Team Check-In

PARKING

Anticipate traffic at the entrance of the Silverlakes Soccer Complex, ECP/ Silverlakes West and OC Great Park.  We have maximized field usage, so plan accordingly and give yourself enough time for arrival.

Silverlakes Soccer Complex: The Parking Fee is $20 per day.

Eastvale Community Park (Silverlakes West Fields): No Parking Fee ($0)
(This facility is located across the street from the Silverlakes Soccer Complex)

OC Great Park: No Parking Fee ($0)

Santiago Charter Middle School: No Parking Fee ($0)

Santiago High School Stadium: No Parking Fee ($0)

 

TEAM CANOPIES & BENCHES

Silverlakes Soccer Complex: The Tournament will provide Team Canopies & Benches on every field.

Eastvale Community Park (Silverlakes West Fields)- The Tournament will provide Team Canopies on every field. Not all fields will have Benches.

OC Great Park- The Tournament will provide Team Canopies on every field. Not all fields will have Benches.

Santiago Charter Middle School- No Team Canopies or Benches will be provided.

Santiago High School Stadium- Benches will be provided. No Team Canopies will be provided.

 

ROSTER FREEZE

The roster freeze is Saturday, May 23rd before your first scheduled game. Once you turn in your Match Report/Game Card to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament. This includes any Club Passing for Goalkeepers and Field Players.

 

TOURNAMENT CLUB PASS RULE

Goalkeepers are allowed to participate in more than one team within all age groups, provided that it is age appropriate and strictly in the capacity of a Goalkeeper; they are not eligible to participate as a field player. To do so, a Goalkeeper must be included on the official team roster and listed as "GK" prior to their respective team's first game. It's important to note that no Goalkeeper can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline.

Field Players are not allowed to participate in more than one team within their own team's age group that they are participating in the tournament. However, players are permitted to club pass "up" or "down" an age division if age appropriate. Importantly, the Club Pass must be to a team outside of the player's own age group that they are participating in the tournament. To do so, a player must be included on both official team rosters prior to each respective team's first game. It's important to note that no players can be added to the roster after the Roster Freeze deadline.

 

GUEST PLAYERS

Unlimited guest players are permitted.

 

FORMAT

Our Tournament will be going off the new upcoming 2026-27 season age divisions as follows:
Boys & Girls born on or after August 1, of the year specified:

2026-27 Season 7v7 Age Divisions
U7 (7v7)- August 1, 2019- July 31, 2020
U8 (7v7)- August 1, 2018- July 31, 2019
U9 (7v7)- August 1, 2017- July 31, 2018
U10 (7v7)- August 1, 2016- July 31, 2017

2026-27 Season 9v9 Age Divisions
U11 (9v9)- August 1, 2015- July 31, 2016
U12 (9v9)- August 1, 2014- July 31, 2015

2026-27 Season 11v11 Age Divisions
U13 (11v11)- August 1, 2013- July 31, 2014
U14 (11v11)- August 1, 2012- July 31, 2013
U15 (11v11)- August 1, 2011- July 31, 2012
U16 (11v11)- August 1, 2010- July 31, 2011
U17 (11v11)- August 1, 2009- July 31, 2010
U19 (11v11)- August 1, 2007- July 31, 2009

 

ROSTER SIZE

7v7 Divisions: 14 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

9v9 Divisions: 16 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

11v11 Divisions: 22 player max roster- All players may dress and are eligible to play

 

 

MATCH TIMES

Pool Play, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals & Finals

7v7 & 9v9 Divisions will play two 30 minute halves.

11v11 Divisions will play two 35 minute halves.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitution will be allowed during natural stoppage of the match at the referee’s discretion. All divisions, free substitution and re-entry will be allowed.

 

HOME & AWAY PREPARATIONS

Choosing Sides

Silverlakes Soccer Complex, OC Great Park, Silverlakes West/ Eastvale Community Park & Santiago High School Stadium
Both teams will be on one side of the field and Spectators on the opposite side of the field designated by the tournament. Spectators must mirror their team on opposite side of the field. The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule and has choice of field half.

Santiago Charter MIddle School:
Teams will sit on opposite sides of the field. All Spectators from a team will sit on the same side of the field as their team. The Home team is the first team listed on the schedule and has choice of sides.

Uniform Colors
If there is a conflict in the uniform color, the Away team shall change uniforms.

 

GAME BALLS

The home team is the team listed first on the official schedule. The home team will furnish three game balls.

 

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

The tournament will provide certified Athletic Trainers at the OC Great Park, Silverlakes Soccer Complex, Eastvale Community Park and Santiago Charter Middle School. They will be located at various First Aid Stations throughout both complexes. Players will need to provide their own pre-wrap and athletic tape for ankle and/or wrist wraps before games.

 

TEAM CHECK-IN PROCESS

We have strategically placed Field Marshal tents all over the soccer complex. Every soccer field will feature a dedicated Field Marshal Tent conveniently situated in close proximity to your specific field.

1. PLAYER IDENTIFICATION:
- We accept valid 2025/26 season Laminated Player Cards.
- We accept valid 2025/26 season Digital Player Cards.
- For National League teams that are not issued player cards, we accept GotSport Rosters with Coaches & Player pictures and complete birthdate for each player.
- International Teams- FIFA Approved Traveling Credentials/ Copy of Passports.

We also accept US Club, USYS, USSSA, PSSLU, AYSO, Recreational and Signature credentials. If a photo and/or the complete birthdate is not on the Player ID Card, then a copy of a birth certificate or passport is required.

 

2. MATCH REPORTS/ GAME CARDS:  You will need to download and print a Game Card for every scheduled game located in your GotSport Account. The Game Card needs to be turned in at the Field Marshal Tent 30 minutes before each game. You will be responsible to make sure the score is correct and must sign the Game Card after each game. The Game Card stays with the Field Marshal.

Note: Do not worry if your opponent hasn't inputted their players on the Game Card. Each team will be responsible to turn in their own completed Game Card to the Field Marshal before every game.

 

3. OFFICIAL TEAM ROSTER: You will need to download and print a copy of your Official Team Roster. Make sure you list all of the players who will be participating throughout the three-day-weekend. Once you turn in your Official Team Roster to the Field Marshal prior to your first scheduled game, your Roster is Frozen. You will not be able to add any players to your Team Roster for the remainder of the tournament.

Note: Once the Schedules are completed and posted to the public, you will have full access to your GotSport Team Roster to add or remove players, as well as the ability to download and print your Team Roster and Match Report/ Game Card.

Game Day Steps & Requirements

1. Requirement Before Each Scheduled Game: The Team Representative will turn in their Game Card and Player ID Credentials before every scheduled game. The Game Card needs to be turned in at the Field Marshal Tent 30 minutes before each game. Players do not need to be present. The Game Cards and Player ID's stay with the Field Marshal during each game.

2. Requirement Immediately After Your Game Ends- Win, Tie or Lose:

STEP 1: After the game, the referee needs to sign both teams Game Cards at the Field Marshal Tent.

STEP 2: After the referee signs the Game Cards, the Team Representative (Coach or Team Admin) also needs to sign the Game Cards to confirm that the referee reported the final score correctly. Once the Referee and Team Representative signs the Game Card, the Field Marshal will return the Players ID's. The signed Game Cards will stay with the Field Marshal. The Field Marshal will report all scores. 

Note: Our Field Marshals have been instructed not to return the Player ID Cards if there is No Signature on the Game Card.

 

For Directions to build your Event Roster, click on the following link:

https://gotsport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406293350295-How-do-I-Build-an-Event-Roster-Coach-Manager

 

Difficulties Downloading the Team Roster and Game Cards from your GotSport Account:
No Worries. At the top of this page, you can download a blank Team Roster and/or Game Card forms, which you can fill out and print.

 

Withdrawal from the Tournament/ Refund Policy 

• Any team withdrawing before May 1, 2026, will receive a full refund minus $100 processing fee. Any team withdrawing after the May 1, 2026, will not be entitled to a refund unless the tournament is canceled.

 

Tournament Merchandise Store at OC Great Park

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Tournament Merchandise Store at Silverlakes Soccer Complex
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For over three decades, Fine Designs has served events worldwide, specializing in custom on-site event apparel with on-site customization. We are proud to partner with them. Satisfaction is guaranteed, and the quality of our apparel is proven to last. Be sure to visit their merch store at Silverlakes on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

At your service,

Tournament Committee
Cerritos Memorial Challenge Cup
www.cerritoschallenge.com