Tournament of Champions - June 3rd-4th, 2023
Football (Flag) Tournament - June 3 to June 4, 2023
[Event is Over]Key Information
Cost
- $395.00 per team
- Players must have an active Zorts Player Card
- Participants must complete all eligibiity requirements by Jun 01, 2023 11:55 PM CDT or incur a $0.01 late fee
- Players age will be based on the age that they will be on Jan 01, 2023
- Registration ends Jun 2, 2023 @ 11:55 PM
Contact
Date(s)
Location
Description
The Battle5 - Gridiron Championship Series is the premier 5v5 tournament experience for competitive boys and girls flag teams from across the Nation! Visit Battle5.com to view the full 2023-24 circuit. Also, follow us for more exciting news on our Instagram!
With Battle5 - Gridiron you get BIGGER & BETTER AWARDS, COMPETITION, & the EXPERIENCE of a lifetime!
Overview
2 day, 4-game guarantee, certified officials, field managers on every field, Custom 36" Championship team trophy, Championship Player & Coach Hats, additional championship swag, and Custom Team Battle Uniforms.
In addition, the Champions in each division receive a paid Half-Bid special invite to The One with USA Football in Charlotte, NC on July 7-9! The experience is next-level!
For more information on The One visit: usafootball.com/flag-tournaments/
TOURNAMENT LOCATION & TIME
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Saturday - Lovejoy High School 8:00AM-8:00PM (CST) (Actual Times TBD)
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Sunday - Ford Center at the Star 9:00AM-7:00PM (CST) - Enter through Tostitos Field
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
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5on5
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4 Game Guarantee - 3 Saturday (subject to change), 1 Sunday in the stadium. Weather delays will reduce to 3
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Playoffs - Sunday, Single elimination. All teams qualify and participate in playoffs.
AWARDS
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3’ Team Championship Trophy
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Custom SHRUUMZ Championship Flag Belts
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Championship Trucker Hats and T-Shirts
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Custom Order Battle Team Uniforms
DIVISIONS
*Please keep in mind we can only take 100 Teams For This Tournament. Battle5 Tournaments Typically sell out 3-4 weeks prior to the event. For best team pricing and to guarantee your spot register or place your non-refundable team deposit by April 30 at the latest. We cannot guarantee team spots after this date.
IMPORTANT: Players may only play for one team in the same age/skill division.
DIVISIONS
*Updated as of 5/15/23 (9:09 AM CST)
Co-ed Divisions
6U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 0 Spots Available
7U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 0 Spots Available
8U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 0 Spots Available
9U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 2 Spots Available
10U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 0 Spots Available
11U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 4 Spots Available
12U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 2 Spots Available
13U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 3 Spots Available
15U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 2 Spots Available
17U - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 1 Spots Available
Girls Divisions
9U Girls - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 2 Spots Available
10U Girls - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 1 Spots Available
12U Girls - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 2 Spots Available
15U Girls - (age of player as of January 1, 2023) - 3 Spots Available
REGISTRATION
*Please keep in mind we can only take 100 Teams For this Tournament. Tournaments can sell out 3-4 weeks early depending on the time of year.*
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Spots are first come, first serve.
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$395/Team ($495 After May 1)
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Zorts Player Card Required - Good for one year for any event on the Zorts platform (Paid by each individual player)
> $10 - Birth Certificate & Headshot
> $8 - Passport/Military/Tribal ID & headshot
> $6 - State ID & Headshot
Refunds
In the event of cancellation due to government intervention or if you cannot attend the event, there are options so that you do not lose any money or value:
+30 + Days from event, refund minus $50 Deposit
+Less than 30 days out, credit towards a future tournament/event
Spectators Fees & Additional Costs
SATURDAY - (PLAYERS & (3) COACHES ARE FREE)
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$10/Person
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Players - Free - Wristbands provided to coaches at check-in tent
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3 Coaches - Free - Wristbands provided at check-in
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5 & Under - Free
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Cash or Card Accepted
SUNDAY -
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$20 (Seatgeek, Ford Center Ticket Office)
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5 yrs & Under - Free
- 3 Coaches will be allowed on the field
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Free Parking
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Use Tostitos Field/Plaza Entrance (South End of Facility)
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Card-Only on Sunday (SeatGeek App)
Game Schedules
Game Schedules are typically available on Wednesday before the tournament.
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Log in to your Zorts App to see schedules and field numbers/names
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Field numbers/names in the app will correspond with flag numbers/names on the field
> LHS is Lovejoy HS, Field 1/Field Name
> STAR is Ford Center at the Star, Field 1/Field Name
Footballs, Flags, & Other Merchandise
Footballs in a variety of colors and sizes will be available to purchase
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Official - (High School and College)(17U)
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Youth - (12-14 Years Old)(15U)
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Junior - (8-12 Years Old)(10U & 12U)
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Pee Wee - (5-8 Years Old)(6U & 8U)
Certified SHRUUMZ Tournament Flags in a variety of colors will be available for purchase. Teams will be required to wear Battle5 x Gridiron SHRUUMZ Flag belts for all tournament games. Individual flag belt sets (flag-only), and complete sets (flags + hardware) can be purchased separately.
$6.50 - Flags Only
$15 - Flag Belts + Hardware (Flags, Belt, Connectors)
Tournament Apparel and Merchandise
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Tournament T-Shirts, Mouthpieces, Gloves, and other merchandise will be available for purchase
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Partners/Vendors will be in attendance for Saturday and Sunday
General Rules
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Mouthpieces will be mandatory for all, with equipment checks during team check-in and prior to each game
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No professional photography or videography are permitted on Saturday or Sunday
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Team coolers are only allowed on Saturday. Coolers will not be allowed inside the facility on Sunday
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Please pick up trash on your sidelines and rest areas
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All coaches, players, parents, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner and refrain from unsportsmanlike actions. Fighting, verbal abuse, and threats will not be tolerated and will result in removal from event (No exceptions/No Refunds)
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Weapons, drugs, alcohol, smoking, and chewing tobacco products are PROHIBITED at this event.
For Tournament/Registration Questions:
Pat Youngman
214-926-8091
info@battle5.com
Rules/Referees Questions:
Joseph Prestwich
505-900-7374
jprestwich@gridironfb.com
Gameday Operations / Coach Relations:
Todd Cadwallader
214-704-1465
tcad@gridironfb.com
Sport
Divisions
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Coed 6 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 6 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 7 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 7 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 8 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 8 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 9 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 9 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 10 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 10 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 11 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 11 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 12 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 12 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 13 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 13 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 15 & Under Age Division
- Must be 15 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Coed 17 & Under Age Division
[FULL]
Join Wait List
- Must be 17 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 9 & Under Age Division
- Must be 9 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 10 & Under Age Division
- Must be 10 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 12 & Under Age Division
- Must be 12 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 15 and Under Age Division
- Must be 15 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
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Girl's 17 & Under Age Division
- Must be 17 years old or younger on/before January 1, 2023.
- Min Players : 5
- Max Players : 12
