FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: 5v5, with or without a GK?
A: 5v5 is 4+GK, think outside futsal
Q: Can I watch previous 5v5 games?
A: Check out our YouTube channel for previous games!
Q: Where can I find the closest tournament to me?
A: You can find all of our tournaments on https://www.5v5soccer.com/tour
Q: I'm playing this weekend, what do I need to check in?
A: You only need two things for check-in: The printed team roster for check-in, and be sure every player has filled out the player waiver. Both can be found on the top two links here: https://www.5v5soccer.com/documents
Q: Where do I fill out my player waiver?
A: You can fill out the player waiver at https://www.5v5soccer.com/waiver
Q: What do the options mean on the waiver form?
A: All players will need to fill out the waiver, and can click the bottom option "5v5 Soccer Player Waiver Form". The next option is "5v5 Soccer Player Pass", which will be required at Nationals as our Official Age Verification Process. The last option "5v5 Soccer Player Pass + T-Shirt" is how you pre-order a tournament T-Shirt, and it comes with the 5v5 Soccer Player Pass included!
Q: When will the team list be published?
A: Regular registration ends the Sunday before the event. We will begin the bracketing process on Monday morning, and brackets are usually released by Tuesday afternoon the week of the tournament.
Q: How do you determine what teams get grouped together?
A: We work with our local tournament director and local host to get the brackets right. When you register, please properly indicate your ability level, we will pair your with same age, or +/- 1 year with similar ability levels. For a full description, visit: https://5v5soccer.com/divisions-2/
Q: When do the schedules comes out?
A: The schedule will be published Thursday by 8pm. You will play four 30 games between the times listed on the event page.
Q: What are the field dimensions?
A: Field Dimensions can be found at https://www.5v5soccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5v5-field-layout.jpeg
Q: Where can I find the rules?
A: 5v5 Rules can be found at https://5v5soccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5v5-Soccer-official-Rules-1-1.pdf
Q: What size are the goals?
A: We use 6x12 goals on all of our 5v5 fields
Q: How long are the games? How many games will I play?
A: Your team will play four games, with two 12 minute halves. The games are played inside 30 minute blocks to include a warm up period and a quick half time
Q: When is the registration deadline? When is the last day I can register?
A: We encourage teams to register early with our Early Registration price (a $50 savings), that ends 10 days before the event. Regular registration fees will be in effect through the Sunday before the event, and Late Registration (+$50) starts on the Monday of the event.
Q: How many teams will I have in my division?
A: On average, we have 4-6 teams per bracket..
Q: What is the format? Will my team play a final?
A: 4 Team Brackets = 3 pool play games, Championship (1v2) and Third Place (3v4) games will round out the 4 game
5 Team Brackets = 4 pool play games, 1st-3rd place awarded based on points
6 Team Brackets = 5 pool play games, 1st-3rd place awarded based on points
Q: Who gets medals?
A: 1st-3rd place get medals
Q: I don’t see a tournament in my area. How can I help bring an event to my city?
A: Do you know a club director or the “local soccer authority” person? Have them fill out https://5v5soccer.com/host/ and we will get with them ASAP.
Q: What is the rain out/cancelation policy?
A: CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY
5v5 SOCCER TOUR REFUND POLICY – CANCELLATION POLICY: We understand that teams will be offered a no-fee transfer to another 5v5 Soccer tournament or teams may choose a 90% refund granted if your 5v5 soccer tournament is canceled due to forces beyond our control including health hazards, inclement weather, etc. before the day of the tournament. In case of inclement weather day of the tournament, the Event Director reserves the right to reduce the number of scheduled games and/or the time of games and/or postpone or delay game times and/or cancel the event in which case partial refunds may or may not be issued. Every effort will be made to complete the games and the tournament. Full or partial registration fees may be transferred to another 5v5 Soccer event of your choice at no charge. If teams drop out after the schedules are posted they will NOT receive a refund! Thank you for your support of the 5v5 Soccer Tour!