjoy a great school year ahead!!
Neal

Found by field 3.

I have it at headquarters. Thanks!

Good Morning, When you get to the address, you will see the ORANGE 5v5 Goals on our fields behind the building. Check-in is in the middle of the fields by the Gazebo. There are 3 parking lots around the fields to use. Thanks! Neal 813.335.2736

Please share this with your Parents, Coaches, and Players.

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 52 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

Thank you!
Neal
813.335.2736.

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR PARENTS, COACHES, AND PLAYERS.


We want to remind everyone of our zero tolerance policy for referee abuse at 5v5 Soccer. As we aim to create a positive and fun tournament, it is crucial that we maintain a supportive sideline environment. While competition is part of the game, let's remember to 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 guidelines, we can create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for everyone involved. This should extend to how we treat all team supporters, coaches, staff members, players on both teams and our officials.




A FEW POINTS OF EMPHASIS ON THE 5V5 SOCCER RULES




Touchline (Sideline) Restarts: In place of throw-ins will be kick-ins OR a dribble in with the ball placed stationary on the touchline. A player may not directly kick a ball into the goal from its stationary restart position. A player may also dribble the ball into play and after the ball makes a full rotation may then be kicked into the goal. Kick-ins will be treated as indirect kicks until dribbled.




Direct Restarts: A Corner Kick and Kickoff are Direct Kicks. The kick-off may go in any direction.




Goal Kick: Any time a Goal Kick is required, the goalkeeper will execute a Goal Clearance (ball must leave the Penalty Arc). The goalkeeper will start with the ball in their hands and may either (1) Throw or roll the ball, (2) Put the ball down and pass/kick, (3) put the ball down and dribble out of the Penalty Arc.




Once the ball has been put down, the ball is effectively “live”, meaning defending players may enter the penalty arc. The goalkeeper must release the ball within four seconds. Failure to execute the Goal Clearance within 4 seconds will result in an Indirect kick at the top of the arc for the opposition. A goal may not be scored directly from a goal clearance. Once the ball is OUTSIDE the Penalty Arc, a goal may be scored from anywhere on the field. The ball may not be punted or drop-kicked. Infractions will result in an Indirect Kick at the top of the arc for the opposition.




Thank you for making 5v5 Soccer a great experience. Let's celebrate the joy of the game and promote sportsmanship together!




Best regards,

Andrew Vorce

President 5v5 Soccer

Hi Everyone,

We have changed the 2015 Boys Schedule. Please let your parents know.

All other schedules are the same.

TheSchedules are posted here:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/247789/5v5-st-petersburg-fl/schedule

Thank you and see you all on Saturday!
Neal

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

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who have recently joined us, I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the St. Petersburg 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, August 9 hosted by Empower Performance at the Azalea Park Soccer Complex - 1600 72nd St N St Petersburg, FL, 33713.

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.

TheSchedules is posted here:
https://soccer.exposureevents.com/247789/5v5-st-petersburg-fl/schedule

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR PARENTS ASAP.

***If your team has not paid, please do so now. Failure to pay or communicate with staff will result in your team being removed from the event by 2 pm Friday - Tomorrow.***

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 Orlando Florida this November 29 and 30, 2025.

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 07.07.25 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)

Hi Everyone,

For those of you who have recently joined us, I would like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the St. Petersburg 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, August 9 hosted by Empower Performance at the Azalea Park Soccer Complex - 1600 72nd St N St Petersburg, FL, 33713.

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/247789/e/teams

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY WILL BE POSTED LATER TONIGHT and plan on a 9 or 9:30 am game start time. Please tell your parents.

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 Wednesday, August 6. 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 Orlando Florida this November 29 and 30, 2025.

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 07.07.25 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)

Hi Everyone,

I woulc like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the St. Petersburg 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, August 9 hosted by Empower Prformance at the Azalea Park Soccer Complex - 1600 72nd St N St Petersburg, FL, 33713.

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/247789/e/teams

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT and plan on a 9 or 9:30 am game start time. Please tell your parents.

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 Wednesday, August 6. 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 Orlando Florida this November 29 and 30, 2025.

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 07.07.25 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)

Hi Everyone,

I woulc like to WELCOME and THANK YOU for registering for the St. Petersburg 5v5 Soccer Tournament this Saturday, August 9 hosted by Empower Prformance at the Azalea Park Soccer Complex - 1600 72nd St N St Petersburg, FL, 33713.

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/247789/e/teams

THE SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT and plan on a 9 or 9:30 am game start time. Please tell your parents.

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 Wednesday, August 6. 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 Orlando Florida this November 29 and 30, 2025.

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 07.07.25 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)