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Keepers,
The tournament schedules are now posted for the Keeper Cup in Midland TX this weekend. You can view them at this link:https://soccer.exposureevents.com/265385/5v5-midland-tx--the-keeper-cup/schedule
Schedules are subject to change, so be sure to check back on Friday evening.
Please check your keeper in at the tournament headquarters table 15 minutes prior to your first game. Proof of age will not need to be presented at check in, however, we do ask that you have a printed or digital copy of each player's proof of age on site in the event of a challenge.
Thank you, and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best regards,
Morgan Spain
Morgan@5v5soccer.com
5v5 Soccer
The Keeper Cup
Hi Everyone! Thanks for signing up for The Keeper Cup in Midland, TX May 16! We’re excited to have you playing with us! Please see below for important event information.
We are still accepting Keepers in these already amazing divisions - reach out to friends, teammates and get them in. More keepers equals better competition!
Event Location: Windlands Park 1000 W. Dengar Ave.
VENUE INFORMATION:
concessions will be open!
***IMPORTANT: 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 Thursday afternoon***
TOURNAMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- All Keepers must bring their own ball.
ROSTERS & WAIVERS:
All Team Rosters & Player waivers must be completed through Exposure. These must be completed no later than one day prior to the event, or teams may risk losing their spot in the event. For more information on how to do rosters and waivers, visit our web pages at https://5v5soccer.com/roster & https://5v5soccer.com/waiver. Reach out to your event director with any additional questions or help with this process.
For complete Keeper Cup Rules, please visit https://5v5soccer.com/thekeepercup
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
SCHEDULE & SPECIAL REQUESTS:
- Full schedule posted Thursday evening after 8PM
- Schedule Requests? Send any schedule requests no later than Wednesday at 6 pm to Morgan@5v5soccer.com. Include team name, division, and event location in the subject line.
- If the request is made later than Wednesday at 6 pm, changes may not be accepted.
For more event information, including game format, brackets, FAQs and timelines, please visit your event page at https://soccer.exposureevents.com/265385/5v5-midland-tx--the-keeper-cup
Download the free 5v5 Soccer app for UP TO DATE schedule changes. DO NOT screenshot the schedule as it’s subject to change.
Please reach out with any questions. Looking forward to this event!
Morgan Spain
Area Director
Morgan@5v5soccer.com
512-294-0469 (Text Preferred)
Description
Games will be played on Saturday, from 9 am to around 5 pm. Each GK's bracket will last approximately 3 hours. To register your goalkeeper, you will register based on your birth year. All goalkeepers will play in a 1v1 format, shooting on a real soccer goal with a 5 game guarantee and maximum of 7 games. Goalkeepers finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will receive medals and qualify for the The Keeper Cup National Championship. Full event details listed below in "General Information" section.
- Tournament (1-Day Play™)
- All individuals
- Boys & Girls
- Ability: Elite/Competitive/Developmental
- $128.00 entry fee
- 5 game guarantee
Location
Contact
General Information
REGISTRATION
• Register by selecting your age group below. You will need to create a coach account (even if you're a parent registering your child). If you have an account already, you will have the option to log in to your current account instead of creating a new one.
DEADLINES AND PRICING
• 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.
• Keeper Cup Tournament Cost: $128 per goalkeeper
• Keeper Cup + 5v5 Tournament Is your team playing in the tournament? A VIP Multi-Event Discount of $50 per event is available. Reach out to Event Contact for more details.
TOURNAMENT & GAME FORMAT
• Ball Size: We will play with the same ball size you use in the regular season unless playing “up” **PLEASE NOTE: All keepers must bring their own ball.**
• Goals: Your field will have either 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11 "real" goals, depending on facility
• Field Size: 12 yards wide by 22 yards long (facility dependent)
• 5-game guarantee, maximum of 7 depending on bracket format
• Open to all goalkeepers born in 2018 through 2007.
• Brackets will be combined +/- 1 year and similar ability level (e.g 2014/15's)
• This is a non-sanctioned event so it's open to all goalkeepers from all States.
• The Keeper Cup National Championship: Join us in Central Florida in November 2026
HOW WILL MY BRACKET BE PLAYED WITH X GKs?
• 3 GKs - Play Each GK Three times (6 games),
• 4 GKs - Play Each GK Twice (6 games, 1st-3rd awarded based on points)
• 5 GKs - 4 Pool Play games for seeding, 1st v 2nd for a championship match, while 3rd place team will play the winner of the 4th vs 5th playoff game to compete for third place (5 or 6 games)
• 6 GKs - 5 Pool Play Games, 1st-3rd Place GKs receive awards
• 7 GKs - 6 Pool Play Games, 1st-3rd Place GKs receive awards
REQUIREMENTS
• All player waivers must be completed on Exposure.
• Check-in: At the fields, 30 minutes before your first game
Players will need proof of age in the form of player cards, birth certificates, team rosters, passports, or school IDs.
FAQ/Timeline
• The top 3 GKs earn awards
• GKs 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 division 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
• The Keeper Cup Rules: Click here for the official rules
Registration
Registration is currently open for the following divisions:
- 2011/2012 Keepers - Keeper Cup Registration Fee ($128.00)
- 2013/2014 Keepers - Keeper Cup Registration Fee ($128.00)
- 2015/2016 Girls (5v5) - Keeper Cup Registration Fee ($128.00)
- Inactive
To make a payment please visit the payments section of the event.
All event related questions should be directed to Matt Skinner at matt@5v5soccer.com or call 908-463-6288.
