Attacking Third Tournament · San Antonio, TX · Nov 20–22, 2026
Sanctioned by US Club and hosted by Premier Futbol Academy at Alamo Sportplex. Unless a rule below amends them, the current IFAB Laws of the Game apply. Questions that are not answered here go to the Tournament Director.
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Ball size, roster and guest player limits, the minimum number of players needed to start, and how long each game runs.
| Age Group | Ball | Max Roster | Min to Start | Club Pass | Guest Passes | Format | Game Length | Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U7–U8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | No limit | 4 | 4v4 | 2 × 15 min | 5 min |
| U9–U10 | 4 | 12 | 4 | No limit | 5 | 7v7 | 2 × 20 min | 5 min |
| U11–U12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | No limit | 5 | 9v9 | 2 × 25 min | 5 min |
| U13–U16 | 5 | 18 | 7 | No limit | 6 | 11v11 | 2 × 35 min | 5 min |
| U17–U19 | 5 | 18 | 7 | No limit | 6 | 11v11 | 2 × 40 min | 5 min |
Game lengths may be shortened to meet scheduling constraints.
Entry fees by bracket, boys & girls:
U7 / U8 $300 · U9 / U10 $450 · U11 / U12 $550 · U13 / U14 $600 · U15 / U16 $600 · U17 / U19 $650
The tournament is sponsored by the Premier Futbol Academy and sanctioned by US Club. This is an unrestricted tournament open to boys’ and girls’ competitive/academy teams from ages U7–U19 and recreational teams from U7–U19.
Unless otherwise amended below, the current Laws of the Game as published by IFAB will apply to this competition.
Team registration and payment must be done through GotSport. No team will be scheduled for games without full payment. Once a team is accepted and scheduled for games, no refunds will be given.
All teams must have proper player identification for each player, including guest players. All players must be officially registered through USYS, US Club, or a recreational league to be eligible for play.
Team entry fees must be paid by credit card. No cash or checks accepted.
Online check-in needs all three of the following:
a) A copy of your official roster signed by your club registrar. Guest players should be written in at the bottom. The roster must include the name, date of birth, and ID numbers for all players.
b) Virtual Player ID cards for each player, guest player, and club pass player, uploaded as a PDF in a single document. Players without a virtual player ID and/or not on an official roster will not be eligible to play.
c) For players U10 and below, a birth certificate, or a letter from the club registrar verifying that your players are registered for the current seasonal year. The letter from your registrar will need to include the team’s name, player names, dates of birth, and player ID numbers.
Team managers or a team representative must have a signed medical release form for each player in their possession.
A player may only participate with one team during the tournament and must be listed on the GotSport Event Roster. If a player plays on more than one team, the additional team will forfeit any games in which that player participated.
Each team must be able to present laminated or virtual player cards to either a Tournament Official or the referee team before the start of each match, if requested. Coaches and additional staff on the sideline must have an official “Kid Safe” pass for the current year.
Players are permitted to participate on a maximum of two teams from the same club, provided that the teams compete in different age divisions. Players may not participate on more than one team within the same age division, regardless of the team or roster assignment.
Example: a U11 player may participate on both their club’s U11 and U12 teams during the tournament. However, that player may not participate on two different U11 teams.
All player passes must comply with the tournament’s applicable age eligibility and roster requirements.
Player write-ins are not allowed on the game card. Unapproved write-ins will automatically result in a forfeit for the offending team, regardless of the game outcome or the team’s standing in the tournament.
Game cards must be picked up at tournament headquarters by the HOME TEAM coach or manager prior to the start of each game. The WINNING TEAM coach or manager must return the game card to tournament headquarters immediately following the end of the game. Once game cards are turned in, scores are final. Please verify that scores are accurate and that a representative from both teams has signed the game card before they are turned in. Do not leave the game cards with the referees.
All teams will be guaranteed to play at least three games. In group or round robin play, ties at the end of regulation time will stand. Semi-finals and finals will go straight to penalty kicks in the event of a tie. No overtime periods will be played. Both coaches must agree in order to play the third game as a final, in the event both teams would play each other in the final game.
Referees will be checking in players against the game card prior to the start of each game. Only players printed on the game card are eligible to play.
The first team listed on the schedule is the home team and should wear their dark-colored jerseys. The visiting team should wear their light-colored jersey. Teams without two sets of uniforms will be permitted to use pinnies to provide color distinction. The home team is responsible for supplying three game balls to the referee, and if necessary, for changing jerseys in case of a color conflict.
All uniforms for U11 and above must have a number that matches the number listed on the game card. If you have a duplicate number, you must make the referee aware and be able to distinguish between the players with duplicate numbers. Goalkeeper jerseys do not have to have a number, but if the goalkeeper comes onto the field as a field player, their jersey number must be listed on the game card.
Team standings are based on the following scoring system:
A 0–0 tie is scored as 4 points for each team: 3 for the tie and 1 for the shutout. The maximum number of points awarded to a team in one game is 10.
In the event a team forfeits a match, all points from tournament games involving that team will be dropped from the calculation of final standings. All forfeited games will be scored 1–0, which is 8 points to the opposing team. Any team who forfeits cannot qualify for advancement.
Where two or more teams are tied on points at the end of round robin play, the following tiebreakers are applied in this order until a winner is determined. While working through the list, never revert back to the top of it, even after a team has been eliminated from the tiebreaker.
Finals cannot end in a tie. All semi-final and final games ending in a tie will go straight to FIFA-style penalty kicks.
There is no appeal or protest process. Referees’ decisions are final. Any other non-game issue should be reported immediately to tournament headquarters and will be resolved by the Tournament Director or a representative.
The coach or manager is responsible for the actions of their spectators. Verbal and/or physical abuse of referees will not be tolerated and can result in immediate expulsion from the complex. Violations may result in termination of the game.
Any individual who has been expelled must leave the field area immediately, or the game could be terminated by the referee with further sanctions added by the Tournament Director. Teams exhibiting poor sportsmanship will not be allowed to participate in subsequent Premier Futbol Academy tournaments. The use of artificial noise makers is prohibited.
A red carded player is ineligible for their next scheduled game. An ejected coach or trainer is ineligible for the next scheduled game of the team they were ejected from, even if that game is a semi-final or final.
A second red card to the same individual results in that person being expelled from the tournament. If a red card is deemed excessive by the Tournament Director, the one-game suspension can be extended to multiple games. Any ejected player, coach, or trainer will be noted on the game card. All red cards will be reported to your state association.
Tournament medals will be presented to the 1st and 2nd place teams in the U8–U19 divisions, with a medal for each player on the roster. Medals can be picked up at tournament headquarters following your last game. Medals will not be issued if the tournament is cancelled, regardless of standing or potential outcome.
In the case of inclement weather, the Tournament Director will determine if games are to be played. Tournament staff will make every effort to allow teams to play their complete schedule, however game schedules or length of play may need to be altered. The Tournament Director has the authority to change, cancel or reschedule any game and/or its format. In the case of unplayable fields for extended periods, penalty kicks, a coin toss, or other means may be used to determine the winner. The Tournament Director’s decision is final.
Once a game has started, the decision to continue play rests with the referee and the Tournament Director. If any games are cancelled or rescheduled, it is up to the team’s representative to check the online tournament schedule for information. Any game terminated at, or after, half-time due to adverse weather conditions is considered complete.
In the event of inclement weather, the Tournament Director has the authority to restructure or cancel the tournament. If the tournament is cancelled entirely, it will not be rescheduled for another date. A portion of the entry fee may be refunded. The amount of the refund will be determined by the Tournament Director and the tournament committee after all expenses have been calculated. A full refund will not be issued.
Once the tournament starts, no refunds will be given. A team withdrawing from the tournament after being scheduled for games will forfeit the entry fee in full. Under no circumstances will Premier Futbol Academy be responsible for any expenses incurred by any team.
Teams are free to find their own lodging. Alamo Sportplex is at 7440 FM1560, right in the Alamo Ranch area near SeaWorld.
In addition to the rules above, the soccer complex implements its own rules and procedures.
Any situation or question on rules of competition not covered here will be governed by USYSA and STYSA administrative rules. Any matter not provided for in the tournament rules, or in STYSA or USYSA rules, will be determined by the Tournament Director, whose decision is final.
Tournament Questions
Send rules and registration questions to Daniel@premierfasa.com or Bill@premierfasa.com.
