FAQ's
Q: What is the SUMMER KICKOFF & SHOWCASE?
A: The SUMMER KICKOFF & SHOWCASE is a showcase event for U15-U19 Boys a tournament for U10-U15 Boys & Girls teams. The event is designed to promote the highest level of competition available in youth soccer. Exposure to college coaches is a major goal of the SUMMER KICKOFF & SHOWCASE.
Q: What is the deadline to apply for the tournament?
Q: What is the deadline to apply for the tournament?
A: The deadline to apply to the SUMMER KICKOFF & SHOWCASE is May 16, 2025
Q: Where do we mail our entry fee?
A: Your team check should be mailed to Challenge Soccer Club, Attn: Texas Shootout, 16949 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 770-203, Tomball, TX 77377. Be sure to include your FULL TEAM NAME is the memo of the check.
Q: Do teams have to stay in certain hotels?
A: Yes, teams traveling in from more than 60 miles away must book hotel rooms through Athlete Travel. Failure to make hotels reservations through Athlete Travel will result in the non-acceptance of your team. A representative from Athlete Travel will contact your team within 3 business days of your teams acceptance to the event.
Q: What time should out of town teams book their return flights home?
Q: What time should out of town teams book their return flights home?
A: Return flights should depart no earlier than 5:00pm on Sunday (if possible). If you're unable to secure a late afternoon departure flight, please let us know we can can adjust your schedule accordingly.
Q: Which airport do you recommend teams fly in and out of?
A: The largest airport and the one we recommend for any team booking flights is George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
A: The largest airport and the one we recommend for any team booking flights is George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Q: Our team has a schedule conflict, what do I do?
A: Major concerns that may prevent a team’s participation can be addressed via email to patotoole@challengesoccer.com and ashley.fendley@challengesoccer.com. Be sure to include your FULL TEAM NAME, AGE GROUP, BRACKET in the email. No schedule changes/requests will be accepted after May 17, 2025.
Q: Where do we get updated information in case of inclement weather?
A: In case of inclement weather, instructions will be given at the tournament headquarters tent at each park, and posted on the Challenge website, emails sent through Constant Contact, Facebook and Twitter @challengesoccer.com
Q: What color does the home team wear?
A: The HOME team wears their dark uniform; AWAY teams wear white. Teams without two sets of uniforms will be allowed to use “pennies” to provide a unique identification.
Q: When do games begin?
A: Games start at 8:00am on Saturday, May 31st and will also conclude by 5:00pm on Sunday, June 1st.
Q: When and where is team check-in?
A: ALL teams will check-in online through Total Global Sports (TGS). Documents must be uploaded by May 23, 2025.
Q: What is required for check-in?
A: Official State Roster (US Club Soccer or US Youth Soccer) or Event Roster: with all players that will be playing on the roster – including guest players – can be written in: all players need to have uniform numbers on the rosters. Guest players from outside of the club will need guest player forms. **Contact your State Association to find out what you need if you have a guest player from outside of your club. The rules vary state by state.
Medical Release Forms in alphabetical order by Last Name – you can use your own medical release; it does not need to be notarized
Player & Coach ID Cards – we need the front of all player and coach ID cards scanned and uploaded. The cards need to be in alphabetical order by Last Name.
Q: Does the tournament provide college coaches a player profile books?
A: Yes, we do. Player profile will be emailed to college coaches before the event starts.
A: Yes, we do. Player profile will be emailed to college coaches before the event starts.
Q: Where are the games played?
Q: When will the schedule be posted?
A: The schedule will be posted 7-10 days prior event. Please check the Challenge Soccer Club website for schedule changes.
Q: Will athletic trainers be present at the park all day?
A: Yes, athletic trainers from Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will be on-site the entire weekend. They arrive 45 minutes prior to the first scheduled game and leave shortly after the final game. Their HQ tent at Meyer Park is located near Field 1. Athletic trainers will also be on golf carts roving around the complex.
Q: I’ve lost (or found) something at the tournament what should I do?
A: Check with the main headquarters tent located near Field 1.
A: Check with the main headquarters tent located near Field 1.
Q: What is your mailing address?
A: Challenge Soccer Club, Attn: Texas Shootout, 16949 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Suite 770-203, Tomball, TX 77377.
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16949 N. Eldridge Pkwy, # 770-203
Tomball, TX 77377
Questions?ashley.fendley@challengesoccer.com
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